Prinny 1-2: Exploded and Reloaded

Prinny 1-2: Exploded and Reloaded

October 13, 2020

ActionPlatformer Nintendo Switch

Master Etna demands the ultimate dessert, and it is up to a legion of lowly Prinnies to make it! Jump, slash, and combo your way through different stages of the Netherworld, devastate enemies and bosses with special attacks, and encounter both new and familiar faces in this explosive action adventure …

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Critic Reviews (18)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Oct 2020
68.0 /100

"Prinny 1 &a; 2: Exploded and Reloaded contains a couple PSP games that are pretty fun and undeniably challenging. However, their clunky controls lead to much frustration so make sure you have plenty of patience in your pouch before you …"

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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Oct 2020
54.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"It is really cool that this rather obscure title has been ported to Switch and I do hope that this trend continues from NIS America. I just wish there could’ve been a couple more things tossed in to make this …"

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Biagio Etna IGN Italy Oct 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

60.0

"Taken as a single package Prinny 1-2 exploded and reloaded is not so bad. However, it is impossible to turn a blind eye to the mere porting operation performed by the developers. The two games have been modernized by a …"

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Dan Yuill Rapid Reviews UK Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Taking characters from an RPG game and turning it into a crazy, hilarious and tough platform game, is not something that’s done every day. Prinny 1•2 Exploded &a; Reloaded comes bounding onto the Nintendo Switch from the guys over at …"

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Fabio Rodrigues NookGaming Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"I recommend Prinny 1 &a; 2 Exploded &a; Reloaded for those that love the niche. For those looking for that tooth and nail gameplay. However, the needless frustration induced by the awful level design in the 2nd makes this unattractive …"

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George Foster RPG Site Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"For someone who isn’t a fan of the original Disgaea games, I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed my time with Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded. It’s not the best remaster I’ve seen and the challenge can be …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Oct 2020
66.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

62.0

"The choice to remaster the two Prinny spinoffs was puzzling to begin with, and, unfortunately, the remasters are puzzling too themselves, leaving a lot to be desired. Definitely wait for a sale for these ones."

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Impozible Julin NoesPaisparaFrikis Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"It is undeniable the charm that this pair of games will have both for fans of the saga and for those who, like me, live with the curiosity to know more and better the Disgaea universe. Of course, have your …"

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75.0 /100

"Prinny 1 • 2: Exploded and Reloaded combines some great games with a frankly weak job when it comes to bringing them to a current platform, giving the feeling that it is a quick and cheap job to try to …"

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Juliana Paiva Zapparoli Nintendo Blast Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"Prinny 1 • 2: Exploded and Reloaded is a bit frustrating, but at the same time it offers a good feeling of reward when you finally overcome the hard obstacles. Perhaps hardcore or nostalgic players will appreciate the high difficulty, …"

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Kazuma Hashimoto MMORPG.com Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

61.0

"At the end of the day Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded is a charming, if sometimes crude, platformer that comes with the signature style and flair Disgaea fans have known and loved for years."

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Kenny McKee Hey Poor Player Oct 2020
60.0 /100

"Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded is not my cup of tea, which is sad given how much I wanted to enjoy it. I always appreciate a challenging platformer when said challenge is approached in a fair manner. Still, there’s no …"

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded is a lovely piece of gaming history that holds up decently well and is still a fun little platformer to this day."

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Matthew Castle Guardian Oct 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"While it&s;s possible to get into the retro groove of Prinny&s;s perilous platforming, neither game does anything interesting enough to earn your patience. And collecting two games together only reveals how much of the same ground is covered by both. …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Prinny 1 &a; 2 will endure on and be remembered, if only because they have that infamous challenge level and the highly amusing approach the developers took to address that. Who doesn&s;t want to throw a thousand-strong horde of Prinnies …"

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Richard York Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Overall, Prinny: Can I Really be the Hero? and Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties are titles that are tough as Orichalcon, but full of flavour and love. These games are for masochists through and through, but are still fun …"

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Steve Baltimore oprainfall Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"At the end of the day, your enjoyment of these games will come down to how well you like platforming, and if you’re a Disgaea fan. Fans will find a lot to love at the $19.99 asking price for each …"

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Thomas Medina WayTooManyGames Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"I still have no idea why or how these games exist, but I’m glad they do. I’m a sucker for a fun tough 2D platformer that’s not a bullet-hell or a “move one pixel too far and you’ve lost everything” …"

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