Yo-kai Watch

 3DS
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 210 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 210
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 210
  3. Negative: 22 out of 210
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  1. mrend55
    Nov 4, 2018
    2
    I really enjoyed the game but the RNG ruins it, Just spent an hour trying to befriend a yo kai with no luck at all.

    Pros
    Music is nice
    Neat battle system

    Cons
    Befriending rate is awful
    Can only run for a limited time before slowing down
  2. SayakaMari
    Nov 22, 2015
    0
    this game definitely did not deserve the hype it got, its not the worst, but unlike Pokémon (which its always compared to) will have a hard time to appeal to older people, with its cheesy humor, simplistic character design, and eccentric gameplay it only really works for kids 10 and under.
  3. DeezNuts
    Nov 22, 2015
    3
    It's not a bad game, but its nothing to write home about. The game play mostly consists of looking for bad yo-kai with casper the ghost, than when you find them you pretty much use sesame street characters rip-offs to fight other sesame street characters. The battles mostly consists of tapping the screen like you have parkinson's, while some stratedge is involved it gets old real fast.It's not a bad game, but its nothing to write home about. The game play mostly consists of looking for bad yo-kai with casper the ghost, than when you find them you pretty much use sesame street characters rip-offs to fight other sesame street characters. The battles mostly consists of tapping the screen like you have parkinson's, while some stratedge is involved it gets old real fast. this game barely has a story, its mostly about stopping yo-kai from messing around. other than the graphics and some mechanics this game surely is nothing special. (it's nothing like pokemon, don't get that idea, aside from the battling which is still very different in the two games)… Expand
  4. 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 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
  5. JBTBFDIG
    Jan 5, 2018
    0
    Whatever. I am really not going to buy that stupid game. Pokemon is better than that. I might commit suicide because of this!
  6. Deltasigma
    May 24, 2019
    1
    Where do I begin, playing through the game, I tried to keep an open mind as an avid Pokemon fan, that was difficult. I was not expected to be hit in the face by how awful this game is. The story is nonsensical, the yo kai are poorly designed and geez I have never been more disappointed in characters. The combat was strategy based but drawn out.
  7. Gastrodon
    May 21, 2022
    0
    Este es un juegazo increíble muy infravalorado. La historia es original y se complementa con las secuelas. En fin, tiene gatos así que GOTY.

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Telegraph
    Jul 25, 2016
    60
    It is still zippy and enjoyable enough -with touchscreen mini-games for purifying and Soultimates- but strikes an awkward middle-ground where combat isn’t involved enough for more experienced players, but is chaotic enough with its machinations to befuddle newcomers.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jul 5, 2016
    80
    An expertly paced and enjoyable Pokemon-like RPG, tailored beautifully for younger audiences. [June 2016, p.68]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 5, 2016
    60
    Thanks to a thoughtful, witty localisation, Yo-Kai Watch proves to be a kids' game that's capable of winning over adult players, too. [July 2016, p.123]
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