Yo-kai Watch

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  • Summary: The YO-KAI WATCH game is about hundreds of sometimes cute, sometimes spooky, and usually mischievous Yo-kai that inhabit our world. Yo-kai are not ghosts, monsters or creatures. Yo-kai are, quite simply, Yo-kai. They cannot be seen by the human eye, but they are everywhere. Whether born fromThe YO-KAI WATCH game is about hundreds of sometimes cute, sometimes spooky, and usually mischievous Yo-kai that inhabit our world. Yo-kai are not ghosts, monsters or creatures. Yo-kai are, quite simply, Yo-kai. They cannot be seen by the human eye, but they are everywhere. Whether born from the soul of a deceased human, or an everyday object discovering its higher purpose, their personalities are distinctly humanlike.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Brash Games
    May 8, 2016
    90
    With its fantastic soundtrack, gorgeous visuals and sky high production values, Yo-Kai Watch belies its years to deliver one of the better looking game on the Nintendo 3DS. It’s unlikely to match Pokémon’s success in the West, but judged upon its own merits, this is one of the better 3DS games released in the last few years and a genuine match for the ever-popular Pokémon franchise.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 28, 2016
    86
    Derivative but not too much, aimed to children but also to many grown-ups, we can finally understand why Yo-Kai Watch has unleashed, in Japan, a craze second only to that of Pokémon itself.
  3. Destructoid
    Nov 4, 2015
    85
    If you love to sit by the fire and train your Pokémon for hours, perfecting their EV and IV levels so you can be the very best, you likely won't find the same depth in Yo-Kai. Its world and philosophy is much simpler than that. But as a result, none of it feels frustrating or like work, and I'm constantly tempted to jump back into my adventures with Nate and Whisper.
  4. We Got This Covered
    Nov 24, 2015
    80
    Yo-Kai watch might seem like another Pokemon clone, but it's anything but. Don't be fooled by its kid-friendly nature; it's charming, endearing, and one of the best 3DS games of the year.
  5. GameOver.gr
    May 5, 2016
    75
    By no means this is the “new Pokemon”, but Yo-Kai Watch is cute, addictive and probably justifies the “fever” that has started in Japan and is now spreading all over the world.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 21, 2016
    70
    Combat is not as tactical nor as deep as one could expect from a RPG. Moreover, befriending Yo-kai can be pretty frustrating at times. However, the game tells a light story full of hope, laughs and happiness. Discovering Yo-kai Watch is a very enjoyable experience that we gladly invite you to try.
  7. RPGamer
    Jan 3, 2016
    60
    Yo-Kai Watch's main story can easily be completed in under twenty hours, though there's quite the meaty postgame for those who are enamored with the gameplay.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 54
  3. Negative: 7 out of 54
  1. DORK
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    This game is not Pokemon. Thank goodness. The similarities are very few, and this doesn't make or break the game at all. Comparing the twoThis game is not Pokemon. Thank goodness. The similarities are very few, and this doesn't make or break the game at all. Comparing the two is pointless, why not give this great game a fair review. Yo-Kai Watch is a fun and very imaginative creation. I find myself growing more and more addicted to the battle system and trying to find as many Yo-Kai as I can. There's tons of ways to do it too; plenty of quests that might give, or force you to befriend a Yo-Kai, a gambling system in the woods that lets you have up to possibly three a day, a streetpass motel, and probably more. I'm about 8 hours in, I'm not a rush and get it finished type of player. I like details, and Yo-Kai Watch has plenty of little tidbits to make you smile.

    I keep reading reviews about how un-"complex" this game is or how "child-like" it is, and I don't really see that. When I play, I see a witty little girl, who for all I know could be 19 living with her strict parents who don't let her out at night, and she happens to see things others can't. While playing, I saw a domesticated pet Yo-Kai that was turned to ice in the pond, was it a pet that got lost, died and turned to ice in the pond? Maybe. My point, use your imagination guys! And when has whether a game is complex or not ever been a grading criteria? Especially in America, come on, really? The last game I've played, and it's the complete opposite, was the Witcher 3, and I'm pretty sure Yo-Kai Watch is more "complicated" as far as mechanics, battling, befriending, collecting, etc as opposed to button mashing and quest searching. I'm not a hater, I love both games.

