Digimon Survive

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  1. FreyaLupis
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Haven't even played more than an hour, but fck review bombers, game looks super chill. One of those games you can just relax and enjoy, playing it baked is bliss
  2. Mokha
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Against all odds and its troubled development, Digimon Survive is a breath of fresh air in the franchise. Heavily inspired by the Shin Megami Tensei approach to tell new stories with existing core mythology. For fans of dark visual novels a la Death Mark, of tactical jRPGs, and again of SMT, Persona and Devil Survivor (especially the latter). I would dare say, some people with no priorAgainst all odds and its troubled development, Digimon Survive is a breath of fresh air in the franchise. Heavily inspired by the Shin Megami Tensei approach to tell new stories with existing core mythology. For fans of dark visual novels a la Death Mark, of tactical jRPGs, and again of SMT, Persona and Devil Survivor (especially the latter). I would dare say, some people with no prior knowledge of Digimon might even enjoy it more. Survive has hiccups but the attention and dedication is all there and more. The translation has few bugs to be squished in update patches, but the few liberties it takes are to make a text heavy game flow easier. The writing stays true to the Digimon style even through it finally gathers up the courage to explore darker themes - something Digimon writers have always been forbidden to do against their own wishes. This game has been precious to its producers and it will be as precious to many players in years to come despite the underdog treatment even its own publisher gave it. I stayed away from Metacritic for years, but couldn't hold back from such injustice as the review bombing of this title.… Expand
  3. Pen_Gwyn
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    i have been waiting 4 years for this game to come out and i find it amazing. The art, music and atmosphere this game creates is unbeaten and im glad that Digimon got a nice VN addition in 2022.
  4. Geraf25
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    I can't believe how many people just didn't read what kind of game this was going to be, it was defined an interactive anime with SRPG battles and it's precisely that, the art style is great especially in the battles and the story is great too from the routes I have completed (Moral and True routes), the only real problem would be that there aren't many digimons avaible but that's simplyI can't believe how many people just didn't read what kind of game this was going to be, it was defined an interactive anime with SRPG battles and it's precisely that, the art style is great especially in the battles and the story is great too from the routes I have completed (Moral and True routes), the only real problem would be that there aren't many digimons avaible but that's simply because making animated 2D sprites requires a lot of time… Expand
  5. HerrSensei
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best Visual Novels i‘ve ever played! Loving the tactical gameplay elements, the music, the story and the unique atmosphere!
  6. Krondaro
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    A change of pace, considering past Digimon games. And a much needed one. So far the story is captivating. The voice acting is impeccable. And the Strategy style of combat is pretty satisfying, providing an "auto" setting just in case you are feeling a bit lazy. The art, oh boy, the art... It is just gorgeous, from human characters to Digimon. Really top notch design. To be honest I wouldA change of pace, considering past Digimon games. And a much needed one. So far the story is captivating. The voice acting is impeccable. And the Strategy style of combat is pretty satisfying, providing an "auto" setting just in case you are feeling a bit lazy. The art, oh boy, the art... It is just gorgeous, from human characters to Digimon. Really top notch design. To be honest I would like some more variety considering the range of digimon you can recuit and use, but the main companion's evolution path (and mechanic) gives this game a "real" feel, considering the simultaneous growth of both Digimon and Partner. All in all an amazing experience so far, I really doubt it gets worse from here. Hope you guys enjoy the game as much as I do.

