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post Aug 23 2014, 05:38 AM, updated 12y ago

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Ghost-catching RPG Youkai Watch could come West next year

Popular Japanese role-playing game Youkai Watch could be coming West next year, developer Level-5's president Akihiro Hino told Japanese publication Zakzak.

Youkai Watch launched for Nintendo 3DS in Japan in July, 2013. The game follows the player character — a young boy or girl — and their pet ghost Whisper throughout their quiet hometown, solving mysteries and capturing ghosts for use in battle against other ghosts.

Speaking with Zakzak, Hino said Level-5 is currently evaluating Western markets in hopes of bringing the well-loved series to international territories. He noted that the popularity of Japanese culture could mean the game will be successful in non-Japanese regions.

"Our plan for next year includes worldwide expansion," Hino said of bringing Youkai Watch West. "I believe that there is an attraction to Japan-like fantasies. Also, I have already acquired an endorsement from a foreign toy manufacturer that says [Youkai Watch] will absolutely succeed."

Youkai Watch was an instant success in Japan and has since spawned three different manga adaptations, an anime television show and an in-development animated film set to release in Japan this December. A sequel featuring two different game versions, Youkai Watch 2: Ganso and Youkai Watch 2: Honke (similar to how Pokemon games are released in pairs), launched in Japan last month.

"Even though the ample charm of our ghosts was born in Japan, the day they make a splash abroad is drawing near," Hino said.


http://www.polygon.com/2014/8/20/6049643/y...al-release-2015




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I just heard Yokai Watch finally getting localization in NA and Europe brows.gif
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post Apr 7 2015, 10:14 PM

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Yep. 2016 something. There will be a 3rd installment of the game to. Sets in America.
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QUOTE(malakus @ Apr 7 2015, 10:14 PM)
Yep. 2016 something. There will be a 3rd installment of the game to. Sets in America.
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I dig the design in this game, and I know i'll love the game.. No release date though cry.gif
Hopefully the localization is a fast one.. Hoping they will release one of the game every year until we reach the 3rd one.
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No one getting this game? sad.gif
Just got my copy.
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QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 7 2015, 12:32 AM)
No one getting this game? sad.gif
Just got my copy.
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review bro? Planning to get the game as well
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I preorder this game but guess will not received it today, maybe monday
can't wait!
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QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 7 2015, 12:32 AM)
No one getting this game? sad.gif
Just got my copy.
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Wished I could, been waiting for this game since it was released in Japan.. But alas.. Too poor right now, weak RM doesn't help as well. Might get it next year.. along with FE..

Is there online multiplayer though? Like battle or something
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post Nov 8 2015, 05:15 AM

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Got it from impulse on launch day. Damn fun so far
Anyone else has it yet?
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QUOTE(MrAkay @ Nov 8 2015, 05:15 AM)
Got it from impulse on launch day. Damn fun so far
Anyone else has it yet?
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Is this game focus on single play rpg or multiplayer?
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QUOTE(sickboy @ Nov 8 2015, 09:38 AM)
Is this game focus on single play rpg or multiplayer?
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i think its mainly singleplayer
multiplayer is local only i think
as far as trading pets? i have no clue lol. still finding kaki for this game haha
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QUOTE(virphirod @ Nov 7 2015, 01:58 AM)
review bro? Planning to get the game as well
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I like the game so far. There is ways to get rare Youkai's and what not but you can only draw them 3 per day. Either with special coins or Play Coins. You can still get other Youkais but normal ones. The story is alright, pretty much follows the anime but with a lot of other quests and stuff to do. The battle is simple and short, not as long as Pokemon, so the feeling of grinding isn't there, which is awesome. I can see why this game is so popular in Japan, but mostly for kids la. It's still fun for adults but do not expect something hardcore. It's somewhat like Pokemon, where you collect all the Youkai there is, battle, and advance the story. I like it, but I'm not sure if a lot will. Look into some gameplay videos to decide. Demo does not do the game justice, the demo is crap and doesn't represent the game experience. So far I'm enjoying the game. I'd say 7.5/10 for now for a premilinary score until I can actually finish it

QUOTE(malakus @ Nov 7 2015, 12:55 PM)
Wished I could, been waiting for this game since it was released in Japan.. But alas.. Too poor right now, weak RM doesn't help as well. Might get it next year.. along with FE..

Is there online multiplayer though? Like battle or something
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There is streetpass for getting Youkai.
Online multiplayer for battle only on the 2nd one, mostly just singleplayer.

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Got my game and playing till met the cat Jibanyan. I love the game style and the detail very much <3
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QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 11 2015, 03:40 AM)
I like the game so far. There is ways to get rare Youkai's and what not but you can only draw them 3 per day. Either with special coins or Play Coins. You can still get other Youkais but normal ones. The story is alright, pretty much follows the anime but with a lot of other quests and stuff to do. The battle is simple and short, not as long as Pokemon, so the feeling of grinding isn't there, which is awesome. I can see why this game is so popular in Japan, but mostly for kids la. It's still fun for adults but do not expect something hardcore. It's somewhat like Pokemon, where you collect all the Youkai there is, battle, and advance the story. I like it, but I'm not sure if a lot will. Look into some gameplay videos to decide. Demo does not do the game justice, the demo is crap and doesn't represent the game experience. So far I'm enjoying the game. I'd say 7.5/10 for now for a premilinary score until I can actually finish it
There is streetpass for getting Youkai.
Online multiplayer for battle only on the 2nd one, mostly just singleplayer.
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i tried the demo and got disappointed bcoz of the fighting mechanic.
is the real game fighting mechanic differs as well?

