If you are looking for a hand-holding JRPG, turn back now. If you want a game where your partner Digimon evolves based on how often you take them to the bathroom, buckle up. This is your complete guide to Digimon World Next Order . At its core, Digimon World: Next Order is a "V-Pet" (Virtual Pet) RPG. You play as a human protagonist (either Takuto or Shiki) who gets sucked into the Digital World. Unlike Cyber Sleuth , where Digimon are tools for battle, here your Digimon are needy, living creatures.
Enter Digimon World: Next Order . Originally released on the PlayStation Vita in 2016 and later ported to the PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch, this game is a direct spiritual successor to the 1999 PlayStation classic Digimon World . It ignores the farming mechanics of Digimon World 2 , the dungeon crawler style of Digimon World 3 , and the visual novel approach of Cyber Sleuth . Instead, it doubles down on the original’s chaotic, Tamagotchi-mechanics-meat-grinder. Digimon World Next Order
Your first Digimon will die as an Ultimate (Perfect) level around day 12-15. Do not cry. When they die, you keep roughly 10-20% of their stats. Gen 2 starts stronger. Gen 3 reaches Mega. 7. Post-Game and the "New Game+" Nightmare Once you beat the main story (about 40-60 hours), the game reveals why it has "Next Order" in the title. If you are looking for a hand-holding JRPG, turn back now
Seriously. Do not rush to fight Machinedraymon on Day 3. You will lose. At its core, Digimon World: Next Order is
For your first generation (Rookie to Champion), do not explore. Stay in Floatia. Raise your STR and HP to 500 while your Digimon are young. Old Digimon gain stats slower.
