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Yo-kai Sangokushi (Japanese: 妖怪三国志 Yōkai Sangokushi, literally meaning; "Records of Three Empires" or "Yo-kai Watch: Three Romances") is a collaborative game between Koei Tecmo Games and Level-5 for the Nintendo 3DS. The game has been released on April 2, 2016.
The game is developed by Koei Tecmo Games, and is based on Koei Tecmo Games' long-running Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.
Plot
- See also: Yo-kai Sangokushi walkthrough
Development
Gameplay
Yo-kai Sangokushi is a cross-over between Yo-kai Watch and Koei's long-running Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The gamplay of the game turns to be a turn-based tactical role-playing game, that originated from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.
Yo-kai Rankings are the same as they were in Yo-kai Watch 2, meaning any changes to a Yo-kai's ranking in Yo-kai Watch Blasters are not implemented.
Choice of Hero
Unlike the main series Yo-kai Watch game, the player cannot choose Nathan Katie or Hailey as the main protagonist, but Jibanyan, Komasan and Usapyon to play through the game.
Strategy battle-system
Since the game is a collaboration between Level-5 and Koei, the battle system of this game is not the same as the main Yo-kai Watch series. The battle system turns out to be a turn-based tactical role-playing game, that originated from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.
There are two different spaces, which is the blue and red space. The blue space is where the Yo-kai can move around, while the red space is where the enemy Yo-kai moves. One the Yo-kai is close to their enemies, they can attack them which the damage of their opponents will reduce their hit points. The Yo-kai can also be inspirited and can use their special moves in battle.
Commander battle
The Yo-kai can unleash a powerful attack to the opponent commander Yo-kai which will unleash a commander from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. When the commander of the player launches a regular attack to the opposing Commander Yo-kai, the two of them will fight each other, which the player has to hit the A-button repeatly until the gauge of their opponent is lowered to launch a commander attack.
Interlock
When Yo-kai Sangokushi is connected to the following games: Yo-kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps, Yo-kai Watch Blasters: White Dog Squad, Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits, Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls and Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters, it will unlock the Yo-kai: Nyanmajo Himiko, Nyankishi Susanoo, Jibanyan S Ryubi, Komasan S Son Saku and Komajiro S Son Ken. When Yo-kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps is interlocked with Yo-kai Sangokushi, the player will receive Nyanmajo Himiko. If Yo-kai Watch Blasters: White Dog Squad is inlocked with Yo-kai Sangokushi, the player will receive Nyankishi Susanoo. If Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits is interlocked with Yo-kai Sangokushi, the player will receive Jibanyan S Ryubi. If Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls is interlocked with Yo-kai Sangokushi, the player will receive Komasan S Son Saku. If Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is interlocked with Yo-kai Sangokushi, the player will receive Komajiro S Son Ken.
When Yo-kai Sangokushi is interlocked with Yo-kai Watch 3, the player will receive Jibanyan Ryubi, Komasan Son Saku and USApyon Chutatsu.
When Yo-kai Sangokushi is interlocked with Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki, the player will receive Whisper Komei, Hovernyan Sousou and Kurooni Ryofu.
Announcement
The game was first announced during Level-5 annual Vision 2015: The Beginning event. On January 15, 2016, Level-5 revealed in the Japanese magazine CoroCoro that the game will make its debut in Japan on April 2, 2016. Players who have purchased a physical copy of the game will receive special Commander Legendary Medal for Komasan. First-print copies come with that Komasan’s figure strap, and digital downloads get a bonus Buchinyan Cho Un that joins the player as a friend in the game.[1]
Package bonus and download bonus
One purchasing Yo-kai Sangokushi will receive a Komasan Son Saku medal and a Komasan Son Saku figure strap. The Komasan Son Saku medal will give the player a Gyokuji item which is a rare equipment that boosts the status up to 25 points. The Komasan Son Saku figure strap will give the player a Five-Star Coin which will give the player a rare Yo-kai. Owners of Yo-kai Sangokushi will receive a present which is Buchinyan Cho Un.[2]
Technical details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Media | Nintendo 3DS Game Card Digital download |
| Download size | 6,580 (823MB) blocks |
| Input / compatible controllers | Nintendo 3DS |
Version history
| Version | Release date | Official changelog | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1[3] | April 27, 2016 | Bug fixes | Update contains bug fixes to give a comfortable gameplay to the player. |
| 1.2[3] | April 27, 2016 | Several bug fixes | This update contains a set of several bug fixes, such as fixes during battles, not being bothered again after saying "no" after a Yo-kai ask you to be his friend, and several bug fixes of update 1.1 to create a comfortable gameplay for the player. |
Reception
Yo-kai Sangokushi sold 518,492 copies in Japan. Since January 5, 2017, the game sold a total of 563,395 copies in Japan.[4] The game was priced in Japan on the Nintendo eShop for at least 30% between January 1, 2017 and January 10, 2017.[5]
Gallery
Starting icon
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Box covers
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Logo's
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Video Gallery
Trivia
- This is the first game since their debut where the Local Yo-kai are not within the Yo-kai Medallium.
- Along with the Yo-kai who debuted in Moon Rabbit Team; Sproink and Hoggles are absent in the game along with Phantasmurai & Spooklunk, Tarantutor, Eyeclone, Whismellowman, Robonyan 28 and Kat Kraydel.
- This is the first game since their debut where Soul Gems are not made available.
Offical websites
References
| Yo-kai Watch Video Game Series | |
|---|---|
| Main series games | Yo-kai Watch (3DS • Switch • Smartphone) • Yo-kai Watch 2 • Yo-kai Watch 3 • Yo-kai Watch 4 |
| Spin-off games | Yo-kai Watch Blasters • Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 Yo-kai Sangokushi • Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version • Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life |
| Applications | Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble • Yo-kai Watch Land Yo-kai Taiso Dai-ichi Puzzle da nyan • Yo-kai Watch: Gerapo Rhythm • Yo-kai Watch World • Yo-kai Sangokushi: Kunitori Wars • Yo-kai Watch: Medal Wars • Yo-kai Daijiten |
| Arcade Games | Yo-kai Watch: Tomodachi Ukiukipedia • Yo-kai Watch Busters: Iron Oni Force |