Digimon Survive

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 391 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 97 out of 391
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  1. atoossi
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Best Story in the Series if you are a fan of the 1999 Adventure Plot line and tropes you will love this. The Tactical Combat is really fun and I enjoy the SP Management with digivolving up and down. This may be the best combat system in the series and if they were ever to take this game and turn it into an RPG like DW3 it would get a lot more players. I know the Visual Novel is a turn offBest Story in the Series if you are a fan of the 1999 Adventure Plot line and tropes you will love this. The Tactical Combat is really fun and I enjoy the SP Management with digivolving up and down. This may be the best combat system in the series and if they were ever to take this game and turn it into an RPG like DW3 it would get a lot more players. I know the Visual Novel is a turn off for many but this really is a solid digimon experience. I definitely enjoyed it a lot more than Cyber Sleuth which gets boring and repetitive quickly.… Expand
  2. LeonBlaze
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite recent Digimon game so far. It is in a visual novel format, and it works so well with the story and world they've designed. You unlock free battle pretty early on so you aren't dependent on story beats to get a battle fix in, and it has a pretty well-done auto battle system for when you want to grind but not be fully alert.

    The theme is very horror-esque, and it    This is my favorite recent Digimon game so far. It is in a visual novel format, and it works so well with the story and world they've designed. You unlock free battle pretty early on so you aren't dependent on story beats to get a battle fix in, and it has a pretty well-done auto battle system for when you want to grind but not be fully alert.

    The theme is very horror-esque, and it really feels like it pays a little homage to one of my favorite tactical rpg series, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor. If you have ever played an SMT game (but especially the Devil Survivor series), I highly recommend checking this game out. It's slightly more simple than SMT:DS, but it has a charm to it that more than makes up for it.

