The demo really doesn't go in depth about most of the mechanics in the game. There are elements and yokai have weaknesses to them. Soultimates are pretty much limit breaks but you'll use them a lot and they are meant to. Purifying is to get rid of status effects and you should do them since you'll be rewarded extra EXP when the battle ends. Targeting pins a enemy so your yokai can focus their attacks on that enemy or certain parts of a boss's body.
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Yo-kai Watch Demo Impressions Thread (NA)
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The demo really doesn't go in depth about most of the mechanics in the game. There are elements and yokai have weaknesses to them. Soultimates are pretty much limit breaks but you'll use them a lot and they are meant to. Purifying is to get rid of status effects and you should do them since you'll be rewarded extra EXP when the battle ends. Targeting pins a enemy so your yokai can focus their attacks on that enemy or certain parts of a boss's body.
For those like the above who weren't a fan of the stylus based "mini-games" in battles, here's some awesome news -
Thought this was important to share since this could sway some people to give the game a shot! I'm way too into this franchise thus far hahah.
PreyingShark
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Dunno how 1 works. In 2, though, which actually has online multiplayer (no such thing in 1 unfortunately):
IVs are basically in. Details are different but the basic concept is there. In this game though you basically just do a few resets/recruit a few of the same Yo-Kai as needed to make sure your "IVs" aren't some stupid shit where an irrelevant stat is really high and the Yo-Kai's most important stat(s) is really low.
Yo-Kai have a nature but it's more like EVs. Every time a Yo-Kai gains exp. it gets hidden points towards a stat(s) and which stat(s) depends on its nature. Which you can change with buyable books BTW.
There's also Training. There are four different options. IIRC it's +Attack -Defense, +Defense -Speed, +Spirit or whatever the fuck it is -Speed, and +Speed -Defense. They are all +5 in one stat with -2 in the other. You can do Training up to 5 times per a Yo-Kai and can reset it at will.
ZombiePlatypus
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That's good to hear, but yeah, the battle system feels like it mostly plays itself. Does each YoKai at least get to learn different Soultimates as they grown stronger? Do they evolve/grow into other forms?
Edit- Also, the anime cut-scene intro looked SO good in 3D. Really kinda drives home how much better Pokemon can be in presentation if Gamefreak actually tried in that department.
PreyingShark
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They have one Soultimate that levels up. They can evolve though.
Normal battles will eventually go by really quickly, though. You'll basically just press X, pin enemies so they quickly die one-by-one, and it'll generally be over in a handful of seconds. However, in tougher battles, like some bosses and other human players (again, why no online in the first game Level 5...) there is a good amount of micromanaging going on and the battle system is much more engaging as a result.
EDIT: Oh, just in case someone here wasn't aware, you press X to make the battle go at double speed.
Newtype-001
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thats a plus for me!
I tried the game during a post E3 live event, and:
- It looks and runs greatly
- It has the classic L5 attention for the production values
- It is really charming, especially due to the Japanese "folklore" involved, imho
- the BS is not as simple as it should be to be mastered during a demo, imho
- It is more manage-oriented than "combat-oriented" as BS, so you are not directly in charge of the "actual" fights, but you should put more attention to the party assempling part (positioning, general behaviours and so on)
I really liked it, I hope it will not be too late in EU
- It looks and runs greatly
- It has the classic L5 attention for the production values
- It is really charming, especially due to the Japanese "folklore" involved, imho
- the BS is not as simple as it should be to be mastered during a demo, imho
- It is more manage-oriented than "combat-oriented" as BS, so you are not directly in charge of the "actual" fights, but you should put more attention to the party assempling part (positioning, general behaviours and so on)
I really liked it, I hope it will not be too late in EU
THEAnderson21
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Not really diggin the battle system. Too much stylus action, IMO. Game looks really nice though.
One of the yokais ask to join me or something after a battle, so I'm guessing that's how befriending works.
Possumowner
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Oh where is that UK demo.Thanks for the impressions though.Seems a mixed bag
Sammy Samusu
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Glad to know you guys are enjoying it! Can't wait for the OT!
SpaceBridge
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Was surprised that I actually enjoyed it. Game looks great, charming as hell, great detail in the world(in your friends home, you can see items hanging in a closet), environments look gorgeous, the Yo Kai designs are cute and weird. Hoping the narrative is a bit more interesting than a Pokemon game.
I sorta wished that during localization they had retained the Japanese bits. I mean, the stores and city look like a small Tokyo suburb. I hated that they did the same thing with Inazuma.
I sorta wished that during localization they had retained the Japanese bits. I mean, the stores and city look like a small Tokyo suburb. I hated that they did the same thing with Inazuma.
Played the demo last night. I like the style and presentation, but not really feeling the battle system. I was going to try defeating all the enemies in the demo, but I got bored and annoyed by the mini-games. Hopefully the full game offers more depth and variety. I think I'll be entertained for awhile, but I don't know I'll have enough patience to catch 'em all.
