3DS: Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo)

Here’s what the expert jury had to say: It sounds like Pokémon: As a boy or girl, the player ventures into a typical Japanese world to catch numerous Yo-Kai and befriend them. The game features tactical battles that don’t overwhelm young players—the focus is on exploring the world and its inhabitants, and there are plenty of wonderful tasks to complete in colorful and charming settings. Yo-Kai Watch is engaging and thoroughly likable—a feel-good game with a tried-and-true collecting element.