History YMMV / YokaiWatch3

** This game introduces a new food item called the Forbidden Fruit which is essentially [[{{Franchise/Pokemon}} the Master Ball]] in this series. Feed it to a yo-kai and they will automatically ask to befriend you at the end of the match if you win. It is compensated by the fact you can only obtain them from the Art-T-Facts found in chests in the Busters T mode, but if you're willing to spend some time grinding for them you can stack up a chuck of them and easily befriend almost every yo-kai[[note]] Tomnyan, the Koma Knomads, and special yo-kai only found in Busters T are the exceptions [[/note]] in the game, including the ones who can only be fought once a day.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Katie not being playable in the initial two ''Yo-Kai Watch 3'' really bummed out players who used her in the previous two games. Possibly due to the backlash or possibly coincidentally (due to development times), Katie was made playable in a couple of sidequests that have been added in future updates for ''Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki'' [[spoiler: where they take place in an [[AlternateUniverse alternative universe]] where she takes Nate's place as the hero.]]

* AuthorsSavingThrow:
** A common criticism towards ''Yo-Kai Watch'' games was their overuse of OneGameForThePriceOfTwo from the second game onwards, to the point where you needed all games locally to obtain every Yo-Kai. In ''Yo-Kai Watch 3'''s localization, all the content of all 3 games are wrapped up into one, preventing the need to buy multiple copies.
** Another one is present in the localization as well. Not many were fond of the fact that physical copies of the game felt inferior to the digital versions due to Yo-Kai being locked behind them and could only be obtained by a special code. In ''3'' not only are all Yo-Kai available regardless of if the game you purchase is physical or digital, but anyone can now obtain these special Yo-Kai. (The digital version does come with an exclusive badge, but it's not required to befriend these certain Yo-Kai.)
** Really, the way they handled the localization was basically an apology for the game being a LateExportForYou.
** Another problem that was addressed was the issues with the RNG befriending of Yo-Kai. In previous installments even when you could give a Yo-Kai their favorite food and used an item or Yo-Kai that helps increase befriend rate, you could still fail to get the Yo-Kai or worse, another Yo-Kai would want to be your friend instead. ''Yo-Kai Watch 3'' introduces the Forbidden Fruit that not only guarantees a befriending, but makes getting rare Yo-Kai a lot easier.
** On the plot side of things, there's the cutscene that plays before you get the ability to make Yo-kai into Soul Gems. In the previous game, the process wasn't elaborated upon, so it seemed like you were [[AndIMustScream trapping innocent Yo-kai into gemstones forever.]] This game makes it clear that Soul Gems are just another way that Yo-kai can offer their friendship to a human, it's entirely voluntary, and Yo-kai can revert back to normal whenever they want. [[GameplayAndStorySegregation Though you still can't use Yo-kai you've turned into Soul Gems anymore.]]
** While ''Yo-Kai Watch 2'' was well liked, it drew criticism due to the tedious methods of earning money as well as taking way too long in the game to improve the transportation methods. In order to ride trains free you had to get off at every stop. This time you're given a bike early on the game to improve transportation, the free pass is a lot less tedious to obtain, and once you get the Pocket Mirropo, moving is rather convenient. Not to mention thanks to Blasters T, it is quite easy earning a lot of money.
** ''Yo-Kai Watch 2'' also was disliked for its grinding issues, as it was difficult to level your Yo-Kai, especially since it gave few options for getting lots of EXP. In 3 that is no longer a problem, since Blasters T provides heaps of free EXP orbs, using ghastly fragments can help you speed up leveling, and there are generally way better options for getting EXP.
** While Swampy Marsh has its fans, it's completely agreed on how overused the them is in the anime and main games. In the localized release of ''Yo-Kai Watch 3'', instead of Swampy Marsh they opted to dub the opening of ''Sukiyaki'' which makes perfect sense since the international version contains the content of all 3 versions.

** While the Yo-Kai watch blaster is a useful and well liked, one thing that isn't liked about is it is that whether it damages or helps you befriend Yo-Kai is completely random in regular battles. You'd often would get the wrong ability you need causing you to waste the move which is compeletly different from how the

* Retcon: Despite criticism of Katie's replacement, the idea essentially made this game fix the continuity as the story of Nate and Katie contradicted each other in previous games. Now Nate's story is the main continuity with Katie's story from previous games being confirmed as an alternate universe, this narrative is maintained even in the [[{{VideoGame/YokaiWatch4}} sequel]] where Katie was eventually reintroduced as playable within that main continuity.

** A common criticism towards ''Yo-Kai Watch'' games were their overuse of OneGameForThePriceOfTwo from the second game onwards to the point where you needed all games locally to obtain every Yo-Kai. In ''Yo-Kai Watch 3'''s localization, all the content of all 3 games are wrapped up into one preventing the need to buy multiple copies.
** Another one is present in the localization as well. Not many were fond over the fact that physical copies of the game felt inferior to the digital versions due to Yo-Kai being locked behind them and could only be obtained by a special code. In ''3'' not only are all Yo-Kai available regardless if the game you purchase is physical or digital, but anyone could now obtain these special Yo-Kai. However, the digital version does come with an exclusive badge but it is not required to befriend these certain Yo-Kai.

