Yo-kai Watch

 3DS
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 210 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 158 out of 210
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 210
  3. Negative: 22 out of 210
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  1. Albeirito
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Before you ask me, NO, this is not a copy of Pokémon.
    Despite having a very cartoonish and somewhat childish aesthetic, the game can be enjoyed by young and old alike. As I mentioned in my review of the sequel to this title, this game has a very automated combat in certain parts (even more than in that game). However, this does not detract from the interactivity and fun that can be    Before you ask me, NO, this is not a copy of Pokémon.
    Despite having a very cartoonish and somewhat childish aesthetic, the game can be enjoyed by young and old alike. As I mentioned in my review of the sequel to this title, this game has a very automated combat in certain parts (even more than in that game). However, this does not detract from the interactivity and fun that can be derived from this game mode. Despite not having so many options of what to do during combat, you can make just one mistake during a fight and end up losing it.
    On the other hand, the story is interesting for the most part, but it is clear that the sequel far surpasses it in every aspect.
    I like the fact that you are not forced to do mandatory side quests that interrupt the story unlike later games and speaking of side quests, most of them are not very interesting and feel a bit randoms and filler but it's still more content that extends the game life so I don't consider them as a negative point in the game.
    Overall the game is pretty good but it has a couple of aspects that could be improved.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  2. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    Mejoro la formula de pokémon y además cuenta con muchas horas de contenido, el sistema de obtener yokais es mejor que el de pokémon, además cuenta con mecánicas propias bien pulidas y un soundtrack memorable. Una experiencia que a primera vista parece una copia de pokémon, acaba teniendo su propia identidad
  3. Pacotulokito14k
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    Un título verdaderamente increíble y que te sorprenderá, cuenta con una increíble banda sonora y un sistema de combate basado en la rotación además de contar con más de 160 Yo-kais entre los que se encuentran 5 legendarios, a lo largo de la historia te encontraras con varios personajes que te darán misiones y tareas que podrás completar a cambio de recompensas ,cuenta con un repertorio deUn título verdaderamente increíble y que te sorprenderá, cuenta con una increíble banda sonora y un sistema de combate basado en la rotación además de contar con más de 160 Yo-kais entre los que se encuentran 5 legendarios, a lo largo de la historia te encontraras con varios personajes que te darán misiones y tareas que podrás completar a cambio de recompensas ,cuenta con un repertorio de bosses y jefes bastante amplio y que te sorprenderá también cuenta con una historia graciosa y con una bonita historia que te sacará alguna lágrima, también cabe recalcar que tiene una gran rejugabilidad gracias a su post game en el cual podrás enfrentarte a la mayoría de los jefes de manera mejorada y podrás conseguir todos los Yo-kais, lo bueno de este juego es que se beneficia de la función 3ds y te invito a que la pruebes.
    En cuanto al apartado de duración, si vas rápido y no te distraes la historia te durará una 20h pero si te gusta explorar o hacer misiones puede que te cueste unas 50h y si lo quieres completar al 100% con todos los Yo-kais y todas las misiones que son 151 te costará aproximadamente 150-160h.
    En cuanto a lo malo se podría decir que es un juego un poco básico y que no innova mucho en la fórmula a excepción de su sistema de combate y tampoco es que cuente con un apartado visual muy grande pero bueno, no es algo que se le pedir a la 3ds.
    En cuanto a todo se puede decir que es un juego que te sacará bastante tiempo y que te enganchará.
    9/10    … Expand
  4. Zeno678
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Yo-Kai-Watch is a good game but however there are some negative points like the fact that sometimes we can be told to go get an object but this object is often badly indicated by the npc who gives us the quest which is often very approximate, but the game remains very good in many points such as the combat system which is original is very pleasant or the Yo-kai system which is similar toYo-Kai-Watch is a good game but however there are some negative points like the fact that sometimes we can be told to go get an object but this object is often badly indicated by the npc who gives us the quest which is often very approximate, but the game remains very good in many points such as the combat system which is original is very pleasant or the Yo-kai system which is similar to that of Pokemon without being a copy which simply takes over the system of pocket creature. In general, the game is very good 9/10… Expand
  5. 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 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.
  6. Lance22
    May 1, 2023
    9
    If you are a huge fan of Shin Megami Tensei, then this kid friendly version will definitely be right up your alley, with an easy to learn, battle mechanic, and a lot of great looking Yo-kai, and a great world to explore for all ages, Yo-kai watch is such a fun and addictive video game, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it shortcomings, Yo-kai watch does have a few bugs, but nothing thatIf you are a huge fan of Shin Megami Tensei, then this kid friendly version will definitely be right up your alley, with an easy to learn, battle mechanic, and a lot of great looking Yo-kai, and a great world to explore for all ages, Yo-kai watch is such a fun and addictive video game, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it shortcomings, Yo-kai watch does have a few bugs, but nothing that totally breaks the game, if you’re willing to look past its simplicity, and its Chibi art style, there is a fun game to be had here from start to finish.
    Which is why I’m giving this game a 9.4/10.

