Digimon Survive

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't stick the landing.

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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 up with attractive visuals, an enjoyable soundtrack, and some tense battles. This may be a departure for the series, but it’s paid off.

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 characters that deal with life-and-death situations will enjoy the ride, while players focused on the combat will probably find that the game comes up short. Despite its sluggish, padded start, Digimon Survive is well worth the long wait.

Digimon Survive is first and foremost a visual novel. While it has a bit of a slow start, by the end of "Part 1," the mysterious situation our protagonists find themselves in is more than enough to keep you going, even if you're new to the series.

Digimon Survive goes against the grain by being essentially four parts visual novel and one part tactical RPG, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. The compelling story is the real standout here, which is complemented nicely by the enjoyable, if fairly basic, tactical combat system. If you can manage to make it through the first few hours of exposition, Digimon Survive is well worth checking out - whether or not you're a fan of the franchise.

When I reviewed Digimon Survive, I started out thinking it would be a playable Digimon anime. I was absolutely correct. But it’s a Digimon anime that ventures pretty deep into the horror genre. Some scenes look like something straight out of Silent Hill. The game opens with a grayscale prologue that feels downright nightmarish. As someone who watched Digimon Adventure as a kid, this whole sequence was a hell of a wake-up call.

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

Digimon Survive isn't quite the game anyone was expecting based on the marketing. As expected, the story is engrossing, blending darker moments with the character drama that made for excellent viewing in some of Digimon's best seasons. The visual novel aspect of the game is rather good by allowing players to form intimate connections with the other characters and partner Digimon. When the story works, it works amazingly well. When pacing issues do arise, however, they bring all that momentum to a halt. Combat is interesting and can be visually exciting, but it lacks the depth and complexity ne...

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

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

What do you get when you mix Stranger Things, Shin Megami Tensei, and classic Digimon? Hyde and Bandai Namco’s Digimon Survive is here to answer the question. While playing through this dark and unique entry in the Digimon game pantheon, I went through flurries of excitement, sadness, and frustration. The extent to which you’ll experience those emotions may vary depending on whether you’re interested in and ready to play through a visual novel and strategy game hybrid that often slacks on the tactical front.