Since the third version of Youkai Watch 2 came out recently along with people outside of Japan catching wind of this franchise; what better why than to have a thread about Youkai Watch! Imported the shiny N3DS? You likely asked what games are good for people who know little to none knowledge of japanese. YW is on the list of games to get, so you're either on the fence about it or already have it but want to know more about it.
My intention is for this thread to help players help each other out through the game to get a better experience out of it. And just talk about YW in general and get people to know about a fun franchise. But we before we go to the games, here's some Q&A:
What is Youkai Watch?
Youkai Watch is a multimedia franchise created by Level5 which are known for their RPGs such as Dark Cloud 1 and 2, Rouge Galaxy, Inazuma Eleven series and most recently Ni no Kuni and Fantasy Life. They even did Dragon Quest 8 and 9!
YW was announced in 2012 and a little bit later was confirmed it was going on the 3DS. It was intended to be released in 2013 along with a TV show and toys such as the watch itself and medals. The game came out around 2013 first and although considered a good, polished game; was met with low sales. At least until the show aired shortly after.
Popularity boomed and toys were selling out fast. People loved it and wanted more. So Level5 did; in 2014 they released the sequel in two versions, Youkai Watch 2 Honke and Ganso, with the third one, Shinuchi that just released some days ago.
The first two versions was met with well over a million sales within first days of release, with the third selling over a 1.2 million in the first two days of it's release! Needless to say, Youkai Watch is one of the big boys now. But enough about backstory!
Okay, but what is it about?
Were you ever in a bad mood for no good reason or felt like spending a lot of money out of blue among other weird happenings? That is the work of youkai. You wouldn't know because they tend to be invisible! People are none the wiser, so what can you do? This is when the Youkai Watch comes into play. It allows you to see and summon Youkai you have befriended. With that in hand, who knows what'll you'll run into!
What are the games?
They're monster RPGs. You find, and befriend youkai that you can put in your party, train and battle with while exploring the game's city of Sakura Town among other areas. All the while following the story (don't worry, it's a good length) and doing side quests.
What is so special about these games?
I think there are two important factors that makes this series great.
1: The synergy the game has with the rest of the franchise, in this case the medals. The Youkai Medals are things that you can collect in packs usually in twos. Each medal has a youkai along with the youkai's type, they work with the watch and when inserted inside plays the youkai's type summoning song and then plays the youkai's name.
But there's more, you can also scan the medal's QR code using the games and get Youkai Coins where you can use on the gachapon machine in game and get various items and youkai (even rare ones!) certain times a day!
2: It's the little things that counts. The game's world is quite large and packed with things to find and do. Not only do you find and get youkai, you catch bugs, fish do tons of side quests, test your guts during Oni Nights, solve strange Youkai Sightings and so much more.
The game also just looks fantastic and Level5's well known use of polish in their games shine through here. The games are a joy to look at and the 3D isn't a slouch either. And then there's all the little details, like when you take of your shoes when enter inside houses watchings the backdrops go by while riding the train. These details most of the time aren't needed in games but they add up here and it improves the experience. It's the journey that counts.
Is it coming to the States or EU region?
Yes it is! Level5 is intending to bring the franchise to other regions next year! They're quite excited about it. Who wouldn't?
EDIT: The Americas are getting the first game on November 6th 2015 while EU regions will get the game sometime early next year.
Why does this video have so many views?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyKLQXOj0ts
That's the Youkai Exercise. An exercise dance for kids and they really like it so they play it often dancing along, hence the crap load of views. Behold the power of kids!!!
I need help at this part!!!!
This is what the thread is for! We all help each other out! And here's my part.
This guy is doing a translation play through of the first Youkai Watch.
And this play through is for YW2, while the player doesn't talk you can still follow along and get the hang of it.
Now have some fun with these games!
(This is my first general thread so be gentle.)
My intention is for this thread to help players help each other out through the game to get a better experience out of it. And just talk about YW in general and get people to know about a fun franchise. But we before we go to the games, here's some Q&A:
What is Youkai Watch?
Youkai Watch is a multimedia franchise created by Level5 which are known for their RPGs such as Dark Cloud 1 and 2, Rouge Galaxy, Inazuma Eleven series and most recently Ni no Kuni and Fantasy Life. They even did Dragon Quest 8 and 9!
YW was announced in 2012 and a little bit later was confirmed it was going on the 3DS. It was intended to be released in 2013 along with a TV show and toys such as the watch itself and medals. The game came out around 2013 first and although considered a good, polished game; was met with low sales. At least until the show aired shortly after.
Popularity boomed and toys were selling out fast. People loved it and wanted more. So Level5 did; in 2014 they released the sequel in two versions, Youkai Watch 2 Honke and Ganso, with the third one, Shinuchi that just released some days ago.
The first two versions was met with well over a million sales within first days of release, with the third selling over a 1.2 million in the first two days of it's release! Needless to say, Youkai Watch is one of the big boys now. But enough about backstory!
Okay, but what is it about?
Were you ever in a bad mood for no good reason or felt like spending a lot of money out of blue among other weird happenings? That is the work of youkai. You wouldn't know because they tend to be invisible! People are none the wiser, so what can you do? This is when the Youkai Watch comes into play. It allows you to see and summon Youkai you have befriended. With that in hand, who knows what'll you'll run into!
What are the games?
They're monster RPGs. You find, and befriend youkai that you can put in your party, train and battle with while exploring the game's city of Sakura Town among other areas. All the while following the story (don't worry, it's a good length) and doing side quests.
What is so special about these games?
I think there are two important factors that makes this series great.
1: The synergy the game has with the rest of the franchise, in this case the medals. The Youkai Medals are things that you can collect in packs usually in twos. Each medal has a youkai along with the youkai's type, they work with the watch and when inserted inside plays the youkai's type summoning song and then plays the youkai's name.
But there's more, you can also scan the medal's QR code using the games and get Youkai Coins where you can use on the gachapon machine in game and get various items and youkai (even rare ones!) certain times a day!
2: It's the little things that counts. The game's world is quite large and packed with things to find and do. Not only do you find and get youkai, you catch bugs, fish do tons of side quests, test your guts during Oni Nights, solve strange Youkai Sightings and so much more.
The game also just looks fantastic and Level5's well known use of polish in their games shine through here. The games are a joy to look at and the 3D isn't a slouch either. And then there's all the little details, like when you take of your shoes when enter inside houses watchings the backdrops go by while riding the train. These details most of the time aren't needed in games but they add up here and it improves the experience. It's the journey that counts.
Is it coming to the States or EU region?
Yes it is! Level5 is intending to bring the franchise to other regions next year! They're quite excited about it. Who wouldn't?
EDIT: The Americas are getting the first game on November 6th 2015 while EU regions will get the game sometime early next year.
Why does this video have so many views?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyKLQXOj0ts
That's the Youkai Exercise. An exercise dance for kids and they really like it so they play it often dancing along, hence the crap load of views. Behold the power of kids!!!
I need help at this part!!!!
This is what the thread is for! We all help each other out! And here's my part.
This guy is doing a translation play through of the first Youkai Watch.
And this play through is for YW2, while the player doesn't talk you can still follow along and get the hang of it.
Now have some fun with these games!
(This is my first general thread so be gentle.)
