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Digimon Survive is not the RPG that some fans wanted it to be. Recruiting, training, and battling Digimon takes a backseat in favour of a very text-heavy story that unfolds through largely static scenes. In short, this is a visual novel first and foremost, to the point where some of the title’s RPG elements almost start to feel like they’re tacked on.

You’ll probably know whether Digimon Survive is for you from that opening paragraph alone — but even if you have been waiting on an experience that’s more in line with past titles, like Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, you shouldn’t write Survive off completely. As far as Digimon games go, this is a fairly unique take on the property, honing in on a darker story that often surprises with its sinister themes. Get through the plodding first few chapters, and you’ll find an engaging narrative.

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