    P.S. Bandai, I am still waiting for my in-game Ragnalordmon    … Expand
  7. Willbsantos17
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game!! Well worth the money Love the story!!! I sure you need to read it. But this is so unique everyone that has patience would love it
  8. Aura_V
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    A great blend of Visual novel and SRPG. The vibes are immaculate and the horror edge is gripping.
  9. Vatren
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    It's alive ! And it was worth the wait ! The 70% visual novel 30% TRPG fits so well with the switch. The art is beautiful and the music are really great. Please keep in mind it's mostly a visual novel, it ask you to read a lot and maybe to read the same thing multiple times in order to unlock different paths. It might not fir every players but I personally can't wait to spend hundreds ofIt's alive ! And it was worth the wait ! The 70% visual novel 30% TRPG fits so well with the switch. The art is beautiful and the music are really great. Please keep in mind it's mostly a visual novel, it ask you to read a lot and maybe to read the same thing multiple times in order to unlock different paths. It might not fir every players but I personally can't wait to spend hundreds of hours in it ! And please do not compare it with Pokemon, it has nothing in common except the "mon" in the name !… Expand
  10. A_Sentient_BOX
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    READ IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS Pls if you actually want to enjoy the game, find the auto button. It lets you put the controller down and actually enjoy the text parts like a show at a well paced speed. ( Tho don’t use this as a way of skipping text since that ruins the fun. Also don’t look up how to communicate with each digi since that’s also part of the fun. You can restart each battle when youREAD IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS Pls if you actually want to enjoy the game, find the auto button. It lets you put the controller down and actually enjoy the text parts like a show at a well paced speed. ( Tho don’t use this as a way of skipping text since that ruins the fun. Also don’t look up how to communicate with each digi since that’s also part of the fun. You can restart each battle when you fail so atleast do it that till you get it right)… Expand
  11. Senju31
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Best story drive game ever. Your choices on what u say matter. Not going to spoil anything, but it was a masterpiece. I see what the delay had to be done several times. There are so many route that you can take that can alter the story. Loved it 10/10. Took me 6 days/ morning and nights to finish it. Bought it released say, finished it Wednesday night. Highly recommend!!!
  12. melcedes
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really great vn game
    remind me digimon adventure

    Can't wait for more digimon games and Veemon    … Expand
  13. birdboy2000
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    The story is a brilliant survival horror tale strongly inspired by Digimon Adventure, and by far the strongest any digimon game has ever had; as a visual novel, it's more than worth playing for that aspect alone. I can't say too much without spoiling but I was blown away.

    The SRPG aspect is not without flaws - it's too easy to become overleveled through free battles, "defeat this    The story is a brilliant survival horror tale strongly inspired by Digimon Adventure, and by far the strongest any digimon game has ever had; as a visual novel, it's more than worth playing for that aspect alone. I can't say too much without spoiling but I was blown away.

    The SRPG aspect is not without flaws - it's too easy to become overleveled through free battles, "defeat this digimon" can be a bit easy, and a wider selection of digimon or a multiplayer mode would have been nice. But it's still challenging, thoughtful gameplay that's far from just being tacked on, and more than once I had to revise my strategy and try a battle multiple times. Digimon hasn't had a SRPG since the Wonderswan era and it left me hungry for more.    … Expand
  14. NubisLight
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    So heres the thing I can not stand visual novel games. They bore the crap out of me and I've never played one past 15 minutes. Now comes Digimon Survive which is heavily a VN with strategy turn based battles built in and as a long time Digimon fan I gave it the benefit of the doubt and I'm glad I did. The story so far is amazing, the battle system is pretty good being a secondary mechanicSo heres the thing I can not stand visual novel games. They bore the crap out of me and I've never played one past 15 minutes. Now comes Digimon Survive which is heavily a VN with strategy turn based battles built in and as a long time Digimon fan I gave it the benefit of the doubt and I'm glad I did. The story so far is amazing, the battle system is pretty good being a secondary mechanic of the game and the graphics are perfect. The story scenes are beautifully animated and the music is truly top notch. I don't know who these meta critics are that tanked the review initially but it shows that they didn't play the same game.… Expand
  15. 0ctopus_trap
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Darker and more real approach to the Digimon franchise than ever before. I had never played a visual novel before, however after hearing that certain conversation points can influence characters and their potential risk of death I was captivated by “what if I chose this instead”. The morality system makes up for the limited tactical gameplay elements and encourages you to alt for different routes through the next play through. I finished my first play through in 15 hours with 2 deaths and none of the side characters partner Digimon hitting their mega forms, a bit of a cop out but encourages you to expand on collecting ally’s throughout your journey. This game has a lot of potential and I encourage others to give it a chance after the first chapter. It’s a deep story with a lot of twists and shocking turns.… Expand
  16. ZemMattress
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    More of this please! The writing in this game is incredible. Horror Visual Novel + Collectible Monster tactics is a stellar combo and they do some really cool stuff to blend both. The characters are well developed and operate outside of the tropes they inhabit at the beginning. Great art in both portions of the game, a great soundtrack that knows it's in a horror game. There are someMore of this please! The writing in this game is incredible. Horror Visual Novel + Collectible Monster tactics is a stellar combo and they do some really cool stuff to blend both. The characters are well developed and operate outside of the tropes they inhabit at the beginning. Great art in both portions of the game, a great soundtrack that knows it's in a horror game. There are some genuinely unsettling moments too. The tactics battles are definitely second to the narrative, but they're still really fun. And abundant once you get past the introduction section. Between collecting mons and equipment and managing evolutions you can really create some interesting builds.

