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Yo-kai Watch is a series of RPG Monster collecting games developed and published by Level-5 in Japan and by Nintendo worldwide. The series consists on 33 games, including spin-off titles, remakes, ports and arcade titles. The first main game was going to be an third person game for the PlayStation 3, but for a reason that they haven't revealed, the game was changed for a top-down view that all main games keeped until Yo-kai Watch 4. The idea of the franchise came when Akihiro Hino thought about the idea of adding classic Japanese mythology's demons, monsters and ghosts in a modern-day city.

The first game, simply known as Yo-kai Watch came out initially in Japan on July 11, 2013; in the American continent two years later on November 6, 2015; in Australia on December 5, 2015 and in Europe on April 29, 2016 on the Nintendo 3Ds. A remake for the Nintendo Switch called Yo-kai Watch 1 for The Nintendo Switch (Original title: 妖怪ウォッチ 1 for Nintendo Switch Youkai Wotchi Wan fo Nintendo Suitchi)' was released on October 10, 2019 in Japan. Another remake for mobile devices called Yo-kai Watch 1 Smartphone (Original title: 妖怪ウォッチ 1 スマホ Yōkai Wotchi 1 Sumāho) was released on July 10, 2021.

The second game, Yo-kai Watch 2 originally came out in two versions, Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls in July 10, 2014 on Japan; september 30, 2016 on the American Continent; on october 15, 2016 in Australia and april 7, 2017 on Europe. An updated version called Psychic Specters came our on december 13, 2014 in Japan; September 29, 2017 in America and Europe and September 30, 2017 in Australia for the 3Ds too. A spin-off game based on the Blasters minigame of YKW2 called Yo-kai Watch Blasters came in two different versions, Red Cat Corps and White Dog Squad came out on July 11, 2015 in Japan;  September 7, 2018 in America, Europe; a day after in Australia and April 19, 2018 in South Korea. A free update called Moon Rabbit Crew came out in december 12, 2015 in Japan; september 27, 2018 in America, Europe and Australia and september 20, 2018 in South Korea.

The third main game called Yo-kai Watch 3 also came in two versions Sushi and Tempura only in Japan on july 16, 2016. An updated version called Sukiyaki came out in Japan on december 15, 2016 for the Nintendo 3Ds. The worldwide version is based on Sukiyaki and came out on december 7, 2018 in Europe; december 8, 2018 in Australia and february 8, 2019 in America.

The fourth and final main series game Yo-kai Watch 4 or by it's full name Yo-kai Watch 4: We're Looking Up at the Same Sky (Original title: 妖怪ウォッチ4 ぼくらは同じ空を見上げている Yōkai Wotchi Fō: Bokura Wa Onaji Sora wo Miagete Iru)was initially released on June 9, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch in Japan. An expanded version of the game called "Yo-kai Watch 4++" was realeased on December 5, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4. While an international release was confirmed in July 2019, for the moment it is the only main game to not be translated in English, principally due to Level-5's American branch shutdown in October 2020.

This article will focus on the main game series, as spin-off titles like Yo-kai Watch Blasters, Yo-kai Sangokushi and Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu feature different gameplay, mechanics and characters.

List of video games

 * Yo-kai Watch
 * Yo-kai Watch 1 for the Nintendo Switch
 * Yo-kai Watch 1 Smartphone
 * Yo-kai Watch 2
 * Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
 * Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
 * Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
 * Yo-kai Watch 3
 * Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi
 * Yo-kai Watch 3: Tempura
 * Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki
 * Yo-kai Watch 4
 * Yo-kai Watch 4++

Plot
[NOTE: The story section is W.I.P]

The games revolves around Nathan Adams (Katie Foster if the female character is chosen in the first two games), a 11-year-old who in the first game accidentally breaks free a Yōkai named Whisper. After his introduction, Whisper gives the protagonist a watch that allows them to see the Yōkai, so that they can befriend them and defeat the bigger and more evil Yōkai. After chapter 9, Dr. Maddiman reveals that the new Yo-kai World leader, Chairman McKraken is trying to take control of the human world to make them Yo-kai's slaves. With the help of his Yo-kai Friends, they are able to defeat him and save both worlds.

Little after defeating him, Dame Dedtime sends Kin and Gin to steal Nathan's watch and memories to destroy the link between human and Yo-kai.

Why this franchise deserves a Yo-kai Medal
[The WIR section is W.I.P and the few pointers here are just for reference]

Overall

 * 1) Unique concept
 * 2) Nice graphics
 * 3) Likable characters (explained each)
 * 4) Yo-kai designs
 * 5) Voice acting (and international game dubs)
 * 6) Original gameplay
 * 7) After game content
 * 8) Online plays
 * 9) QR codes
 * 10) Fantastic soundtrack by Kenichiro Saigo, who also composed for the rest of the spin-off games, as well as the official anime and movies. It has a principal supernatural and spectral vibe with wacky and goofy parts that gives it authenticity and uniqueness. Examples of memorable songs include Vs. Boss (Classical) Yo-kai, Vs. Dame Demona and Flatpot Plain from Yo-kai Watch 2;  Vs. 'Merican Yo-kai and Vs. Don Spiracy from Yo-kai Watch 3.

Yo-kai Watch

 * 1) Story being simple to follow but still present
 * 2) Boss battles
 * 3) Game exclusive main characters (AKA: Characters who only have an important role this game)

Yo-kai Watch 2

 * 1) Game exclusive main characters (AKA: Characters who only have an important role this game) Past and Present

Yo-kai Watch 4

 * 1) Instead of rehashing the Pokémon-esque battles from the previous entries, the game uses the same gameplay format introduced in Yo-Kai Watch Blasters, which was actually well-executed here, in fact, for the first time ever, humans can also engage in combat, which is really cool.
 * 2) The story is a more darker than on previous games, but still has a great amount of funny and heartwarming moments.
 * 3) Great part of the new characters are likable and interesting, especially the playable ones:
 * 4) *Jack Cobbler is a kind-hearted kid that wants to get back the soul of his mother that was stolen by a Yo-kai.
 * 5) * Summer Adams is the daughter of Nathan and Katie from 30 years in the future, with a personality similar to her father, she is also the reincarnation of the princess of the Oni Tribe, Shuka.
 * 6) * Akinori Arihoshi is the holder of the Yo-kai Acrane

Overall

 * 1) Yo-kai re-colors
 * 2) Some toilet humor

Yo-kai Watch

 * 1) No online trades
 * 2) QR codes being region-locked

Yo-kai Watch 2

 * 1) More linear