Digimon World: Next Order
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| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Artist(s) | Taiki |
| Series | Digimon |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Vita |
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Digimon World: Next Order (Japanese: デジモンワールド -next 0rder- Hepburn: Dejimon Wārudo Next Order), stylized as Digimon World -next 0rder-, is a Digimon role-playing video game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita. It was released in Japan on March 17, 2016.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Next Order is similar to that of Digimon World, Re:Digitize, and Decode, but with the addition of a second Digimon partner.[2] The player navigates an open world while raising two Digimon simultaneously. Battles take place using an AI battle system, with the Digimon fighting automatically and the player issuing strategic commands.
Story
The game's story centers around two potential main characters: Japanese third-year high school students Takuto (タクト)[3] and Shiki (シキ).[4] Takuto was once a passionate Digimon fan in his youth, even becoming runner-up in a national tournament, but has since become more concerned with adolescent life and wondering about his future. He and Shiki are transported to the Digital World, where they meet their Digimon partners, including Agumon, Gabumon, Biyomon, and Palmon.[3] They are joined on their journey by classmates Kouta Hirose (広瀬コウタ), whose partner is Guilmon,[4] and Himari Ōbuchi (大淵ヒマリ Ōbuchi Himari), who is partnered with a Salamon she nicknamed "Rikka".[5]
Development
Digimon World: Next Order was first announced in a July 2015 issue of V Jump magazine, along with a tentative release date of 2016 in Japan for the PlayStation Vita.[6] A trailer for the game was later showcased at the 2015 Tokyo Game Show the following September, alongside an English trailer for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.[7] The game's promotional materials and character designs were done by Japanese artist Taiki.[4] In early November, Japanese singer Eir Aoi uploaded a promotional video in which she announced she would be working on the game's opening theme "Accentier", released on March 2, 2016.[8] Later that month, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed that Digimon Adventure tri.'s Meicoomon would be available as downloadable content for the game.[9]
Reception
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Digimon World: Next Order earned a 33 out of 40 score from Japanese Weekly Famitsu magazine, based on individual reviews of 8, 8, 9, and 8.[10] The title entered the Media Create sales charts as the 2nd highest-selling game in the region during its debut week, with 64,218 copies sold.[11]
References
- ↑ Romano, Sal (July 14, 2015). "Digimon World: Next Order announced for PS Vita". Gematsu. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Digimon World -next 0rder- Storyline Detailed in September 2015 V Jump". Tamer Union. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
- 1 2 Sato (August 18, 2015). "Digimon World: Next Order’s Protagonist Finds A New Found Love For Digimon". Siliconera. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Sato (August 19, 2015). "Digimon World: Next Order Introduces Its Female Protagonist Named Shiki". Siliconera. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ↑ Sato (October 21, 2015). "Digimon World: Next Order Shares More On Its Game System And Two Heroines". Siliconera. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ Sato (July 14, 2015). "Digimon World: Next Order Announced For PlayStation Vita". Siliconera. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ↑ Luster, Joseph (September 17, 2015). "VIDEO: "Digimon World: Next Order" and "Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth" Previewed in New Trailers". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Aoi Eir is a Huge Digimon World Nerd". Tamer Union. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
- ↑ "You Can Download Meikuumon in Digimon World -next 0rder-". Tamer Union. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
- 1 2 Romano, Sal (March 8, 2016). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1423". Gematsu. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (March 23, 2016). "Media Create Sales: 3/14/16-3/20/16". Gematsu. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
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