Digimon's Evolution Beyond Pokémon Comparison
By
Paulo Kawanishi
11mo ago· 7 min readenOpinion
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Summary
The article discusses how Digimon, despite being often compared to Pokémon, has evolved into a diverse franchise with various media forms, including a new RPG game. It highlights the misconception of Digimon as a mere Pokémon ripoff and suggests that the new game could help it break free from Pokémon's shadow.
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· 2 pulledFrom anime shows, webcomics, novels, an official trading card game, and now the buzzy new RPG out of Summer Game Fest, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the Digimon franchise has expanded significantly since its introduction in 1997.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger could change that. Or it should, even with Pokémon Legends: Z-A loom
The new Digimon video game arrives the same year as Pokemon Legends: Z-A — but they’re not the same at all, despite perception.
