Yo-kai Watch 2: Spirits, Souls & Specters

[@brandonflores4988]

I know a lot of people are critical on the reasons why the Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls were fighting but I liked it. It made even more sense when it was revealed that the Wicked were amongst their ranks since they tend to make people around them more aggressive

[@Chrominize]

I was okay with the reason because it just fits the series well for what it is

[@Shartmaster32]

I thought that was the point that they were making such a big deal over something so small

[@ndbringer96]

Wars can be as easy to start as a dispute over doughnuts. And if we’re not careful, we can take things too far. That’s the theme of the game to me.

[@yo_doggaming]

I never realised that but that does make sense and I think that’s a great story line

[@slavishentity6705]

There's not much difference between a war for doughnuts and a war for land. In both cases, it's war and it's not worth it for anyone.

[@mintythedemon1785]

Honestly, Kenny is underrated compared to Nathaniel. They’re not all that different personality wise, but I like that Level 5 went out of their way to give them very different designs. But one thing I remember not liking about Kenny is how his English voice sounds.

[@AnachronisticAstronaut]

I had played the game mostly without sound, first time I heard his voice I thought “that sounds like a different person”

[@SMT_Taylor]

After 60 Years: Oh my god! They Killed Kenny!

[@shellyvision9693]

Despite their lack of relevance, I really like all of Nate’s classmates. They’re honestly all really fun characters. I even named myself after Shelly.

[@clubpenguinfan2010]

heck yeah

[@agentomecha634]

Yo-Kai Watch 2 is in my opinion an almost perfect sequel to the 1st game. While the key quests and backtracking can get annoying, it still manages to capture the same charm the 1st game had as well as expanding the series’s lore. Then Psychic Specters comes along and adds more content onto an already big game. Definitely worth playing.

[@legthieff]

The worst part is that you can get softlocked in the Dame Demona fight. I lost to her and no matter what I did, I couldn’t befriend any stronger yo-kai, and even levelling up my yo-kai didn’t change anything, and I was using A and B ranks, so it isn’t like I was using bad yokai.

[@jo_kai2505]

don't worry about the delay the video came out pretty good! can't wait for the busters and 3 vids as you said "the first game will only start to feel bare bones from here on out"

[@Chrominize]

Thanks!

[@DrCoeloCephalo]

This is an amazing video. You did a great justice to sheer amounts of content this sequel added. You should be proud. Cute little joke at the end too.

[@Chrominize]

Thank you!

[@Aaaa-g6u8e]

Yes, another person who appreciates Spoilerina! Also, I have yet to discovered everything in Psychic Specters. I had no idea there was so much content in this version, I think I only managed to complete 60% of it. And no, dude, I'm gonna have to disagree; Kabuking may be a hard boss, but Kat Kraydel will remain nearly impossible to defeat. I saw some interesting strategies to beat her, but man....I heard if you beat her 100 times, and no, *legit 100 Wins* you'll get a very good equipment for your Yokai.

[@Chrominize]

Yeah I've seen opinions going either way for whether Kabuking or Kat Kraydel is more difficult, I just find Kabuking's attacks more annoying to deal with.

[@Chara_Dreemurr1]

I like how the infinite inferno is hell. And how the place Kat Kraydel is in is like that story where the person climbed a strand of spider silk to escape hell and go to heaven.

[@happeth801]

I know this is a year old comment, but the reward for 100 kat kraydel wins is literally just an achievement in the trophies app. The equipment can be dropped on any battle after the first one, and it only works on B rank or lower Yo Kai.

[@NoahClevinger]

New Chrominize uploads always feel like a movie event.

[@Chrominize]

Agreed.

[@BENBOIONYT]

New yo Kai watch content feels like a Grammy

[@menz223]

I love how Fans like you (ig ur a fan) are keeping the game in the franchise alive. Good Video btw. Gave me a LOT of nostalgia from Playing the sequel about 3 years ago. One of my most favourite franchises

[@Chrominize]

Probably wouldn't be making these videos if I wasn't a fan!

