Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters

 3DS
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Nintendo Life
    Sep 29, 2017
    90
    Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters isn’t just the best Yo-Kai game currently available outside of Japan, it’s also a fantastic title in its own right. Though its opening hours retrace the first Yo-Kai Watch a bit too faithfully, the rest of the experience is absolutely worth it; this is an endlessly charming RPG that captures the fun and wonder of childhood adventure, with the added excitement of a few hundred paranormal pals. This Psychic Specters edition perfects the formula, and if you’ve never played any version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, this is the one to get — though even if you’ve already pledged allegiance to the Bony Spirits or Fleshy Souls, there’s plenty here to draw you back in, and a save-import function means you won’t have to start from scratch. A highly recommended haunting.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 29, 2017
    88
    Yo-Kai Watch 2 Psycoscopes is really the ultimate experience with regard to the crazy universe of Level-5.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 29, 2017
    87
    Yo-Kai Watch 2 Psychic Specters is like the definitive edition of Yo-Kai Watch 2. Psychic Specters is the game that you need if yo want to enter into this universe. If you already have any version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, this game contains new dungeons, Yo-Kai, stories (like the origin of Darknyan) and new features to Blast Mode.
  5. GameOver.gr
    Oct 13, 2017
    80
    The new areas and new Yo-Kai creatures don’t justify the purchase of Psychic Specters for those who already have the previous versions, but for everyone else (especially for those who love the Pokemon games) the rich world and the improved battle system make this game a must-have.
  6. Vandal
    Oct 4, 2017
    80
    This "definitive edition" is the best way to play Yokai Watch 2, with minor additions, but interesting ones nonetheless.
  7. 3DJuegos
    Oct 3, 2017
    80
    Same adventure as the previous Yo-kai Watch 2 games with a bunch of minor innovations. Very enjoyable for newcomers.
  8. The Games Machine
    Oct 2, 2017
    80
    Psychic Specters is a sort of YO-KAI WATCH 2 Definitive Edition, that adds more and more contents: a perfect game for those who haven't played the main game yet, dispensable for everyone else.
  9. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    More of the same. Same game, same characters, same quests... with just some new Yo-kai and a bunch of dungeons for seasoned players.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    All in all, a great way to greet a great console.
  11. Impulsegamer
    Oct 26, 2017
    76
    With the exclusive content from Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls and all new content, Yokai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is the definitive release and best jumping point into the wacky JRPG series.
  12. LevelUp
    Oct 21, 2017
    75
    Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is the best game of the series outside of Japan. It’s good to know that its contents are enjoyable either by beginners who start their adventure or by those who played hundreds of hours in past versions and seek challenges that fit their skills. Having said that, the game could be sold as an expansion instead of a full priced game.
  13. Critical Hit
    Oct 16, 2017
    75
    Ignore the obvious Pokémon comparisons, and you’ll find that Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is a charming RPG that manages to take a familiar idea and easily reinterpret it into something fresh and youthful. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is the sum total of that experience, a reset on a pair of established games that adds even more to its distinct formula of crossing through to the other side. All aboard the Hex Express for this one.
  14. God is a Geek
    Sep 29, 2017
    75
    Out of the three versions this is the Yo-Kai Watch 2 to get, it’s very much what has gone before, but this time they’ve thrown in the kitchen sink.
  15. SpazioGames
    Sep 29, 2017
    75
    This is definitely the best version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, and we recommend it to the uninitiated of the franchise, but we wouldn't do the same with people who already finished any of the previous versions.

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 89
  3. Negative: 8 out of 89
  1. NeoArashi
    Feb 28, 2018
    9
    The original Yo-Kai Watch 2 versions (Fleshy Souls and Bony Spirits) were already huge improvements over the first game. Psychic Specters isThe original Yo-Kai Watch 2 versions (Fleshy Souls and Bony Spirits) were already huge improvements over the first game. Psychic Specters is the Pokemon Platinum/Crystal/Emerald of Yo-Kai Watch 2. Very similar story (there are one of two very minor differences) but where it truly shines over the original 2 versions is the post-game. The post-game has a lot added in Psychic Specters. If collecting Yo-Kai is your thing, there are also over 10 new collectible Yo-Kai compared to the original versions. If you don't want to start over, you also get the option of transferring your file from Fleshy Souls/Bony Spirits to Psychic specters and jump straight trough post-game.

