Disgaea: Hour of Darkness is the story of a proud narcissistic young prince. King Krichevskoy, the monarch of Netherworld died two years ago and demons are scheming to control the dark realm. Prince Laharl awakens from a deep sleep and, with the help of his vassal Etna, embarks on a quest to regain the throne of Netherworld. Gameplay includes over 100 spells and specialized skills, various battlefield formations, 150 character classes, detailed character development, and an interactive battle system allowing on-the-fly adjustments. Friend and enemy characters can be picked up and thrown for tactical advantages, and the environmental Geo panels can be manipulated with deadly results. Players can participate in over 40 hours of action and experience multiple game endings.