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Polish reviews dissect Digimon Story Time Stranger and Sakumon monster‑collecting games
Digimon Story: Time Stranger, a turn‑based JRPG for Nintendo Switch, follows a protagonist who travels back eight years to prevent an apocalyptic future. The game features a rock‑paper‑scissors combat system, visible enemies, no random encounters and a system for evolving Digimon based on usage. Reviewers note the game's solid combat and narrative but criticize its limited exploration and segmented map graphics.
Sakumon, presented as a toys‑to‑life clone of Pokémon, lets players scan physical figurines to unlock creatures in a mobile app. The project raised about 140,000 Canadian dollars on Kickstarter from 807 backers, with each figurine priced at roughly 29 CAD (or 160 CAD for a six‑figure pack). Legal concerns are raised about potential Nintendo infringement, given the game's visual similarity to the Pokémon franchise.