Disgaea Infinite

Lore & Background

The player takes on the role of a Prinny commanded to investigate the attempted assassination of overlord Laharl. The game begins with a time travel event where the main character possesses other characters to obtain information and gather clues. The story starts with the Prinny meeting Etna, Flonne, and Laharl, who is searching for a Super Rare Pudding. While cleaning Laharl's bedroom, the Prinny finds a watch item later revealed to be Tick Tock.

Gameplay uses a magic clock called TickTock that allows the Prinny to possess other characters' bodies. Possessing different characters changes the point of view and often the route the player takes. In some instances, the possessed character can be mind controlled, influencing decisions and moving the story onto different routes. The player alters history by averting Laharl's assassination, which also prevents the Prinnies from losing their salaries. A Time Table helps track complex character paths over time and place.

The game features characters including Laharl, Etna, Flonne, Prinnies, Jennifer, Captain Gordon, Thursday, Mao, and Raspberyl. Asagi makes a minor appearance in the bonus ending. There are 13 endings total, with the final one viewed after all others.

Reader's Guide

Disgaea Infinite represents a genre shift for the Disgaea series from strategy role-playing to visual novel. Its significance lies in expanding the series' narrative universe while maintaining its comedic tone and character interactions. The game received mixed reviews according to Metacritic, with Famitsu scoring it 29 out of 40. IGN noted that while they would prefer a new strategy game, the genre shift worked due to enjoyment of the story and characters, calling it fun and comical but questioning gameplay depth. GamesRadar+ praised the voice acting and dialogue but felt the setting could have been better and the storyline repetitive. The game's legacy includes its use of time travel and possession mechanics, offering multiple routes and endings that encourage replay. It remains a niche entry in the Disgaea series, notable for its experimental approach to storytelling within the franchise.

Did You Know?

• The game features Mao and Raspberyl from Disgaea 3 as major characters.
• Asagi makes a minor appearance in the game's bonus ending.
• There are 13 endings total, with the final one viewed after viewing all the other endings.
• The magic clock used for possession is called TickTock.