Story & Guides

Dive deep into Time Stranger's epic time-traveling narrative. Learn character backgrounds, master battle tactics, conquer all Bosses, and unlock the perfect ending.

Story Overview

Tokyo, moments before the explosion—You are an agent of the secret organization ADAMAS, encountering a mysterious Digimon on the streets of Shinjuku. After a brief encounter, a devastating explosion engulfs the entire city.

When you open your eyes again, you find yourself 8 years in the past. This is not a dream, nor a hallucination—you have truly traveled through time. Now, you must use this chance to uncover the truth behind the explosion and prevent the world's collapse.

Core Themes

  • Time Paradox: How will changing the past affect the future?
  • Fate & Choice: Your decisions will shape multiple endings
  • Two Worlds: The fates of the human world and Digital World Iliad are intertwined
  • Power of Bonds: Connections built with Digimon and companions are key
  • Mysterious Organization: What is ADAMAS's true purpose?

Characters

Playable Protagonists

Dan Yuki (Male Protagonist)

A rookie ADAMAS agent with a straightforward personality and strong sense of justice. After witnessing the explosion, he's sent back 8 years and determines to rewrite the tragedy.

• Starting partner Digimon may differ

• Some story dialogue and character interactions will vary

Kanan Yuki (Female Protagonist)

Also an ADAMAS agent like Dan, but more calm and rational. Facing the time-travel dilemma, she leans towards analytical and strategic thinking.

• Can switch protagonist gender mid-game

• Different gender affects some character relationship development

Main Companions

Inori Misono

Your field partner, an experienced ADAMAS agent. She has deep knowledge of time anomaly phenomena, and is your most reliable support in missions. Has her own character storyline.

Hiroko Sagisaka

An enthusiastic rookie broadcaster, accidentally caught up in the incident. Though initially knowing nothing about the Digital World, her curiosity and courage gradually make her an important team member.

ADAMAS Organization

A mysterious secret organization specializing in handling anomalies between the Digital World and human world. On the surface, guardians maintaining the balance of both worlds, but as the story deepens, you'll discover hidden secrets within the organization...

Chapter Walkthrough

The game contains 12 main story chapters, each advancing the core time-travel narrative. Below is a chapter overview (spoiler-free version).

Chapter 1

Prologue: The Encounter Before the Explosion

1-2 Bosses

Chapter 2

Tokyo 8 Years Ago

1-2 Bosses

Chapter 3

Digital World Iliad

1-2 Bosses

Chapter 4

ADAMAS Secrets

2-3 Bosses

Chapter 5

First Encounter with Olympos XII

2-3 Bosses

Chapter 6

Timeline Divergence

2-3 Bosses

Chapter 7

Parallel World Exploration

3-4 Bosses

Chapter 8

Trial of the Divine Beasts

3-4 Bosses

Chapter 9

Fragments of Truth

3-4 Bosses

Chapter 10

Eve of the Final Battle

4-5 Bosses

Chapter 11

Countdown to Collapse

4-5 Bosses

Chapter 12

The Choice of Fate

4-5 Bosses

Progression Tips

• Ensure party level meets requirements before each chapter (recommended level will be shown)

• Explore all side dialogues, may unlock hidden content

• Manually save before important choices to experience different branches

• Choices in certain chapters will affect subsequent story directions

• After Chapter 6, story enters multi-branch development stage

Boss Guide

The game features 37 Boss battles, including mandatory story fights and optional challenges. Mastering type advantages and weakness analysis is key to victory.

General Tactics

Battle Preparation

  • • Analyze Boss type and elemental attributes
  • • Prepare Digimon with counter attributes
  • • Stock up on healing items
  • • Ensure party level meets recommended minimum
  • • Prepare items to remove special status effects

Battle Strategy

  • • Observe Boss action patterns in first turn
  • • Prioritize breaking Boss defensive buffs
  • • Keep party HP above safety threshold
  • • Use Jogress Evolution at critical moments
  • • Watch for Boss phase transitions

High Difficulty Bosses

Olympos XII Battles

High Difficulty

Battles against the 12 divine beasts are the game's most challenging content. Each deity has unique combat style and signature moves.

Recommended: Level 65+, prepare counter-attribute teams

Final Boss: ???

Spoiler Warning

The final chapter Boss battle requires you to utilize all tactics learned. Prepare your strongest team configuration.

Recommended: Level 85+, multiple Mega-level Digimon

Hidden Bosses

After meeting specific conditions, you can challenge ultra-high difficulty hidden Bosses. These battles are the ultimate test of your Tamer skills, defeating them yields the rarest rewards and titles.

Collectibles

The game hides 142 collectibles, including rare items, evolution materials, special equipment, and story-related objects.

📦

Treasure Chests

Scattered across maps, containing items, money, and rare materials

Total: 68

💎

Memory Fragments

Collecting all fragments unlocks hidden story content and character backstories

Total: 45

🎖️

Special Badges

Obtained by completing achievements and challenges, unlocks extra content

Total: 29

Exploration Tips

• Some areas require specific Digimon abilities to reach

• After timeline changes, some areas will have new collectibles

• Talking to NPCs multiple times may trigger hidden quests

• Completing side quests sometimes unlocks new exploration areas

• Use map markers to record unexplored suspicious locations

Endings Guide

Time Stranger features a multiple ending system. Your choices, character relationships, and critical moment decisions throughout the game will affect the final ending.

Factors Affecting Endings (Spoiler-Free)

Key Choices: Important decisions in Chapters 6, 9, and 11
Character Bonds: Relationship development with Inori and Hiroko
Olympos XII: Interaction results with the 12 divine beasts
Digimon Collection: Collecting specific Digimon may unlock special endings
Side Quest Completion: Rewards for completing all side quests

True Ending Tips

To unlock the True Ending, you need to:

  • ✓ Complete all 12 main chapters
  • ✓ Maximize character affection levels
  • ✓ Collect all Memory Fragments (45/45)
  • ✓ Make the "correct" decisions at key choice points
  • ✓ Defeat at least 8 Olympos XII members

Hint: True Ending reveals the complete truth of the time anomaly and all characters' fates

Ready to Begin Your Epic Time-Traveling Adventure?

Travel through time, uncover the truth, fight alongside Digimon, and save both worlds!

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