The folks over at Famitsu have published their review for the hugely successful entry in the Yo-Kai Watch franchise, Yo-Kai Watch 3. As with all Famitsu review there are four reviewers who score the game out of ten and then they combine the scores to give a total. In Yo-Kai Watch 3’s case the four reviewers scored the game 10/9/9/9 which is 37/40. Here’s a sample of their opinions:
Reviewer 1 – 10
The game doesn’t stop at adding new elements like a typical sequel would, since it completely changes elements of the setting and battle system pillars, and playing feels fresh. The story unfolds with the perspectives of two main characters, Nathan in USA and Inaho in Japan, and it is also unique and interesting. The game is packed with various gameplay, like “Dream Link” and “My Nyan creation”, so it is surely worth playing, too. Overall the game is carefully made and direction is also well made, lively and pleasant.
Reviewer 2 – 9
“American Yo-kai” appear, so Yo-kai with a new flavor have been added. In addition, the story feels fresh as it progresses from the viewpoints of two protagonists and you want to quickly see what’s coming ahead. It feels like the battle system has become somewhat complex due to “tactics medal board” when compared to previous entries, but it is good that you can freely use various tactics when moving Yo-kai. Byroad has also been tightly packed with fun elements, like varied mini-games, so that is very satisfying.
Reviewer 3 – 9
New maps in USA and Japan are large and the exploration is full of fresh discoveries. Familiar elements have turned into USA style, and it is good that you can progress in the two stories side by side while pursuing mysteries. I wish there was other summary than just the objective when stories are switched. Battles that have turned into a board form inherit the traditional pleasant engagement while also adding more strategy with things like battle formations and evasion due to placement. Still that plays intuitively.
I love that you can switch between the two protagonists whenever you like. Giving you two quite different experiences. The new girl is funny, and a geek. Very different from boning old Fumi-chan/Katie. There’s lots of derpy new Yokai too that I think fans will like. Only problem is 2 hasn’t even come out in the west yet. You’ll have to wait.
Oh man, it’s tough to wait for these games. Loved the first one. It really surprised me how much I enjoyed it. The first one became an instant classic to me. Definitely one of my favourite 3DS games
and that system has tons of amazing games.