    The good:
    Easy to learn.
    Fun gameplay.
    An amazing story from start to finish.
    Yo-Kai, all look amazing.

    The bad:
    Not much to say here.    … Expand
  7. LillaQwilfish
    Feb 13, 2023
    7
    I lost the cartridge on my sofa and never found it again. I never got past McKraken's first phase because of that. Befriending yokai is also really hard, and grinding is extremely boring. 7/10, this game really needed some of the changes ykw2 brought, like seeing a yokai's favourite food or special coins.
  8. pretzelq
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Holy Shart i love yokai watch i love it so much i jerk off to pics of whisper every nite
  9. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 23, 2022
    6
    Yo-kai watch = 6/10
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  10. ND-Bringer
    Oct 11, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This adventure has left a large impact on my life. At the time Pokemon 3DS games began to divide players due to unsatisfying game play, Level-5 released a fresh take to the monster-fight RPG genre. Yo-Kai Watch is definitely one of my favorite 3DS games of all time. From its colorful characters to its slice-of-life level design, this ghost-hunting extravaganza will most likely leave you smiling. While replaying this game years, I've noticed that not all the mechanics have aged well; and I still think the sequel is the best game in the series. But rather than aim for 100% completion, I think its more enjoyable to just beat the main story. That's where this game really shines, the story has a lot of heart to it. Unlike the anime, the main characters Nate and Whisper are really friendly; and the majority of the gameplay is helping out people and Yo-Kai. It a real "don't judge a book by its cover" type of experience, when the bland gag anime is related to a really enjoyable RPG. Even the action is loads better! You can build teams of up to 6 Yo-Kai to fight in 3 on 3 battles. It's a really engaging battle system thanks to personality of the sprite design. I would find it annoying that I can't completely control how my Yo-Kai attack, but its actually relieving that with good planning, players can just sit back and focus on strategy during the battle dance. When I'm not activating Soultimate Moves, I'm rapidly targeting enemies to barrage. I have a theory that this game is an evolution of Kaz Ayabe's "Attack of the Friday Monsters", combining heavy realism themes with a Saturday morning cartoon style story. And in terms of gameplay and overall structure, Yo-Kai Watch nails just about everything. But because Yo-Kai Watch 2 contains all of 1's content, I don't really have much reason to replay this game except to revisit the charm of the story and fight an army of Jibanyan clones in the Infinite Inferno. For what its worth, I think this game is worth it to play because it has a beautiful ending cutscene where the player puts hand to heart and thanks all the Yo-Kai for just being in around. It makes me cry every time. It's definitely the game with the most heart.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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 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
  13. SirXyonder777
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    This is a good game, but be warned, play this one BEFORE the sequels, you don't need to, but once you play the second game, you can't go back to this one. It has a big open world, and lots of Yo-Kai, but the second improves on this one first in every way, so play this one first.
  14. The-criticman
    May 4, 2021
    10
    i just, hate people who say its a bad game or a "Pokemon ripoff" it is such an unique thing i have even seen people who haven even played the game and write its a Pokemon ripoff I even saw a review that said that he could suicide but just give it a chance it has a good battle system (even though you can't do that much) yes, yes, I know the befriend sistem is kinda weird but this game isi just, hate people who say its a bad game or a "Pokemon ripoff" it is such an unique thing i have even seen people who haven even played the game and write its a Pokemon ripoff I even saw a review that said that he could suicide but just give it a chance it has a good battle system (even though you can't do that much) yes, yes, I know the befriend sistem is kinda weird but this game is much better than it looks just give it a chance and you'll see… Expand
  15. vitin
    Nov 7, 2020
    8
    Mesmo com seus defeitos, Yo-kai Watch funciona muito bem para introduzir um novo mundo e um novo sistema de batalha bem interessante. Os personagens são legais e a história e o aceitável para um jogo como esse.
  16. Janek1907
    Aug 22, 2020
    7
    I really have enjoyed this game and I do like it. Of course I heard first, that this is just a Pokemon copy, but you have to play not even an hour, and you will realise that it just is not. The battle system is completely different and the way to get new Yo-Kai too. The story of the game really could be better, and an online mode for battles or Yo-Kai trades would make the game a bitI really have enjoyed this game and I do like it. Of course I heard first, that this is just a Pokemon copy, but you have to play not even an hour, and you will realise that it just is not. The battle system is completely different and the way to get new Yo-Kai too. The story of the game really could be better, and an online mode for battles or Yo-Kai trades would make the game a bit longer, because after you beat the final boss you do not have much to do anymore. Another reason why I gave this game a 7 and not an 8 for example, is the factor, that the game is just to easy to beat. I really never have been challenged, not even in boss battles, which can be a bit annoying when you beat the game with absolutely no trouble, but the positive things are the mostly good designs of the Yo-Kai, the world and the soundtrack is fantastic… Expand
  17. 0xFFFE
    May 30, 2020
    6
    Yokai Watch is a game I feel extremely conflicted about. On one hand the character designs, music, and world the game puts you in are superb and make the opening hours of the game a blast. Later on however, the game started to form cracks in it's design. My biggest complaint is that the Yokai don't really feel like my friends as the game says they are. Past the halfway mark in the gameYokai Watch is a game I feel extremely conflicted about. On one hand the character designs, music, and world the game puts you in are superb and make the opening hours of the game a blast. Later on however, the game started to form cracks in it's design. My biggest complaint is that the Yokai don't really feel like my friends as the game says they are. Past the halfway mark in the game the rate at which you can befriend decreases to an unreasonable amount, this is coupled with the fact that you basically get one chance to obtain a yokai before you half to find them again. For rarer, stronger yokai this becomes intolerable and I ended up depending never really switching up my party.