    Overall, if you can read, like Digimon, and are okay with heavily story-based games, give this one a try!    … Expand
  3. turboenchilada
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    I see people hating in the fact that it's mostly a visual novel but to me it was always going to be one based on what they originally told us. I've almost completed 2 of the endings and to say the least, I think it's an amazing game. The character devalopment and choices feel refreshing, and although it gets darker, it still feels right. I've loved Digimon since the beginning and alwaysI see people hating in the fact that it's mostly a visual novel but to me it was always going to be one based on what they originally told us. I've almost completed 2 of the endings and to say the least, I think it's an amazing game. The character devalopment and choices feel refreshing, and although it gets darker, it still feels right. I've loved Digimon since the beginning and always preferred it to Pokemon since it was always more mature in theme. Cyber Sleuth/Hackers Memory are my favorite RPGs to date, and Survive is in my top 5 VN now.… Expand
  4. Switchbutton
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best VNs on the market. If you're a fan of the genre this game is a must play.
  5. Peetja
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, the story is truly incredible and has such surprising turns of events
  6. Moshidar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I don't understand all the unnecessary hate on this game, IT IS a visual novel first, then an SRPG, If you like visual novels and story driven games, Digimon or monster raising, this game is for you, the game heavily focuses on the story and then the combat, which is also fun and has enough depth to balance it out, If you're a fan of visual novels, digimon, and SRPGS, then this is a gameI don't understand all the unnecessary hate on this game, IT IS a visual novel first, then an SRPG, If you like visual novels and story driven games, Digimon or monster raising, this game is for you, the game heavily focuses on the story and then the combat, which is also fun and has enough depth to balance it out, If you're a fan of visual novels, digimon, and SRPGS, then this is a game you must try and give a chance… Expand
  7. Federx
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Great game. It was correctly advertised as a vn, and i bought it knowing that, because i greatly enjoy them and it's a very well made one.
  8. Matthew001
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Eu realmente não entendo o por quê deste jogo ter tantas reviews negativas
  9. Steddag1
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Been waiting for a new Digimon game and the wait was worth waiting for! A different take on the franchise. Its a horror turnbased game. Love the story. It has replayability with different choices your character can take. He can be nice guy, moral leveled headed guy, or douchebag that can have you play through the story more than twice. This game has more than 100 digimon and even give youBeen waiting for a new Digimon game and the wait was worth waiting for! A different take on the franchise. Its a horror turnbased game. Love the story. It has replayability with different choices your character can take. He can be nice guy, moral leveled headed guy, or douchebag that can have you play through the story more than twice. This game has more than 100 digimon and even give you fan favorite digimon with the purchase of the game. A must buy to get more games for the franchise. Faster to make because this game was delayed over and over so lets support this game for more steadily digimon games… Expand
  10. MechZahnSlayer
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I mean if you are mad after hearing the director of the game tell you it is 70% graphic novel you are a looser and you need to get a life. Great graphic novel with a dash of strategic RPG elements, grow up you man children with nothing better to do then **** on other peoples’ attempt to entertain you.
  11. GamesXpert
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best turn based strategy games. Digimon games become better every year, cause they mature like their audience. This game is a dark nouvelle with story which changes depending on your choices, which gives it great replaybility. 10/10
  12. SRif
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    The perfect Digimon game. It's a shame its getting review bombing. It's a great visual novel/JRPG
  13. Hakari
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de digimon de lejos. Una visual novel con toques tacticos que recuerda a la primera serie de television, con giros inesperados y momentos epicos.
  14. Airdra
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This game is exactly what I wanted in a Digimon game and it truly exceeded my expectations. Fun gameplay, exactly what was announced, it feels really polished and has great features.
  15. nyphoria
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A must play game for Digimon fans who are interested in the stories and lore. It is not a game for those who are looking for in-depth gameplay and don't really care about the story.
  16. Markoryu17
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I loved the game, people is just angry that is a Visual novel and Tactical RPG.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Sheila26
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Digimon con historia mas adulta, una visual novel con un dibujo artístico precioso, me ha encantado.
  21. elitecat
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    es ist ein anderes digimon spiel ja aber es ist mal was komplett anderes und auch nicht jedermans sache wer kein visual novel mag sollte die finger weg lassen wer es mag kann es sich holen es macht spass finde die story sehr interessant
  22. Petrovah
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    One of the best visual novels I've ever played. Shame people can't be bothered to look up the type of game it is before buying and then complaining it's not something else. Sucks to suck.
  23. Drazlo
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Astonishingly portrayal of teens dropped in an unknown world full of monsters, danger, and deep connections.
  24. Tantheman
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    True to what they do. If you haven't watched any of the shows or played any of the games you would get it! If this is your first time then that's great to. There is nothing to complain about other than poor advertising. From day one they said it was a visual novel.
  25. king_maximus
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    criminally underrated gem. mostly light novel with a bit of srpg element sprinkled in between. not for everyone.
  26. Rimiex
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Awsome game. It’s like I’m playing a Digimon Anime. Really good story, very imersive. Adds a lot to the franchise. But, Be warned. The game is mainly focused on the narative and Visual Novel elements. It’s not a regular RPG.
  27. Abarb3030
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Great game! The VN is amazing and the story is really cool. The combat is like FF Tactics and Fire Emblem which I like really like. Got my teen girls into the game and they fell in love with the story and they like the combat since they have played Fire Emblem games before.
  28. kxngxerxes
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Simple don't go in to this expecting a action game, this isn't Cyber sleuth/hackers memory, Next order or the world series.

    It's a visual novel with tactical RPG game play which I'm not a huge fan of either but this game blends it perfectly and the story just drags you in. It's definitely not a game for younger kids.
  29. Azndudex221
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    For a VNs Digimon game, it is fun!! The game is not for everyone if you are not a fan of a lot of reading. I played many VNs before, and I have to say Digimon Survive has an amazing story! You can see how each character develops as you play the game.

    Ovall definitely recommends you enjoy a game with a good story! Be warned...there will be a certain characters that makes you want to slap    For a VNs Digimon game, it is fun!! The game is not for everyone if you are not a fan of a lot of reading. I played many VNs before, and I have to say Digimon Survive has an amazing story! You can see how each character develops as you play the game.

    Ovall definitely recommends you enjoy a game with a good story! Be warned...there will be a certain characters that makes you want to slap them silly.    … Expand
  30. Ghostplayer1117
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The game is an absolute gem. Combat and digimon is great and the story is modern and dark. 10/10
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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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