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...
Abstract: Locations (see all)Yo-kai, the spirits that effect people's lives in mysterious ways, have always been invisible to the human eye. That is, until you happen upon a strange watch that allows him to see what has never been seen before...Made by acclaimed Ja...
Published: 2016-05-15, Author: Ben , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: NINTENDONintendo's next big family friendly RPG is an addictive and absorbing new title, full of colour and lot's to like but is let down by an overly simplistic battle system.Yo-Kai-Watch is easily one of the biggest game franchises to have taken Japan b...
Published: 2016-04-29, Author: Kate , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: You won't find many Yo-kai Watch reviews that don't touch on the obvious parallels between it and Pokémon. Capturing cutesy monsters to fight for you, creating and managing a team of six on your adventures, giving them names and items to hold – it will al...
Abstract: As a child, I used to believe that there was more to the world than meets the eye. Not fairies, of course. Nothing so diaphanous or innocent. Growing up in Malaysia, my imagination swarmed with hungry ghosts and pontianaks, and all the other things that g...
Surprising amount of depth, Great Yo-kai designs, Boss battles
Immature sense of humour, Side quests are a grind
It's easy to see why Japan has fallen head over heels for Yo-Kai Watch. It's a fun and captivating adventure, set in a town that's bursting with life. If you can look past the fart jokes and moderate difficulty level, then this game tackles some interest...
Fiendish difficulty spikes, Not the richest or deepest RPG
Forget any sneering Pokémon comparisons. Yo-Kai Watch looks sure to be a monster hit with the 3DS's school age audience, but it might also make a fair few friends among older gamers. It's not the deepest or richest game that Level 5 has ever come up with...