Digimon Masters Online

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Digimon Masters Online is a massively multiplayer role-playing game based on the Digimon franchise, allowing both single-player and co-op gameplay. The game offers a deeper RPG experience with adrenaline-pumping real-time combat and enhanced graphics, giving fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to embark on a new epic adventure with their very own Digimons, though expect to grind a lot.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,045 reviews

gameplay44 positive mentions

grinding444 negative mentions

grinding
446 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some players enjoy the grind as a core part of the experience, appreciating the sense of achievement it brings, others find it frustrating, especially due to poor drop rates and the prevalence of bots disrupting farming areas. Additionally, the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress without investing significant time or money.
- “The game is not too grindy at all.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is full of bots farming all the places you need to do missions, so it's super hard to complete some of the missions.”
- “This game is a grinding simulator, and the grinding is absurd. It's clearly pay-to-win when you see how much and how often the cash shop is stocked.”
- “You can spend hours grinding in-game to buy it from other players or spend money to get the mid-tier data only for your egg to break and you didn't just get anything out of it, but your grind was nothing but a waste of time.”
story
389 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
75%
14%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive and poorly translated, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement. While some quests reference familiar Digimon storylines, the overall narrative is often described as incoherent and lacking depth, overshadowed by a grind-heavy quest system that prioritizes fetch quests and combat over meaningful storytelling. Additionally, the presence of bots significantly hampers the ability to complete missions, further detracting from the experience.
- “The story is very interesting.”
- “It starts off very promising; however, when it comes to hatching eggs, it's a very different story.”
- “The world is beautiful, the graphics are appealing, and, regardless of the 'iffy' translation, the story is engaging.”
- “The quests are incredibly dull, the 'plot' is an incoherent smear of several chunks of the digimon stories, and the multiplayer element can be ruined by item sellers and the usual assortment of various rude players.”
- “The story isn't the purpose of the game; it is merely training your digimon and getting the ones you want.”
- “The game has received many updates over the year but somehow still forgot to add any real story elements to the game.”
gameplay
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
60%
17%
The gameplay of Digimon Masters Online is widely criticized for being repetitive, slow-paced, and overly reliant on grinding and luck-based mechanics, with many players finding it boring and lacking depth. While some fans appreciate the nostalgic elements and simple mechanics, the excessive monetization and poorly explained systems detract from the overall experience, leading to a mixed reception that varies significantly based on individual preferences. Overall, the game is seen as appealing primarily to dedicated Digimon fans rather than newcomers.
- “The gameplay is nice; it can be played on low FPS, and the overall setup is great.”
- “It's a fun game with a lot of depth to the gameplay. I recommend it to fans of Digimon or MMOs; the mechanics are a bit difficult to learn, but that's the only downside.”
- “After putting over 100 hours of playtime into this game, running through the maps and digivolving my way up the boss ladder, I have to say in terms of gameplay, I have very little to complain about.”
- “The gameplay is also very bad, like probably the worst MMO I've ever played, and I've played a lot of garbage.”
- “Gameplay consists of basic MMORPG stuff, basically a lightweight World of Warcraft ripoff with a skin plastered over it from the world's best and most famous Pokémon ripoff, Digimon.”
- “The gameplay is boring - double-click on the enemy and watch your Digimon hit it - when it's done, click on the dropped items to pick up, and repeat.”
graphics
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
43%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, with many reviewers noting that they reflect a style more typical of early 2000s titles. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and find the visuals acceptable for a free-to-play game, others criticize them as lazy and lacking detail, often leading to performance issues during gameplay. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be a primary concern for dedicated fans, they fall short of contemporary standards and could benefit from significant updates.
- “The graphics engine has upgraded, giving it a less 'blocky' feel.”
- “Very nice graphics!”
- “The world is beautiful, the graphics are appealing, and the story is engaging.”
- “The graphics whilst 'clean' are old, basic, dull, and boring.”
- “The game does not handle its graphics well, sputtering around when very many people are in one area (and I have a pretty beefy computer and internet).”
- “The graphics look like a game from the PS2; it is very childish and not detailed.”
monetization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
33%
63%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily relying on predatory microtransactions that significantly hinder the experience for free-to-play players. Many reviewers express frustration over the game's pay-to-win mechanics, excessive grinding requirements, and the necessity to spend money to progress efficiently, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player enjoyment. Overall, the monetization strategies employed are seen as detrimental, transforming what could have been a fun experience into a frustrating grind designed to extract money from players.
- “Any free-to-play game will need a lot of grinding if you choose to totally forgo microtransactions.”
- “I think it has some of the most affordable microtransactions I've seen yet.”
- “Even though the graphics/gameplay is kind of slow and not very fluid compared to the likes of paid games, it is a free-to-play game (with microtransactions if you want to get ahead) so take the game with a grain of salt.”
- “The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine attempt to deliver a fun gaming experience.”
- “This game is absurdly pay-to-win; it's actually so bad that unless you pay (and a lot), you will simply not progress efficiently. The game is literally a cash grab made to be extremely inconvenient unless you're willing to waste a few hundred bucks every so often to make it playable.”
- “Dmo is nothing more than an insane grind for grinding's sake and a cash grab by a company who doesn't care at all about its player base.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
