For many, the PlayStation 1 era holds a sacred title known simply as Digimon World . It was a cryptic, difficult, and utterly charming game that tasked players with raising a Digimon partner in a bustling, organic world. For years, fans clamored for a true sequel that captured that specific brand of monster-raising simulation. In 2016 (and 2017 for the West), Bandai Namco answered that call with Digimon World: Next Order .
Digimon World: Next Order follows a group of high school seniors—Takuto (or Shiki), Kouta, and Himari—who are transported into a Digital World in crisis Digimon World Next Order
While the raising mechanics are the star, the narrative holds its own. You play as (male) or Shiki (female), a human pulled into the Digital World. The main antagonist is the "Vitrium" virus, which is corrupting Digimon into "Kimeramon" fusions. For many, the PlayStation 1 era holds a
