A few weeks ago, a brand new Bandai Namco game called Digimon Survive was announced for the Nintendo Switch. Since then, more and more information has surfaced. We already knew the gameplay was a combination of visual novel storytelling and turn-based strategy RPG battles, and now new information and footage has been shared at a Digimon live stream event.
The protagonist - Takuma Momotsuka - is transported to a mysterious world. He and others must survive in this unknown location while exploring and making various decisions. The story will evolve as you progress, and the final outcome depends on the choices you make. You could even lose characters along the way. In regards to the turn-based battles, there'll be around 100 playable Digimon. Evolution consumes energy and can be extended by interacting with allies and enemies during battles.
In the same live stream, it was revealed a new Digimon Story game is currently in development. Digimon Survive is scheduled to arrive on the Switch in Japan sometime next year. Take a look at the teaser trailer, battle gameplay, and interactive scene, and tell us in the comments if you're excited about the return of Digimon.
[source gematsu.com, via youtu.be]
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I need this in my life O-O
I have never owned a Pokemon or Digimon game in my life but this one looks really good!
Seems okay, although I'm not too hot on visual novel elements in my RPGs. I hope the battle system is more complex than it looks based on that very short video.
Beautiful.
I'm interested, but cautious. I like Digimon, but most Digimon games have been a bit subpar, in my experience. I'm also apprehensive when I see "visual novel" being used to describe a game.
Not interested with Digimon.
Only interested with Pokemon and Monster Rancher.
@Wazeddie22 Same here, it looks intresting and I've never played a digimon game before
Looks like a phone game to me. Might be because it's still in early stages of development, but I still feel a bit disappointed. I was interested in trying a Digimon game.
Looks really cool, SRPGs are always welcome in my books.
This is like an iPhone game.
Digimond Cyber Sleuth on VITA had a full overworld of Tokyo. And full 3D Anime dungeon that looked great. It had a full building where your office was with shops you could explore.
What is this "point and click" nonsense. Make it into an sRGB, that is fine - but keep aN actual 3D world. This is even more butchered than Pokemon: Lets Go. Same, skip and wait for the real Digimond Story game.
Was mildly interested before but not so much anymore... lol
Beautiful artstyle, but kinda disappointing it's more menu/point&click based instead of having a truly explorable world.
The Vita versions look better, but I'm all about it.
Looks cool, will probably buy it.
Hmm, now I just want a port of Cyber Sleuth.
@Regpuppy Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory were really good!
I think this looks really ace, i'd prefer the addition of some exploration elements, but even if its full digital novel style I'm still tempted on the aesthetic alone.
I'm even more intrigued now that we have some footage. Hopefully this and the upcoming Digimon Story installment both come West.
I was not aware that Digimon was still a thing. =O
@Jin15 You should check out the Digimon Cyber Sleuth games that have came out over the past couple of years. They're pretty good JRPGs (let alone Digimon games) and have a Shin Megami Tensei type vibe to them (as well as Suzuhito Yasuda; the character designer who worked on the Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor games).
Really hope this game gets released outside Japan. I really like the art style, I'd love more RPGs for my Switch, and the Cyber Sleuth games' storytelling have actually made me interested in seeing more from them. Also really cool to hear that Survive is separate from the new Digimon Story game being worked on. Can't wait to see what they do with that.
@-Juice- Had to look those up. Never had a Vita and don't have a PS4, so never got to play those, unfortunately. Speaking of, why don't they just port those? Does Sony have an exclusivity deal?
Sounds like it could be pretty good... doesn't seem like it'll be worth a full $60 release at this point though. Shame it'll probably take another year at least before we even have a chance of getting it. That being said, I'll probably pick it up on PS4 if we do get it, considering the Digimon Story games are on that too.
I'm glad Digimon is coming to Switch, and I'm also happy that a new Digimon Story game is being made too, so i look forward to that one too, I like Digimon Story games
@Regpuppy I'm not sure why they don't port them atm, but the main team is working on a new Digimon Story entry that hasn't been announced yet.
@Agramonte 100% this. I just started Cyber Sleuth again and replacing a Personal style Digimon game with visual novel stuff is a joke.
@-Juice- I'll guess this game is them testing Digimon on the Switch. Here's hoping it's good.
Looks pretty cool!
Digimon RPG/visual novel? Could be interesting.
@TossedLlama you're really missing out Digimon is great
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