[@duartsy]

It’s not that dead in Japan, I’ve been playing yokai Watch 4 and it’s amazing, and I’m pretty sure they’re releasing a reboot type game of yokai Watch

[@menz223]

@@duartsy Is merchandise frequently seen in shops etc.?

[@happeth801]

​@@menz223Well, puni puni is still pretty popular. I personally don't live in Japan so idk if there's merch in stores but I'd think so, it was quite popular there for a long time.

[@Alanis1337]

English Yo kai watch content in 2022? Proposterous!!

[@Chrominize]

Crazy stuff

[@starscrambled]

I was so happy to see this recently uploaded after watching the AMAZING first video!!! I’m really excited for the eventual Yo-Kai Watch 3 upload and listening to everything you have to say about it, as it truly is one of my favourite video games I’ve ever played, and it’ll forever be a shame that its accessibility is only getting harder :( it sounds like you’ll do it loads of justice, just as you have with the rest of this franchise by far in your retrospectives. Keep it up dude! 💖

[@Chrominize]

Thank you!

[@sofiathefirst8329]

I LOVED this game when I played it as a kid and I’d totally replay it today. I’m pretty sure I had Bony Spirits. I never played the first game, so it was such a fun introduction to the world of Yokai Watch and I have so many fond memories of playing it and watching Johne Awesome and Abdallah Smash’s playthroughs.

[@ibryce3634]

fantastic video! the editing is great, and i love your style of commentary. def deserves more views, even by ykw community standards.

[@Chrominize]

Thank you!

[@turniplord5743]

Ayyyy finally! I've been waiting so long and I can't wait for the next upload!

[@turniplord5743]

But honestly I can wait for the next upload. (Still haven't beaten 3)

[@Chrominize]

@@turniplord5743 You have time to finish 3! It's not next on the list.

[@turniplord5743]

@@Chrominize Lemme guess blasters?

[@Chrominize]

@@turniplord5743 yup

[@turniplord5743]

@@Chrominize Man... was really hoping it was gonna be just dance.

[@lbspartyhouse8265]

I’m glad someone decided to talk about Yo-kai Watch games, I love these games so it’s glad to see them spoken about

[@WolfHaley456]

These games were my childhood I had all of the games and psychic specters was my favorite thanks for making this video!

[@danielfaik]

wow!! i love both yo-kai watch videos you've done! we're now waiting for yo-kai watch blasters and yo-kai watch 3

[@Chrominize]

Thanks! The Blasters video won't be that far off, hopefully.

[@ndbringer96]

I’m still a big fan of this series. And I’ve played through the whole main story of this game at least 6 times. Your video tributes the best aspects, thanks.

[@ninjajack6457]

Part 2 lessgo, got fond memories of this entry specifically…

[@NK12038]

Pretty sure the purpose of Paradise springs was for grinding levels because they gave a lot of experience but even if that was the case it'd take hours or even days and ended up just being cumbersome in the end

[@Chrominize]

Yeah there's way more efficient methods for leveling

[@ooutsuno2805]

As someone who plays competitive yw 2 alot its definatly a big part of this game if you havent tried it

[@Chrominize]

It does seem pretty fun

[@ooutsuno2805]

@@Chrominize yeah alot of yokai never really used get put into use like buhu being one of the best yokai

[@DazlMusic]

This is my favorite game ever made, and this is a very good review of it! Great work man

[@Chrominize]

Thanks!

[@Moxie4YT]

I really loved playing Yokai Watch Blasters with my sister and 2 of my friends who are also Yokai Watch fans. We played that shiz for hours.

[@Chrominize]

Blasters is a great game!

[@desperado_Outlaw]

Let’s go!! Part 2! This was a great review of the second game. Thanks

[@Chrominize]

Thank you!

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodNoob]

In my opinion, Yo-kai Watch 2 is the best game of the franchise. It introduces a much deeper story line than the first game (even though it's mostly a time travel plot), it has twice as many yo-kais, it has a better map layout, you can befriend bosses, and it introduces more challenges and gimicks without it overlapping with how the franchise originally was (like terror time, where you can access it anytime you want) Not to mention that it had two spin-offs based around the game

[@rydersharp7554]

YESSS I just watched the first video and really enjoyed it, so glad you also had the second out, can't wait for the third!! Replaying the series right now cause I just bought 3, just started 2!

