Rather than having kids running around with their digimon friends, this game lets you step into the shoes of a young hacker after they are pulled into a virtual world -- one where digital monsters exist, and not everything is as it seems. This world is one that is filled with hackers, and it isn't long before they use this cyber space to pull off attacks in the real world. Eventually the main character has his/her body half digitized, and they are thrown back into the outside as well. Here they meet with a detective who specializes in cyber related crimes, and their adventure begins.
As for the gameplay, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth is one that's a mix of our everyday modern world, and a futuristic cyber world. While in the real world you'll be able to visit multiple real world locations across Tokyo (where you'll have access to shops and other necessary things), and you'll also be able to send yourself into the cyber space of different electronics. Here the game takes on dungeon crawling gameplay where you'll make your way to the end of each area, while fighting and collecting monsters along the way -- monsters that will make up your party as well. Since you yourself play as a "normal human," you cannot fight other monsters, but you're able to use ones that you have collected to fight instead. These monsters are issued commands in a turn based style, and they come in a wide verity with multiple ways to upgrade and evolve them. It's pure classic JRPG gameplay, mixed with collecting, dungeon crawling, and strategic battles.
Even if you're not a fan of Digimon (such as myself), this is a game that may be worth checking out. If you're a fan of turn based RPGs, or have ever been interested in a Digimon game in the past, now would be the time to check it out.
