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    Youkai Watch 2 Nintendo Direct Summary; July 4, 2014
    Topic Started: Jul 4 2014, 04:46 PM (951 Views)
    Brendan
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    Youkai Watch, a Japanese RPG game for the 3DS in which you defeat and befriend ghosts (known as Youkai) using a special watch, was released in Japan on July 11 last year. It was a hit success, and sprung its own manga and anime, as well as its own anime movie! Due to the popularity it received, Level-5 has decided to make a sequel to the game, appropriately titled Youkai Watch 2. This time, however, the game will have 2 versions, rather than just one, similar to the Pokemon franchise: Youkai Watch 2 Ganso (Founder) which comes comes with the ultra rare silver “Jibanyan Medal Nyaiiin” Z Medal and Youkai Watch 2 Honke (Head) comes with the ultra rare “Jibanyan Medal Komanyachi” Z Medal. Both games will be released on July 10 this year, almost a year after the first one.

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    Today, Nintendo had a "Youkai Watch 2 Nintendo Direct" explaining further details of both titles. The direct began with Akihiro Hino (Level-5's president) explaining the concept of the anime & manga of Youkai Watch 2 as well as looking back at the original game’s success. The new game features a similar battle system to that found in the original, as players search for places that their Youkai can battle. The battle system itself features a wheel which is spun using the 3DS’s touch screen which also allows players to execute special attacks by drawing lines or shapes. The game features several RPG elements including the ability to use medals to fuse Youkai together which forms all new creatures. Other items also feature in the game which will keep Youkai by your side in the heat of battle.

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    The town featured in the original game also returns, but this time allows the players to travel around via Train as they hunt for new Youkai and interact with NPCs. The train will also take players to new unexplored areas including the countryside and the seaside. As players get about they will acquire stamps on a travel card as a new form of unlockable. New Youkai’s will appear in the game and during the direct an Onigiri Samurai was demonstrated. Boss Youkai can now be recruited into your team, adding their brutal strength to your roster.

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    Youkai Watch 2 features various mini-games such as bike racing. Multiplayer net-play is available for regular battles and the new Youkai Watch busters mode where you play as Youkai. DLC will be featured in the game but it appears to be free. Special content available for those who owned the original Youkai Watch game. A special version of the Youkai "Jibanyan" will be available depending on whether you download or buy the packaged copy of the game.

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    To see the Youkai Watch 2 Nintendo Direct for yourself, click on the link below:

    Youkai Watch 2 Direct 2014.7.4 Presentation Video

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