Info about Disgaea 2 PC:

Official game description:
~ The DEFINITIVE Edition! Includes all content from _Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories_ (PS2) and _Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days_ (PSP) ~  
Darkness is back. Overlord Zenon has cursed the land, and now, Veldime is transforming into a nasty Netherworld. Memories are sterilized, bodies demonized, the world is falling into chaos. The only one unaffected is a young man, Adell. He stands up to fight the curse, but things never go as planned. The haughty daughter of Zenon, a filthy little frog, lovable demon siblings and a washed-up rock star!? No one can ever predict what goes on in the world of Disgaea. And of course, other Overlords refuse to sit still watching...  
**Key Features:**  
*   Choose from over 200 character classes for your squad!  
*   All-new Dark Court system where the good are punished and the evil praised.  
*   The Item World is back! Customize your items to make them even better.  
*   Utilize the new Stack Attack option, adding another layer of strategy.  
*   Enter the Dark World: a hardcore world setting where you can display massive amounts of damage!  
*   Play through Axel Mode and help Axel regain his popularity!  
*   Head over to the Land of Carnage, defeat high level enemies, and claim victory!
**New to _Disgaea 2 PC_:**  
*   Updated UI, keyboard and mouse support  
*   New keyboard shortcuts  
*   Playable on Macs & Steam Machines!  
*   Three playable characters that never made it to the West: Dark Eclair, Gig, and Miabel!

Release date: Jan 30, 2017

Categories: Turn-based Strategy, Character Customization, Item World, Grid-based Combat, Tactical RPG, Character Progression, Multiple Endings, Story-driven Gameplay

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally has positive feedback regarding its compatibility with Linux. The native Linux port is reported as stable and functional on various Linux distributions. Additionally, the game is noted to work well under Proton, with some users needing to switch to a specific Proton version for optimal performance. However, there is an isolated report of the Linux version freezing on the main menu, indicating a potential issue with launch reliability for some users.
- Steam Deck: score 70; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game Disgaea has mixed reviews regarding its performance on Linux. While some users report that it works well with Proton, others experience significant stability issues such as crashes and freezes. Additionally, the game's UI/UX is noted to be poorly optimized for PC, affecting the overall user experience. The stability issues are particularly severe and impact the game's playability.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $40.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while many users are willing to buy the game at full price, there is also a significant interest in purchasing it during sales. This indicates that the perceived value of the game is high, but there is also an expectation of discounts. The mentions of sales and discounts imply that the community considers a fair price to be lower than the full price, but not excessively cheap. The willingness to buy at full price by some users suggests that the upper end of the fair price range is close to the full price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 100.0h
  - Story completion: 45.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides clear indications of the playtime metrics for Disgaea 2 PC. The first quote suggests that completing the story takes around 40-50 hours, while the post-game content can extend playtime significantly. The second quote implies a preference for Disgaea 2 over another game, indicating a substantial playtime commitment. The third quote highlights the option to focus on the story or engage in extensive post-game activities, suggesting a flexible playtime. The fourth quote mentions additional levels not required for the main story, indicating extra content that can extend playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game becomes fun quickly due to its addictive progression systems and deep customization, though some players may find the grinding repetitive.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Access to the item world and character progression systems
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Grinding may get repetitive
  - Unlock drivers: Item World progression; Character reincarnation and stat retention
  - Conditions: Enjoyment of stat customization; Interest in strategic gameplay; Appreciation for continuous progress
- Player Archetypes:
  - Grind Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Achieving high levels and powerful stats through extensive grinding.
    - Playstyle: Repetitive and long-term, focusing on character progression and power-ups.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: grinder; completionist
    - Reference games: Disgaea 1; Final Fantasy Tactics
  - Story-Driven Casual (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying the story and characters without extensive grinding.
    - Playstyle: Casual and narrative-focused, with moderate engagement in gameplay mechanics.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual gamer; story lover
    - Reference games: Fire Emblem; Chrono Trigger
  - Strategy Veteran (buy)
    - Motivation: Engaging with and mastering the game's strategic and mechanical depth.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and methodical, focusing on optimizing gameplay and overcoming challenges.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: strategy gamer; veteran
    - Reference games: Fire Emblem; Phantom Brave


