Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition

Developer: h.a.n.d., Inc.
Release: Oct 17th 2019
Platforms:
RPG
Addictive
Strategic
Nostalgic
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Grindy
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" Engaging RPG with extensive Digimon roster and strategic combat but buggy PC port and slow pacing "

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition Review

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition is a comprehensive RPG experience combining two games — Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory — offering an expansive world filled with hundreds of collectible Digimon, strategic turn-based combat, and a cyberpunk-themed narrative.

Players explore both real and digital worlds, engaging in battles that emphasize elemental weaknesses, skill customization, and team-building through Digivolution and de-Digivolution mechanics. The story intertwines themes of identity, technology, and emotional bonds, with well-developed characters and dual narratives enhancing replayability. The Complete Edition presents polished character models and vibrant animations faithful to the franchise's aesthetic, paired with an electronic soundtrack that complements the atmosphere.

While praised for its depth, nostalgic appeal, and engaging gameplay, the game faces critiques regarding pacing issues, occasional grindiness, and a somewhat flawed PC port with bugs and UI inconsistencies. Despite these, it remains a must-play for Digimon fans and monster-collecting RPG enthusiasts seeking a rich story-driven adventure.

Highlights

Gameplay mechanics shine with deep customization options, diverse Digimon rosters, and strategic turn-based combat requiring thoughtful planning.

Graphics feature polished character models and unique Digimon animations that bring the world to life with a colorful, dynamic art style.

Storyline is compelling and emotionally engaging, weaving cyberpunk themes with character-driven narratives across two interconnected games, enhancing immersion and replayability.

Criticisms

Players commonly criticize the PC port for bugs, lag, and poor UI/keyboard support, detracting from the overall experience.

Pacing issues arise with repetitive side quests and slow story progression, leading to occasional fatigue.

The gameplay can become grind-heavy, especially in mid-to-late game boss fights requiring extensive leveling or optimization.

Translation quality is uneven, with awkward dialogue and occasional errors affecting immersion.

Some players find the environments bland and the large volume of text-heavy dialogue tiresome.

Pros

  • Extensive Digimon roster with unique animations and evolutions.
  • Engaging dual narrative with emotional character development.
  • Strategic turn-based combat emphasizing team-building and skill synergy.
  • Deep customization through Digivolution and de-Digivolution mechanics.
  • Polished character models and vibrant, franchise-faithful art style.
  • Electronic soundtrack complements the cyberpunk atmosphere well.
  • Includes two full games for extensive content and replayability.

Cons

  • PC port suffers from bugs, crashes, and poor keyboard/controller support.
  • Repetitive side quests and slow pacing can cause player fatigue.
  • Grinding required for some boss fights may frustrate casual players.
  • Translation issues with awkward dialogue and occasional errors.
  • Some environments feel bland and lack visual variety.
  • Lack of auto-scroll in dialogue hampers reading flow.
  • UI can be dense and overwhelming due to many menus and options.

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Worth the Price
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With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory.

Release Date Oct 17th 2019
Publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Developer h.a.n.d., Inc.
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