Yo-Kai Watch 3 is the installment that the majority of the fanbase would call the best in the series, though looking at the score I've given it, it's obvious I have some choice words against this game. While bigger than its predecessors in every way, I found the game to be a bit of a cluttered mess as a result. What was impressive in the second game has become overwhelming, like it's content-packed purely for the sake of being content-packed.

My main issue, however, lies in sheer tedium. This might be the most tedious game I have ever played, as many of the chapters have large sections dedicated to complete filler. Key Quests, a welcome addition in the previous game, has gone from a couple fun quests mostly tied to the chapter, to what boils down to actual chores, going from place to place just to pad out playtime.

I think that on a base level, this is a fun game. You now switch between two different characters, one in the old map from the second game, and the other in a brand new, just as big one. The combat has changed for the better, now being grid-based and a lot more interesting. It really is a shame to see such well-designed groundwork pan out this way, and in some ways I understand liking this game more than I do. Would I recommend it? Sure, give it a shot, though I'd advise dropping off it if you're not enjoying chapters 1 to 3, it only gets worse from there.

Repleto de contenido, en cuanto a la saga es definidamente el más completo. Es el Persona 5 de los Yo-kai Watch, para completarlo al 100% necesitas 200 horas (perdón no tengo tanto tiempo libre sólo completé la historia principal).

Eso, la historia está guay, es graciosa y Usapyon se encarga de darle la chispa de humor que le falta a esta entrega, porque si que escasea bastante, no como en las anteriores.

Mejor que el primero pero no mejor que el segundo, el segundo sigue siendo top.

So this game does a great job of giving a good reason for the game starting from ground zero again with the character moving. The 'Merican Yokai were a fun insight into the stereotypes that Japan associates with the US and the X Files refrences were a nice nod to the millennials playing this children's game; however the second protagonist was a tad annoying which was sad since her mascot yokai called back to the tragic background some yokai had in the first game. Its another example of a game drawing on elements of the first game that were spat on in the sequel to remind the trepitatious why they like this series.

Nearly perfect game (except Terror Time, all my homies hate Terror Time). You can spend 100+ hours in Blasters and it's an optional side mode. Best monster collector since B2W2, best America parody since Earthbound. So many spontaneous little events, the multiple main character angle works really well and allows the world you get to explore be pretty damn big. Insane number of Yo-kai, revamped battle system, we can go on and on.

Side note, I own the cart. Bought it at launch so I didn't have to take out a loan either. You are all jealous.

I am very disappointed that I can't seem to get hooked by the Yo Kai Watch games. The aesthetic elements of this third installment are charming, gorgeous, and well-polished. The writing is funny and earnest, especially for the female protagonist. I think my biggest issue is that the game basically plays itself. For each item I find, Yo Kai I recruit, or minigame I unlock, I find myself asking "why bother?" Rather than a gameplay loop where each challenge feeds into another, Yo Kai Watch 3 feels more like an open ended collection of activities. There is very little strategic depth and therefore no skill development on my part. It's certainly a beautiful world to relax in (with an insane amount of content), but I need a little bit more game in my game to stay engaged.