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging and fun gameplay (weight 0.52): The gameplay is frequently described as fun, engaging, and strategic, with a rewarding and addictive gameplay loop. Players appreciate the in-depth gameplay system and the challenging yet rewarding mechanics.
- Strong story and character development (weight 0.41): The game features a strong story with well-developed characters. Players appreciate the engaging plot and the depth of character development.
- Enjoyable and funny characters (weight 0.39): The game features an enjoyable cast of characters that are quirky, funny, and well-developed. Players find the characters likeable and interesting, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- Rewarding grinding system (weight 0.38): The grinding system is described as fun, rewarding, and engaging. Players enjoy the process of leveling characters and the large amount of content available for grinding.
- Includes all extras and DLC (weight 0.31): The game includes all extras from previous versions, such as Dark Hero Days for the PSP, and almost all DLCs. Players appreciate the comprehensive inclusion of additional content.
- Best in the Disgaea series (weight 0.28): The game is recommended as the best in the Disgaea series, with players considering it their favorite installment. It is praised for its improvements and unique features compared to previous games.
- Good sequel to the first game (weight 0.26): The game is seen as a significant upgrade from the first game, with improvements in music, characters, and overall gameplay.
- High replay value (weight 0.21): The game offers high replay value with hundreds of hours of content, including different modes and challenges. Players find the gameplay engaging and filled with numerous activities.
- Deep and tactical gameplay (weight 0.17): The game features deep and complex gameplay mechanics, offering a tactical experience that players find engaging and rewarding.
- Extensive post-game content (weight 0.16): The game offers a huge amount of post-game content, providing players with plenty of activities and challenges to engage in even after completing the main story.
- Unique class passives (weight 0.16): The game features unique passive abilities for characters, making classes more balanced and interesting. Players appreciate the added layer of strategy and customization.
- Charming visuals and soundtrack (weight 0.16): The game is visually impressive with a vibrant world and classic style. Players appreciate the charming visuals and fitting soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Positive overall impression (weight 0.16): Players generally have a very positive impression of the game, describing it as amazing, very good, and worth playing.

Common complaints:
- Excessive grinding required (weight 0.39): The gameplay involves a significant amount of grinding, which can feel overwhelming and repetitive. Players find the grinding process tedious and time-consuming, especially in the postgame.
- Outdated graphics and visuals (weight 0.32): The game's graphics and UI may feel outdated and dated. Some players also noted pixelated sprites and visuals that have not been significantly improved.
- Game mechanics need refinement (weight 0.24): Some game mechanics are confusing and feel outdated. Players have noted that mechanics in later versions of the game, such as Disgaea 5 and Disgaea D2, are more refined.
- Graphical glitches and black boxes (weight 0.2): The game suffers from various graphical glitches, including black boxes replacing graphics and texts. These issues can detract from the overall visual experience.
- Lack of auto-save feature (weight 0.2): The game lacks an auto-save feature and does not allow saving during battles. Players also cannot save while in the item world.
- Story lacks appeal and depth (weight 0.19): The story is not as appealing as the first game and lacks plot twists, making it feel generic and less engaging.
- Imprecise mouse controls (weight 0.16): The mouse control in the game is incomplete and imprecise, making cursor alignment difficult. This can lead to a poor user experience.
- Compatibility issues with AMD systems (weight 0.12): The game does not work on AMD systems without third-party mods, making it unplayable for users with AMD GPUs.
- Poor keyboard mapping (weight 0.11): The game has poor keyboard mapping and lacks keyboard assignment options, which can hinder the gaming experience for some players.
- Missing text boxes and visual effects (weight 0.11): Text boxes and visual effects are missing on certain PCs, particularly those with specific Nvidia video cards.
- Issues with the Felony system (weight 0.1): Players have reported problems with the Felony system, indicating that it is not functioning as expected and needs improvement.

