50
Even though there is a lot to do in the game, much of it is going back and forth, backtracking which, once again is another thing that got on my nerves. The gameplay is also quite repetitive and for the most part on the easier side. Just as I started to enjoy and appreciate the game for what it was, it was nearing the end. Because of its downfalls, I can’t see myself wanting to play this game more than once, but for those who are fans and want to experience everything within the world of Yo-kai Watch, there might just be enough extra content in here to warrant you playing through again? Yes, that is a question and not a statement. What kept me going, however, was how nice the game looks. The story is also surprisingly captivating and legitimately interesting and the humour, while at times a little juvenile and crude and did make me laugh out loud. The gameplay though just isn’t up to scratch.
65
My opinion of the Yo-kai Watch franchise has faltered. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 72]
60
Whilst the game is densely packed with a ton of stuff to do, I still believe most of it is much too easy or repetitive – resulting in it feeling mostly like constant fetch quests. The parts I did love came significantly late into the experience and left me wanting more due to their brevity. It’s fair to say there’s something for everyone but that also makes it feel uneven. Up until the late game all the player does is run back and forth, switching between different times, battling with no interaction, and riding those damn trains that actually make stops like a 10-minute loading screen. I wasn’t really hooked by the bad attempts at humour or the weird little jingles that yo-kai types have, either, but I would still play a future Yo-kai game in hopes that the combat gets the lime-light it deserves. Until then, though, I can only recommend the title to a much younger demographic who could get the full experience, but probably still need their older sibling to help with those tougher fights.
9
Ce jeux est super sur toute la durée sauf peut être a la fin du 100% ou sa devient un peu répétitifs, le jeux est accrochant avec ses personnages variés et touchants. l'histoire est superbe et quand tu fini l'histoire tu as une sorte de DLC après l'histoire et le gameplay est très amusants. Ce jeux est superbe testé le un jour .
10
メタスコア低すぎでしょ、意味わかんね何が評論家レビューだよ！
このゲームは簡単すぎるって評論家レビューあるけど簡単な訳ないよ
あやとりさま、カブキロイドまでやってないのかな？
10
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
3DS
Released On:
Sep 29, 2017
Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
User score
Generally Favorable
8.9
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Sep 29, 2017
90
Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters isn’t just the best Yo-Kai game currently available outside of Japan, it’s also a fantastic title in its own right. Though its opening hours retrace the first Yo-Kai Watch a bit too faithfully, the rest of the experience is absolutely worth it; this is an endlessly charming RPG that captures the fun and wonder of childhood adventure, with the added excitement of a few hundred paranormal pals. This Psychic Specters edition perfects the formula, and if you’ve never played any version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, this is the one to get — though even if you’ve already pledged allegiance to the Bony Spirits or Fleshy Souls, there’s plenty here to draw you back in, and a save-import function means you won’t have to start from scratch. A highly recommended haunting.
Oct 4, 2017
80
This "definitive edition" is the best way to play Yokai Watch 2, with minor additions, but interesting ones nonetheless.
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87% Positive
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Mar 3, 2026
10
メタスコア低すぎでしょ、意味わかんね何が評論家レビューだよ！
このゲームは簡単すぎるって評論家レビューあるけど簡単な訳ないよ
あやとりさま、カブキロイドまでやってないのかな？
Sep 29, 2017
75
Out of the three versions this is the Yo-Kai Watch 2 to get, it’s very much what has gone before, but this time they’ve thrown in the kitchen sink.
Oct 2, 2017
70
The improvements received in Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters are scarce enough to make the player interested in him. The mechanics continue to work but perhaps it would have been better to launch it as downloadable content.
Oct 30, 2017
65
My opinion of the Yo-kai Watch franchise has faltered. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 72]
Nov 6, 2017
50
Even though there is a lot to do in the game, much of it is going back and forth, backtracking which, once again is another thing that got on my nerves. The gameplay is also quite repetitive and for the most part on the easier side. Just as I started to enjoy and appreciate the game for what it was, it was nearing the end. Because of its downfalls, I can’t see myself wanting to play this game more than once, but for those who are fans and want to experience everything within the world of Yo-kai Watch, there might just be enough extra content in here to warrant you playing through again? Yes, that is a question and not a statement. What kept me going, however, was how nice the game looks. The story is also surprisingly captivating and legitimately interesting and the humour, while at times a little juvenile and crude and did make me laugh out loud. The gameplay though just isn’t up to scratch.
Sep 26, 2025
10
I'm like this is the best ykw game of all time it's great for people that like's to understand the game
Jun 5, 2025
10
The best ds game and the best Yo-kai watch by far, the same as the other two but with many incredible quests. A huge medaliome with lots of great yo-kai.
May 30, 2025
10
Damona y lady desdicha mega Smash muy sexis ytambiénlas hermanas muy buen juego 10/10
Nov 23, 2024
6
It's still just as fun as the first game, but it feels like it didn't expand enough on what made it as good, so as a sequel it feels underwhelming. Leaning into the goofier aspects of the first game and its comedy makes the story (which is a major focus now) feel way less dire than it actually is. The new stuff they introduce, such as expansions to the overall gameplay of the first game, are great, but some extra inclusions such as trading don't really work. The Blasters side mode in particular kind of **** and is pretty much just a demo for Yo-kai Watch Blasters. The game is also much easier. The bosses go down in about 2 minutes now and it feels a lot less challenging, if more fun overall. The game's ending is really bad though, with two awful and ridiculously difficult bosses in a row where grinding to make the two fights easier is incredibly boring due to story circumstances. It might be the worst difficulty spike in any game I've ever played, and the whole playthrough is basically preparing for that singular boss. It bogs the game down, to say the least. Again, still fun, but feels like it's missing things to make it a true successor to the first game.
SummaryGet wicked and complete the ultimate YO-KAI WATCH experience. The strange but friendly troublemakers, Yo-kai, are back in a time-traveling adventure, and this time their mysterious world is packed with exclusive quests, Wicked Yo-kai to befriend, new areas to explore, and a revamped Blasters action co-op mode* featuring new bosses. As ... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
