Digimon Story: Time Stranger Reviews

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an excellent entry for the franchise and continues what made the prior Digimon Story games great.  The story is fun and engaging with a lot of different choices to make in the narrative and Digimon to level up and digivolve.  While some of the mechanics can be a bit complex and the difference in difficulty between normal and Titan battles can be a bit jarring for the unprepared, it won’t take long before you’re saving both the real and digital worlds like you’ve been a Digimon Tamer you’re entire life.

Time Stranger propels Digimon forward as a serious contender in the critter-catching genre.

I’ve mentioned in the past that Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth is not only one of the best games from the past decade in my opinion, but easily one of the best and most underrated JRPGs of all time. It fills my heart with joy to see that, at least nowadays, a lot of people have managed to catch up on what was initially a pretty obscure release with little to no marketing fanfare, only to realize it, alongside its side-sequel Hacker’s Memory, was indeed that good. Maybe it was the mixture mon...

After being delighted by the demo, I decided to play Digimon Story Time Stranger despite being new to the series and I'm happy that I did.

Digimon fans starving for a game with a proper budget can finally have their fill. Digimon Story: Time Stranger is everything that those who grew up alongside Taichi and Agumon once dreamed a game could be. The story, though it sometimes stumbles with its time-travel theme and clunky script, has a glorious conclusion, and there's nothing better than filling your roster with 400+ Digimon. However, those who are just looking for a new turn-based JRPG might not find much here to hold their attention, especially since the first hours feel unappealing for anyone who doesn't care about Digimon.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is one of those rare games that should appeal to both veterans of the franchise and absolute newcomers. A decent story, great music and appealing visuals are icing on the Digimon cake, a delicious and satisfying take on the turn-based JRPG battle formula. With a little more edge and deeper mechanics than its Poké-cousin, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is addictive, fun and definitely the best game in the Digimon Story series.

A long-awaited return to the digital world with adventures that are both good and bad.

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Digimon Story Time Stranger is a must-play for fans of the source material that is ultimately held back on consoles due to performance issues, making it best reserved for PC players.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a must-play game for anyone who has ever wanted to be a DigiDestin. From deep and engaging combat to a Digivolving system that I became addicted to again, like I did with Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. Time Stanger took every system, element, and pixel from the first games and built something truly amazing. Running around Japan, the Digital World, or just a sewer, you feel a rush of excitement. Every new encounter, skill upgrade, Digivolution, and new area feels right and bursting with fun. I cannot recommend this game highly enough to anyone, and if you have never experienced Digimon before, this is the perfect time to jump in. The Digiwater is fine.

Built with the current generation of hardware in mind at last, this new Digimon Story entry triumphs in fully realizing the vibrant liveliness of the Digital World as it brings along a wealth of solid systems and mechanics to not only make it one of the best Digimon games ever, but just a damn good game in general.

I’m going to be honest here, I adore the Digimon games. Both Cyber Sleuth and Hacker’s Memory were excellent games that let you push on with the story when you wanted to, or just choose to ignore it to make the most absurdly powerful Digimon your patience could manage. These aren’t world-changing games, they’re just a lot of fun, and the Digimon system of going up and down the evolutionary ladder to max out your stats and unlock new forms is one of the purest dopamine-delivery systems outside of Vampire Survivors. We’ve had to wait the better part of a decade for a sequel to those two games, but Digimon Story Time Stranger looks to continue that legacy.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is the pinnacle of Digimon games. It is the most approachable adventure yet, but also maintains the depth that has made the series so beloved by many.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a must-play video game for fans of the series and newcomers alike. It has extreme complexity in the Digivolution and Personality system, but it is also super easy to get your hands on and play.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a perfect entry point for newcomers to the Digimon world, without alienating long-time fans.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is definitely one of the better Digimon games I've played, but it's lacking charm and just too slow going.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger takes every concept from the Cyber Sleuth series and improves upon them, crafting an excellent creature-collecting RPG that fans of the series and newcomers alike will have no shortage of fun with. This is what a creature-collecting game should be through and through, and no one should miss it.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is above and beyond its predecessors, and a game that Digimon fans deserve. This adventure through the Digital World is a fantastic journey that nails the unique magic of the series.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is the sort of game that makes you think you know where it’s going, and then yanks the rug from under you. It’s ambitious, packed with 450 Digimon to raise and evolve, and it tells a story that rarely plays it safe.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is the next big adventure in the popular monster collecting franchise. Unfortunately, some key problems hold it back from greatness.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is a spirited, if occasionally ropey, JRPG adventure with buckets of heart and a sinewy monster taming system. Fans of the franchise will feel right at home amongst its luscious environments and intense set-piece battles. However, those wary of simplistic, earnest anime melodrama may find the narrative grating.

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth, a janky, low budget PlayStation Vita RPG from 2015, is one of my favorite games of all time. I’m not even that much of a Digimon person, but that’s a game I’ve dumped a few hundred hours into over multiple playthroughs, something I’m rarely capable of doing. A literal decade later, that team has finally produced a follow-up, Digimon Story Time Stranger. It’s a big, bold, and beautiful sequel to one of the most fulfilling RPGs of its kind, succeeding in nearly every attempt to improve upon what came before.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger follows up on Cyber Sleuth in some solid ways but falters heavily with its narrative, characters, and exploration.

Some substantial blemishes aside, Time Stranger's probably worth the wait.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger does some things right, but its repetitive quests and dungeons drag the experience down significantly, to the point where it becomes almost a chore to play at times. Still, hardcore Digimon fans may be able to overlook even its most glaring flaws, as the game was clearly built with love for the franchise.

Digimon Story Time Stranger combines nostalgia for fans of the anime series with fun combat and an emotional rollercoaster of a storyline. It’s the perfect entry point for new fans, and one that shouldn’t be overlooked.

The wait is finally over. After nearly eight years since Cyber Sleuth Hacker’s Memory, the Digimon Story series returns with Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Developed once again in collaboration with Media.Vision, the studio behind the Cyber Sleuth titles, this entry refreshes the franchise with a strong narrative focus, refined systems, and a deeper bond between Tamers and Digimon.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is the boldest entry in the franchise to date, delivering a thrilling narrative, stunning environments, and over 450 Digimon to collect. Its deep combat system, expansive quality-of-life improvements, and superb English voice acting elevate it alongside the best RPGs of the year. Minor issues aside, this is the definitive Digimon experience fans have been waiting for.

The core of Digimon Story Time Stranger is fantastic.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger delivers an excellent narrative, with some weaker side-quests, that builds a living and breathing Digital World where you get to grow with allies. Combat is filled with limitless possibilities and hundreds of cool monsters to grow. It's a fantastic evolution for current Digimon fans, and also a great jumping-on point for those new to the franchise.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger has a few minor hiccups, but it builds on its predecessors to deliver one of the best Digimon RPGs to date.