![]() Perhaps if I understood the lore better, I would be mildly attentive, but the gameplay of Digimon World definitely eclipses its story.Īll in all, I would still highly recommend Digimon World: Next Order. After that though, the story plateaus and the gameplay ends up pushing you to play the game more instead. The story starts strong and if you’re a fan of the series it will definitely get your heart pumping. I found the narrative and dialogues of the game were generic and bland. However, don’t expect the story to be engaging enough if you’re not a fan of Digimon. Whether or not you’re a fan of the series, it’ll take up a large chunk of your gaming hours if you’re really immersed in the game. ![]() There are a lot of areas to check out and things to do. First off, expect that you will have many battles and encounters, as the world of Digimon World: Next Order is vast and filled with a lot of side quests. However, because you also have little control the fights will sometimes feel a little boring, especially if you’re used to actively participating in combat.įinally, let’s talk about the last two elements of the game. You have little control of what’s about to happen so you’re hoping for the best. ![]() Because the Digimon’s chances are mostly affected by how you’ve trained them, the game adds a little more thrill and tension. It could give you thrilling battles, or it could make you feel lacking. This hands-off type of combat is a double-edged sword. To make it easier on you, you can cheer on them in the sidelines which will give you a higher Order Power, giving you an opportunity to give them a specific command. You can give them orders but the strength of which also varies depending on how much you’ve bonded with them. Their success relies on how you’ve trained them. You can select a Digimon’s tactic in battle but you won’t have full command of them. Like digivolving, you don’t have full control of the situation when it comes to fighting. Combat in Digimon World is neither real-time or turn-based so it’s a little difficult to enjoy the flow if you aren’t familiar with the game. While I thoroughly enjoyed raising adorable little devils, it was a bit of a struggle to get into the combat of the game. Raising Digimons is one thing, fighting with them is another. It’s a balanced challenge that has made it easier for me to experiment with how I raise my Digimons. While you may think that raising another Digimon again from start to finish is difficult, consider that by the time your first Digimons die, you would have been able to invite more Digimons to your town to build a better city so you can easily retrain your new Digimons. To make it easier for you to move on, know that they can be hatched once more and with better stats than the last one too. For those who are new to the series, Digimons die too so try not to get too attached. If at first you don’t succeed in getting the Digimon you want though, the game gives you several opportunities to try again. With little information on how to get the Digimon you want, it almost makes the game feel organic and real. But while it get frustrating, and confusing for an outsider of the franchise, the multiple layers put into place for raising Digimon is certainly commendable. There are many criteria that you have to watch out for in case you want to control how a Digimon will digivolve. How you train them, how you raise them, and how you communicate with them dictates how they will digivolve. The system in place for raising Digimon is also highly elaborate, almost like an ongoing puzzle. You also get to communicate with them and discipline them as you go about your adventures. You feed them, train them, make sure they get rest, and make sure that they get to the bathroom on time. Digimon World: Next Order allows you to choose and care for two Digimons that serve as your partner. To put it bluntly, Next Order is a next level monster raising game. While Cyber Sleuth relies on its branching narrative, Next Order relies on its tedious, layered gameplay. This review is based on a review copy provided by the publishers/developer.įor the uninitiated, it should be said that Digimon World: Next Order is a completely different game from the recently released Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. ![]() Had I been a little older during its peak, I may have even preferred it. It made me realize that Digimon really was one of the most badass titles of the time. That being said, I did get hit by a small wave of nostalgia when I first played Digimon World: Next Order. And while I do remember briefly being jealous towards my friends who owned Digimon toys, I never really felt a serious connection to the franchise. This review will be coming from a 90s kid who has devoted more of their playtime on Pokemon and Yugioh than Digimon. ![]()
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