Development Oversights

To do: Cover: Check if any of the errors were fixed in later games. Inconsistent mapping of locations in comparison to artwork map in-game Unreachable crosswalks in bordering locations (like Uptown Springdale-Downtown Springdale for example)

This is a sub-page of Yo-kai Watch (Nintendo 3DS).

Whether it may or may not have been the work of a Yo-kai, a few subtle mistakes were made in the development of this spiritual title.

Leftover Japanese Text & Names#

Despite going through the trouble to scrub every piece of Japanese text and names away for localization, there's leftovers on stuff that is hard to notice in all international versions;

Ramune Bottle#

During the cutscene where Nate, Katie, Bear and Eddie watch the fireworks from the roof, Whisper can be seen drinking a bottle of ramune, as evidenced by Japanese text (ラムネ) that accidentally left over on the bottle texture.

In-game	Model (ei000070.xc)

Sakura Bus#

Though hard to notice, the model for the bus (d013000.xc) that can be seen in the street bordering Uptown Springdale and Downtown Springdale, and the cutscene where Whisper shows the protagonist Yo-kai happenings in the areas has leftover text saying "SAKURA BUS" on the sides and back, along with Japanese text on the top front.

In later ports, the text is more readable in it's cutscene appearance, due to the higher resolutions.

Springs Girl#

The talk portrait for the Hot Springs NPC actually has leftover Japanese さ wording on it, even though the rest of it is covered up by the dialog box. The full texture reads さくら (Sakura).

In-game	Texture

Additionally, her model shows that the text says Sakura Iron Baths (さくら鉄湯 sakura tetsuyu), whereas the location in Japanese actually called Sakura no Yu (さくらの湯) in the final. It's very hard to make out due to the 3DS's low resolution.

Protect The Seals! Cutscene Inconsistency#

Exclusively in the American, European and Australian version of the intro during the cutscene montage, one of them shows Venoct protecting Nate against Slimamander during the chapter Protect The Seals!, but it takes place on a clear day compared to always being scripted to be cloudy and rainy in the game itself. The same oversight can be seen in the Korean trailer.

Rolling Waves Park Name Error#

When "The Time Capsule" Request is started, the girl mentions that the time capsule is buried at a place called "Shiokaze Park" (しおかぜ公園) in the Japanese version, but the location is actually called "Sazanami Park" (さざなみ公園), which is Rolling Waves Park in the English localization. It's unknown if it was an earlier name for the location (hence sharing a name with a real-life location) or a mix-up with the Japanese name of Seabreeze Tunnel, called "Shiokaze Tunnel" (しおかぜトンネル).

Though the error wasn't fixed in a later patch, nor the Nintendo Switch or iOS/Android port, it was corrected in the English localization.

Komiger's Miscolored Muzzle#

Komiger's in-game model lacks a white muzzle, paling in comparison to his Yo-kai Medallium and Yo-kai Friends icon along with his official artwork. This error was later fixed in later games starting with Yo-kai Watch Blasters, but it strangely remained in later ports.

This is likely an earlier design leftover from the game's development, due to official certain artwork of its pre-evolution Komajiro lacking that detail, and a not-so known fact that Level-5 sometimes provides early resources for game and media development.

Model	Artwork	Icon

Minimap Color Inconsistency#

The Minimap for Infinite Inferno 4th Circle (t103d44.xi) uses a lighter shade of purple (#8E6D9E) compared to other minimaps (#865486) for some reason.

Overworld Minimap Errors#

The minimaps that are seen beyond the border of specific districts don't line up with their finalized equivalents, and contain early layout changes and/or leftovers, some of which are usually seen out of view.

Hidden details will not be covered in the Oddities section. Also, the Nighttime and Terror Time minimaps have exactly the same differences, so they won't be covered here to avoid repetition.

