Digimon Story: Time Stranger Reviews
Overall, Digimon Story Time Stranger is everything I could imagine a Digimon fan wanting. It's a fun adventure through a digital world, and all of your favorite collectible monsters are there for the ride. The combat system is fun and clear-cut, and it has just enough teeth to feel compelling. Customizing and creating your ideal Digimon is a whole lot of fun. The only real negative is that it feels a bit unpolished in places, and you need to have some of fondness for Digimon to get into the game. It's an excellent experience for fans, but perhaps it's one worth waiting until a few patches have rolled out.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger might be one small step for the RPG genre, but it's definitely one giant leap for the Digimon series, which is enjoying a resurgence with this game taking the center stage. The newest installment in the Digimon Story series manages to be both what longtime fans have been waiting for and the perfect entry point for others, a carefully crafted licensed video game with a storyline that offers thrilling moments that rival those of the anime. Ready to jump into DigiWorld?
Review in Italian | Read full review
Digimon Story: Stranger is not only one of the best representations of the brand, but it is also a solid, deep, and very fun JRPG.
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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 the perfect entry for newcomers and a welcome sight for veterans who have been waiting almost a decade for a new title. DSTS tells a riveting mystery about the human and digital world, compelling players of all ages to its expansive universe.
Ultimately, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a mixed bag. An excellent Digimon raising and customization system is held back by a shaky combat core, and the game’s interesting yet linear plotline is severely hampered by awkward voice acting and dialogue. There’s parts of the game that are enjoyable, but its flaws hold it back from being truly memorable.
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Review in German | Read full review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a satisfying game with compelling storytelling, fantastic battle mechanics, and a world worth exploring. It’s enough to sink your teeth into and invest your time. If you enjoy smooth and challenging turn-based role-playing games with unique monster collecting elements, Time Stranger is a game worth jumping into.
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 is a deep and mature RPG with engaging combat and evolution systems, but its linearity and heavy microtransactions may deter those seeking a more relaxed or open experience.
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I have loved my time spent in Digimon Story: Time Stranger. It was a fun JRPG that was built with love and care that really showed and was felt wherever you and your partners bravely adventured. I honestly will recommend this title to anyone who loves JRPGs, monster friend themes, and generally anyone who will listen. Please give it a shot, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I and my newfound digifriends have!
Digimon Story Time Stranger delivers on its promise to take the Digimon Story franchise to new heights offering a story filled with charismatic characters that balances action and drama, a well-explained Digivolution system accessible to new players, and refined battle mechanics, making Time Stranger the best game in the entire Digimon Story series.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a perfect entry point for newcomers to the Digimon world, without alienating long-time fans.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger represents the peak of creature-collecting RPGs. It takes everything that worked in the Cyber Sleuth franchise and takes it to the next level in interesting and streamlined ways, all while including great new additions as well. Once again, the first English theme song has been proven true – Digimon are the Champions.
By the time I finished Digimon Story: Time Stranger, I enjoyed it far more than when I started. It takes a lot of time to get going, but once the wheels start spinning, it's a series of twists and turns that has a strong emotional core attached to it. The final boss fight is a perfect encapsulation of tying thematic ideas to mechanical systems and one that might go down as my favorite for the year.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is one of the most promising JRPGs in the franchise, managing to combine the classic essence of digital monsters with modern systems that resemble today's giants.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
When I received the confirmation that I was allowed to review this game, I was “fine” with it. A Digimon game that reminds me of my childhood? A JRPG that might feel a little like Persona? But then came the letdown – the introduction. I was genuinely disappointed and really had to push myself through the first two hours. After the tutorial, however, it turned out to be probably the best JRPG I’ve had the chance to play this year. It’s not just a good Digimon game, but also a truly excellent JRPG with a mature story and beautiful animations.
Review in German | Read full review
"The most complete Digimon experience yet" Digimon Story Time Stranger isn't just a nostalgia-driven game; it's a complete JRPG that redefines what monster collecting means in 2025. With its mature narrative, strategic combat system, and rich progression through Digifarm, it proves to be a solid title that stands alongside the genre's heavyweights. Despite some repetition in collecting mechanics and a challenging start for beginners, the deep content and hundreds of hours of challenges make it a standout achievement in the series. It's a game no JRPG fan should miss.
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