# Disgaea Mayhem release and review > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disgaea-mayhem-release-and-review > Updated: 2026-07-27T10:02:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. NIS America announced on 23 July 2026 that Disgaea Mayhem, a real‑time action RPG spin‑off of the long‑running Disgaea series, was available for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The game lets players control a mercenary as he battles hordes of monsters while hunting Princess Tichelle’s prized flan, featuring seven weapon types, the series‑signature Magichange system and Item World. A limited‑edition bundle priced at US$ 99.99 offered a collector’s box, art book, original soundtrack, acrylic figures of the mercenary and Tichelle, and a “Flan Fanatic” keychain. Reviews that followed noted the title’s shift from the franchise’s traditional tactical‑RPG roots to a Musou‑style action format. Critics described the combat as simplified and “flimsy,” citing sparse enemy crowds, camera issues and a lack of the flexibility found in modern Musou games. The game’s quirky humor and over‑the‑top story were praised, as was its first Spanish localisation. One review referenced the narrative as a quest by mercenary Enea (or N.A.) tasked by sovereign Tisiel (or Princess Tichelle) to recover a stolen magical flan. Overall reception was mixed, with appreciation for the series’ absurdity tempered by disappointment in the execution of the new gameplay style. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-27: Disgaea Mayhem receives mixed reviews after shifting to Musou action style Disgaea Mayhem, the first Spanish‑localized entry in the series, switches to Musou action but is criticized for weak combat and camera issues, though its humor and story receive praise. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disgaea-mayhem-receives-mixed-reviews-after-shifting-to-musou-action-style ### 2026-07-24: Disgaea Mayhem Review Highlights Action Shift in Long‑Running Series Disgaea Mayhem shifts from tactical RPG to action‑musou, featuring a single hero and simplified combat. Reviewers praise its humor but criticize reduced depth and lack of cut‑scenes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disgaea-mayhem-review-highlights-action-shift-in-longrunning-series ### 2026-07-23: Disgaea Mayhem released for Switch, PS5 and PC Disgaea Mayhem, an action‑RPG spinoff, launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5 and PC; features real‑time combat, seven weapons and a limited collector’s edition. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disgaea-mayhem-released-for-switch-ps5-and-pc --- Cite as: Disgaea Mayhem release and review. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disgaea-mayhem-release-and-review