[@Chrominize]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy 2 and 3.

[@Mimiyan_or_Pikapikafan]

17:32 WAIT WAT I JUST TESTED THAT, AND IT WORKS Still feels better with Stylus, but WOW

[@jjamiko]

i hope the 3rd game retrospective is longer than this one there's a lot to cover in it

[@Chrominize]

Oh yeah it's bound to be the longest video in the whole series lol

[@thelostoctoling]

Yo kai watch was the first really video game i played that wasn't mario. The game got me hooked for life even though I was 6 at the time i felt in love with the anime, and all the games. This game is always going to be apart of my life

[@alecpheonix0761]

God this game is so good it’s honestly sometime hard to decide whether this game or YKW3 is better because they are both so good but in the end YKW3 is better but YKW2 has the some of the best bosses and story in the series easily it’s also the hardest game in the series I remember how long it took me to beat Dame Demona and even then Komane was one hit I had no food and everyone else was dead so he had one shot he my god did he take it

[@Chrominize]

Oh yeah 2 definitely has to be the hardest of the mainline games, mostly just because 3 gets easier the more you unlock new features and whatnot.

[@alecpheonix0761]

@@Chrominize especially Specters new post game boss some of those are O.G orcanos level of hard oh and Orcanos in this game has that sense of dread knowing you can’t heal in his fight meaning if you healers die the your screwed but Zenlightner is easily the hardest boss in the series

[@d_dstroyer0445]

Yeah, I remember getting yo-kai watch 1 when I was 12 and liking it, getting yo kai watch 2 and thinking that they somehow fixed everyone of my complaints, taking the 3 and thinking that they somehow made it even better (2 still has a cooler story tho)

[@RealCryptoTest]

I can rationalise away the gaps in continuity like Baku and Mirapo with the fact that we only ever see Whisper, Nate and Jibanyan regain their memories. Everyone else still doesn’t remember their time with Nate, even by the end of the game. Others are harder but… I like the headcanon that Kin and Gin in their true evilness stole Nate’s watch and his memories… and his fishing rod, and his bike, and his bug collection. What despicable villains!

[@Galitinn]

Love the vids man

[@Chrominize]

Thanks!

[@patmanqcjr.6761]

I thought the doughnut shops were a great way to incorporate you choosing which version exclusives you want in Psychic Spirits.

[@Nameless_mixes]

How have I never heard of most of this stuff? Oh my gosh… I’ve got some grinding to do! This is one of those things that I love about YKW! There’s so much to do and it doesn’t feel like the game holds your hand into doing all of it! 🙌

[@JDtvstudios]

My Favorite company is literally level 5 and I just found out that they created my favorite game witch is yokai watch

[@LaggingLeland]

Amazing retrospective of the game, underrated stuff.

[@vinjustig4291]

Very great video! ☺️

[@Chrominize]

Thank you!

[@Azzatron5000]

hell yeah someone remembers paychic specters

[@Azzatron5000]

its my favourite game ever :)

[@fossilartstudios5878]

According to level 5 the reason they made two versions was so kids felt like their choice in their choice of which one to get

[@wobblewokgaming655]

I hope you do a review on the third game. That's probably my favorite one in the series for how much it changes the Yo-kai Watch Formula.

[@Chrominize]

It will be covered in due time.

[@wobblewokgaming655]

@@Chrominize Yay! I hope you mention the soundtrack.

[@thedarkness9038]

I still love this franchise and still play some of the games to this day sadly cant unlock all cuz stuff is rare to find and my luck on finding the other games online are not too great but i enjoy replaying these games alot

[@EduSolsa]

It was nice learning more about this game. Thanks =)

[@rozz3851]

Aw yeah now this is entertainment

[@Chrominize]

Peak entertainment

[@Fluffinyan]

i had no idea infinipea was in the game omg and i played this game from top to bottom! haha i love its design

[@foxybro7997]

yo Kai watch 2 is my favorite yo Kai watch game ever in history

[@FuryTheFurious]

15:50 i dont think was a problem with citra. i had that happen to me on my console!