Gameplay feedback:
- Turn-based strategy RPG gameplay (weight 0.66): The game features turn-based strategy RPG mechanics with a focus on item collection, character development, and unique tactical battles. Players engage in grid-based combat with positioning and terrain considerations.
- Character customization and reincarnation (weight 0.48): Players can customize and optimize their characters, with a reincarnation system that allows for character progression and skill upgrades. This includes recruitment and leveling systems.
- Item World for upgrading (weight 0.48): The Item World system allows players to upgrade and level up their items through randomly generated floors. This mechanic involves dungeon crawling and grinding to enhance equipment.
- Grinding for character progression (weight 0.48): The game involves significant grinding for character and weapon leveling, as well as post-game challenges. Players can engage in grinding content to achieve higher levels and better items.
- New mechanics and systems (weight 0.34): The game introduces new mechanics such as the Dark Assembly and Felony systems, along with multiple classes and passives. These systems add depth and complexity to the gameplay.
- Similar to Fire Emblem (weight 0.19): The gameplay is similar to other tactical RPGs like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, but with unique improvements and mechanics that set it apart.
- Simple RPG elements (weight 0.16): The game includes basic RPG elements, offering a straightforward and accessible experience for players. This includes character progression and development.
- Multiple endings and story content (weight 0.12): The game features multiple endings based on player actions, adding replayability and depth to the story content. This encourages players to explore different paths and outcomes.
- Basic Disgaea systems (weight 0.1): The game retains standard Disgaea gameplay elements, providing a familiar experience for fans of the series. This includes core mechanics and systems from previous entries.

