Digimon Story: Time Stranger Surprises wiht strong Sales and Positive reviews Despite High Price Tag
October 5, 2025 – In a gaming landscape frequently enough dominated by blockbuster titles, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is proving to be an unexpected success. Released to generally positive reception,the jRPG is attracting a dedicated player base despite a price point that sits above many of its competitors.
[Image of Digimon Story: Time Stranger gameplay or key art. Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment]
The game, developed by Bandai namco Entertainment, plunges players into the beloved Digimon universe, tasking them with exploring both the physical and digital worlds to avert a catastrophic event threatening Tokyo. Gameplay centers around classic turn-based combat, appealing to fans of the genre and the digimon franchise.
But what’s driving this success? Critical reception appears to be a major factor. digimon Story: Time Stranger currently boasts a Metacritic score of 78% based on over 60 reviews. Player sentiment is equally strong, with a 4.77/5 rating on the PlayStation Store (from over 3,500 votes) and 84% positive reviews on Steam from nearly 2,700 user reviews. At its peak, over 81,000 players were simultaneously engaged with the game on Steam.
“Gaming frequently enough throws up surprises,” says industry analyst Rachel Kim, editor at world-today-news.com.”Titles that fly under the radar can suddenly capture the public’s creativity, and Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a prime example.”
However, the game’s success isn’t coming cheap. Digimon Story: Time Stranger retails for PLN 299 (approximately $75 USD) on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S for the standard edition. Deluxe and Ultimate editions carry price tags of PLN 429-545 (approximately $108-$138 USD), making it one of
