PlayStation · RPG
Digimon World
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | BEC / Flying tiger |
| Publisher | Bandai |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Digimon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Digimon World is a role-playing game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by BEC / Flying tiger and published by Bandai.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Digimon series; on the PS1 you can also try Digimon World 3, Digimon Rumble Arena and Digimon World 2. The series also appears on other systems with Digimon World DS (DS) and Digimon Battle Spirit (GBA).
Digimon World supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Digimon World 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 World cheats & codes
53 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Joker Command P1 | D0134EE4
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|---|---|
| Joker Command P2 | D0134EE6
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| Weight Modifier (00-27) | 801384A3
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| Age Modifier (00-27) | 801384AB
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| Max Offense | 801557E0
03E7 |
| Max Defense | 801557E2
03E7 |
Digimon World walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Digimon World FAQ
When did Digimon World come out on the PS1?
Digimon World was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Digimon World?
It was developed by BEC / Flying tiger and published by Bandai.
Is Digimon World multiplayer?
Yes. Digimon World supports up to 2 players.
How long does Digimon World take to play?
As a role-playing game, Digimon World 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 World 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.