Ever since the original unveiling of Yo-kai Watch, the series has drawn comparisons to Pokemon. Those comparisons are more prevalent than ever now that the franchise is starting to make its way overseas. Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino is fine with this, but feels ÔÇ£there are lots of differencesÔÇØ that set the two apart.

Speaking with GamesBeat, Hino said:

Cita:ÔÇ£We donÔÇÖt really mind the comparison with Pokémon, but there are lots of differences. Yo-Kai Watch doesnÔÇÖt take place in a fantasy world. The setting is like a real town in Japan, something closer to the userÔÇÖs own life. ItÔÇÖs very relatable for kids. ItÔÇÖs something they can connect to their own life. We did localize it well, though, to make sure that kind of element carries through to the American version.

Another key point is that this isnÔÇÖt just for kids, though. ItÔÇÖs for the whole family. We have elements that appeal to mothers and fathers as well, not just their kids. The franchise contains humor that can appeal to both kids and adults.ÔÇØ

Hino also spoke briefly about the localization of the next Yo-kai Watch game. When asked if itÔÇÖll take just as long to get Yo-kai Watch 2 in the west, he let out a chuckle and said, ÔÇ£It shouldnÔÇÖt take that long.ÔÇØ

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Hola.

Son capaces de meter los tres principales, expansión y spin off en cosa de tres años. Aunque no me quejaría, si no sería imposible verlos en 3DS.

Un saludo.

Pues se les va a pasar el arroz a este paso. Que ya vayan en Japón por el 3...

De "No debería tardar mucho" a una pregunta sobre cuando llegará Yokai Watch 2, a "Las secuelas han de lanzarse pronto en occidente" hay un trecho interesante que no debería obviarse.

En cualquier caso, estoy de acuerdo en parte. Las secuelas de estos títulos en occidente tienen que lanzarse en poco tiempo, porque sino se pierde el interés.