    That said the world in the game is one of the few in all games, let alone on the 3DS that feels like a place that really exists and is presented beautifully. The music fits the game perfectly and breathes life into the rest of the game. Characters are enjoyable and accompany you throughout the game leading to the plot being entertaining.

    These pros outweigh the cons in some ways but that doesn't eliminate them. For one the battle system while engaging and fun is very fast and you don't really have any control over what you yokai do besides switching them out and using their special moves. Quests give you a vague objective which leads to time spent wondering around and interacting with everything at your disposal. There is a massive difficulty spike at the end that made me simply give up on beating the game after a pretty short play though considering the genre of 15 or so hours.

    Yokai watch is best compared to what it is based of, summer break. For the first while it's fun and liberating and for the last half it can feel as though it has given all it can offer.    … Expand
  18. Vadebo
    Jan 11, 2020
    6
    This game, which belongs to the catch 'em all type, is the perfect way to reinvent pokemon. I liked the battle system based on the double screen, and the variety of the types and classes of the spirits. If you like pokemon and digimon games, I'm sure you will enjoy this game.
  19. 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.
  20. Lanccealot234
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    in my honest opinion, Yo-kai Watch takes the basis of what Pokemon is and flips it on its head. I hear so many people say that this game is a Pokemon rip off when it' s so much more than that. if you haven't played the game yet and have heard "it's just a Pokemon rip off", give Yo-kai Watch a look through for yourself and see how of a game it really is
  21. 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
  22. CharlieTheBike
    Oct 1, 2018
    8
    Yo-kai Watch is a wonderfully crafted game. It's battle system is unique, the Yo-kai are great (Besides Mama Aura), the writing is laugh out loud funny. The only true problems are how difficult it to befriend Yo-kai, as well as the story being a little messy. Truly a great game! Also it;s definitely not a Pokemon clone. It only took about twenty minutes of gameplay to realize that.
  23. DorianNES
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    This Game Is Fantastic! A Beautiful Change From Pokemon’s Boring Gameplay. The Story Is Better, The Style Is Better, There Isnt As Many Text Boxes, So Pacing Is Better, It’s A Wonderful Experience, A Masterpieces On The 3DS.
  24. 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!
  25. Tuneison
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    This is one of the most refreshing games I've played in a long time. After years of watching the Pokémon franchise slowly but surely crash and burn, Yo-kai Watch offered a great new twist on the genre. This game is not Pokémon. There a similarities but, it's so radically different I'd never call this game anywhere near a Pokémon clone. The mechanics are all creative and, I can't get enoughThis is one of the most refreshing games I've played in a long time. After years of watching the Pokémon franchise slowly but surely crash and burn, Yo-kai Watch offered a great new twist on the genre. This game is not Pokémon. There a similarities but, it's so radically different I'd never call this game anywhere near a Pokémon clone. The mechanics are all creative and, I can't get enough of this fantastic addition to the 3DS library. I recommend you at least try the demo and, if you like what you see, you'll most likely love Yo-kai Watch.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. Jakurz
    Jun 17, 2017
    8
    It is an amazing game.But if I,m being completely honest,if your new to the series,you should start with the second game.The second game has a better story,more exploration and more yo-kai.I recommend this game if you want to play both games or if you only buy the first one so you can get bushinayn in the second one
  28. MonkiReviews
    May 10, 2017
    8
    The gameplay is simple and fun. The story makes me want to not stop playing. The characters are all unique ane you get more throughout the game. It would be cool to collect them all.
  29. 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 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 fromAside 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
  30. 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 para resolver problemas ou batalhar com amigos, ganha nota 8, por nao ter modo online
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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

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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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