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Review of Digimon Park on PlayStation

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Jul 2001
Cover image of Digimon Park on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 26 Jul 2001
Genre: Minigame Compilation
Developer: Bandai
Publisher: Bandai

Introduction

Digimon Park, the lesser-known gem of the Digimon franchise, takes players to a place where you can pet digital monsters instead of the usual monster-catching RPGs we're used to. This vibrant minigame collection offers a variety of quirky challenges... if you can manage to locate a working Kids Station peripheral.

Gameplay

The gameplay revolves around action-based minigames, mainly consisting of guitar duels where you battle it out with the beloved characters drawn straight out of the anime. Just imagine your favorite Digimon rocking out-it's as bizarre as it sounds. The difficulty level ranges from 'my grandmother could win this' to 'I think I'm having a midlife crisis over this.' In essence, players are treated to a buffet of minigames designed to test their reflexes while their beloved Digimon cheer them on... or, you know, just stare blankly. Unfortunately, not all minigames are created equal, and some feel more frustrating than thrilling. Still, gather enough gold stars to unlock new characters and, well, you might just feel like you've achieved something... sort of.

Graphics

Graphically, Digimon Park boasts a flashy but slightly outdated aesthetic. The character models are reminiscent of early 2000s animation quality, boasting vibrant colors and a cheerful art style that fits the whimsical nature of the games. It's all very colorful-almost so colorful that your retinas might protest, but hey, at least it doesn't look like it was made by a toddler with crayons. The backgrounds are surprisingly well-detailed for its time, though they sometimes look like they were sampled from a stock image database. So, while the graphics won't win any awards today, they do boast a certain charm that fits the gameplay.

Conclusion

To sum it all up, Digimon Park provides an lighthearted-if not slightly tedious-experience that appeals mostly to die-hard Digimon fans or anyone who finds joy in chaotic minigames. It's a fun trip down memory lane, but without the Kids Station peripheral, you might find yourself just staring at the box art while questioning your life choices. If the prospect of minigames sounds enticing and you're willing to hunt down a non-existent peripheral, it could be worth a shot. But otherwise, investors may want to pass this time. So, if you can't handle 'loud' Digimon, maybe stick to the realms where they can evolve and fight, instead.

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