** ''Yo-Kai Watch 2'' also was disliked for it's grinding issues as it was difficult in leveling your Yo-Kai especially since it gave few options in getting a lot of EXP. In 3, that is no longer a problem since Blasters T provides heaps of free EXP orbs, using ghastly fragments can help you speed up leveling as well, not to mention way better options in getting EXP.
** While Swampy Marsh has it's fans, its completely agreed on how overused the them is in the anime and main games. In the localized release of ''Yo-Kai Watch 3'', instead of Swampy Marsh they opted to dub the opening of ''Sukiyaki'' which makes perfect sense since the international version contains the content of all 3 versions.
* BaseBreakingCharacter: The new female protagonist Hailey Anne. While she does have her fans for her {{Adorkable}} {{Otaku}} nature and being an energetic PluckyComicRelief, she also has her detractors for some finding her personality to be rather annoying and some finding her to be a spoiled brat at times. It doesn't help that she replaces Katie who is much more liked in the west than in Japan.

** This game introduces a new food item called the Forbidden Fruit which is essentially [[{{Franchise/Pokemon}} the Master Ball]] in this series. Fed it to a yo-kai and they will automatically ask to befriend you at the end of match if you win. It is compensated by the fact you can only obtain them from the Art-T-Facts found in chests in the Busters T mode, but if you're willing to spend some time grinding for them you can stack up a chuck of them and easily befriend almost every yo-kai[[note]] Tomnyan, the Koma Knomads, and special yo-kai only found in Busters T are the exceptions [[/note]] in the game, including the ones who can only be fought once a day.

* GrowingTheBeard: While the second game was already generally considered an improvement of the first, the third game goes even further by introducing a new battle system that is much more complex and strategic, several more areas to explore, and improved Blasters mode that even allows you to play with others online. Not to mention the sheer amount of post game content provided makes it an even better game than its predecessor.

** Completing all the quests in this game takes a long time because some of the quests are more difficult than others, not to mention some you can't access until you complete Blasters T a separate mode in the game.
** Collecting all the Yo-Kai in this game is easier said than done do to several problems such as some being Blasters T Exclusive, some requiring you to beat the game twice do to the fact there are some exclusive to what path you take, others such as the infamous Pandanoko and Starrynoko which unfortunately can only be obtained using streetpass.

** While most auras you get from trading Ghastly Fragments will do helpful things such as increasing befriend rate, fighting certain Yo-Kai, and earning more EXP, the Cheeky Aura in particular can effectively make any boss outside Blasters T a Joke. Because it prevents your Yo-Kai from being inspirited during battle, you can effectively defeat any boss and not worry about ever getting hit by any of their soultimates or special moves.

** Completing all the quests in this game takes a long time due to the fact some of the quests are more difficult than others, not to mention some you can't access until you complete Blasters T a separate mode in the game.

** Collecting all the Yo-Kai in this game is easier said than done do to several problems such as some being Blasters T Exclusive, some requiring you to beat the game twice do to the fact their are some exclusive to what path you take, others such as the infamous Pandanoko and Starrynoko which unfortunately can only be obtained using streetpass.

** "Two Photos Short of Fifty!' quest is also frustrating due to fact that you'll have to search all over Springdale, BBQ, and even the Yo-Kai World to find several Next [=HarMEOWny=] cards. While the person who gives the quest at least tells you where an area that still has cards, it doesn't change that it is incredibly difficult to find them and once you eventually do, the quest giver turns out to be [[spoiler:Master Nyada]] in disguise. You have to fight him in a difficult battle as he can damage your team pretty easily. Once he's beaten, its finally over.

* ScrappyMechanic: Yo-kai that one can fight daily ''autosaves'', so if you don't recruit it, better luck tomorrow. What makes this worse is the fact that two whole sects of Legendaries, the Pioneer and Merican Legendaries are only befriendable during these fights. However this is alleviated by the ease of getting the Forbidden Fruit, an item that guarantees a befriending.

* ThatOneAchievement: Completing all the quests in this game takes a long time due to the fact some of the quests are more difficult than others, not to mention some you can't access until you complete Blasters T a separate mode in the game.

* EvenBetterSequel: Flaws aside, ''3'' is considered by many fans to be the best installment yet and is liked even more than ''Yo-Kai Watch 2''. It currently has an 81 on Metacritic which is the highest any ''Yo-Kai Watch'' game has gotten so far.

--> [[{{WeInterruptThisProgram}} we interrupt this battle to bring you an epic drum solo from Rongo Swirll]]

--> [[{{WeInteruptThisProgram}} we interrupt this battle to bring you an epic drum solo from Rongo Swirll]]

- - > we interrupt this battle to bring you an epic drum solo from Rongo Swirll

—> we interrupt this battle to bring you an epic drum solo from Rongo Swirll

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The middle of Rongo Swirll's boss fight has him do a drum solo. No reason given, it just happens.

* GameBreaker: This game introduces a new food item called the Forbidden Fruit which is essentially [[{{Franchise/Pokemon}} the Master Ball]] in this series. Fed it to a yo-kai and they will automatically ask to befriend you at the end of match if you win. It is compensated by the fact you can only obtain them from the Art-T-Facts found in chests in the Busters T mode, but if you're willing to spend some time grinding for them you can stack up a chuck of them and easily befriend almost every yo-kai[[note]] Tomnyan, the Koma Knomads, and special yo-kai only found in Busters T are the exceptions [[/note]] in the game, including the ones who can only be fought once a day.