
10 Years Ago, One Pokémon Clone Actually Gave Nintendo’s Series A Challenge
Hayes Madsen
created: July 11, 2025, noon | updated: July 17, 2025, 10:34 a.m.
Digimon is the obvious example, but ten years ago, a little series called Yo-Kai Watch arrived in the West — a spirit-catching game with a delightfully quirky personality.
Yo-Kai Watch really benefits by being set in a singular setting, allowing the city to flourish with both visual and narrative personality.
This wondrous device allows Nathan to not just see Yo-Kai (creatures based on traditional Japanese myths and legends), but actually capture them as well.
But Yo-Kai Watch lets you get to know Springdale’s citizens well, learn the layout of its streets and alleyways.
But Yo-Kai Watch was also smartly designed for the specific demographic of young children.
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