Yo-kai Watch
About the Game
Strange little problems around Springdale have an explanation that most people cannot see. Yo-kai Watch gives you a way to discover the mischievous spirits behind them and begins an adventure with Whisper, Jibanyan and an expanding cast of unusual companions. Everyday streets, shops and neighborhoods become places to investigate for something hidden just out of sight.
Befriending Yo-kai is about learning the town as well as winning battles. You search suspicious areas, follow local problems and collect medals from spirits willing to help. Each new companion adds another personality and another set of abilities to consider when assembling your team.
Gameplay & Experience
Combat combines automatic attacks with active touchscreen management. Six Yo-kai sit on a rotating wheel, with three in the front line at a time. Turning the wheel changes who is fighting, letting you bring in healthier allies or a better combination for the situation. Soultimate moves use touchscreen actions, while purifying troubled teammates keeps you involved even when you are not choosing a conventional attack command.
Investigate the hidden town
The watch helps reveal Yo-kai concealed around ordinary locations. Searching carefully and paying attention to the people of Springdale turns exploration into a series of small mysteries.
Build a team with personality
Different tribes, abilities and affinities encourage experimentation. A useful team is more than a collection of individually strong characters: placement and the timing of rotations affect how a battle unfolds.
Humor alongside the adventure
The spirits exaggerate familiar everyday frustrations, giving quests a comic identity. The cheerful town and expressive characters keep the story approachable while the battles provide room to improve.
Standout Features
- Discover hidden Yo-kai throughout Springdale
- Collect medals and assemble a six-member team
- Rotate three active fighters using the touchscreen wheel
- Soultimate moves and purification minigames
Quick Specs
| Platform | Nintendo 3DS |
|---|---|
| North American Release | 2015-11-06 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Developer | Level-5 |
| Genre | Role-Playing / Creature Collecting |
| ESRB | Everyone 10+ |
| Physical Media | Nintendo 3DS Game Card |
| Players | 1 player; local wireless battles |
| Average Critic Rating | 74% — 14 exact-platform critic ratings, MobyGames |