    Yo-Kai Watch is addicting, imaginative, cute, and good ol fun. I say try out the game for yourselves! I truly hope some of these mediocre reviews don't spoil the second game from coming to America.    … Expand
  2. Viltgance
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    What a excellent new ip for the Nintendo 3DS...this game blew past my expectations on many levels. The tone of the game may be directed for aWhat a excellent new ip for the Nintendo 3DS...this game blew past my expectations on many levels. The tone of the game may be directed for a youger audience but I'm a 33 year old man and it made me smile a lot playing this and I had problems putting it down it was that addictive. The story is done well with an excellent quirky soundtrack with some good music. The Yo Kai are hilarious and it funny to see the different characters they came up with, and looking for the many different Yo Kai is fun and never seems to feel to repetitive or boring. The battle system puts a new spin on things which I find quite enjoyable. You have 6 different Yo Kai on a rotating wheel which you can decide on the fly which ones to swap in and out. The Yo kai attack themselves but you control their super moves and some healing. The battle system can be very strategic and is fresh and fun.... A great new way to do rpg style battles.

    This game is a must play for all 3ds owners of any age.    … Expand
  4. AfonsoPro
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    THIS GAME IS AWESOME. Good graphics for the 3DS, very good music, good game-play and a good story. If you have a 3DS and want something newTHIS GAME IS AWESOME. Good graphics for the 3DS, very good music, good game-play and a good story. If you have a 3DS and want something new and very good try this game it is amazing. They say that this game is a Pokemon rip-off but this game is not that. I can confirm that this game can be sometimes better than Pokemon, but not always.

    P L A Y T H I S G A M E    … Expand
  5. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    8
    Jogo que surpreende , esta fazendo muito sucesso no japao, entao podemos ver que é bom, lembra um pouco pokemon, pegue yokais e use ele paraJogo que surpreende , esta fazendo muito sucesso no japao, entao podemos ver que é bom, lembra um pouco pokemon, pegue yokais e use ele para resolver problemas ou batalhar com amigos, ganha nota 8, por nao ter modo online… Expand
  6. gietergeit
    May 15, 2023
    8
    yo-kai watch is a great game for the 3ds. I played it as a kid and I remembered it was fun and when I replayed it, it was great with funyo-kai watch is a great game for the 3ds. I played it as a kid and I remembered it was fun and when I replayed it, it was great with fun designs, a great battle system, and a great story. But sometimes it drags on a bit but i do not have a super big problem with that. And it has no multi player.… Expand
  7. SNESStarter
    Aug 23, 2016
    7
    Aside from the frustrating battle system, everything about this game is a lot of fun. The music is great, the environments are cute and theAside from the frustrating battle system, everything about this game is a lot of fun. The music is great, the environments are cute and the Yo-Kai have neat designs that I enjoy. There is also a difficulty to this game that was a breath of fresh air compared to similar games in the monster collecting genre. Within the first two hours I had died three times, which was a welcome change from not dying a single time in the last five years playing the competitors games!… Expand
  8. Michael_Afton
    Sep 5, 2017
    0
    This is just a bad Pokemon rip-off! It's stupid, has bad graphics, terrible battles, bland story, and stupid gameplay! The battles areThis is just a bad Pokemon rip-off! It's stupid, has bad graphics, terrible battles, bland story, and stupid gameplay! The battles are HORRIBLE! All you do is watch your Yo-Kai battle other Yo-Kai! That's It! Watch Jimmy Whetzel's review for more information! Rating: 0/10… Expand

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#18 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#7 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#2 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015