Digimon Survive

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  1. killshotELO
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    The Digimon FanBase did not want a Visual Novel Digimon Game. Bandai Namco needs to start listening to what their fans want.
  2. Francis32273
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  3. lamisho
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    Annoying characters, intentionally drawn out dialogue, no gameplay, instant pass. Just watch the actual Digimon animes lol
  4. Drash-Digimon
    May 18, 2023
    0
    One of the most boring and tedious games I've ever had the misfortune to play, the game is 80% scripts and dialogue, and not exactly a entertaining dialogue.
    The characters are simply poorly written, and while the RPG system has potential, it's completely wasted.
  5. ReWorld-D
    May 18, 2023
    0
    Gameplay is very shallow and simple, the RPG aspect could have been explored in a better way.
    It's a graphic novel disguised as a game, so there's a lot of reading to do between the few playable moments, and in my personal opinion, the story could be better.
  6. LadyNight
    May 8, 2023
    9
    I am happy with this game, the story is interesting to follow, the character have all their distinct personality and we want to know what will happen to them. The story takes time to really begin and combats are too easy in the beginning, but it will become more and more interesting.

    The visual novel is good, but it's not only a visual novel, and that's why I liked this game. There is    I am happy with this game, the story is interesting to follow, the character have all their distinct personality and we want to know what will happen to them. The story takes time to really begin and combats are too easy in the beginning, but it will become more and more interesting.

    The visual novel is good, but it's not only a visual novel, and that's why I liked this game. There is some exploration too and a lot of opportunities to battle. (Even if more event battles would be appreciated, but it's useful to battle to gain xp) (By the way, we can choose the battle's difficulty and I appreciated because at the end event battle was more frustrated, so thanks for the easy mode)

    I have finished the first story in 40 hours, and there is the new game + and other ends to do again, so the game is rather long to beat.

    Things to know : affinity is important to evolve your monsters, and use your phone.

    Thanks Hyde et Bandai for this game, an other visual novel with Digimon would be a good news!
    I played in French and the french translation is good. It was my first Digimon game, and I had no problem no knowing with licence.    … Expand
  7. GRX3m0m
    Feb 13, 2023
    0
    Would be a solid 10 if the displayed percentage chance was correct. I mean, not mentioning the 'Be my friend' chance which is not even half the displayed, missing two 80%, one 66% and one 62% hits in a row is ridiculous (literally 0.008448% chance of happening).
  8. Jacquezito
    Dec 30, 2022
    0
    Tenia dudas sobre este juego, pero como fan de Digimon, me di la oportunidad de jugarlo, y vaya que me dio una enorme sorpresa, un excelente juego! la historia te atrapa, es madura e interesante, los momentos de juego son divertidos, no me decepciono, un juegazo, y mas si eres fan de esta franquicia lo vas amar!!1
  9. 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
  10. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    I think I went into this for the wrong reasons. I honestly couldn't stand this game, I came into this wanting a fun Digimon tactical rpg, instead I got a Visual Novel. Maybe I'm just small brained or something but I just was not able to dig the story in this game, most of the characters were a bit too much and I never managed to grab onto anyone as a likeable character in my eyes. When theI think I went into this for the wrong reasons. I honestly couldn't stand this game, I came into this wanting a fun Digimon tactical rpg, instead I got a Visual Novel. Maybe I'm just small brained or something but I just was not able to dig the story in this game, most of the characters were a bit too much and I never managed to grab onto anyone as a likeable character in my eyes. When the game decided to actually let you play the tactical part of it, you were just given a barebones experience with no real meat to it. It felt like a chore for me to just rush to the end of the game just to say I beat it. And I genuinely hate games that want you to play it more than once to get the real ending. I honestly just don't think this game was made for me, I am happy for everyone who did enjoy it, I just couldn't.… Expand
  11. arcadiaM78
    Nov 16, 2022
    0
    Its exactly what it is, a visual novel with some tactical battles. The story is gripping and a must for fans of the original Digimon anime. It would have benefited a bit more from more story-impacting decisions though.
  12. Aggregator
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Digimon fans who are looking for a more grim take on the series will enjoy this, if they can accept the janky fusion between the Visual Novel and SRPG aspects.