    The cons are, yes, it drags sometimes especially at the beginning when you're meeting the squad. But once the plot gets going the quieter Persona chats with everyone moments are well paced. I've also spotted a typo or two which is a shame, but the rest of it is such a well polished package that I'm fine to overlook them. Overall. I would definitely recommend it if you're into this really specific blend of genres. I know the visual novel thing isn't for everyone but it's my cup of tea. My favorite Digimon game so far.    … Expand
  17. Kasai1999
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    El juego es buenísimo, una visual novel que intercala pequeños momentos de RPG por turnos en los que utilizas Digimon de la aventura o que consigas en sitios dados para esto. Se que el juego tiene muchas críticas como "tiene mucho texto" es una visual novel no un RPG, te puede gustar más o menos pero si con tanta gente molestando sige teniendo buena calificación es por qué el juego lograEl juego es buenísimo, una visual novel que intercala pequeños momentos de RPG por turnos en los que utilizas Digimon de la aventura o que consigas en sitios dados para esto. Se que el juego tiene muchas críticas como "tiene mucho texto" es una visual novel no un RPG, te puede gustar más o menos pero si con tanta gente molestando sige teniendo buena calificación es por qué el juego logra su objetivo, traerte a un mundo donde tendrás que luchar para sobrevivir y dónde tus decisiones toman importancia en la historia, no diré más para los que no lo jugaron ... Pero cuidado que de verdad que algunas decisiones son a vida o muerte… Expand
  18. Wolfw00d
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    What an incredible take on the franchise, really grounded story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and challenging strategy that was tough to get through even on normal.
  19. shijigames
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    This is the best digimon game I've played so far. I liked it more than Next order. The story is worthy of the best digimon anime if not that it surpasses all of them. The characters are all spectacular and well done. Sublime Japanese voices, music and sounds are epic. And the fact that it has 4 endings and a true ending is incredible
  20. Boki200
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    Top Game !
    I never was a fan of Tactical-RPG or of Visual Novel Games but Bandai made a very good and Interest game .
  21. RedLeon
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game was a definitive 9/10 for me once completing my first Playthrough. Upon Completion of my Second play through though on the True Ending, I can’t not give this game a 10/10. The reveals and character moments once you are able to save all team members from gruesome deaths really add that missing something from your experience. Praying for some story DLC or something from Bandai Namco as once I finish the Final Ending I don’t want to be done with this game!… Expand
  22. Shiraori
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    The game is really good the wait was definitely worth it story is amazing all 113 digimon are amazing I had a great time and couldn't really ask for more but definitely loved the story if you haven't played the game yet you should try it out is really good
  23. Jean123
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Why is the rating so low? Why would you buy a visual novel if you don't like to read? These people man.
  24. squonks
