Info about Digimon Survive:

Official game description:
Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.  
After getting lost on a school trip, Takuma Momozuka finds himself transported to a world inhabited by ferocious foes and new allies. Join Takuma and his friends as they fight their way back home. Craft your story in this thrilling visual novel with turn-based combat.
\- A Rich Visual Novel Experience
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Unfold a dark tale about friendship and survival that is jam-packed with exciting drama, a unique cast of characters, and potentially grim choices.  
\- A Mysterious World
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Explore otherworldly areas filled with hidden secrets and Digimon to recruit.  
\- The Power is Yours
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Your choices affect gameplay: you bond with other NPCs, your Digimon's evolution, and the outcome of your adventure.  
\- Thrilling and Strategic Gameplay
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Persuade your opponents to join your team and evolve them to fight alongside you in thrilling turn-based battles.

Release date: Jul 28, 2022

Categories: Visual Novel, Tactical RPG, Turn-based Combat, Choice-based Narrative, Character Interaction, Story-driven Gameplay, Multiple Endings, Dark Fantasy

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The game faces significant issues on the Steam Deck, primarily related to stability and control inputs. Users report that the game is unplayable or broken without mods, and there are consistent problems with button prompts and control options not displaying correctly. These issues severely impact the user experience and require additional steps to mitigate.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that the community generally finds the game overpriced at its current base price of $59.99. Many reviews suggest waiting for a sale or purchasing the game at a discounted price. The sentiment is that the game is worth less than its full price, with some users suggesting it is worth about half of its current price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 40.0h
  - Story completion: 26.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime metrics. The first quote mentions reaching the sixth chapter at 26 hours, indicating a significant investment of time to progress through the story. The second quote suggests that completing the game on a balanced route takes nearly 40 hours, which can be interpreted as the total time for game completion. The third quote implies that significant progress or completion might require multiple play sessions, hinting at session length. The fourth quote indicates that multiple playthroughs are needed to experience all storylines, supporting the idea of extended playtime for full completion.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Digimon Survive has a slow and tedious start with a rigid tutorial and repetitive mechanics, but the story can become entertaining once players get past the initial hurdles.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Completion of the initial chapters
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Rigid and lengthy tutorial; Slow and boring pacing; Glitches and bugs in the tutorial; Repetitive chapters; Repetitive combat mechanics
  - Unlock drivers: Completion of initial chapters; Engaging story progression
  - Conditions: Patience to endure slow start; Interest in the story; Willingness to overlook repetitive mechanics
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nostalgic Franchise Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and connection to the Digimon franchise.
    - Playstyle: Engages with the game primarily for its story and emotional connection to the franchise, often overlooking gameplay flaws.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: long-time fan; franchise fan
    - Reference games: Digimon Tamers; Digimon Cyber Sleuth
  - Tactical RPG and Visual Novel Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of tactical RPG gameplay and visual novel storytelling.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and narrative-driven, enjoying both the tactical battles and the story.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: tactical RPG fan; visual novel fan
    - Reference games: Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor; Fire Emblem
  - Cautious Newcomer (sale)
    - Motivation: Finding an accessible entry point into the Digimon franchise or visual novels.
    - Playstyle: Exploratory and cautious, seeking games that match their interests and time constraints.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: new to the franchise; new to visual novels
    - Reference games: Digimon Ghost Game; Digimon Cyber Sleuth


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging and enjoyable story (weight 0.65): The story is frequently praised for being emotionally involving, well-written, and compelling. Players appreciate the character development and the overall narrative structure.
- Dark and mature themes (weight 0.32): The story is noted for its darker and more mature themes, which include horror elements and realistic storytelling. This darker tone is appreciated by many players.
- Impactful choices and consequences (weight 0.31): The game emphasizes choices that have significant consequences, affecting the story and endings. Players find this interactive decision-making engaging and meaningful.
- Appeal to visual novel fans (weight 0.3): The game is recommended for fans of visual novels, particularly those who enjoy interactive and well-crafted narratives. It is also appealing to Digimon fans.
- Blend of visual novel and tactical combat (weight 0.27): The game uniquely blends visual novel elements with tactical RPG battles, creating an interesting mix of storytelling and turn-based combat.
- Well-developed characters (weight 0.25): The characters are noted for their depth, uniqueness, and development throughout the story, making them a strong point of the game.
- Fun and challenging gameplay (weight 0.24): The gameplay is described as fun, challenging, and engaging, with a good mix of tactics and turn-based combat that players enjoy.
- Beautiful art style (weight 0.19): The game is praised for its beautiful art style, stunning sprites, and overall visual appeal, which enhance the gaming experience.
- Variety of Digimon (weight 0.14): Players appreciate the extensive roster of Digimon and the ability to capture and evolve various Digimon, adding depth and variety to the gameplay.

