Game Update: Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

With the release of the newest Digimon video game on the horizon, I thought it'd be fun to share a few facts about the upcoming installment...while also taking some time to fangirl and 'squeee' with excitement. 

It's been a very long time since Digimon appeared in a console game even worth mentioning, but come February 2nd, the digital monsters will be back in action in Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth (coming out for PSVita and PS4). The game has been out in Japan for a bit now, and has gained many great reviews...only building on the excitement of fans such as myself, who have been waiting to get their hands on something Digimon related. The recent anime release of Digimon Adventure Tri was a delightful treat, but now I have a hunger that this RPG will have to quell. My obsession aside, it's good to know a few facts about the game itself before jumping in. Will it help you advance in the game? Hell no. It's just for fun, and makes for some interesting knowledge. So, let's begin!

1) This is the 5th release in the ongoing Digimon Story Series  

Digimon have appeared in a multitude of games spanning across several different generes. There are fighting games, RPGs, MMOs, card games, and many more. As mentioned before, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth is an RPG that is part of series of previously released Digimon RPGs. FOUR "Digimon Story" games (also known as "DigiSt") have been released, making this the FIFTH in the Story franchise. Of note, each game has been featured on a portable console. Those games are:

-Digimon World DS (Nintendo DS)

-Digimon World Dawn and Dusk (Nintendo DS)

-Digimon Story: Lost Evolution (Nintendo DS)

-Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Blue and Red (Nintendo DS)

You can learn more about these games here!

2) The main scenario will have you playing as a male or female hacker with the ability to jump words.

Probably a dream for most of us...the main protag -a.k.a YOU- will have the ability to hack-in and utilize Digimon. The game takes place in two different universes; the real world, and the digital one. Through the game, your character will obtain a device that gives them the ability to capture, befriend, and train Digimon. With that ability, they're sent into the "next-generation" of the internet, called "Cyberspace Eden", where they are attacked -- this is where they gain the ability to jump between the real and the digital.

3) 240 Digimon to capture and train!

*foams at the mouth* (Just click here)

4) The battle system will be turn-based.

I, for one, am very excited about this. It's nothing new to the world of RPGs...or even to the world of DigiSt. Parties will consist of three main Digimon, all with their own unique abilities that can be executed to defeat an enemy. Out of battle, those three Digimon will follow you as you run around the digital world. Check out the video below for more of an in-depth look -->

  

5) Pre-Order Bonus!

The pre-order bonus for the game gives you Didgmon that don't even appear in the Japanese version of the game. With a pre-order, you'll receive: 

-The "Useful Item Set"

-The Agumon "Taichi Yagami" costume

-The Agumon "Hero" costume

-Cherubion (Vice)

-Beezlebumon (Blast Mode)

-BlackAgumon

-BlackGabumon  

So by now you should be asking yourself "Why haven't I pre-ordered this game yet?" Good question. Go pre-order now!!! ---> HERE!