    Full review:
    https://aggregatorreviews.com/was-digimon-survive-worth-it/    … Expand
  13. ditrobix
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    La verdad es que si no fuera porque llevo mucho tiempo esperando este juego, le daría un 9.
    Pero ahora más que nunca mi franquicia favorita necesita el apoyo y dejaré mi sincera crítica (salvo por la nota XD)
    Excelente historia para un Visual Novel. Se hace denso al inicio para los que no estarán acostumbrados a este género de los visual novel, pero ya en el capítulo 1 te engancha muy    La verdad es que si no fuera porque llevo mucho tiempo esperando este juego, le daría un 9.
    Pero ahora más que nunca mi franquicia favorita necesita el apoyo y dejaré mi sincera crítica (salvo por la nota XD)
    Excelente historia para un Visual Novel. Se hace denso al inicio para los que no estarán acostumbrados a este género de los visual novel, pero ya en el capítulo 1 te engancha muy rápido y no te suelta más.

    Le faltó más trabajo en temas de estrategias y mapas para los combates tactics. Superando por un buen tanto a los juegos de la Wonderswan. Muchos finales y todos muy buenos que es muy raro decir que el final verdadero será el canon.

    Los Digimon actúan como unidades y no como digimon como tal, por eso no duele el ver muchos digimon iguales en batalla.

    Personajes muy interesantes y profundos que deberás de rejugarlo si quieres ver más allá de cada uno. Para nada expositivo, salvo en la presentación del pasado de algunos personajes para que quedes al tanto del contexto.
    Si eres Fan de Digimon y además fan de los visual novel, Digimon Survive supera con creces a muchos otros Visual novels que he jugado.

    Muy bien ahí y ojalá a futuro veamos otro juego Tactics Visual novel que nos cuente una nueva aventura y con mejores batallas sin caer en el "tortugueo"

    Un punto negativo es que por la naturaleza de los gráficos, se me hace raro que tenga rascones de FPS en ciertas partes del juego, pero totalmente jugable.

    La música para qué decirlo. Ayuda bastante a las escenas.