Common complaints:
- Shallow and unengaging combat (weight 0.49): The combat system is described as shallow, easy, and lacking depth or tactical elements. Many players find it slow, heavy, and not enjoyable, with battles becoming too easy and repetitive quickly.
- Limited Digimon content (weight 0.28): Players express disappointment with the limited number of Digimon available in the game, citing a lack of variety and minimal Digimon content compared to other games in the franchise.
- Slow and boring gameplay (weight 0.27): The game is criticized for its slow and boring pacing, with gameplay described as monotonous, tedious, and repetitive. The slow pace affects both combat and overall gameplay experience.
- Repetitive and poorly written dialogue (weight 0.26): The dialogue is seen as repetitive, uninteresting, and poorly written. Players note excessive and repetitive conversations that pad out the game.
- Slow start and tedious moments (weight 0.17): The game has a slow start with too much dialogue and tedious moments that can drag the pacing down, making it unengaging initially.
- Primarily a visual novel (weight 0.12): The game is criticized for being overwhelmingly a visual novel with occasional battles, which may not suit players looking for a more traditional RPG experience.
- Overpriced game (weight 0.12): Many players feel that the game is overpriced and not worth the full price, with specific mentions of the price being too high for the content offered.
- Poor controls and frustrating gameplay (weight 0.12): The controls are criticized as being janky and heavy, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Some players also report issues with controllers not working properly.
- Disappointing ending and lack of replay value (weight 0.1): The ending of the game is described as disappointing, unpleasant, and rushed, contributing to a lack of replay value for players.
- Translation and localization issues (weight 0.1): The game suffers from translation and localization issues, with inconsistent English translations and errors noted by players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Hybrid Visual Novel and RPG (weight 0.68): The game combines visual novel storytelling with elements of tactical RPG and turn-based combat, offering a mix of narrative-driven gameplay and strategic battles.
- Choices Affect Narrative (weight 0.48): Player choices significantly impact the story, character development, and gameplay outcomes, providing a dynamic and interactive narrative experience.
- Digimon Evolution Mechanics (weight 0.33): The game features a Digimon evolution system where player choices and character interactions affect the evolution paths of Digimon, adding a layer of strategy and customization.
- Story-Driven Gameplay (weight 0.27): The game is heavily focused on story, with a significant portion of the gameplay dedicated to narrative and dialogue, complemented by exploration and combat elements.
- Multiple Endings and Paths (weight 0.24): The game features multiple story paths and endings, influenced by player decisions, which encourages replayability and exploration of different narrative routes.
- Character Development and Interaction (weight 0.14): The game includes character development and interaction systems, such as affinity and evolution mechanics, which influence both the story and gameplay.
- True Ending in NG+ (weight 0.07): The true ending of the game is accessible only in New Game Plus (NG+) mode, requiring players to meet specific conditions and complete multiple playthroughs.

Performance notes:
- Steam Deck compatibility issues (weight 0.1): The game has significant problems on Steam Deck, including being unplayable, button icon issues, and non-functional L2 and R2 buttons.
- Controller input problems (weight 0.08): There are issues with controller inputs, including slow response times and the need for mods to enable normal inputs.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.06): There are multiple reports of the game crashing, particularly at the start, which disrupts gameplay.
- Animation and cutscene freezing (weight 0.05): Players report issues with animations and cutscenes freezing during gameplay, affecting the overall experience.
- Performance issues (weight 0.05): Players report various performance issues, including framerate problems, hitches, and hangs.
- Fast loading times (weight 0.05): The game is praised for its fast loading times, which enhance the gaming experience by reducing wait times.
- Hit detection problems (weight 0.05): There are issues with hit detection, particularly with mouse controls and when interacting with boxes.
- Black screen issue (weight 0.03): Some players encounter a black screen issue, which can make the game unplayable.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for Digimon fans (weight 0.24): The game is highly recommended for fans of the Digimon franchise, especially those who enjoy visual novels and tactical RPGs.
- Recommended for visual novel fans (weight 0.15): The game is suggested for fans of visual novels, particularly those who enjoy dark themes and narrative-driven experiences.
- Recommended despite flaws (weight 0.12): The game is recommended despite some low points and unconventional styles, suggesting it has redeeming qualities.
- Worth trying on sale (weight 0.09): Many recommend trying the game if it's on sale, especially for those who enjoy novel-style games and are looking for a good deal.
- Consider other games (weight 0.08): Some reviewers recommend trying other games like Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth or Digimon Time Stranger's demo instead.
- Play multiple routes (weight 0.07): Players are encouraged to play all routes to fully experience the story, with some suggesting at least two playthroughs.
- Not worth full price (weight 0.04): The game is only recommended if purchased at a discount or if you are a big fan, indicating it may not be worth the full price.
- Use mods for better experience (weight 0.03): Suggestions to use mods or trainers to improve the gaming experience.
- Be patient with slow start (weight 0.03): Players are advised to be patient with the slow start of the game.
- Only if you don't want to play (weight 0.02): This seems to be a sarcastic or negative recommendation, implying the game might not be enjoyable.

