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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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Edge Magazine
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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Games Master UK
An expertly paced and enjoyable Pokemon-like RPG, tailored beautifully for younger audiences. [June 2016, p.68]
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Chrisnat1342
Es un gran juego me gustó mucho lo conozco desde que estaba en primaria y actualmente tengo 18 años, es decir una década completa y me sigue pareciendo muy agradable eh increíble..
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Raul_FT
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Morrons
Yo-kai Watch was a breath of fresh air. It was a great competitor to Pokémon. The story is quite engaging, but it's secondary to the overall game. The story centers on Nate Adams, who finds the Yo-kai Watch, a watch that allows him to see these spirits called Yo-kai. Throughout the game, we'll be tasked with capturing as many Yo-kai as possible. They're all very original and based on local folklore. The game's flaws are:1) Side quests are quite monotonous.2) Battles can be too easy and boring, due to the combat system.3) Some Yo-kai are simply recolors of previously seen ones.Despite these small flaws, I highly recommend everyone try this gem.

Yo-kai Watch

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Nov 6, 2015
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Generally Favorable
76
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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Generally Favorable
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33% Mixed
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May 8, 2016
90
Brash Games
With its fantastic soundtrack, gorgeous visuals and sky high production values, Yo-Kai Watch belies its years to deliver one of the better looking game on the Nintendo 3DS. It’s unlikely to match Pokémon’s success in the West, but judged upon its own merits, this is one of the better 3DS games released in the last few years and a genuine match for the ever-popular Pokémon franchise.
Apr 20, 2016
85
The Games Machine
Yo-kai Watch is a story-driven JRPG with one of the funniest, detailed and rich universes we've ever played, with a tons of quests and secrets waiting to be discovered. Be sure to wear your nostalgic shorts, before jumping in the life of a kid who's about to live the most exciting adventure of his life.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
79% Positive
249 Ratings
15% Mixed
46 Ratings
7% Negative
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Jan 18, 2026
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Chrisnat1342
Es un gran juego me gustó mucho lo conozco desde que estaba en primaria y actualmente tengo 18 años, es decir una década completa y me sigue pareciendo muy agradable eh increíble..
May 30, 2025
10
Ppeeenesp
Arruñona se parece a mi profe . Este juego me cambio la vida ahora mi fantasía sexual es que gargantuo me meta su grueso garrote por el culito
Apr 25, 2016
80
Vandal
Yo-kai Watch is a great adventure, fun, addictive and very interesting. We don't know if it's going to be the next Pokémon, but the foundations are solid enough to reach similar levels of popularity.
Nov 24, 2015
80
We Got This Covered
Yo-Kai watch might seem like another Pokemon clone, but it's anything but. Don't be fooled by its kid-friendly nature; it's charming, endearing, and one of the best 3DS games of the year.
Nov 4, 2015
75
Polygon
With a combat system that really shines during the slower-paced, strategic boss battles, Level-5 has created a game that's successful in its own right, and not just as an advertisement for a broader product line.
Nov 6, 2015
70
The Daily Dot
Ultimately the appeal of Yo-Kai Watch will depend heavily on you as a gamer. If you’re interested in a light JRPG with a twist on standard turn-based mechanics, you will find Yo-Kai Watch to be a delight. If you’re looking for something deeper, you might want to stick with Pokémon.
Jan 3, 2016
60
RPGamer
Yo-Kai Watch's main story can easily be completed in under twenty hours, though there's quite the meaty postgame for those who are enamored with the gameplay.
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Mar 6, 2025
10
Megalodavi
(98/100) this is the beginning of an **** kai watch started the best franchise of monster collector games. since the first game we all already knew this was going to be a goated franchise. the amazing bosses, the amazing story, the almost endless content. it's unbelivable that a game with this much content runs on the 3ds. there are almost no bad things
Oct 19, 2025
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Morrons
Yo-kai Watch was a breath of fresh air. It was a great competitor to Pokémon. The story is quite engaging, but it's secondary to the overall game. The story centers on Nate Adams, who finds the Yo-kai Watch, a watch that allows him to see these spirits called Yo-kai. Throughout the game, we'll be tasked with capturing as many Yo-kai as possible. They're all very original and based on local folklore. The game's flaws are:1) Side quests are quite monotonous.2) Battles can be too easy and boring, due to the combat system.3) Some Yo-kai are simply recolors of previously seen ones.Despite these small flaws, I highly recommend everyone try this gem.
Apr 26, 2024
7
Ventu
Yo-kai Watch es una aventura entretenida y divertida de captura de monstruos al estilo Pokemon. En mi opinión, queda por debajo de esta saga, aunque es un enfoque diferente, original y bonito. Si te gusta el género es una buena opción, pero no espere que supere a los pesos pesados del género.
Nov 22, 2015
3
DeezNuts
It's not a bad game, but its nothing to write home about. The game play mostly consists of looking for bad yo-kai with casper the ghost, than when you find them you pretty much use sesame street characters rip-offs to fight other sesame street characters. The battles mostly consists of tapping the screen like you have parkinson's, while some stratedge is involved it gets old real fast. this game barely has a story, its mostly about stopping yo-kai from messing around. other than the graphics and some mechanics this game surely is nothing special. (it's nothing like pokemon, don't get that idea, aside from the battling which is still very different in the two games)
Nov 4, 2018
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mrend55
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
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SummaryThe YO-KAI WATCH game is about hundreds of sometimes cute, sometimes spooky, and usually mischievous Yo-kai that inhabit our world. Yo-kai are not ghosts, monsters or creatures. Yo-kai are, quite simply, Yo-kai. They cannot be seen by the human eye, but they are everywhere. Whether born from the soul of a deceased human, or an everyday o... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
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Nov 6, 2015
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