    This game is a must have for Monster Collector games.    … Full Review »
  2. ND-Bringer
    May 15, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Man this game is incredible...I mean I can't excuse that it excuse that even the deluxe version hasn't fixed all of the original flaws, but still this game really knows how to keep you invested. This version of Yo-Kai Watch 2 comes with a stream of new details. Adding new character animations and cutscenes to make everything feel more lively is a great addition. Whisper's eyes will bulge out and his design will look more intense whenever he's super discouraged and they don't just add this to the main story levels they also add this to many of the optional side quests to make everything more alive. I know that I have the ability to transfer my old save data and start back to where I left off, but why would I want to? Even before the premium version came out, I replayed this game multiple times just because it was so freaking fun. Sure backtracking can get pretty irritating, but this game just gets more and more fantastic the more you learn about it. This is a "road trip game", you'll be taking all sorts of fun rides as you explore this world's wonderful balance of realism and fantasy. With every hidden post game level, your heart races. Now we can explore the Yo-Kai amusement park, Gera Gera Land. And its just packed with "Spirited Away" references, heck its a great combination to watch Spirited Away before tackling the post game. The kitchen full of all sorts of strange dishes, the luxurious hot springs, and the somewhat eerie but pleasant train trip. Its all just beautiful and we even get a few more true final bosses for battle hungry players like myself. After competing the side quest the hot springs also double as great training grounds, you can battle Yo-Kai up to level frigging 99 to solve all of your grinding problems. You can also now travel to the Sengoku Period of Japan after clearing Whisper's origin story, which I'm also glad give free experience as a great way to give players a nice welcome back gift. And despite that these dungeons afterword only carry a few rare Yo-Kai challenges and high leveled common Yo-Kai their still really fun to explore. I'm getting some Inazuma 11 GO Chrono Stones vibes here. I'm just love when these games embrace their Japanese culture, its like I'm on some incredible vacation where I also have to solve mysteries and fight demons. While some challenges feel over level making grinding a pain, it's important to take the side quests and the hot springs into account, not to mention the extra boss fights also give you a heavy amount of EXP. It's easy to get frustrated when not everything is going your way and the backtracking begins to take a toll on you. But if enough patience this game delivers greatly. Heck a simple lucky Crank-a-Kai pull can really make your day. And speaking of which, rare Yo-Kai challenges I know from experience can be really painful. I'm talking about stuff like the Demuncher challenge, you can have a team of elite Yo-Kai and befriending techniques and somehow these guys still won't befriend you. After a while, soft reseting becomes a pain...so its best to listen to the news or something informative while your waiting just to make sure you're not just wasting your time staring at a screen. Still, I would like a meter or something telling how close I am to befriending with certain Yo-Kai, I guess it adds some realism to the game since your not catching Yo-Kai your befriending them. But...its still pretty damn irritating when it takes 52 tries to get Ray' O Light a Yo-Kai that's required to complete a quest and gain the ability to change the weather, I ask myself is it really worth it to clear these luck based challenges. Everything just slows down when I have a wait a real life day to complete a quest or spend hours trying to obtain a common Yo-Kai. I say, if said Yo-Kai brings identical brothers or sisters throw them all their favorite food just to increase your chances. And if you have to wait almost a week for Draaagin to move those damn rocks, I suggest you take a break from the game all together or go complete something else while you're waiting. Just don't let those daily challenges control you. Instead trying to complete absolutely everything in this game, focus on what you can complete, like the main story. If you get lost activate some handy-dandy markers to lead the way on the mini map. You can also scan for QR codes online to get tons of free stuff. Jibanyan really stands out with his radical new Soultimate moves. I say, focus on creating an ultimate Yo-Kai team designed for intense battles against super bosses like Orcanos, Kat Kraydel, and Kabuking. Obtaining their boss medals is perhaps one the greatest accomplishments in this game. And if your a master at Yo-Kai Watch Blasters, Hinozall will still drive you crazy. To think can fight the creators of the game is already move used in plenty other games. But this is the craziest version and I absolutely love it. Jump right into this wild ride of a game and feel free to come back any time.… Full Review »
  3. Nick384
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Es mi juego favorito de todos junto con super paper mario y zelda breath of the wild y aunque eso es un logro (ya que he jugado muchos juegos)Es mi juego favorito de todos junto con super paper mario y zelda breath of the wild y aunque eso es un logro (ya que he jugado muchos juegos) pero aun así algunas cosas no me gustan mucho como la pesadilla subita, la cual me gusta más la del primero pero eso no es nada comparado a mi experiencia con este juego… Full Review »
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