Yokai Watch World is a location-based augmented reality role-playing game developed by GungHo Online Entertainment. The core premise involves exploring your real-world surroundings to discover, befriend, and collect a vast array of Yokai, whimsical spirits inspired by Japanese mythology. Using your in-game device, the Yokai Watch, you scan your environment to find hidden Yokai, engage in turn-based touch-screen battles to befriend them, and build a team to complete quests and solve everyday problems caused by mischievous spirits. The game world dynamically changes based on your physical location and time of day, encouraging persistent exploration.
The gameplay loop centers on exploration and collection. Your primary tool is the Yokai Watch, which must be charged by walking. As you move through different real-world locations—parks, landmarks, urban areas—different species of Yokai will appear. Engaging a Yokai initiates a battle where you must tap and spin on-screen wheels to unleash your team's attacks and special Soultimate Moves. Successfully defeating a Yokai presents a chance to befriend it by offering its favorite food. Collected Yokai are cataloged in a detailed medallium and can be leveled up, evolved, and formed into strategic teams for more challenging encounters and story-driven scenarios.
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Requires persistent internet connection (mobile data or Wi-Fi). Contains in-app purchases. May include location-based data collection and advertising. Compatible with Android 5.0 and above. Not suitable for all ages; may contain mild cartoon violence.