Digimon Survive

"In a few words, if you have the idea that Digimon Survive will have frantic encounters one after another, let me tell you that it is probably not going to meet your expectations. However, if visual novels and tactical combat …"

"Digimon Survive leans heavily into the Visual Novel genre and it pays off. For fans of VN or Digimon this story is one of the best out there. Combat is enjoyable but some mechanics don&s;t stick the landing."

"Digimon Survive is an experiment that is only half successful, as at the time of dosing the narrative component and the role-playing and strategic one of the hybrid, the developers have allocated insufficient space to the second."

"Digimon Survive was lovingly crafted for longtime fans of the series, and it truly feels like playing through a season of the show. The visual novel is consistently engaging, and the battles are an excellent supplement to give players a …"

"Digimon Survive mixes tactical roleplaying action with visual novels to varying results."

"Digimon Survive is a breath of fresh air for the franchise as its hybrid elements really complement each other."

"Digimon Survive isn’t awful, but longtime fans of the franchise will likely come away feeling a little disappointed. If the tactics gameplay was up to snuff — or eliminated entirely — the experience would’ve been better overall."

"Despite some translation woes, Digimon Survive&s;s narrative still shines brightly. As cruel and dark as its narrative can be, neither you or the characters should ever give up completely. That&s;s the key to survival, and that message is apparent in …"

"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."

"I applaud Digimon Survive for being a dark, harrowing, and wonderful visual novel, and subverting what I thought a Digimon story could be. While I wish the combat evolved as much as the surrounding story presentation, it’s not enough to …"

"Digimon Survive balances an intriguing, more mature Digimon story with excellent turn-based strategy combat that evokes the spirit of the anime."

"Digimon Survive stumbles with its tactical combat but manages to recover with its compelling visual novel storytelling."

"A unique direction for the Digimon franchise comes with growing pains and flashes of greatness in equal measure."

"Digimon Survive is a good — and surprisingly dark — visual novel, with a mediocre turn-based battle system."

"Digimon Survive isn&s;t quite the game anyone was expecting based on the marketing."

"Digimon Survive is a bold new take on a dying franchise, bringing a much-needed breath of life into the series."

"Digimon Survive excels in what&s;s most important in a game of its genre by giving the player a deep and engaging storyline full of unexpected twists. You can almost compare this visual novel to a new chapter of the animated …"

"Although it&s;s easy to miss the dizzy heights of the Cybersleuth series, it&s;s to be applauded in what has been attempted here - and with an easily accessible series, will convert even the most hardened hater of visual novels."

"Digimon Survive is an incredibly unique visual novel hybrid, that&s;s ultimately let down by the combat."

"Digimon Survive is an emotional, gripping, action-filled adventure that kept me invested from the moment I entered the Digital World. While the gameplay isn&s;t vast, the combat is deep, and both compliment the Visual Novel style of the game. Digimon …"

"If you are a diehard fan of the franchise, then this game will be an enjoyable ride; if you are someone whose not followed it along the way, then it is easy to be disappointed. Ultimately, each person will have …"

"Digimon Survive is an exciting alternate take on the tone and style of the Digimon series. It doesn&s;t execute things flawlessly - those opening chapters are a bit of a chore and the tactics gameplay is simple with a capital …"

"Though not as successful as Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Digimon Survive has the workings of a cult classic mainly for Digimon fans. The story, despite a few insufferable characters, explores a darker reinterpretation of the original series to its favor, …"

"All in all, Digimon Survive knows exactly what it’s trying to be and does it well. Unfortunately, this means it’s not a very interesting strategy RPG. If you’re a Digimon fan, you’ll either love or hate it. And if you’re …"

"Despite being pretty much a visual novel with some TRPG elements, Digimon Survive manages to be a captivating game for Digimon&s;s fans and it just feels like a new season of the beloved anime."

"Digimon Survive tries to be both a visual novel and SRPG, but while it has strengths in the former, it has notable shortcomings in both areas."

"Despite its flaws and hardship, Digimon Survive is an absorbing visual novel. It is a more profound and darker story than generally expected from the Digimon world with captivating characters and storytelling. The exploration and tactical battles provide a break …"

"While it is wildly different from Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Digimon Survive makes a strong and compelling case for itself on its own merits. Fans of Digimon looking for a strong story, or fans of visual novels, will find the …"

"For a game that places so much weight on its cast and writing , Digimon Survive struggles to engage with poor characterization and weak storytelling."

"Being a visual novel, Digimon Survive isn’t for everyone. For those with the patience for it though, we can’t help but recommend it. Whether you’re a fan of the Digimon franchise or not, there’s a thoroughly intriguing story here, backed …"

"Digimon Survive&s;s uniquely dark take on the standard Digimon storyline is enough to carry a title that&s;s sometimes poorly paced and basic in its approach to gameplay. A visual novel with RPG elements bolted on, it&s;s difficult not to feel …"

"Digimon Survive combines the Visual Novel genre with tactical turn-based combat in the purest Final Fantasy Tactics style. The title shows us one of the most mature and dark stories in the history of Digimon, moving away from the childish …"

"Digimon Survive is a masterclass Visual Novel that hooks its teeth into you and doesn&s;t pull out until you hit the credits screen. That is if you are a fan of Visual Novel games that attract through Japanese voice acting …"

"Digimon Survive is a standout visual novel wrapped around one of the worst tactics systems of all time."

"Digimon Survive is one of the best visual novels to come out so far this year, with plenty of heart and tension to carry you through to the final act. Fans looking for an engaging story with well-written and presented …"

"Digimon Survive is by no means a flawless experience but it is an exciting and unique Digimon game. With multiple endings to see, different evolutions to discover, and over 100 Digimon to recruit the replay and content value is excellent. …"