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Digimon Survive is a good example of a franchise growing with its audience, succeeding at taking the character archetypes and dynamics present in the original Adventure anime and approaching them in a more serious, mature, and at times horrifying way. I'm in the minority of preferring the visual novel aspects over the tactical RPG features, favoring both the storytelling and world-buildingDigimon Survive is a good example of a franchise growing with its audience, succeeding at taking the character archetypes and dynamics present in the original Adventure anime and approaching them in a more serious, mature, and at times horrifying way. I'm in the minority of preferring the visual novel aspects over the tactical RPG features, favoring both the storytelling and world-building to the fight sequences; 98% of gameplay really does feel like stepping into an anime, which isn't a bad thing. The world is immersive and proves accessible to those unfamiliar with Digimon while still being unique to keep established fans engaged, while the characters feel complex and wholly realistic (though, due to cultural differences, I can understand how certain ones might seem otherwise to Western audiences). I hope that future installments in the Digimon franchise continue to utilize the ideas introduced in this game.… Expand
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    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  26. Updawg
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    So far the story is excellent, and the strategy gameplay pops up just enough to keep things interesting. Once I complete it, I'll update, but already this is game is excellent.
  27. cantex
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    To be honest, even I, a fan of Digimon, was disappointed when I saw the battle scene.
    Digimon's first visual Nobel style game.
    It was good to play in a dark atmosphere for adults. The story was more interesting than I thought and the play time was not long. However, the overall BGM felt weak as the dubbing decreased compared to the beginning, and the total number of Digimon, which can    To be honest, even I, a fan of Digimon, was disappointed when I saw the battle scene.
    Digimon's first visual Nobel style game.
    It was good to play in a dark atmosphere for adults.
    The story was more interesting than I thought and the play time was not long.
    However, the overall BGM felt weak as the dubbing decreased compared to the beginning, and the total number of Digimon, which can be said to be the main, was also disappointing.
    This part was regrettable because there were times when they intentionally hit to increase the game time.
    I didn't know this game would be ruined because the release was postponed several times.
    But it was much more fun when I actually tried it.
    It is 200% better than previous Digimon games.    … Expand
  28. thispoorguy
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    The biggest problem to this game is that you pay $60 for a game where there isn't much actual gaming, you get to see a lot of story and make decisions. For me personally, it isn't worth $60 because of that. It is quite lengthy. I haven't gotten to the end of it yet, and I've probably put 12 hours into it. But I'm not sure if the length makes up for the lack of actual gameplay.The biggest problem to this game is that you pay $60 for a game where there isn't much actual gaming, you get to see a lot of story and make decisions. For me personally, it isn't worth $60 because of that. It is quite lengthy. I haven't gotten to the end of it yet, and I've probably put 12 hours into it. But I'm not sure if the length makes up for the lack of actual gameplay. Additionally, similar to other recent titles in the franchise, the whoever does the English subtitles is a bit of a weeaboo. The sound design also leaves a bit left to be desired.

