Digimon fans are delighted as Bandai Namco appears to be planning to roll out several new Digimon video game titles in the near future, starting with respective Nintendo Switch and PC ports. Digimon World: Next Order.
Digimon World: Next Order
Latest entry in long run Digimon World The series – first release hit the first PlayStation in 1999 – Digimon World: Next Order The player places the player in the role of choice of two main characters, Yakuto and Shiki (the male and female versions of the main characters respectively) when they find themselves transported to the Digital World with an unselected opponent. increase.
As they grew older, they lost interest in the whole world of Digimon, but when they arrived in another dimension, they met their former partner.
However, this reunion is quickly interrupted by an ongoing pandemic in which random Digimon spontaneously transform into mindless and destructive Machinedramon, the effects of which are utterly destroying the Digital World.
Digimon World: Next Order
RPG system mixed with sim mechanics, Digimon World: Next Orders The gameplay is heavily inspired by the original virtual pet toy, allowing players to interact with their Digimon by feeding it, interacting with it, and cleaning up the “waste”. should be taken care of.
Of course, as with the original toy, combat is at the core of its draw, and you’ll see Digimon face off against a variety of opponents in the active strategy battle system Ara. Final Fantasy XII – The consequences can even affect a partner’s digivolution.
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was originally released simply Digimon World: Next Order For the 2016 PlayStation Vita, future ports of the game will be based on game updates. Digimon World Next Order International Edition, It hit the PlayStation 4 in 2017.
This edition included many changes and new features, such as the introduction of a “Beginner Mode”, implementation of running mechanics, and the addition of several new Digimon.
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At the time of its release in 2017, Digimon World Next Order International Edition There were mixed reactions.
The game’s review score eventually settled at an average of 68 on review aggregator Metacritic. Much of the criticism of this has focused on the quality of the port from PlayStation Vita to PlayStation 4.
Some reviewers such as Alisa Macaron from Destructoidfelt the game’s graphics couldn’t take advantage of home console hardware.
Other reviews found the gameplay to be problematic. “Unconsciously Grind” When “Messy on almost every imaginable level”
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At the time, Digimon had seen Japan-exclusive video game titles for over a decade, so the mere fact of getting another officially localized title was a breath of fresh air for many fans. .
if still Digimon World: Next Order It has since been overshadowed by the more successful and popular Digimon: Cyber Sleuth, The game has definitely earned a respectable cult following of its own.
Digimon World: Next Order via Bandai Namco Entertainment America YouTube
Thankfully, the “Digimon Drought” years have come to an end. In addition to the aforementioned port announcement, Bandai Namco’s Digimon game producer Jabu Kazumasa also revealed that there are now “multiple ports.” A Digimon game project in the pipeline.
At the time of writing, it’s unclear what form these new Digimon games will take.
That said, one of the appealing things about Digimon games is that Bandai Namco loves to experiment with Digimon.
some games like digimon cyber sleuth When digimon world, RPG and pet simulator.Still, the franchise also holds entries like Digimon Survive, A visual novel close to horror, developed for a more mature audience.
Whichever path Bandai Namco chooses, it will at least be interesting.
Digimon World: Next Order via Bandai Namco Entertainment America YouTube
Digimon World Next Order International Edition It will be released on Nintendo Switch and PC on February 22, 2023.