Uptown Springdale#

Viewed from Blossom Heights#

Blossom Heights (t103g00)	Uptown Springdale (t101g00)

• The paving at the top left end of the riverbank wasn't present.
• There wasn't a small parking lot on the bottom-right part.
• The mapping for the apartment complex was slightly moved.

Viewed from Downtown Springdale#

Downtown Springdale (t104g00)	Uptown Springdale (t101g00)

• The parking lot at the car dealer wasn't present.
• The mapping on the ledge on the top-right was covered entirely in paving.

Viewed from Shopper's Row#

Shopper's Row (t105g00)	Uptown Springdale (t101g00)

Viewed from Breezy Hills#

Breezy Hills (t106g00)	Uptown Springdale (t101g00)

Blossom Heights#

Viewed from Uptown Springdale#

Uptown Springdale (t101g00)	Blossom Heights (t103g00)

• The Candy Stop sign was red rather than blue; the sign itself has the parody branding of Coca-Cola and was likely changed to avoid any copyright problems.
• The apartment complex near the bicycle shop didn't have its pavement mapped.

Viewed from Shopper's Row#

Shopper's Row (t105g00)	Blossom Heights (t103g00)

This one appears to be based on an earlier map for some reason.

• The Train tracks appear to be accidentally disjointed.
• The bottom sidewalk leading to Uptown Springdale was larger.
• The left bottom stairway leading to Shopper's Row was positioned more to the left.
• The pathway leading to the Old Mansion was slightly more linear.

Viewed from Downtown Springdale#

Downtown Springdale (t104g00)	Blossom Heights (t103g00)

This one is based on a later map.

• The disjointed train tracks were fixed.

Downtown Springdale#

The minimap for that district is larger compared to the other districts.

Viewed from Uptown Springdale#

Uptown Springdale (t101g00)	Downtown Springdale (t104g00)

• The train tracks were a lot more hastily arranged.

Viewed from Blossom Heights#

Blossom Heights (t103g00)	Downtown Springdale (t104g00)

This one appears to be slightly shrunk for some reason.

• The bottom train tracks leading to the bottom part of Shopper's Row wasn't present.

Viewed from Shopper's Row#

Shopper's Row (t105g00)	Downtown Springdale (t104g00)

This one also appears to be slightly shrunk for some reason.

• The minimap icon for the Springdale Business Tower was thinner.
• The bottom train track was positioned differently and overlapped the buildings on Tipsy Lane.

Viewed from Breezy Hills#

Breezy Hills (t106g00)	Downtown Springdale (t104g00)

Shopper's Row#

Viewed from Uptown Springdale#

Uptown Springdale (t101g00)	Shopper's Row (t105g00)

The ledge in the Downtown Springdale part is slightly smaller.

Viewed from Blossom Heights#

Blossom Heights (t103g00)	Shopper's Row (t105g00)

The train tracks were positioned differently.

Viewed from Downtown Springdale#

Blossom Heights (t104g00)	Shopper's Row (t105g00)

• The Nocturne Hospital originally had a red cross on top of the minimap icon. This was removed for obvious reasons regarding the trademarked symbol. It can be seen in the concept art.
• A sort of dock-like landmass can be seen at the bottom.

Breezy Hills#

Viewed from Uptown Springdale#

Uptown Springdale (t101g00)	Breezy Hills (t106g00)

• The Stone House graphic was different, appearing like a less traditional home. Additionally, the small pond had no bridge.
• The pagoda graphic in the middle of Gourd Pond was originally a Trophy, likely representing the Trophy Room.

Viewed from Downtown Springdale#

Downtown Springdale (t104g00)	Breezy Hills (t106g00)

• Thought not noticeable, the "pond" is actually texture used for roads, likely as an oversight.
• The playground was marked on the map.
• The bridge leading to Uptown Springdale was repositioned.
• The Seabreeze Tunnel's path is slightly cut off.
• The toilet icon near the playground is missing.
• An outline of the playground is present, which was removed.