Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

About

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth casts you as a teen hacker given a device to catch and train digital creatures in a virtual world called Cyberspace Eden. You explore both this data realm and the real world, solving cases for a detective agency while battling enemies using a turn-based combat system that mixes action timing with strategic menu choices. Digimons evolve through battles and bond levels, and you manage a team to tackle missions ranging from simple rescues to full-scale conflicts. The game leans into mystery and light hacking mechanics, balancing story-driven tasks with creature collection. The game’s blend of Digimon lore and investigative gameplay sets it apart. Player reviews highlight its deep Digimon roster with over 100 species and a branching story that responds to choices. While some find the early hours slow, the Metacritic average of 8.2 reflects praise for its polished systems and engaging long-term goals. With over 250,000 hours logged on Steam, it appeals to fans of tactical RPGs who want a narrative with staying power.

Storyline

Players assume the role of either Takumi Aiba or Ami Aiba , male and female Japanese amateur hackers. They receive a device called a Digimon Capture from a mysterious stranger in a chat room which allows them to capture and befriend Digimon, creatures who inhabit a next-generation version of the internet called Cyberspace Eden which users can physically enter. After traveling to the lowest levels of Eden, they are attacked by a data-based entity called an "Eater" who leaves their bodies half-digitized, and find that they can now freely travel between the real world and the virtual world via terminals. They are approached by a woman named Kyoko Kuremi, head of the Kuremi Detective Agency, who recruits them as part of their cyber division