Were you able to use him?
Just found this secret boss in the demo on my second playthrough
he was kinda tough, but I managed to beat him. it's funny because the last 2 remaining were the healing yokais yet they are the ones to finish him
Where??? I wanna fight him. Dunno if I feel like doing the demo again though, I had leveled everyone to level 13 but don't feel like doing it again. Maybe i'll just wait to the full game.
also do yokai always start battles with full limit gauges in the full game? kinda broken.
Sadly no.
He is located at the top of the map(probably top right).
don't know about your second question.
No, the gauges only stay full at the start of every battle in the demo. In the full game they refill with items or over time.
ZSaberLink
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I managed to beat Reuknight really quickly the second time I encountered him and used a strategy 
. Had 4 out of 6 Yokai left surprisingly. Basically saved Noko's healing ability until the right time. It's too bad the demo doesn't let you look at what the abilities of the Youkai are at all imo T_T.
Battle system seems fairly boring except from the boss battle. Very charming environment and everything though.
. Had 4 out of 6 Yokai left surprisingly. Basically saved Noko's healing ability until the right time. It's too bad the demo doesn't let you look at what the abilities of the Youkai are at all imo T_T.Battle system seems fairly boring except from the boss battle. Very charming environment and everything though.
Sammy Samusu
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Played this yesterday. I was expecting to enjoy it, as a big Pokemon / RPG-lite fan, and I did! It's pretty charming. Totally grabbing it once it comes out. How long is the full game supposed to be?
Also, a bit unrelated, but one thing I couldn't stop thinking about is how much the artstyle reminds me of the Megaman Battle Network games. I made my brother play it last night and he said the same thing as soon as the demo started. What I'd give for a new MMBN...
Also, a bit unrelated, but one thing I couldn't stop thinking about is how much the artstyle reminds me of the Megaman Battle Network games. I made my brother play it last night and he said the same thing as soon as the demo started. What I'd give for a new MMBN...
Hero Prinny
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It doesnt play like pokemon so maybe. Just play the demo
The demo sold me on this franchise.
I love the feel of the game and how different they made the battle system from Pokemon but at the same time how they emphasize synergy between the different Yo-kai and ask from constant input from the player.
Officialy percheD for this.
EDIT: The anime is hilarious too
I love the feel of the game and how different they made the battle system from Pokemon but at the same time how they emphasize synergy between the different Yo-kai and ask from constant input from the player.
Officialy percheD for this.
EDIT: The anime is hilarious too
If you like monster RPGs you might like this. I recommend it.
http://yokaipedia.net/list-of-youkai/ If you sort by NR. (YW1), you'll see the 223 Yo-kai available in the first game sorted by number.
Sammy Samusu
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Prima Guide: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0744016711/?tag=neogaf0e-20
StreetPass Puzzle
Pre-load available: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rsgXp1moRctIZoJTtwJzOnHJ6x-1Y8XI
Hori releasing Yo-kai Watch accessories: https://twitter.com/NintendoTweet/status/656102267662282752
StreetPass Puzzle
Pre-load available: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rsgXp1moRctIZoJTtwJzOnHJ6x-1Y8XI
Hori releasing Yo-kai Watch accessories: https://twitter.com/NintendoTweet/status/656102267662282752
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Sparrowhawk
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People saying that it's not like Pokemon is actually a plus for me - I'm so tired of the same thing after such a long time. They're still good games, I'm just worn out at this point.
I'm pretty broke right now, so I'm going to have to decide between this and Halo 5. Guess I'll just wait for the review and GAF impressions on the full game.
I'm pretty broke right now, so I'm going to have to decide between this and Halo 5. Guess I'll just wait for the review and GAF impressions on the full game.
I enjoyed the demo very much. Level 5 continues to stun with great production values and details that it reminded a lot of Inazuma Eleven. Combat is fast and smooth although it's hard keeping track of what's going on the top screen when half of the time my eye was glued on the bottom screen. It would have been nice to be able to access the menus to get a better sense of the game's UI and see what kind of abilities each Yo-Kai has.
The boss battle was tough that I was left with two Yokai standing by the end of it but in a good way. There seems to be a lot to do so outside of battling so I'm looking forward to impressions on it. Definitely will check out the game during a sale in the future although it's a bummer that it doesn't have online multiplayer.
The boss battle was tough that I was left with two Yokai standing by the end of it but in a good way. There seems to be a lot to do so outside of battling so I'm looking forward to impressions on it. Definitely will check out the game during a sale in the future although it's a bummer that it doesn't have online multiplayer.
YW1 is just one version. The show just previews new Yokai that'll appear in the later games like YW2 on so on. Pokemon did and still does this too.