Digimon Story: Time Stranger Reviews
After almost a decade of lackluster games, “Digimon Story: Time Stranger” brings not only a great Digimon game, but a great RPG. Although it has some slip ups in regards to its story and dungeon design, it more than makes up for it with its in-depth party mechanics and fantastic combat.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The greatest strength of Digimon Story: Time Stranger is that, despite its flaws and issues, it offers a very solid and addictive experience for players. With improved gameplay that is more robust than its predecessors, it's a great game for fans and an excellent entry point into the franchise.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Digimon as a franchise may not be an undeniable champion, but in my heart it will always be special. Digimon Story Time Stranger is a great way to spend time with my favorite digital monsters.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger won't be remembered as the JRPG of the year or a GOTY contender. But honestly, that's okay. Not all titles aspire to be top of the class. Sometimes, fortunately, there are productions that aspire to touch people's hearts, to reawaken memories and give them dreams. And Bandai Namco's title does just that. A real gift to fans of the franchise, an exciting adventure that is sure to thrill those who grew up on Digimon. Get ready for a journey through time: there's an apocalypse to prevent!
Review in Italian | Read full review
One of the most positive surprises of the year is here: Digimon Story Time Stranger manages to impress even those who are unfamiliar with Digimon, despite some minor hiccups. It’s a solid turn-based role-playing adventure that even Pokémon fans shouldn’t pass.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger doesn't aim to reinvent the wheel, but rather to refine it. It's a game that understands its legacy and treats it with respect, being deeply human and honoring the franchise that once captivated thousands of children.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Digimon Story Time Stranger has one of the best storylines I have ever seen in a monster catching game and it’s incredibly fun.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an RPG throwback - while it's one of the best Digimon games to date, it's held back by its Human World sections.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is a surprisingly deep JRPG. Its compelling story and complex, strategic gameplay are engaging, and raising Digimon is highly rewarding. Unfortunately, the game is held back by an outdated technical department, a result of its long development. However, it lays a solid foundation for the series' future and is a must-try for fans and JRPG lovers alike.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It’s clear the goal was to bridge the Digimon series into the JRPG sphere at a user-friendly entry point. The mechanics are simple enough to grasp, yet there’s plenty of customisation and challenge for seasoned veterans. The Storyline is richly detailed and the art and animation are, for the most part, fantastic. If you’re after a story-driven adventure or a Digimon-focused battle experience, Time Stranger has plenty to offer. Just be prepared for the head-spinning, dimension-hopping twists and turns and maybe switch on that 5x speed from time to time.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger masterfully blends nostalgia and innovation, offering a narrative and gameplay experience that honours the franchise’s roots while appealing to new audiences. Despite a few flaws, its strengths make it a standout RPG worth experiencing for both longtime fans and newcomers. Whether drawn by the story, strategy, or your favourite Digimon, this game delivers a memorable adventure through time
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is easily the strongest Digimon game we’ve had so far. It works just as well as an entry point for newcomers as it does for long-time fans, thanks to how much care it puts into building a digital world that doesn’t feel soulless. Between experimenting with digivolutions and min-maxing stats, or just chasing after your favorite partners while diving into a combat system with depth, there’s always something engaging to do. The story leans a bit too hard into familiar anime tropes, but it never drags down what is otherwise the most complete vision of Digimon we’ve seen since Digimon Survive.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is undoubtedly the best game in the franchise, maintaining a more serious story, featuring a roster of over 450 Digimon to control and Digivolve, and a dynamic and fun battle system. It falls short slightly by not having a 60 FPS mode on consoles, having a slower story opening, and possessing some graphical issues. Nevertheless, it is a great addition to the franchise and an excellent game for everyone.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger's high points outweigh the few negatives, offering an exciting new Digimon adventure with great turn-based combat, depth, and accessibility for newcomers to the series.
Digimon Story Time Stranger builds on what Cyber Sleuth did best, with sharper visuals, smoother evolution gameplay, and a solid mix of Tokyo and Digital World exploration. The slow start and repetitive fights drag things down, but raising and evolving your team stays addictive. After dozens of hours, it feels like a familiar return that finally gives Digimon fans something bigger to dive into.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is everything I wanted from a higher-budgeted sequel to the criminally underrated and overlooked Cyber Sleuth. By upping the ante in terms of plot, length, stakes, visuals, and even gameplay, what we have here is more than a high-quality licensed manga game. This is easily one of the best JRPGs I’ve played in a while. Without a doubt, the best monster collecting JRPG with “Mon” in its name you can grab right now. Take notes, Game Freak.
Its story has some good moments, but it's riddled with clichés, and while it has interesting breeding and combat systems, some of its mechanics make it feel stuck in the past. Despite all that, it's a must-play adventure for Digimon fans that can be quite fun for those who aren't too demanding.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Digimon Story: Stranger is just what the series needed: a solid, accessible JRPG with enough depth to hook both veterans and new players alike. Its blend of classic structure, complex creature management, and tactical combat make it one of the most complete titles in the Digimon universe. It's not perfect, but you're going to enjoy it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Time Stranger doesn’t reinvent Digimon, but it refines almost everything that makes it worth playing. The story finds its rhythm, the combat feels sharp, and the world finally looks like everything we ever wished for.
Digimon Story Time Stranger marks a strong addition to the franchise, offering an experience that welcomes both longtime fans and newcomers. With no prior knowledge required, players can dive straight into the Digital World and discover a vibrant cast of Digimon, each with unique traits and evolution paths. While the story itself may not break new ground, it serves its purpose well, providing a solid framework for the game’s true highlight: Digimon raising, collecting, and battling.