Other player notes:
- Game reinstalls itself (weight 0.03): Players reported that the game automatically reinstalled itself after being uninstalled. This behavior is unexpected and could be a bug or a feature that needs to be addressed.
- Review bombing concerns (weight 0.02): There were mentions of review bombing and its potential impact on future games. This suggests that some reviews might be influenced by external factors rather than the actual gameplay experience.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.22): Players are frustrated with various aspects of the game, including its lack of basic features and tactical depth, repetitive combat mechanics, and slow pacing. Technical issues such as controller problems, black screen issues, and poor visual presentation also contribute to this frustration. Additionally, the need to replay the game for the true ending and the excessive amount of dialogue and cutscenes are significant points of contention.
- Disappointment (weight 0.18): Players express disappointment due to the game's failure to meet expectations in terms of story depth, gameplay mechanics, and overall enjoyment. The game is criticized for being too much of a visual novel with limited tactical RPG elements, boring combat, and a lack of meaningful choices. Additionally, the endings are perceived as rushed and incomplete, and the game's high price does not seem justified by its content.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.14): Players enjoy the game's story, characters, and unique gameplay elements. The engaging narrative, dark atmosphere, and tactical combat are highlighted as positive aspects. Despite some criticisms, many players find the game fun and entertaining, appreciating the visual novel aspects and the inclusion of Digimon.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Players are satisfied with the game's story, characters, and overall experience. The mix of visual novel and tactical RPG elements, along with the dark and emotional narrative, are well-received. The high-quality art, voice acting, and multiple endings based on player decisions contribute to a rewarding experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited about the game's mature themes, dark story, and unique narrative. The engaging and well-written story, along with the suspense-driven plot and interesting character development, create a sense of excitement. The game's unique world-building and dark atmosphere are also highlighted as exciting aspects.
- Surprise (weight 0.03): Players are surprised by the game's story and its dark, adult themes. The unexpected narrative style, twists, and dramatic moments contribute to this surprise. Additionally, some players are caught off guard by specific events or scares within the game.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Players feel a sense of nostalgia due to the game's connection to the Digimon series, bringing back childhood memories and familiar elements from the anime. The return of favorite characters and the bond between tamer and partner evoke nostalgic feelings.
- Engagement (weight 0.02): Players are engaged by the game's compelling story and tactical gameplay. The dark and intriguing narrative, along with the impact of player choices, keeps players invested. The desire to see different outcomes and the full picture of the story drives engagement.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players feel anger due to perceived overpricing, poor game quality, and strong dislike for certain characters. The game is criticized for having no redeeming qualities and a poor script, leading to frustration and anger.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players experience boredom due to the game's slow pace, excessive dialogue, and boring characters. The battle system and story can be tedious, leading to a lack of engagement and interest.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from the game's beautiful stories, great music, and the ability to capture various Digimons. The extensive roster of Digimons and the different endings contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sadness due to the lack of a memorable soundtrack and the exclusion of Japanese players. The tedious process to reach the true ending and emotional story moments also contribute to this sadness.
- Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful for future improvements and additions to the game, such as a potential sequel or patches to address current issues. The desire for a Survive series and shuffled choices reflects this hope.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players express love for the game's psychological horror elements, darker storytelling, and representation of underused Digimon. The enjoyment of the story and its mature themes contributes to this positive emotion.}