Disgaea 7 Complete

With how stellar a package the Vows of the Virtueless proved to be upon release, the expanded and feature-packed Disgaea 7 Complete should be a slam dunk of a recommendation to any tactical RPG fan - but re-releases are rarely that simple. For anyone who missed out on the original the first time around, this version is every bit as great and stands tall as the ultimate, feature-complete iteration of the game.At the same time, there's no denying that the handful of brand-new content additions fall on the niche side and mostly serve those who want to live and breathe Disgaea 7 for their next hundred-plus hours of game time. Even stalwart fans who loved the base game may want to think twice before dropping the price of admission on this updated version and starting from scratch for a couple of post-game goodies.

NIS America aims to deliver the definitive version of Disgaea 7 for the franchise's Nintendo Switch 2 debut, but it should've been a bit better.

Disgaea 7 is a solid return to form for Nippon Ichi Software's flagship series, but it doesn't break any new ground and calls into question the continued longevity of the series without a significant shakeup.

While an upgrade path would have been ideal, Disgaea 7 Complete has a wealth of content to keep you busy for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours. The main story can certainly entertain, but I found more enjoyment out of the DLC, even if the DLC stories are not voiced, which is a major disappointment, given the superb voice work throughout the main story. Still, there is so much to do here for fans of the series, even if the onboarding for newcomers is pretty steep.

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Overall, if you have played the Disgaea games before, 7 won’t bring much new to the table. Its zany over-the-top characters are colorful, and fun. Spending hours leveling up characters and items can be a bit of a chore, but it’s also a part of its charm. If you have played Disgaea before, you will find a lot of comfort in this game, and if you have not, this is still a good entry to get started on.

Disgaea 7 on the Switch One was a little bit disappointing, but the Switch 2 upgrade brings back all the memories that made it the perfect RPG. The Jumbification system and associated giant-sized tactics add fresh flavor. Turn-based tactics with many character classes, deep post-game, and min-maxing systems. The main story is long, the post-game is huge, ideal for those who like to grind and dive deep. For newcomers to the series, this can be overwhelming or off-putting. Because of the deep mechanics and post-game, a lot of time is spent doing repetitive battles.

Disgaea 7 Complete provides a fun, if mixed experience for those wanting to check it out. The gameplay is fun enough, but some of the levels provide almost too much challenge, particularly for those unfamiliar with the tactical RPG genre. It'll be fun for some, but probably shouldn't be taken on by a beginner to the genre.

Disgaea 7 Complete is the definitive, feature-packed edition of the tactical RPG, running exceptionally well at 60 FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2 with surprising graphical options. The sheer volume of version-exclusive DLC and quality-of-life additions is undeniable, though the practice of locking content and the high launch price may give both newcomers and veteran players pause.

Disgaea 7 Complete is a demonically good time and a playground for gamers who can’t get enough of seeing big numbers get even bigger. The move up to the Switch 2 remedies the ill performance of the original game, while the added content is sure to please fans who held out for the complete edition.