Abstract: 2015 saw a great many JRPGs release, whether or not anyone outside the genre noticed, and perhaps with it was finally able to introduce North America to one of the most recent overseas successes. Yo-kai Watch. It's often compared to Pokémon, sharing a lot...
Abstract: I am a lover of Japanese mythology, and I am especially fascinated with the youkai, Japanese spirit-like creatures that range from women with powers over ice to nine-tailed foxes with god-like powers. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I picked...
Yo-kai Watch has a lot of heart thanks to an endless supply of charming and adorable Yo-kai to befriend. The story smartly focuses on interpersonal relationships without getting too lost in apocalyptic grandeur. Combat involves a cool mix of active and pa...
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Published: 2015-11-23, Author: Eric , review by: gamingtrend.com
Wonderful yo-kai design, Witty, funny dialogue, Unique moves are fun to execute
Lack of control in battles, Repetitive fetch sidequests
Yo-Kai Watch is an endearing, charming title with some minor missteps, but it overcomes those with the pure joy of discovery and intrigue that can only come from a well-crafted collection-RPG, reminiscent of my youth spent behind a dim GameBoy light
Published: 2015-11-17, Author: David , review by: gotgame.com
Abstract: The Nintendo 3DS is certainly no stranger to JRPG titles, especially those of the “monster-catching” variety, most notably the Pokemon series. For the past couple of years now, Japan has had a new contender on the scene, Level-5's Yo-kai Watch, and now th...
Smart, cheeky dialogue is entertaining and often funny, Combat is unique and has many layers of strategy and urgency, Whisper is an excellent companion, Small quirky touches give the game deep personality
Map system is ineffective and you're often lost, Side quests have no real incentive to complete them, Capturing Yokai depends more on chance than strategy
Abstract: In some regards bigger than Pokémon, Yo-kai Watch has been absolutely massive in Japan. Level-5's franchise has games, manga and a TV show. All are doing exceptionally well.Even its spin-offs crowd the sales charts with the most recent Yo-kai Watch Buster...
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Published: 2015-11-04, Author: Mike , review by: gamezone.com
Abstract: While Western fans will just now be getting their hands on Yo-kai watch for the first time, it's already somewhat of a culture phenomenon in Japan. It quickly rose to popularity, and spawned tons of merchandise as well as as TV show based on the games. Yo...