[@Cre9]

Nice video! Love Yokai Watch 2!

[@MrJ-rc2lz]

Do you happen to have tattletale moximus K pandanoko Robonyan F or machonyan up for touch trade?

[@LFrock12]

What a great video. Man i miss yo kai watch hopefully oneday we will get YKW4 for englisg

[@iveno3436]

The only issue I have with Psychic Specters is that the version exclusives in bony spirits and fleshy souls aren't in it, even if it's supposed to be the third "complete" version of the game

[@Chrominize]

Yeah, it's pretty weird

[@noodle4542]

That's a problem most pokemon third versions have too, they usually leave out a few version exclusives so you still have to trade or own multiple versions for proper dex completion.

[@Cre9]

I’m pretty sure that it depends what doughnuts you pick or something like that

[@sick_ses3608]

Will you be doing the yo-kai watch title's that have only released in Japan. Like yokai watch 4 busters 2 sangokushi and yokai watch academy?

[@Chrominize]

Yep! Only one I'm not sure about covering at this very moment is Sangokushi.

[@alecpheonix0761]

I’m interested about you opinion of 4 considering the fact that me and a good portion of the YKW fan base hate it

[@Chrominize]

@@alecpheonix0761 I didn't think it was really that hated, it should be an interesting video in that case once I get around to it.

[@shawesomest]

From what I know, you can only get a minimum of 3 daily cranks. Never seen anyone get less than that. Great video aside from that one thing lol

[@severintw]

So if I play only one of the Yokai 2 games Pychic Specters is the one to get?

[@MoonRabbitCrew]

Yesss

[@bigbang8739]

I remember playing the demo of this

[@cocomon3403]

I can’t believe that you didn’t bring up the boss that attacks you if you jaywalk

[@jumentoqueanima]

I love Yo-Kai Watch.

[@55twintv39]

23:32 I love ❤️ Ghostbusters 🚫👻

[@Linky]

I have yet to understand why these magical creatures are in watches.

[@Chrominize]

That's the thing, they aren't.

[@food_dev]

they roam freely and are only summoned with medals that are inserted into the watch

[@espyssolaris4094]

They are Yo-kais, spirts or ghosts but a little different. Some are traped in the Crack-a-kai but other then that, they roam free in the city/forest.

[@DToTheB]

@@espyssolaris4094 Yo-Kai are kinda like the ghosts in Danny phantom, some were always ghosts, some died and became ghosts, all of them have a unique gimmick

[@freehalffox7504]

15:51 seems to be an emulator thing, i tried this on my pc and got it pretty quickly by slowing it, i tried this too on my 2ds but it never worked...

[@Styx771]

I love all of Yo-Kai Watch, sad it isn’t as popular and that the DS has been discontinued. Love all versions

[@Pendoodlex]

How did I only find this video now

[@Pendoodlex]

Great video

[@Chrominize]

Thank you!

[@delanceallen8827]

This is going to be a yokai watch's big return don't quote me on that

[@Chrominize]

Yep totally gonna single handedly bring the series back with these videos

[@rockonahill]

I love flow kappa because he’s cool and his ability is so good he prevents all yo Kai from loafing

[@1inolol420]

Honestly best game ever

[@alessandronapolitano8620]

Man the fishing minigame 😅. I managed to do it with the mouse but I pratically destroyed my wrist 😂

[@taoufiktorchanitaoufik6977]

Ever since the anime came out, Level-5 started borrowing elements from it

[@hipstersephiroth3722]

Thank you being so kind help and these people to better understand you God amen

[@P.A.L.09]

Second one is my favorite

[@B.Villa_]

So I should play spirits and souls both before I play spectres? For some reason I thought spectre was like fusion of the first two like how there was Pokémon ruby and sapphire and then they made emerald which was the superior version I want to get into the series so I got the first yo Kai but there being so many 2s confuses me lol

[@Chrominize]

Psychic Specters is kind of the "Emerald" but it also kind of isn't, it has it's own new and exclusive content to it, but the other two versions keep most of their version exclusive Yo-kai and quests. You're better off just playing Psychic Specters if you can only play one though.

