Disgaea: Hour of Darkness

Nintendo DS · RPG

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRPG
DeveloperNippon Ichi Software
PublisherNippon Ichi Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesDisgaea
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness arrived on the Nintendo DS as a role-playing game.

It is part of the Disgaea series. Nippon Ichi Software also made Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure for the DS.

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Disgaea: Hour of Darkness is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness walkthroughs & guides

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Disgaea: Hour of Darkness FAQ

Who made Disgaea: Hour of Darkness?

It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software.

Is Disgaea: Hour of Darkness multiplayer?

Yes. Disgaea: Hour of Darkness supports up to 2 players.

How long does Disgaea: Hour of Darkness take to play?

As a role-playing game, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Disgaea: Hour of Darkness on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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