Digimon Story Lost Evolution DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG / Simulation

Digimon Story Lost Evolution

SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreRPG, Simulation
DeveloperBandai Namco Entertainment
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesDigimon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Digimon Story Lost Evolution arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2010 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and simulation elements.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

It is part of the Digimon series; on the DS you can also try Digimon World DS and Digimon World Championship. The series also appears on other systems with Digimon World (PS1) and Digimon World 3 (PS1). Bandai Namco Entertainment also made The Idolmaster Dearly Stars, Taiko no Tatsujin DS and Duel Love for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Digimon Story Lost Evolution is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Digimon Story Lost Evolution gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Digimon Story Lost Evolution cheats & codes

57 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

0:00:00 Time played022366FC 00000000
999:59:59 Time played022366FC 0D1CEF00
HP 9999/999902237F44 270F270F
MP 9999/999902237F48 270F270F
ATK 99912237F4C 000003E7
DEF 99912237F4E 000003E7

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Digimon Story Lost Evolution walkthroughs & guides

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Digimon Story Lost Evolution FAQ

When did Digimon Story Lost Evolution come out on the DS?

Digimon Story Lost Evolution was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Digimon Story Lost Evolution?

It was developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Is Digimon Story Lost Evolution multiplayer?

No. Digimon Story Lost Evolution is a single-player game.

How long does Digimon Story Lost Evolution take to play?

As a role-playing game, Digimon Story Lost Evolution typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Digimon Story Lost Evolution on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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