Part 1 of Digimon Survive opens with Takuma's reunion with some of their friends, before leading into the first major monster threat of the game. It also features an optional secret, a number of areas to investigate, and the game's first boss encounter too.
Digimon Survive: How Long to Beat
This Part of Digimon Survive serves as the first opportunity for players to engage in combat outside of tutorial battles while also offering some opportunities to build up affinity with several characters.
The Part opens with Minoru and Aoi fleeing from monsters in the woods, but Aoi is exhausted and they're low on options. Minoru suggests hiding at the Inner Shrine and spurs Aoi onward as the cries of the monster following them grow louder.
It arrives before they have a chance to act on their plan. Minoru attempts to make a stand, but is interrupted by the sudden arrival of two new monsters, who may be familiar to players from the game's opening. They declare their intent to help the kids, but Minoru panics and flees the scene.
At the same time, Takuma arrives at the Shrine following the sounds of Minoru screaming. Arriving at the Inner Shrine we see Minoru surrounded by monsters and are offered a choice.
Right on time to interrupt Takuma and Agumon's train of thought, one of the monsters from before arrives to fend off the Gotsumon surrounding Minoru. Agumon immediately recognizes him as «Falcomon», identifying him as a friend. Minoru apologizes for doubting him and asks for help, triggering the first battle of this chapter.
The tutorial here explains the basics of Battle Backup, which can be used to strengthen attacks, provide followup attacks, and/or restore HP or SP. As Battle Backup is more likely to trigger when allies are close
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