Disgaea Infinite
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Disgaea Infinite is a visual novel
for the PlayStation Portable
that was released on the 1st November of 2009 in Japan, the 8th June of 2010 in North America and the 17th November of 2010 in Europe. The game is part of the Disgaea
series, using the same setting and characters as Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
, though Mao and Raspberyl from Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
also make repeated appearances throughout the game.
who is commanded to investigate the attempted "assassination
" of overlord Laharl. Disgaea Infinite starts with a travel back into time where the main character will possess other characters to obtain information and gather clues to solve the mysteries.
The game takes place in the Netherworld from the first Disgaea game, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
. As such, there are several important characters from that realm who appear in the game, including Laharl, Etna, Flonne, Prinnies (and the main character Prinny), Jasmine, and Thursday. Despite this, the game also features Mao and Raspberyl from Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
as major characters. Asagi also makes a minor appearance in the game's bonus ending.
The game begins with the main character Prinny meeting up with Etna, Flonne, and Laharl. Laharl is looking for the Super Rare Pudding that he believes Etna is hiding. While cleaning Laharl's bedroom, he finds a watch item, which is later revealed to be Tick Tock.
called "TickTock" that allows the Prinny to possess other characters' bodies in order to solve the mystery. As the player proceeds through the story, possessing different characters will change the point of view the player plays the game from, and often times changes the route the player takes. In some instances, the possessed character can be mind controlled, which in turn influences the possessed character's decision and may move story progress onto a different route.
The player is tasked with altering history by averting the 'assassination' of Laharl by an unknown assailant, which also averts his and all other Prinny's from losing their salaries. By utilizing the 'tick-tock' device the player follows the complex interactions of various characters from the Disgaea series and can use 'mind control' to change specific choices they make, thus changing the way certain interactions take place, and eventually what endings are viewed. There are 14 endings total. The 14th is viewed after viewing all the other endings.
A 'Time Table' is provided to aid the player in tracking the complex paths of characters over time and place, and the changes that are available to be made to the time-line.
Visual novel
A is an interactive fiction game featuring mostly static graphics, usually with anime-style art, or occasionally live-action stills or video footage...
for the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
that was released on the 1st November of 2009 in Japan, the 8th June of 2010 in North America and the 17th November of 2010 in Europe. The game is part of the Disgaea
Disgaea
is a video game series of tactical role-playing games created and developed by Nippon Ichi. The series debuted in Japan on January 30, , with Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, later re-released as Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness and Disgaea DS. One of Nippon Ichi's most popular franchises, it has branched...
series, using the same setting and characters as Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
is a tactical role-playing video game developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by Nippon Ichi Software in Japan, Atlus USA, Inc. in North America, and Koei in Europe for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console...
, though Mao and Raspberyl from Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
is the third video game in the Disgaea series by Nippon Ichi. It was released on January 31, 2008 in Japan for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The North American version was released by NIS America on August 26, 2008...
also make repeated appearances throughout the game.
Plot
The player takes on the role of a PrinnyPrinny
are a fictional race of creatures in Nippon Ichi's video games. First appearing in Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, they have appeared in all later titles by the company, as well as on various merchandise such as hats and plush toys...
who is commanded to investigate the attempted "assassination
Assassination
To carry out an assassination is "to murder by a sudden and/or secret attack, often for political reasons." Alternatively, assassination may be defined as "the act of deliberately killing someone, especially a public figure, usually for hire or for political reasons."An assassination may be...
" of overlord Laharl. Disgaea Infinite starts with a travel back into time where the main character will possess other characters to obtain information and gather clues to solve the mysteries.
The game takes place in the Netherworld from the first Disgaea game, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
is a tactical role-playing video game developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by Nippon Ichi Software in Japan, Atlus USA, Inc. in North America, and Koei in Europe for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console...
. As such, there are several important characters from that realm who appear in the game, including Laharl, Etna, Flonne, Prinnies (and the main character Prinny), Jasmine, and Thursday. Despite this, the game also features Mao and Raspberyl from Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
is the third video game in the Disgaea series by Nippon Ichi. It was released on January 31, 2008 in Japan for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The North American version was released by NIS America on August 26, 2008...
as major characters. Asagi also makes a minor appearance in the game's bonus ending.
The game begins with the main character Prinny meeting up with Etna, Flonne, and Laharl. Laharl is looking for the Super Rare Pudding that he believes Etna is hiding. While cleaning Laharl's bedroom, he finds a watch item, which is later revealed to be Tick Tock.
Gameplay
The game uses interactive elements, including a magic clockClock
A clock is an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time. The word clock is derived ultimately from the Celtic words clagan and clocca meaning "bell". A silent instrument missing such a mechanism has traditionally been known as a timepiece...
called "TickTock" that allows the Prinny to possess other characters' bodies in order to solve the mystery. As the player proceeds through the story, possessing different characters will change the point of view the player plays the game from, and often times changes the route the player takes. In some instances, the possessed character can be mind controlled, which in turn influences the possessed character's decision and may move story progress onto a different route.
The player is tasked with altering history by averting the 'assassination' of Laharl by an unknown assailant, which also averts his and all other Prinny's from losing their salaries. By utilizing the 'tick-tock' device the player follows the complex interactions of various characters from the Disgaea series and can use 'mind control' to change specific choices they make, thus changing the way certain interactions take place, and eventually what endings are viewed. There are 14 endings total. The 14th is viewed after viewing all the other endings.
A 'Time Table' is provided to aid the player in tracking the complex paths of characters over time and place, and the changes that are available to be made to the time-line.