    However, the actual story is great and it is full of twists, turns and darkness. The art is great and satisfies you from an aesthetic stand point. I thoroughly enjoy playing it despite its drawbacks.

    The actual battling, which is a turn based grid system, is fine. It is done better in other games, but it suits its purpose for the game.    … Expand
  29. NoobHuman
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Release on 29 July 2022, Bandai Namco bringing new style of gameplay for Digimon series where majority of the gameplay resolve around Visual Novel and strategy RPG as the battle mechanism with Persona/Megami Tensei monster recruitment style.

    A horror survival in game storyline really capture the heart of long time Digimon's fan mature audience. If you a fan of Digimon Adventure anime,    Release on 29 July 2022, Bandai Namco bringing new style of gameplay for Digimon series where majority of the gameplay resolve around Visual Novel and strategy RPG as the battle mechanism with Persona/Megami Tensei monster recruitment style.

    A horror survival in game storyline really capture the heart of long time Digimon's fan mature audience. If you a fan of Digimon Adventure anime, you should play the game.    … Expand
  30. AutumnVoyage
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Just wrote a whoie review and Metacritic crashed on me w/o saving. So I'll say this instead.

    Amazing game. Any negative reviews are from those who didn't know what they were purchasing. This is a visual novel game with strategic battle elements. The game is beautifully done. The music, characters, world and tone are all varied and really engaging. The length of the game, the multiple    Just wrote a whoie review and Metacritic crashed on me w/o saving. So I'll say this instead.

    Amazing game. Any negative reviews are from those who didn't know what they were purchasing. This is a visual novel game with strategic battle elements. The game is beautifully done. The music, characters, world and tone are all varied and really engaging. The length of the game, the multiple routes, and the collecting and using of various digimon is already enough for the $60 price point. Factor in a wonderful story full of ups and downs, smiles and tears and an overarching mystery that sets a dismal but optimistic tone throughout the story.

    This game is a 100% buy if you know what to expect. Expect lots of dialogue. Expect your choices to matter and the story to matter a lot. You get to battle often but it's not a combatic game first off. This game's focus is on the story, the dialogue, friendship, bonds, and player choice. If you can get into that, I highly recommend this game. It has everything you'd expect in a VN. The voice acting is lovely, the immersive writing is great and engaging and the characters are interesting, even while some may be better than others.

    The battle aspects are fun and easy to play with. Boss battles are far more fun than other basic battles but even those can be fun with befriending new digimon and grinding. They're a great break from the story elements that can definitely be heavy on your brain, so go do some free battles to give yourself a break here and there as the story doesn't really take days off from being pretty heavy emotionally.

    It pains me to see the negative reviews because you can tell the game has been crafted with love and care. The negative reviews have a lot in common in that they're all from those who didn't know what the game was before really purchasing it. Please do your research on the game first -- if you're interested in the game, it'll hit all your expectations. If you want to play an RPG, check out Cyber Sleuth.

    PS -- Knocking a point off for one specific character and his treatment of a special, precious bean. It honestly infuriated me (sign of good writing in a good game, in fairness). I wish I could have done more in the game to avoid a certain event happening. I believe you can in new game+ but it is still infuriating I had to sit idle and watch as this character did these things to the precious bean. It ruined my mood for many hours lol. If it were real life, that guy would have had issues with me far before this event. I didn't like how that aspect was constantly ignored without worry from the cast.    … Expand
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. RPG Fan
    Jul 11, 2023
    75
    Digimon Survive should have a lot of depth, with partner Digimon evolving and devolving, free-roaming Digimon to recruit, and a vibrant cast of characters who, on the surface, are generally enjoyable. Looking at the game from afar, it truly captures a feeling of desolation and nostalgia. But it comes up just short when it comes to gameplay and story—the two most important things for an SRPG and visual novel hybrid. A “Truthful” path awaits as a New Game+ option, but the gameplay shortcomings, unfortunately, aren’t alleviated with repeat playthroughs. Digimon Survive‘s charms aren’t fleeting by any means, but neither are its disappointments.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Dec 22, 2022
    80
    With its mature themes, Digimon Survive provides a refreshing take on the franchise and fits into the series' canon in a really cool way. I hope we get more Digimon games exploring new directions like this! [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 73]
  3. Nintendo Insider
    Nov 18, 2022
    70
    I love visual novels, and I love strategy games. For a subsection of gamers, Digimon Survive will hit the perfect sweet spot between both of those. It’s got everything you’d expect from a digestible entry with a focus on presentation. However, I couldn’t help but feel that the game is just shy of greatness. Make no mistake, Digimon Survive is good. However, despite its best efforts, I found that the pacing drags and the combat mechanics are unremarkable. If you have enough patience to engage with its story and gameplay, the positives will far outweigh the negatives. It’s flawed, but the heart shines through and it goes down easy thanks to being one of the best-looking anime-style games released in years. Are there better SRPGs to play right now? Sure, but none offer Digimon’s unique brand of SRPG and I think it hits more than it misses.
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