    MUY BUENO.    … Expand
  14. Matt2790
    Sep 6, 2022
    6
    Average game with very little combat, and tons of texts which is ok since the game is actually more a visual novel than an rpg. Story was nice, had potential but it felt watered down by simple narrative with so much unnecessary dialogue and whiny annoying characters which I'll soon hopefully forget. Combat was the best part. I'm not saying is terrible game, just average. I ended upAverage game with very little combat, and tons of texts which is ok since the game is actually more a visual novel than an rpg. Story was nice, had potential but it felt watered down by simple narrative with so much unnecessary dialogue and whiny annoying characters which I'll soon hopefully forget. Combat was the best part. I'm not saying is terrible game, just average. I ended up skipping so much unnecessary dialogue. Final stretch was rather disappointing. If you're a Digimon fan, you'll probably gladly pay 60$ for it. Me, I don't believe it is worth it. Maybe 30$ would be much more reasonable for this.… Expand
  15. Kyrios666
    Aug 31, 2022
    7
    I didn't have high hopes for this game but I bought this because I love the Digimon franchise and want them to continue making games. With the amount of potential it has with the sheer amount of Digimon and absurd levels of evolution possibilities you have to wonder why they don't make something akin to SMT (Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory excluded). The visual novel art graphics ofI didn't have high hopes for this game but I bought this because I love the Digimon franchise and want them to continue making games. With the amount of potential it has with the sheer amount of Digimon and absurd levels of evolution possibilities you have to wonder why they don't make something akin to SMT (Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory excluded). The visual novel art graphics of Survive is stunning with a memorable cast of characters. The karma system that plays into the VN which directly impacts the evolution your digimon takes is interesting and has potential in future games. The story is dark and is clearly meant for fans like myself who grew up watching Digimon adventure in the mornings before school. In terms of tactical gameplay - it is pretty underwhelming. The animations are slow and have a low frame-rate which makes it feel extremely sluggish. If they had the level of butter-smooth, fast gameplay like Disgaea, this would resolve a majority of the game's problems. Survive is a decent entry in the Digimon series but leaves much to be desired.… Expand
  16. cpdiaz
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    A great narrative driven game that genuinely makes you feel for the characters involved. The only changes I would have made would have been more digimon/digivolution lines and heavier and wider consequences on the choices that you make across the whole story.
  17. Takumikun
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    For me, this is the best visual novel I've ever played (and I've played a lot). Cool plot, good dialogues, interesting narrative, cool storytelling, intriguing plot twists and very interesting ideas for the digimon franchise. And the fights. The gameplay is really cool for a TRPG. Very deep and interesting fights. 10 out of 10.
  18. humulos
    Aug 18, 2022
    6
    5/10 if you don't care about Digimon, 7/10 if you do. A lot of folks focus on the idea that somehow this game is great as long as you recognize that it's a visual novel, but that's simply not the case. Not to say it's bad either, it's just a very middle of the road title. In all honesty, the story and characters are enjoyable, which is obviously a big plus for this sort of game. The5/10 if you don't care about Digimon, 7/10 if you do. A lot of folks focus on the idea that somehow this game is great as long as you recognize that it's a visual novel, but that's simply not the case. Not to say it's bad either, it's just a very middle of the road title. In all honesty, the story and characters are enjoyable, which is obviously a big plus for this sort of game. The presentation is also very easy on the eyes, with expertly drawn artwork, a mild amount of animations, and great looking Digimon rigs in battle. Some people may see the number of available Digimon and be disappointed when comparing to games with larger rosters, but the scope and progression of the game really make that a non-issue, the number of Digimon units you can recruit and evolve feels just right. However, where the game begins to lose points is in the gameplay itself, both the visual novel and tactics gameplay. Starting with the battles, there is absolutely nothing new brought to the table here. If you've played a strategy game on the PS1, then you know exactly what you are getting into. Maps are big but units don't always have movement options to account for that, so you can end up sending 4-5 turns just trying to reach an opponent, or more if said opponent is programmed to just run to the far corner of the map. It's pretty uninteresting overall, especially when playing on lower difficulty levels. I hear some people say that auto-battle makes that a non-issue, but if the preferred way to play a game is to not play it at all, then there is likely something wrong here. Similar to games like Fire Emblem, you can attempt to recruit opponents depending on the battle type, though this process is very tedious, and begs you to just use a guide. Whether you have the chance to recruit depends on whether you guess the right answers to 3 questions, with the mediocre translation making your responses nonsensical at times (a running theme in the game). Not that it matters, as there is absolutely nothing to indicate what the correct answer should be, it's a complete guess if this is your first time hearing that enemy give that question. Even if you do get every answer right, you can still lose out on recruiting simply because you only have a percentage chance to be successful, depending your character's current alignment, so some Digimon will always just be more difficult to get depending on the route you are attempting to take.

    Battles of course are only a third of the equation, possibly less depending on how you play. The game is first and foremost a visual novel and it really likes to draw that out. The scenarios exist largely to waste your time, as it can take a significant amount of time for anything meaningful to happen. Characters waste time repeating information constantly, and not just single sentences. A perfect example is chapter 4, where the exact same 5-minute situation plays out at least 3 times, with no progression of any kind, followed by the most drop-dead uninteresting exploration I've ever experienced. It's clear they were really trying to include gameplay elements for the sake of simply including gameplay elements, but these portions of the game would have been MORE interesting without needless player interaction. Meanwhile for cases where player choice does matter, the localization is once again very hit and miss, making it sometimes difficult to choose an answer you would actually agree with. The free-time segments are probably where the visual novel aspect shines, as despite the confusing translation, you generally do end up at least getting to know the characters better.

    All of these complaints are mostly harmless, but they do add up to make an experience that isn't by any means new or interesting. There are much better visual novels, there are much better tactics games, go play those instead if you haven't. If you really like Digimon (which I do), then you may at least find value in this being an enjoyable Digimon narrative.    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. shin777
    Aug 17, 2022
    2
    The story is very good, but it is so long cause it have a lot of filler, it could be 15 hours instead of 30 whitout all the filler, and it would be more enjoyable.

