PlayStation 4 Critic Reviews

I like Digimon World: Next Order better than Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Next Order, much like other games in the Digimon World series, is unabashedly complex. In spite of its dated looks and seemingly un-involved combat system, the game’s multitude of mechanics and systems definitely give the game a depth that isn’t instantly obvious on the surface.

Next Order isn’t without flaws, but it's exactly the kind of game the Digimon World series needed after a regional hiatus. While the unconventional combat and grind-heavy skill training aren’t likely to deter fans of the franchise, newcomers might find some of the game's quirks unwelcoming. As such, Digimon World: Next Order likely won’t appeal to everyone, but the game is something longtime fans of the series will have no problem dumping hours upon hours into.

Digimon World: Next Order is another, different take on the digital world than the one Cyber Sleuth took. Even if we could put aside the visuals, combat mechanics are just a mistake. The only truly redeemable aspect is the digivolve, pretty comfortable, but devs can't pretend we spend all our time just looking for new digivolutions. If you want a really good, and interesting adventure, we recommend you play last year's entry.

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A new RPG adventure game for PS4 based on the digital creatures of Digimon. A bit predictable and plain, but attractive enough for Digimon fans.

Digimon World:Next Order is a bright, slow-paced game that intermixes a open-world RPG with monster raising to great success. Refreshingly simple and fun, the game overcomes some issues with AI to be a surprisingly addictive title. With team based battles focused on strategy and plenty of exploration, Digimon World: Next Order provides solid content worth a look.

Throughout my 35 hours of playing Digimon World: Next Order I began to feel like I did the first time a discovered the series. Every Digimon that joined my team made an impact on me and I wanted them all to be the best they can be. The game can be frustrating, but in the end there’s nothing like raising two healthy Digimon. The old mechanics of the Digimon World franchise prove to stand the test of time and can now be experienced by a new generation of gamers to discover and immerse themselves for hours in the digital world.

For the target audience, Digimon World: Next Order is exactly what they would want from a Digimon game.

PS4 offers better and less outdated RPGs, but the charm of the digimon you can find is beyond any doubt. If tricky adventures don't scare you, give it a go.