Yo-Kai Watch Is Making a Comeback

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Key Takeaways

  • Level-5 has revealed a trailer for Holy Horror Mansion, a new installment in the Yo-kai Watch franchise.
  • The upcoming title is planned to be the largest cross-media project for Yo-Kai Watch to date.
  • The developer plans to hold a showcase in spring 2025 to reveal more information about the game, including platforms and a potential release window.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can say that the announcement of Holy Horror Mansion has stirred a sense of excitement within me. It’s been quite some time since we last delved into the world of Yo-kai Watch, and this new installment promises to be a fresh take on the franchise.

Approximately four years since the last Yo-Kai Watch series release, the franchise is preparing for a fresh restart under the name Holy Horror Mansion. This new adventure, developed by Level-5, features a new protagonist named Tom Lordland instead of Nat Adams and Katie Fielder from earlier games. Upon initial viewing, it appears that this game will deviate significantly from its predecessors in terms of style and content.

The original “Yo-Kai Watch” game, known as just “Yo-Kai Watch,” was initially launched in Japan back in 2013 and eventually made its way to the West in 2015. This series mainly focuses on characters Nate Adams and Katie Forester, who battle and befriend entities called Yo-kai to tackle various tasks. In these games, players switch between different Yo-kai for battles, but it appears this might change in the future developments of the “Yo-Kai Watch” series.

In the debut trailer for “Holy Horror House,” created by Level-5, it’s made clear that this title is an upcoming concept within the realm of Yo-Kai Watch, despite not having the franchise’s name explicitly in the game’s title. The video focuses on Tom Lordland and his family living in a spooky apartment building. Upon finding a peculiar camera, he begins to be pursued by various colored Yo-kai, each showcasing unique abilities. Regrettably, the trailer does not provide any details about the game’s release date or platforms, though Level-5 has promised to share further information during their spring 2025 showcase event.

Holy Horror Mansion is the Next Yo-Kai Watch Concept

The sneak peek for “Holy Horror Mansion” hints that the “Yo-Kai Watch” series is venturing onto a completely fresh and captivating course. In this new installment, Yo-kais will still deceive unwary individuals, but now they’ll use sinister artifacts supplied by De Ville Corp, a malevolent corporation within the game. Thankfully, Tom discovered a camera, the Cameron, which can reveal objects tainted by wicked Yo-kais. It also appears that this camera possesses the ability to identify useful Yo-kais as well. Even the fighting style is being revamped, with Yo-kais now battling in 1v1 combats, much like in the “Pokemon” series.

After almost 11 years since the start of the Yo-Kai Watch franchise, developer Level-5 is taking it in a new direction. Holy Horror Mansion gives the series new gameplay and story twists, which some fans may agree is needed. There was a time when Yo-Kai Watch outsold Pokemon, so fans may want to keep this upcoming title on their radar.

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2024-09-25 20:34