Disgaea 7 Complete

Tactically Charming.

Disgaea, as a franchise, was first released some two decades ago, releasing first on the PlayStation 2 back in 2003, and expanding to a variety of different platforms across over 30 titles in the series. It has garnered a massive fan base over the course of countless games, spin-offs, and complete collections, the latter being the case for more than half of the current mainline games. Disgaea 7 Complete, released exclusively in the West for the Nintendo Switch 2, is the latest to provide such a content-rich experience, delivering all the fun and entertaining characters, bonus DLC adventures, and more, all, unfortunately, at the cost of the game's difficulty.

Disgaea 7 Complete is an oddly titled game, as it doesn't feature everything present for the game, as some DLC is still required to be bought to make this feel like a truly complete package. If you already own Disgaea 7, I'm not sure there is a compelling reason to really double up here, despite an exclusive character that you get oddly far too late for them to really make an impact, higher stat limits for all characters, hell mode now available for far more characters, and tons of post-game content. If you've yet to dive into these waters, then absolutely do so, as the overall experience is rather fun, quirky, and not like much out there.  

The DLC that is part of this package is present as seven DLC stories, each with their own characters, costume and, weapon sets, and items, and a new post-game story. When you actually dissect everything that is part of these DLC add-ons from a quantity perspective, there is a ton here that will keep you busy for hundreds of hours, even if the bulk of what is new here is locked behind completing the lengthy campaign and doesn’t feature any voice-over. 

What is unfortunate is that those who already have Disgaea 7 on Switch are provided no upgrade path, meaning they need to buy the whole game all over again and start fresh, with little added to the main story to really aid in it feeling new. While it isn't quite the same thing, users in Japan received a lot of updates for the original Switch release.

Disgaea 7 Complete follows two unlikely leads, Pirilika, and Fuji, a demon warrior who is allergic to being nice. Pirikia, on the other hand, is caring, giving, and way too naive, often trying to smooth over any obstacle by unloading a ton of money. As Fuji is broke, he accepts a bargain for said ton of money, but fails to read the fine print of the contract and is then set into servitude until Pirilika can complete her mission of gathering all the legendary weapons. The story itself is enjoyable, with plenty of fun character moments that see the two often at odds with each other. 

If you accept all the DLC, then you'll have a ton of help right from the start that you don't have to hire; they will just be there and ready to join you. This makes the campaign incredibly easy at the start. The DLC also has a lot of additional stories that can be tackled at any time, so you don't need to play through the main campaign first, leaving your journey up to you. Some of the bonus stories include: The Overlord, Demon Lord, and Sheltered Girl, which features Laharl, Etna, and Rozalin, The Hothead, Princess, and the Dreamer, which features Adell, Serephina, and Fuka, and The Zombie Sibs and Angel Little Sister, which stars Killia, Melodia, and Artina, among several other DLC stories. 

Being a turn-based strategy game, there is a lot to learn, but I do find that the game goes far too hard on its tutorials, introducing far too many mechanics at once. You’ll eventually learn the basics from general attacking, moving around on the field, to throwing enemies or gaining the ability called Jumbification, which allows you to become this towering version of yourself, attacking in massive AOE strikes. If you’ve never played Disgaea before, think of it as a more anime-influenced version of Final Fantasy Tactics. 

If you tend to just enjoy the story, building up your team, and outfitting your characters for the challenges ahead, but lack the finesse of seeing your team achieve victory, there is an auto-play feature that does allow you to sneak a win without paying much attention to it. While you do need to complete some missions and maps to earn the ability to do so, it can certainly be worth it, should you want to invest your focus in something other than the game’s combat. 

If you are familiar with Disgaea, you’ve noticed the shift away from 2D sprites to full 3D models, and this collection is a visual centerpiece for the series by a mile, especially after the mostly panned 6th entry. Characters are full of color and personality, and the visual presentation of the environments, especially your hub, showcases a lot of care and attention to making this game shine. The art assets here really complement the series and provide the look Disgaea has had for decades. While a Switch version could have easily been released, the added power of the Switch 2 does result in a slick and nearly flawless range of performance.

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. 

Developer - Nippon Ichi Software.
Publisher - NIH America Inc. Released - October 10th, 2025. Available On - Nintendo Switch 2. Rated - (T) - Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood, Suggestive Themes. Platform Reviewed - Nintendo Switch 2. Review Access - A review code was provided by the publisher for the purpose of this review.