Honest question, why do people like the original Digimon World? I tried playing it much later on, and even if you're just going in because you like the show, you end up being frustrated when your first Digimon inevitably turns into a Numamon. As a game where you raise monsters, the only reason why I'd prefer it over Monster Rancher is because you have a world to explore.
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Pokemon vs Digimon GAMES only
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MegaManTrigger
Banned
No thanks. If it was past GameFreak, I'd consider it.
Let's make a thread about Guardians of the Galaxy vs Batman v Superman next. I'm sure intellectual conversation will come out of that.
Pokemon's 6th generation was a technical mess. Bamco has HD Digimon models with beautiful key animations and they should proceed to make a PS4 Digimon game, not 3DS messes.
Pokemon's 6th generation was a technical mess. Bamco has HD Digimon models with beautiful key animations and they should proceed to make a PS4 Digimon game, not 3DS messes.
There's something really intriguing about actually raising an AI companion you don't have full control over, where your treatment of said AI companion determines its power and usefulness. There's a lot of spontaneity in it compared to something like Pokemon.
For me, I loved figuring out the complex systems. Everything was just kind of hidden away and took a lot of experimenting to find. I also loved just exploring the world, it felt like a real world to explore with your monster. Granted, I had much more time as a kid and less competing games for my time.
GetDigitized
Member
Play the game with a digivolution guide. The game just has so many complex+innovative systems, events etc. Each reincarnation of your digimon is different. Battles are actually pretty fun when you're not overpowered. Honestly, your city growing and discovering the world with so many different plot lines. It's one of those games which pushed the boundaries of the ps1 imo. Just look at the amount of differentiated content it has compared to modern games, honestly jrpgs have become pretty stale past the big games,which some also suffer from the problem of rinsing and repeating similar story's, systems, depth etc. This game felt like it was made by actual gamers/to be fun, rather than maximise on sales etc.
Raonak
Banned
Future games did add new stuff, but no single generation brought forward the series in the way GSC did,
and some gens of them even remove neat features from previous ones.
I think the nearly annual development schedule is largely to blame.
Gamefreak is a small company, but If they spent a good 3 years developing one, we'd probably see some real magic.
The Artisan
Member
wow. i guess i didn't really think this through when I was making the thread.
i was under the impression that the general consensus for pokemon the anime > digimon the anime overall, but i thought the discussion for a hardcore audience in just the games would be more interesting. it's been sorta interested but clearly one sided.
anyways, for all those of you saying digimon story cyber sleuth is not good enough to say digimon is better, there was this old ass machinima shit where the guy said that the 2 uncharted games were better than all the tomb raider games at the time.
i was under the impression that the general consensus for pokemon the anime > digimon the anime overall, but i thought the discussion for a hardcore audience in just the games would be more interesting. it's been sorta interested but clearly one sided.
anyways, for all those of you saying digimon story cyber sleuth is not good enough to say digimon is better, there was this old ass machinima shit where the guy said that the 2 uncharted games were better than all the tomb raider games at the time.
This isn't even a contest. Cyber Sleuth and the first 2 Digimon Worlds are the only good ones I've played. That rumble crap is so disappointing.
I do wish Pokemon would make something more the CS, but one game doesn't overtake gems like ORAS/XY, Pokemon TCG, Pokken, Pokemon Conquest, and Pokemon Snap.
I do wish Pokemon would make something more the CS, but one game doesn't overtake gems like ORAS/XY, Pokemon TCG, Pokken, Pokemon Conquest, and Pokemon Snap.
Tom Nook
Member
This.
digimon world 3 is the best digimon game ever made
Digimon takes risks which can lead to great or meh games, but they try.
Pokemon has been coasting off hype since ruby an sapphire. I've been playing slight variations on the same game for years now. XY made it worse by having the whole game feel like a structured tutorial. Also the new overworld sucks IMO.
Digimon still piques my interest, and Pokemon is just a cash machine
Pokemon has been coasting off hype since ruby an sapphire. I've been playing slight variations on the same game for years now. XY made it worse by having the whole game feel like a structured tutorial. Also the new overworld sucks IMO.
Digimon still piques my interest, and Pokemon is just a cash machine
I'm biased towards digimon
lol this is nerdy as fuck. High school teenager with whatever gundam that thing is supposed to be trying to act all cool, LMAO.
