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.