A port of the first Yo-kai Watch, endearing and full of charm in its neighborhood storytelling. The pace drags and content feels thin today, but the humor and atmosphere stay fresh.
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Category
RPG1 player7+
Description
Nate or Katie meets the butler Whisper and discovers the Yo-kai hiding in daily life around Sakura town. Published by Level-5, released in Japan in 2019. Befriending Yo-kai, semi-automatic battles, neighborhood exploration, medals to collect and a remastered edition.
Yo-kai Watch 1 for Nintendo Switch review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
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Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
An ordinary Japanese suburb becomes the playground of mischievous spirits only a child can see. From that simple idea springs a tender, funny chronicle of everyday life, where each yo-kai embodies a small human woe. Good-natured humour and a vivid gallery of characters make all the lasting charm of this first adventure.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
A remake of the very first entry, this Switch edition has you rediscover an entire town to roam, where every alley hides Yo-kai to flush out and endless side quests. Beyond the story, it's hunting spirits, completing the Medallium and tackling hidden challenges that hold you. This generous foundation, the bedrock of the series, keeps its pull thanks to a constantly renewed pace of discovery.
Technical info
💾4 GB📅10/10/2019
Published by Level-5
Yo-kai Watch 1 for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Memorable bosses
Returning to the saga's roots, this remake revives a turn-based system where Yo-kai bosses shine through charisma and polished animation. Spinning the wheel, summoning befriended spirits and aiming for weak points set the rhythm against giants like the iconic Gargaros. Charming yet trickier than they look, these clashes lay the foundations of the whole series.
