Software:Prinny 2

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Short description: 2010 video game
Prinny 2
U.S. cover art
Developer(s)Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher(s)Nippon Ichi Software
SeriesDisgaea
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Switch
ReleasePlayStation Portable
  • JP: March 25, 2010[1]
  • EU: December 15, 2010 (Digital only)
  • NA: January 10, 2011 (PlayStation Store)
  • NA: January 11, 2011
Nintendo Switch
  • NA: October 13, 2020
  • EU: October 16, 2020
  • AU: October 23, 2020
  • JP: November 12, 2020
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! (プリニー2 〜特攻遊戯! 暁のパンツ大作戦ッス!!〜, Purinī 2 〜 tokkō yūgi! Akatsuki no pantsu dai sakusenssu!!〜) is a platform game by Nippon Ichi Software released in Japan in 2010. The game made it to the North American market in 2011.

Prinny 2 is the sequel to Software:Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?[1] and part of the Disgaea series. Both games were re-released together as Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded for the Nintendo Switch in October 2020.

Plot

The game opens with the tutorial, in which Prinny first meets up with the Phantom Thief, a legendary thief of the Netherworld who steals rare items, though Prinny doesn't know who he is yet. When the Prinny Squad enters Etna's castle, she informs them that her panties were stolen, and forces the Prinny Squad to look for them by sunrise, or else she'll turn them into panties. A note left by the Phantom Thief tells the Prinnies that he stole the panties, so the Squad goes looking for a rare item to lure him with.

Asagi Wars: The Vengeance of Asagi

In this bonus story, Prinny, Asagi, and Flonne are watching TV, when a promo for a new tournament called Asagi Wars appears. Various Asagi doppelgängers are entered in the tournament, but Prinny Asagi, despite being the real Asagi, was not invited to the tournament. When she hears that "outside interference is encouraged", Asagi goes out to get vengeance on her doppelgängers.

Gameplay

The player must navigate through dangerous levels defeat the boss at the end of each stage. The player has 1000 lives to compensate for the game's difficulty. Introduced to this game are three new moves, which can be accessed by entering Break Mode when the Combo Gauge is filled by collecting sweets. Break Mode increases attack power until the Combo Gauge is empty. The Husky Hip Pound is an advanced version of the Hip Pound that also deals damage. The Prinny Cyclone is an advanced version of the spinning dodge move. By enlarging the red scarf, the spinning dodge also deals damage. Finally, the Prinnikaze is a spinning air tackle that rockets into the ground.

The game comes with the ability to choose from three difficulties. Normal mode retains the original gameplay of the first game. The Prinny can take three hits before he dies. In Baby Mode, the scarf icons are replaced with diapers, and areas that would normally deal damage are covered by destructible blocks. In Hell Mode, the Prinny gets no scarves, and as such, instantly dies in one hit, which can prove difficult later on in the game.

Prinny Asagi Gameplay

In the special story mode, Asagi Wars: The Vengeance of Asagi, the player takes control of Prinny Asagi. Unlike the original gameplay, Prinny Asagi doesn't have a hit count to determine health; instead, her health is determined by the Ratings Gauge, a large meter that appears at the top of the screen. By performing flashy moves and following the audience, the Ratings Gauge will fill up. When Asagi takes damage, the Ratings Gauge will drop. If the Ratings Gauge reaches 0.00%, Prinny Asagi automatically explodes.

Unlike Prinnies, Prinny Asagi has access to a large arsenal of weapons, which can be cycled through with the L shoulder and R shoulder buttons. However, like all Prinnies, she can use the Hip Pound and the spinning dodge. Her weapons consist of the Asagi Wonder Buster, the Asagi Gatling Gun, Asagi's Awesome Drill, Asagi's Happy Flamethrower, Asagi's Ridiculous Bazooka, the Asagi Shotgun, the Asagi Cat, an eggplant, and an electric guitar. Though some weapons aren't practical for combat, using specific weapons can make the Ratings Gauge increase. For example, the electric guitar causes the Combo Gauge to fill, which induces Break Mode, which fills the Ratings Gauge. Asagi is also limited by ammo for each weapon she owns, with some exceptions, such as the eggplant and the electric guitar.

During the normal story, when Asagi is playable, her gameplay remains the same, spare two exceptions. Whenever a stage is started, Asagi will crush and destroy one Prinny, resulting in the loss of one life. Instead of having the Ratings Gauge, her health is governed by scarves, like all other Prinnies.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic68/100[2]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.comC[3]
Destructoid7/10[4]
Famitsu28/40[5]
GameProStarStarStar[6]
GameRevolutionB−[7]
GameSpot6/10[8]
GameTrailers6.3/10[9]
GameZone7/10[10]
Hardcore Gamer3.75/5[11]
IGN7/10[12]
Pocket GamerStarStarStarStar[13]
PSM6/10[14]

The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight, one seven, one six, and one seven for a total of 28 out of 40.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ben Gilbert (December 30, 2009). "Prinny 2 named 'Dawn of the Great Pantsu War,' coming to Japan on March 25". Yahoo. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171001122419/https://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/. Retrieved July 31, 2022. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! for PSP Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  3. ↑ Jeremy Parish (January 11, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood Review". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160525135650/http://www.1up.com/reviews/prinny-2-dawn-operation-panties. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  4. ↑ Jonathan Holmes (January 16, 2011). "Review: Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood/. Retrieved July 31, 2022. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Brian Valay (March 16, 2010). "Famitsu review scores". https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-82/. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  6. ↑ Aaron Koehn (January 21, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!". GamePro (GamePro Media). Archived from the original on January 25, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110125103949/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/217942/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood/. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  7. ↑ Eduardo Reboucas (January 11, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! Review". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120418060343/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood-psp. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  8. ↑ Tom McShea (January 13, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! Review". Red Ventures. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood-review/1900-6286321/. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  9. ↑ "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! Review". Viacom. January 14, 2011. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120402010740/http://www.gametrailers.com/game/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation/13985. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  10. ↑ GameZone staff (January 7, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! Review". Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171114093427/https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/prinny_2_dawn_of_operation_panties_dood. Retrieved July 31, 2022. 
  11. ↑ "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!". January 28, 2011. Archived from the original on March 7, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110307215401/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/index.php?option=com_magazine&id_rubrique=1&type=article&id_article=596. Retrieved July 31, 2022. 
  12. ↑ Ryan Clements (January 18, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/18/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood-review. Retrieved November 14, 2017. 
  13. ↑ Peter Willington (January 26, 2011). "Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood/prinny-2-dawn-of-operation-panties-dood/. Retrieved July 31, 2022. 
  14. ↑ "Review: Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future US) (43): 79. March 2011. 
  • Official website (in Japanese)
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  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

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History

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MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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