Digimon Survive

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameGrin
    Aug 9, 2022
    95
    Digimon Survive has both a well-made story and a deep combat system that will engage players through each route they may take, but the first few hours are ill-paced with long breaks away from combat.
  2. GameByte
    Aug 3, 2022
    90
    You don’t need any previous knowledge of Digimon, and even with my own extensive history with the franchise there were still plenty of twists I didn’t see coming because the story was just that compelling.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Aug 22, 2022
    75
    Blending a pure visual novel with a turn-based tactical RPG combat, Digimon Survive is one of the best surprises of this year so far despite its issues. It is held back by some localization issues, but feels great to play on PC including Steam Deck after a post-launch patch addressed most of the issues. Digimon Survive also serves as a nice entry point into the franchise for newcomers as long as you aren't turned off by the structure.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 6, 2022
    70
    Digimon Survive is an exciting alternate take on the tone and style of the Digimon series. It doesn't execute things flawlessly - those opening chapters are a bit of a chore and the tactics gameplay is simple with a capital 'S'. Still, when things kick off and the story starts to come together, it's a suspenseful and gripping journey that I'm glad I got to experience.
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  1. Polygon
    Aug 16, 2022
    Digimon Survive was difficult to play, boring for the first half, and mostly just disappointing. The framework for something much more compelling exists underneath the prattle, inconsequential combat, and shallow character development, and you can catch a glimpse at what might have been in some of the story’s better moments. I hope Hyde and Bandai get the opportunity to create another visual-novel-style Digimon game, building on Survive’s foundations to create a lasting and more memorable experience.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 222 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 159 out of 222
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 222
  3. Negative: 56 out of 222
  1. minneyar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Ignore the folks who are review bombing it -- this is a great game.

    Yes, it's a visual novel with tactical RPG battles. If you don't like    Ignore the folks who are review bombing it -- this is a great game.

    Yes, it's a visual novel with tactical RPG battles. If you don't like reading, it's ok to not play it. If you *do* like reading, though, the dialogue and story are great.    … Full Review »
  2. Yotabyte
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Great comeback of digimon after so long without a game, the game has gorgeous menu design and a good battle system. The VN part of the game atGreat comeback of digimon after so long without a game, the game has gorgeous menu design and a good battle system. The VN part of the game at the start can be slow but its more interesting with time.
    Dont recommend it if you arent a fan of VN tho    … Full Review »
  3. JunkDog-C
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    If you don't like orange, don't order orange juice. This is a visual novel, which is a pretty niche genre. If loads of dialogue annoy you,If you don't like orange, don't order orange juice. This is a visual novel, which is a pretty niche genre. If loads of dialogue annoy you, this game simply isn't for you.
    However, if you enjoy Digimon and a pretty good story with (some) decent characters, take it. It's an amazing visual novel and an amazing Digimon game.    … Full Review »
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