a damn great strategy rpg that's unfortunately outclassed by its later installments. i'd recommend starting with D2, D4, or D5 since they added various quality-of-life enhancements to help with the grind that this series is (infamously) known for.
if you absolutely want to start with D1 as your first Disgaea game, might be a good idea to pick up one of the ports since there's extra scenarios and characters, alongside some QOL updates. the "Complete" version available on switch and mobile is the preferred go-to, though the PC, PSP, and DS ports are okay in a pinch.
despite its age, D1's still a fun time for those with the patience to sink into it, with an enjoyable story and cast, and a TON of mechanics to exploit. it's not a "serious" SRPG series by any stretch, but it's one that's a ton of fun to break once you figure out how to do so.
(also lil tip: use reincarnation/transmigration. yes, it does reset your level to 1, but your stats will stack as you progress, and it makes the trip to the level cap of 9999 far less painful.)
if you absolutely want to start with D1 as your first Disgaea game, might be a good idea to pick up one of the ports since there's extra scenarios and characters, alongside some QOL updates. the "Complete" version available on switch and mobile is the preferred go-to, though the PC, PSP, and DS ports are okay in a pinch.
despite its age, D1's still a fun time for those with the patience to sink into it, with an enjoyable story and cast, and a TON of mechanics to exploit. it's not a "serious" SRPG series by any stretch, but it's one that's a ton of fun to break once you figure out how to do so.
(also lil tip: use reincarnation/transmigration. yes, it does reset your level to 1, but your stats will stack as you progress, and it makes the trip to the level cap of 9999 far less painful.)