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I'm just kidding. While I had a lot of fun with Cyber Sleuth recently and still treasure my memories of Digimon World 2 I overall still have to give the prize to Pokemon.
TMaakkonen
Member
Its facinating how much people seem to prefer Cyber Sleuth over Pokemon games. I do think its kinda simple, Cyber Sleuth is like Pokemon except all the bullshit is removed. No IVs or EVs bullshit, you can even restart your Digimons bonus stats. You have free repels and instant battle options. You can switch Digimons personality. Grinding is easy and actually
fun?! And as a bonus all Digimons walk and have unique attack animation which brings charm. The story is also less cliche than Pokemon.
In that sense Cyber Sleuth is incredible.
Digimon World original is so unique and charming that even with the absolutely bad shape it is in, it can be enjoyable. Too bad I feel like true unique experience Digimon World is a kinda niche gameplay system. Cyber Sleuth is technically best game in series, but thats because its Pokemon Streamlined Edition.
In that sense Cyber Sleuth is incredible.
Digimon World original is so unique and charming that even with the absolutely bad shape it is in, it can be enjoyable. Too bad I feel like true unique experience Digimon World is a kinda niche gameplay system. Cyber Sleuth is technically best game in series, but thats because its Pokemon Streamlined Edition.
The Artisan
Member
so maybe this thread was a mistake. the answer is now clear.
I like how convenient it was to raise Digimon, but when it came to actually battling the game fell short IMO.
It was fun discussing it, still.
WrenchNinja
Member
World is better than 2 and 3
The Artisan
Member
well that's good to hear.
SomedayTheFire
Member
Digimon games have some great improvements over Pokemon, but overall Pokemon takes it.
GetDigitized
Member
Yup.You can find games similar to DW2 & DW3 , but there's nothing else quite like DW1
The Artisan
Member
someone else just said 3 is the best digimon game ever
DrunkShogun
Member
Pokemon is probably better overall but if I had to pick one game to play , it would be digimon world. Might be because I've played so many Pokemon games and so little digimon.
Tamagotchis were pretty popular back then.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Digimon Savers is the best series by a mile
Considering how much gamers lover SMT, its no wonder Cyber Sleuth is well loved.
I would say its more a skinned SMT streamlined edition than Pokemon
The Artisan
Member
Okay, no. Okay? Fuck no.
Yup, I agree completely. It's a shame they never did a sequel to it.
X&Y is alot better imo.
This.
Digimon Cyber Sleuth is a great game, but it lacks polish and is only strong in the areas Pokemon is weak in.
Pokémon has the overall better package, and this is something the Series is extremly consistent in.
Digimon Cyber Sleuth's good parts are the difficulty and the great looking overworld (wich means jack shit, since you spend 85% of the time in Dungeons anyway). Also the story is better (thats the only part where i disagree with you Hot Coldman).
Echoing a ton of this thread I guess.
Pokemon as a game franchise, no question at all. There's a consistent quality.
But on an individual game level I'd take Cyber Sleuth all day over any Pokemon and Cyber Sleuth could be SO much better than it is. I'd kill for a bigger budget Digimon game, because Cyber Sleuth has a shitload bad about it too.
Pokemon as a game franchise, no question at all. There's a consistent quality.
But on an individual game level I'd take Cyber Sleuth all day over any Pokemon and Cyber Sleuth could be SO much better than it is. I'd kill for a bigger budget Digimon game, because Cyber Sleuth has a shitload bad about it too.
Digimon games always had this weird off-brand feel to them, like they were made by people who didn't understand how to make good games.
Pokémon games are polished to almost perfection. They nail exactly what they want to do. I've stopped enjoying them, but if I took cumulative hours of any franchise of any game, pokémon would be top for me. I can't really play them any more, but I acknowledge them as great games, and some of my favourite games of all time.
Pokémon games are polished to almost perfection. They nail exactly what they want to do. I've stopped enjoying them, but if I took cumulative hours of any franchise of any game, pokémon would be top for me. I can't really play them any more, but I acknowledge them as great games, and some of my favourite games of all time.