    The combat system is horrible, but there is barely 20 combats in whole game, so its not a big problem, and whit x3 speed the combat its not that slow at least. Edit: the other 2 routes are so boring, 90% its the same, true    The story is very good, but it is so long cause it have a lot of filler, it could be 15 hours instead of 30 whitout all the filler, and it would be more enjoyable.

    The combat system is horrible, but there is barely 20 combats in whole game, so its not a big problem, and whit x3 speed the combat its not that slow at least.

    Edit: the other 2 routes are so boring, 90% its the same, true ending is so boring as well. it would have been better if you only do just one good final intead of repeat the same route 4 times    … Expand
  21. samks
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    Digimon Survive offers a very interesting storytelling. Good characters, soundtrack and constant and interesting plot twists make this game a true experience for a visual novel. A non difficult combat system is an addition that make you feel a progression in your Digimon strength and personality. If you are a Digimon fan, you will for sure, enjoy this game.
  22. Saint962
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    I enjoy the game for what it is -- a visual novel with tactics-esque battles and a darker, mature story compared to pokemon.
    With more polish on both the storyline and battle system, this could have been a total home run.
    I truly appreciate them trying something different and enjoyed the playthroughs
  23. DarkeTM
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    the game is great, as a visual novel you end up capturing its plot and story. The tactical RPG system is also entertaining.
  24. 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
  25. Sheila26
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Digimon con historia mas adulta, una visual novel con un dibujo artístico precioso, me ha encantado.
  26. RavenWraith
    Aug 12, 2022
    3
    I was so excited for this game. It is disappointing. It has minimal gameplay. It is a visual novel and not a good one. It looks terrible. I was hours in before there was any gameplay. I really expected a real Digimon game, not this.
  27. Miroyuuzu
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    Just completed all endings, so I feel I have the right to give a proper review.

    The story itself a 10/10 for the mix of wholesome and dark moments (Especially those VERY dark moments). Each character has their own story, but only by playing all the endings will you understand all of them. Playing through the entire story multiple times was quite exhausting despite being able to skip    Just completed all endings, so I feel I have the right to give a proper review.

    The story itself a 10/10 for the mix of wholesome and dark moments (Especially those VERY dark moments). Each character has their own story, but only by playing all the endings will you understand all of them. Playing through the entire story multiple times was quite exhausting despite being able to skip most dialogues from 2nd run onwards.

    Gameplay is 7.5/10. I love playing tactical strategy games like this, but despite the x3 speed, it still felt a bit slow, and took up quite a bit of my time in the subsequent runs.

    The number of digimon in this game is also considered quite little, really wish there's a bigger variety of digimon we can recruit, but the MCs' unique digivolutions helped carry it, so I give it a 7.5/10.

    All in all, I still enjoyed this game A LOT. Some of the dark moments were really dark, and that's what I love best. The concept used is also different from the other games I've played, so I felt it's very unique, fun, and playing through all the endings covered my questions in the game.

    If you're someone who love Digimon + Visual Novel + GREAT Story, definitely try this out. It's definitely worth the money!    … Expand
  28. Jzarifis
    Aug 11, 2022
    4
    Only redeeming qualities are the voice acting, visuals and music. Dialogue and story beats are hindered by the constant talking in circles done by the cast. Every new decision is met with “we can’t do that it’s too dangerous” “what else are we going to do stay here and die” “we have to go even though it’s dangerous”. It’s abysmal writing that I thought would stop eventually but does not.Only redeeming qualities are the voice acting, visuals and music. Dialogue and story beats are hindered by the constant talking in circles done by the cast. Every new decision is met with “we can’t do that it’s too dangerous” “what else are we going to do stay here and die” “we have to go even though it’s dangerous”. It’s abysmal writing that I thought would stop eventually but does not. The tactics rpg battles are uninspired and dull. Evolving is fun but new forms are spread too thin, imo I think it would have been interesting to use armor digivolution as the main gimmick, providing similar power levels with the agency to choose a different armor given the scenario.… Expand
  29. Mayhem365
    Aug 10, 2022
    2
    The game is a mess. It's a visual novel that was extremely poorly translated and then had strategy rpg elements tacked on. It isn't good. Would have been better has a straight novel.
  30. 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
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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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