Digimon Story Time Stranger

Last updated: 2025-12-04
  • Rich Digimon roster and deep customization
  • Polished gameplay and appealing visuals
  • Features an engaging, mature story
  • Suffers from predatory DLC and excessive grind
  • Poor endgame content and uneven pacing
  • Combat is easy and repetitive
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Emotions

Satisfaction30%Frustration14%Disappointment14%Excitement13%Joy10%

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
1,295
78%
22%
1,252
84%
16%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
63%
Unhelpful reviews
35%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
6225
Negative points
3916
Gameplay points
1243
Perf. points
99
Rec. points
1168
Misc points
522
Point
Rich Digimon Roster & Customization
Description
Players highly praise the extensive roster of over 400 unique Digimon, their beautiful models, detailed animations, and individual voice acting. The deep and flexible Digivolution system, combined with accessible training and passive EXP gain via the Digifarm, makes collecting and customizing teams incredibly engaging and rewarding for both new and veteran fans. The ability to ride Digimon and manage them anywhere further enhances the experience.
Importance
100%
Polished Gameplay & Visuals
Description
The game delivers a highly enjoyable and polished overall experience. Reviewers commend the stunning graphics, cohesive art style, and smooth animations, noting a significant leap in visual quality. Technical performance is exceptional, with solid optimization, smooth framerates, and a reported lack of bugs, contributing to a high-quality entertainment experience.
Importance
77%
Engaging & Mature Story
Description
The narrative is widely praised for being captivating, emotionally resonant, and well-written, with unexpected plot twists and mature themes like loss and destiny. The pacing is effective, and characters, both human and Digimon, are well-developed and memorable. Side quests are also engaging, often tying into the main plot and adding depth to the world.
Importance
48%
Major Franchise Improvements
Description
Players consistently highlight the game as a significant evolution for the Digimon franchise, particularly noting vast improvements over previous Digimon Story titles like Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. This extends across gameplay, quality of life, graphics, and narrative depth, positioning it as a new high for the series and a strong contender in the monster-taming genre, often explicitly favored over recent Pokémon releases. The evident passion and care from the developers are frequently mentioned as a key factor in this success.
Importance
41%
Excellent Soundtrack & Bosses
Description
The game's soundtrack is lauded for its quality, fitting perfectly with different environments and emotional moments, with many tracks becoming fan favorites. Boss battles are a major highlight, described as strategic, challenging, and epic, requiring thoughtful preparation and execution.
Importance
14%
Quality Voice Acting
Description
The extensive and high-quality voice acting, available in both English and Japanese, significantly enhances immersion and character personalities. Digimon having individual voice lines for signature attacks further contributes to bringing the world and its creatures to life.
Importance
9%