I think Digimon World 1 is more exciting than all of the Pokemon games I've played. However that's only one game and the Pokemon games are consistently good. I would probably put Cyber Sleuth on about the same level as a good Pokemon game. Pokemon also has Pokkén and Pokemon snap going for it. So Pokemon wins by the amount and variety of good games. But if it's a favorite Digimon game vs favorite Pokemon game its Digimon for me.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
Only really voted Pokemon because I loved them so much as a kid but now I feel they are just stale and boring. It's the same thing all the time but just with a new map/pokemon/characters. catch pokemon, fight your rival, beat 8/16 gyms, defeat the evil Team **** who are trying to catch the legendary Pokemon on the boxart, go fight the elite 4, fight the champion.
I find myself now avoiding Pokemon but hoping that Digimon has more games coming out here. I did buy Cyber Sleuth but couldn't get into it but I really hope that Next Order gets a release in English. I played the original Digimon World on PS1 and loved it. Also played Re Digitize.
I find myself now avoiding Pokemon but hoping that Digimon has more games coming out here. I did buy Cyber Sleuth but couldn't get into it but I really hope that Next Order gets a release in English. I played the original Digimon World on PS1 and loved it. Also played Re Digitize.
ubersticky
Member
Pokemon is Britney. Digimon is Christina Aguilera.
hydrophilic attack
Member
I don't really know these games.
Pokemon seems more iconic so I guess that gets my vote
Pokemon seems more iconic so I guess that gets my vote
FantasticMrSnake
Member
Yeah, totally agree.
I voter for Digimon, but my first game for those franchises was Pokemon red, after some clone as usual, and then digimon world 1.
Digimon refresh its game way better than pokemon IMO.
Only if you want to end with your free time for hundreds of hours D:
Candescence
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Pokemon overall has been a lot more consistent in terms of quality with the games, but the Digimon anime series always trumps the Pokemon anime. Simple enough, really.
I liked Cyber Sleuth, but it's obvious that it's very much a Persona-lite. The Digimon games have been incredibly inconsistent in terms of gameplay. I honestly think a more intuitive take on Digimon World 1 might be the best way to go.
I liked Cyber Sleuth, but it's obvious that it's very much a Persona-lite. The Digimon games have been incredibly inconsistent in terms of gameplay. I honestly think a more intuitive take on Digimon World 1 might be the best way to go.
The Artisan
Member
for those of you that can remember digimon world 2, as awful as that game was it did have a pretty good story.
The Artisan
Member
just wanted to bump this real quick, I am wondering if that new Digimon game has changed anyone's minds? Cyber Sleuth seemed to be universally loved but it doesn't look like this new game is getting the same level of attention
Yes, while their are fans of the World series, people wanted more of the Story series particular of the Cyber Sleuth flavor. With Hackers Memory we are getting exactly that.
With the incredible positive reception of the OG Cyber Sleuth, I can see Hackers Memory receiving a bit more Press attention, and maybe some new fans. I cant wait.
Sort off topic; as a Nostalgia fan of the original anime series, what series can I watch to bring myself up to speed with current lore? Is the Tri series a good jump back in point?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
While I enjoy the world games for what they are, old school lcd digimon expanded on into a full open world game, I really enjoyed cyber sleuth a lot more as it tapped into story a lot more heavily and that's where digimon has always been more fun with.
Tri is basically a sequel to the first two series. If you want some good ol digimon world building jump on the awesome as hell Savers series, it has one of the coolest fucking digimon in it as well
Won't spoil in case you watch it MegaManTrigger
Banned
If we're talking consistency, Pokemon is the winner. But by that same token, the franchise's consistency and lack of uniqueness (often going as far as being very rigid with post game content and features) is why it's also very flawed. At least with Digimon, it has proper JRPG elements (though earlier games like the Worlds + DS are extremely grindy) and fun battles that expect more from the player than to simply find counterpicks.
Pokemon needs their version of Cyber Sleuth but that's a completely different discussion on growing the franchise with the user base.
Pokemon needs their version of Cyber Sleuth but that's a completely different discussion on growing the franchise with the user base.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
Pokemon, no contest.
PseudoViper
Member
I'm a huge fan of Digimon, I think it's better than Pokemon, but I gotta admit that Pokemon games are definitely better hands down. There's no contest.
Anime, however, Digimon wins that.
Anime, however, Digimon wins that.
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