[@Mimiyan_or_Pikapikafan]

About a week ago, I managed to beat Kat Kradel. Its the Hardest boss in the franchise no question. Literally has to use 4 Snartle and a Shogunyan (and Pandanoko because i wanted to use my rare childhood flex Yo-Kai lmao). And even then it took a few attempts.

[@novaluisa7110]

i saw lunar core characters 👁

[@Chrominize]

There is probably a few of those

[@luilong3083]

nate fall in to the void 15:47

[@kieronleonard4584]

One time I got 64 cranks ;-;

[@SpooderProductions]

Hey I am having trouble with the final boss while I am playing Bony Spirits, do you have any tips?

[@Styx771]

Which boss? McKracken, Dame Dedtime, Dame Demona, Ghoulfather or Don Spriacy?

[@Styx771]

I’d be happy to help

[@GameswithWillYKW]

Hm, this is pretty random time to make a Yo-kai Watch 2 video.

[@Chrominize]

Can't deny that lmao. I'm just covering the series because I want to, it's a passion project.

[@NiC.kChenNC]

this is crazy

[@gigchad2087]

What rom do you use for citra

[@pittafat6310]

Will you review the anime?

[@Chrominize]

I don't have plans to do so at the moment but who knows, maybe it'll happen at some point. It's a big can of worms to open.

[@55twintv39]

15:50 😮

[@god2641]

This is unrelated but I was playing this on citra and I spent a good 5 hours trying to beat the fishing side quest and your telling me I could just click A B r u h

[@Chrominize]

Yeah the game doesn't make it clear that you don't have to use the touch screen for that, it's weird.

[@Elentrium]

same thing happened to me in 3. I learned it when I was in the post game

[@zealfplays6483]

We have so many similar opinions...

[@wroughtwithrat]

bad intro song? i left my ds on while i was peeing since ive been replaying ykw 3 recently and it slapped. idk if i have bad taste in music

[@55twintv39]

Me and my brother think Psychic Specters is the best way to play the game.

[@megamentagross9701]

Is it just me or is it that hates the required jibanyan quest?

[@Chrominize]

I found it to be enjoyable, I think I can see why some may not like it though.

[@catalyst539]

are skippable cutscenes annoying?

[@hatcheddigstudios]

I was never able to beat kabuking

[@Chrominize]

Honestly can't blame you lol, it's tough

[@Styx771]

The key is to sacrifice one yokai to use as bait for his glare/purifying rocket. Use a great healer like Elder Bloom who can revive with his soultimate. A yokai who can’t be hit by soultimates lime Darknyan. And use some pokemon who hit hard. Pin any items thrown or the boss gets them. Make sure every yokai is lv99 and you have plenty of good food and medicine.

[@SidneyGDit]

when gakuen y

[@AllecSlater]

me who got softlocked in the game by buying a lot of stuff and using them

[@MatteoTagliabue-q2r]

Story wise, this game is incredible, i think i enjoy the first one tho because it's more enjoyable (because of key missions) but the best part of yo kai watch 2 is the post-game wich is just incredibli amazing and so fun to play, always amazing to play it (even tho i completed the game about 30 times)

[@hovernyansquad3377]

There are many many many people that say that yokai watch 2 is the best game in the series and I see why. With this video it kind of tells everyone why and unlocks that core memory that some people have with this game

[@aureliamastergoomba1278]

3:32 People who don’t know the context: I’m sorry, we were just getting homework and now we have to fight to the death with a giant skeleton? Me: Yep that seems about right.

[@skunksecond]

jesus i hate how they replaced the intros of these games with the stupid overused swampy marsh remixes instead of just using the excellent Matsuribayashi de Geragerapo and Hatsukoitoge de Geragerapo/Gerappo Dance Train, especially that last one. They even used Don-Don-Dooby-Zoo-Bah! over that really great and somber credits music that the japanese got for Psychic Specters

[@FergusTheFreeStyler]

I DONT CARE WHAT YOU SAY MCKRACKEN WAS THE BEST AND STILL IS THE BEST

[@Francy1704]

def between top 3 games of my childhood🥲