Disgaea 5
Disgaea is one of the longest running strategy tactics RPG series in existence. It became popular around the same era as the PS1 classics like Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre (which we’ll get to), and it has blossomed into one of the most iconic franchises in the genre.
If Final Fantasy Tactics and some of the other games on this list aren’t complicated enough for you, enter Disgaea. Specifically we would recommend Disgaea 5, but any of the games will give you the same experience.
The series is a min-maxer’s dream, allowing you to reach insane heights in both damage and levels, and reward your work with challenging content. Also there are a lot of complex mechanics to wrap your head around which should keep you busy for hours on end.
Finally, unlike the more serious tones of games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Disgaea games are generally a bit wackier, lighthearted, and silly. Even if you’ve never played a Disgaea game before, you’ve probably see the iconic Prinny penguin-like creatures before (dood). And oftentimes, you play as characters that would traditionally be considered the “bad guys” such as Laharl from Disgaea 1 who is the Son of Satan.