Performance notes:
- Runs well on various systems (weight 0.42): The game is noted for its smooth performance across different devices, including low-end and low-spec hardware. Players have reported that it runs well on PC and various other systems.
- Frequent crashing issues (weight 0.41): Several players have experienced frequent crashes, although some have reported no crashes at all. This issue seems to vary depending on the system and setup.
- Graphical glitches and bugs (weight 0.32): There are multiple reports of graphical glitches, including black boxes on menus and texts, as well as constant visual glitches. Some players have also mentioned serious glitches affecting gameplay.
- Compatibility issues with AMD (weight 0.2): Players using AMD systems, particularly those with AMD GPUs, have reported issues ranging from unplayable conditions to various bugs. This suggests a significant compatibility problem with AMD hardware.
- Controller and gamepad issues (weight 0.19): There are reports of crashes and instability when using gamepads on PC. Some players have also mentioned general controller issues, indicating problems with gamepad support.
- Stable Linux port (weight 0.11): The Linux version of the game is reported to be stable, although there are some issues with freezing on the main menu when run via Proton.
- UI and performance reliable (weight 0.07): The UI and performance of the game are described as reliable, although they are not extensively modernized. This suggests a stable but somewhat outdated user interface and performance.
- Visuals rely on upscaled 2D sprites (weight 0.07): The game's visuals are reported to rely heavily on upscaled 2D sprites, which might affect the overall visual quality and appeal.
- Outdated graphics and UI (weight 0.06): Some players feel that the graphics and UI may feel outdated, which could affect the overall gaming experience and immersion.
- Low audio volume in demo scenes (weight 0.06): There have been reports of low audio volume during demo scenes, which might affect the overall audio experience of the game.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for strategy RPG fans (weight 0.85): This game is highly recommended for fans of strategy RPGs, tactical JRPGs, and those who enjoy extensive grinding and party building. It is particularly suited for fans of series like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics.
- Time-consuming gameplay (weight 0.46): The game is recommended for players who have a lot of free time and enjoy grinding. It is not recommended for those who do not enjoy repetitive gameplay.
- Core Disgaea experience (weight 0.23): Recommended for those seeking the core Disgaea experience, especially fans of the first game. It is not recommended for those unfamiliar with the series.
- Good starting point (weight 0.19): This game is recommended as a good starting point for the series. It is suitable for both new and experienced players.
- Play after the first game (weight 0.19): It is recommended to play this game after the first one. If you liked the first game, you will likely enjoy this one as well.
- Try the demo first (weight 0.19): It is suggested to try the demo before buying the game. Watching gameplay videos before purchasing is also advised.
- Rewarding for dedicated players (weight 0.12): The game offers an endlessly rewarding experience for dedicated players who enjoy grinding and achieving goals.
- Worth the full price (weight 0.11): The game is considered worth buying even at full price. Some players bought it during a sale but would still purchase it at full price.
- Deep and immersive gameplay (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for those who enjoy deep and immersive gameplay, as well as character development and high damage games.
- Serious take on Disgaea (weight 0.1): Disgaea 2 is recommended for a more serious take on Disgaea 1 and for understanding the series' endurance.
- Post-game and Axel Mode (weight 0.1): Recommended for those who want to play Axel Mode after the main story. Warning about the difficulty of the Post Game and the Land of Carnage.
- Buy on sale (weight 0.1): It is recommended to buy the game on sale or wait for a price drop.
- Skip to Disgaea 4 (weight 0.1): It is suggested to skip ahead to Disgaea 4 for better gameplay.
- Worth trying despite niche nature (weight 0.1): The game is worth trying despite its niche nature and may not be for everyone.
- Stat customization (weight 0.07): Highly recommended for fans of RPGs with stat customization and deep gameplay mechanics.
- Creative and humorous stories (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for fans of creative and humorous stories.
- Essential for franchise knowledge (weight 0.06): This game is essential for those wanting to know the franchise.
- Break the rules and push systems (weight 0.06): Recommended for players who love strategy games that let them break the rules and push systems to their limits.
- Unique characters and comedy (weight 0.06): If you love grid and turn-based RPGs with unique characters and comedy, this game is recommended.
- Wait for a fix (weight 0.06): Some players suggest waiting for a fix before purchasing due to technical issues.
- Story and post-game grinding (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for its story and post-game grinding content.
- Play from the first to the fifth part (weight 0.06): It is recommended to play the series from the first to the fifth part for a complete experience.
- Avoid the sixth part (weight 0.06): The sixth part is not recommended due to poor 3D graphics.
- Save often (weight 0.06): Players are advised to save often due to potential stability issues.
- Learn game mechanics (weight 0.06): Recommended for those who want to learn how everything works in the game.
- Disgaea 7 for new players (weight 0.06): Disgaea 7 is suggested for new players as a better starting point.
- Tread carefully (weight 0.06): Players are advised to tread carefully due to the game's niche nature and potential issues.
- PS2 era NIS games (weight 0.06): Recommended for those who enjoy PS2 era NIS games and their unique style.
- Avoid if PSP version available (weight 0.06): Not recommended if you can play the PSP version, which might offer a better experience.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.22): Players enjoy the humorous and engaging storyline, deep character customization, and the variety of gameplay modes. The combination of fun gameplay mechanics, entertaining dialogue, and strategic combat contributes to a consistently enjoyable experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.19): The felony system and excessive grinding required for character development are major sources of frustration. Technical issues, such as game crashes, bugs, and poor mouse controls, further exacerbate player frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.15): Players are excited about the new features, improvements, and the depth of gameplay mechanics. The engaging story, character development, and the vast amount of post-game content also contribute to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.13): Players are satisfied with the improvements in gameplay mechanics, the stability of the PC version, and the overall balance of the game. The enjoyable tactical options and the inclusion of all DLC characters add to the sense of satisfaction.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.1): Players feel nostalgic due to memories of playing the game on PS2 and revisiting a favorite game from their past. The memorable characters and story evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Players are disappointed by the lack of Russian localization and the game being unplayable due to technical issues. The story and characters not being as appealing as the first game also contribute to this disappointment.
- Love (weight 0.06): Players love the immersive lore, story, and characters. The game is considered the best in the series, with colorful and beautiful characters that enhance the overall experience.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players experience joy from the funny and entertaining story, as well as the chaotic and engaging gameplay. The beautiful and humorous graphics add to the overall enjoyment.
- Addiction (weight 0.02): The gameplay is so engaging and consuming that players find themselves addicted to character and equipment training.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Some players find the writing hard to follow and certain mechanics confusing, leading to a sense of confusion.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the cast of characters and story, as well as the grinding mechanics which make each item a source of experience.
- Regret (weight 0.01): Players feel regret for not knowing the plot mystery initially, which affected their overall experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the grounded approach in world and storytelling, which enhances their connection to the game.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game exceeding their expectations, leading to a positive and unexpected experience.
- Entertainment (weight 0.01): Players find the story consistently entertaining, providing a enjoyable and engaging experience throughout the game.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the funny and corny dialogue, which adds a light-hearted and enjoyable element to the game.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Players are annoyed by having to reclear everything on every new game clear, which can be time-consuming and repetitive.
- Stress (weight 0.01): Players feel stressed by the difficulty in unlocking certain features, such as the Land of Carnage, which requires significant effort and time.}