46%
21%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchiness and quality, while others find it repetitive and annoying. Many appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gameplay experience, but there are significant criticisms regarding its lack of uniqueness and overall sound quality. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a detractor for others, reflecting a divided opinion among players.
- “Music: 8/10 honestly I love the music, each track gets stuck in my head.”
- “The music is fantastic as well, even in the less interesting areas.”
- “Huge variety of Digimon, plenty of customization and great soundtrack become the strength of this game.”
- “The music is ear-grinding bad.”
- “The music is forgettable, and the sound system is overall unimpressive.”
- “The music is god awful and the translation is laughable.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Issues such as lag, visual glitches, and a high presence of bots contribute to a frustrating experience, despite some users finding enjoyment in the game. Overall, the game's performance is deemed poor, with many calling for urgent fixes and optimizations.
- “This game is buggy and has crashed 4 times within 20 minutes of gameplay.”
- “You will stumble upon countless glitches and bugs within the first hour of the game and it never stops.”
- “Consistent bugs and glitches; it actually started to feel like the game was running worse in the last month I was playing.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of charming and frustrating, with players finding it funny in its references to Digimon and the quirky dialogue, especially with customizable character interactions. However, the humor can wear thin due to the grindy gameplay and pay-to-win mechanics, leading some to label the experience as "hilariously bad" after a few hours. Overall, while the game has its comedic moments, it may not appeal to newcomers or those unfamiliar with the franchise.
- “It's very funny and follows the story of Digimon well, using references and characters that really embody the essence of Digimon.”
- “One funny thing is that you can customize a lot of what the Digimon says yourself -- sometimes they will say something when they cast spells, or when you get an error message -- and you can change what they typically say.”
- “It's grindy as all hell, but with friends, it's fun and funny!”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players feeling nostalgia and a deep connection to the Digimon franchise, while others express frustration over its poor design and lackluster storytelling. While the graphics are praised, many reviewers find the overall experience disappointing, leading to feelings of regret or boredom rather than emotional engagement.
- “For most of us who have transitioned from the imaginative, adventurous spirit of these shows of the 90s to the more emotionally stagnant experience of what life is actually like throughout the transition to adulthood, one might want to dive into an MMO like this and hope to at least experience the nostalgia of the days spent fantasizing about possibilities such as that, and this game manages to do that... barely.”
- “I felt deeply emotional after playing this game; the graphics are smashing and top notch.”
- “I laughed so hard I cried.”
- “Poorly translated, extremely confusing mechanics, super boring story and sound design is annoying.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues, particularly when changing resolutions. Many describe it as poorly optimized and unfinished, with numerous glitches and localization errors detracting from the overall experience. Despite some fun elements, the game's technical shortcomings significantly impact gameplay quality.
- “Other than the paywalls, the game is fun, the graphics are alright, and there are no performance issues thus far, except for crashing when changing resolutions a few updates back.”
- “Horrible English translations, pay-to-win mechanics, extremely linear Digimon forms instead of the evolution trees the series is known for, alternate evolution lines locked behind alternate versions of the same Digimon, absolutely no possible way to get the other starters, no PvP outside the Korean version, no way to trade Digimon once they've hatched, many forms locked behind a paywall, movepools for Digimon are way too simplistic even for a kid's game, progress is heavily reliant on stats and item-spamming instead of skill, licensing issues affecting which region's servers get what content, frequent crashes and poor optimization, time limits on numerous cosmetic items, the absolute grindiest MMO I've ever played, drop rates for quest-mandatory items can be abysmally low, glitches galore, you have to spend money or grind thousands of bits just to mount rideable Digimon for some reason, voice lines for Digimon removed outside of the Korean version, severe lack of character creation in an MMO game.”
- “The game looks borderline unfinished; there are a lot of unoptimized quests, localization errors, glitches, and unexplained server disconnections.”
- “I hope the Steam release causes the game to be improved so it can hold on to a larger audience because as it stands, it's pretty buggy, unoptimized, and all around low quality.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game offers a fun experience with good replayability, particularly for players who invest time and effort, though some users feel that the pay-to-win elements limit accessibility for free-to-play participants. While most characters are available for play, the lack of frequent updates may hinder long-term engagement for some players.
- “Super fun, great replayability! :) Shame it's slightly pay-to-win, but it's great! :D”
- “Also, getting the Korean updates would make it even more replayable.”
- “It's not at all replayable.”
- “Most characters are playable.”
- “Also, getting the Korean updates would make it even more playable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's atmosphere is mixed; while the Digimon universe is praised for its appealing ambiance, the background music is criticized as 'awful,' leading to a monotonous experience without it. Overall, the audio elements significantly impact the game's immersive quality.
- “The Digimon universe has a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive and beautifully crafted.”
- “The vibrant world and its unique ambiance create an unforgettable experience.”
- “The sound is awful, especially the background music. Without it, there's no audio atmosphere, and the game just becomes a tedious routine of ping... ping... ping... [yawn].”
- “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any sense of immersion or excitement.”
- “The environments are dull and lifeless, making it hard to feel engaged with the game world.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that character development is lacking, with criticisms focused on poor graphics and uninspired character design, overshadowed by an emphasis on microtransactions.