in the demo, u can activate the youkai power, which after that, u cant do a thing until the cooldown of the youkai power is over.
how is it in the real game?
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QUOTE(karwaidotnet @ Nov 11 2015, 02:34 PM)
i tried the demo and got disappointed bcoz of the fighting mechanic.
is the real game fighting mechanic differs as well?

in the demo, u can activate the youkai power, which after that, u cant do a thing until the cooldown of the youkai power is over.
how is it in the real game?
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Not sure what you want. But if you're expecting Pokemon, you'd better play Pokemon instead.
Many articles point this out already, and everyone is expecting the battle system to be something like Pokemon which is not.
It's a different game, and battle doesn't last that long except for bosses. There are more mechanism in the game besides using powers.
Your Youkai gets possessed and starts being lazy for example, and you have to undo the curse, besides just fighting and fighting.
The auto attack is fine, that what makes it less grindy, and more enjoyable than Pokemon.
There are other mechanism that's not about fighting as well which is fun to play. Don't wanna spoil what it is, but if you get it you'll find out.
Story mission to advance through the story, as well as many side mission to easily level up your Youkai is nice.
Side mission also not about battling Youkai only, it can be about other stuff too. Like finding something, or solving some stuff.

Demo is shit, and no one should even play it, in an attempt to buy the game. Too little stuff or mechanism shown which makes it look boring.
While the real game has a lot more stuff to offer, besides just waiting for your Youkai Powers to activate.
In the demo you get to play common Youkai's only, while in the real game you can get rare Youkai's and higher ranked ones that is cool.
I also wonder why Japan likes it so much, playing the demo. But I just bought it anyway, and it's pretty good so far.
They already on their 3rd installment in Japan and still going strong. First doesn't seems to have online battles, but 2nd does.

Stay away from this game if you're expecting it to be like Pokemon, I wouldn't recommend it laugh.gif
But if you don't mind looking for something different and trying something new give it a go.
Game is much more appealing to me than Pokemon, just something fresh and new.

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QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 11 2015, 03:07 PM)
Not sure what you want. But if you're expecting Pokemon, you'd better play Pokemon instead.
Many articles point this out already, and everyone is expecting the battle system to be something like Pokemon which is not.
It's a different game, and battle doesn't last that long except for bosses.  There are more mechanism in the game besides using powers.
Your Youkai gets possessed and starts being lazy for example, and you have to undo the curse, besides just fighting and fighting.
The auto attack is fine, that what makes it less grindy, and more enjoyable than Pokemon.
There are other mechanism that's not about fighting as well which is fun to play. Don't wanna spoil what it is, but if you get it you'll find out.
Story mission to advance through the story, as well as many side mission to easily level up your Youkai is nice.
Side mission also not about battling Youkai only, it can be about other stuff too. Like finding something, or solving some stuff.

Demo is shit, and no one should even play it, in an attempt to buy the game. Too little stuff or mechanism shown which makes it look boring.
While the real game has a lot more stuff to offer, besides just waiting for your Youkai Powers to activate.
In the demo you get to play common Youkai's only, while in the real game you can get rare Youkai's and higher ranked ones that is cool.
I also wonder why Japan likes it so much, playing the demo. But I just bought it anyway, and it's pretty good so far.
They already on their 3rd installment in Japan and still going strong. First doesn't seems to have online battles, but 2nd does.

Stay away from this game if you're expecting it to be like Pokemon, I wouldn't recommend it  laugh.gif
But if you don't mind looking for something different and trying something new give it a go.
Game is much more appealing to me than Pokemon, just something fresh and new.
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im not really a fan of pokemon...bought the game but didnt even get past the 2nd trainer whistling.gif

im expecting tis game to be sort of like shin megami tensei in terms of fighting mechanic where u can control the fighting...
but as u mentioned its 'auto'...which i find it kinda weird... sweat.gif
the demo also shown the feature of cleansing ur youkai from status effect...
but i once fought a boss (i think) and i used all up the 6 youkai power...and from there onwards i cant do anything...
just watch... blink.gif or spin the wheels...

i guess this game is sort of like novel-game where fighting mechanic is not the main gist...
u just need to do some non-fighting stuff to pass thru the story...and collect youkai...
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QUOTE(karwaidotnet @ Nov 11 2015, 03:53 PM)
im not really a fan of pokemon...bought the game but didnt even get past the 2nd trainer  whistling.gif

im expecting tis game to be sort of like shin megami tensei in terms of fighting mechanic where u can control the fighting...
but as u mentioned its 'auto'...which i find it kinda weird... sweat.gif
the demo also shown the feature of cleansing ur youkai from status effect...
but i once fought a boss (i think) and i used all up the 6 youkai power...and from there onwards i cant do anything...
just watch... blink.gif  or spin the wheels...

i guess this game is sort of like novel-game where fighting mechanic is not the main gist...
u just need to do some non-fighting stuff to pass thru the story...and collect youkai...
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Battle are simpler and less grindy.
At least for the first game, it's more focused on the story, side quest and collecting Youkai.
It's a kids game, but I'm enjoying it at the moment laugh.gif

I also enjoyed that LBX game too, same game design, but this one has a good battle mechanism, maybe you can check LBX instead.
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QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 11 2015, 04:23 PM)
Battle are simpler and less grindy.
At least for the first game, it's more focused on the story, side quest and collecting Youkai.
It's a kids game, but I'm enjoying it at the moment  laugh.gif

I also enjoyed that LBX game too, same game design, but this one has a good battle mechanism, maybe you can check LBX instead.
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LBX is pure fighting game right? it sort of remind me of an arcade game wif robots like gundam back in the old days...
not my cup of tea....
same reason why i didnt get the latest DBZ...

i wan both story and fighting...like Fire Emblem, Brave Default...Rune Factory4 also nice whistling.gif
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