The article discusses the evolution of the Digimon franchise since its inception in 1997, highlighting its various adaptations including anime, webcomics, and games. It contrasts Digimon's narrative and gameplay approach to Pokémon, emphasizing the unique aspects of Digimon's world. The release of Digimon Story: Time Stranger is positioned as a crucial moment for the franchise, aiming to attract a broader audience by investing in immersive gameplay and character animation. Ultimately, the article defends Digimon against common misconceptions and parallels with Pokémon.
If you think Digimon are a cheap Pokémon ripoff inspired by a virtual pet toy from the '90s, you don't know Digimon.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger could change that. Or it should, even with Pokémon Legends: Z-A looming.
From investing in making the world of Time Stranger feel alive with cities filled with digimon to giving a special attention when putting 450 creatures in the game, it's clear the company has never lost sight of how cool Digimon is.
In 1999, Bandai released the first game based on the creatures: Digimon World, a RPG in which we play as Mameo, a kid who finds himself in File Island.
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