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It looks like NIS is pulling out all the stops when it comes to Disgaea 4, and if this trailer is any indication, that includes the one preventing lunatics from designing the PlayStation 3-bound strategy game's special attack animations. That's a good thing, I say.

Just look at some of the stunts on display! I especially like the one that uses the classic Disgaea people-stack to body-slam an enemy into the moon. And they didn't even get into the attacks that summon characters from various unrelated anime and manga IPs. There's a strong sense of craziness in there that I like, similar to the one that pervades ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman, another NIS-developed title.

Oh, and devotees of epic space anime Legend of the Galactic Heroes might find a semi-subtle bit of fan service in the video's opening minute. I challenge you to take a guess what it is in the comments!

[Thanks to David for the tip!]








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Noir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 14:30
Noir
Pretty sure this video is sort of old, but whatever. Disgaea 4 is looking pretty amazing so far, hoping it's as good as it looks.
meteorscrap's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 14:33
meteorscrap
Yay, something that's going to suck me into a swirling vortex from which I'll never escape!
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 14:37
Chris Carter
I buy Disgaea titles just to have them and support NIS - still haven't finished 3 yet.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 14:43
Black Nexus
Awesome funny carnage, always a pleasure to see.
killias2's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 15:02
killias2
I watched every episode of the original series of LOGH, but I didn't catch it. Was it musical? If so, I don't have sound right now (at work), which would explain....
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 15:04
Batthink
@ Magnalon;

I know how you feel. I want to complete the first game again to get the 'good' ending...
Sparkkirby3's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 15:10
Sparkkirby3
Didn't have the patience to beat the first game, only got to the Commander Gordon part, but nonetheless the sprites from this game just look amazing. Also some of those moves in the trailer look a lot more complex than anything in the first game, seem like they'd be a lot of fun to try out.
NoMore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 15:24
NoMore
I just noticed that the anime store manager from Lucky Star is in it. That's just another reason for me to get it.
Longxinus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 15:46
Longxinus
REINHARD!!!!
Shoop's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 16:11
Shoop
this is so a day 1 buy
Gamescook's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 16:57
Gamescook
I wonder if I'll like this? I mean I want to, but Disgaea had way too much grinding for me to get very far, and the sheer amount of injokes seems like NIS don't cater to potential new fans (which may be why they're flirting with bankruptcy).
PrinceHeir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 17:35
PrinceHeir
damn Disgaea has tons of crossover characters O_O

i would love some Xenosaga Crossover too :)

will be buying these along with Atelier Rorona, Arc the lad qoga and Hyperdimension Neptunia ^^
Sotanaht's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 18:03
Sotanaht
I think of the first Disgaea as one of the past era's shining moments, and it ranks as a personal favorite for me. Amusing story, hilarious characters and infinite potential for character management. Sadly, after playing though the second and third games I admit I was disappointed with the series as a whole. It seems they drift further away from the appealing formula of the first with every iteration, so to say that I'm skeptical of this one is an understatement. Zany flash attacks and endearing cross-overs aside, they really need to work on making a likable main cast and a serviceable story arc to make me excited for this release.
...Yes I'm a consumer whore, I'll still buy it...
SayWord's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 18:30
SayWord
I buy every and all NIS games, even if the games are terrible. NIS is one of the few companies that bring these games over, and I want to keep it that way. ^^
fthehaterz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 19:37
fthehaterz
FUCK YEAH IT'S KAISER REINHARD!

Here's what's up: The narrator's voice actor is Ryo Horikawa, who also voiced Reinhard in LoGH. The opening minute is a parody of the opening of the show, which is all orchestra and serious business.

NIS is such an awesome company. Too bad about that Last Rebellion thing though.
kefkaesque's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2011 21:23
kefkaesque
I'm really excited for this game, loved all the first three, but did they cut out the female ninja? I have not seen her anywhere in a single picture or in any trailer, I even paused and looked at all the big fight parts, not one to be seen. I mean, I'm still gonna buy it and all, but I'll be amazingly disappointed if they cut out the female ninja, and even more so if they pull the same crap they did with 3 and were like "HERE'S YOUR FEMALE NINJA, JUST GIVE US MONEY FIRST". I mean I see pretty much every other class there, why the hell would they cut out the one I like?
radiopools's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2011 03:32
radiopools
I..will be buying a PS3 to play this.
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