The 3DS and its introductory JRPG explosion

Something has been building on the Nintendo 3DS. Slowly, but surely, Nintendo, Aksys and XSEED have been contributing to an unintentional agenda. The handheld’s status as a JRPG haven this generation has been cemented since its 2011 debut, but there’s more to it than that. In the last seven months, it’s become the place to go for introductory JRPGs.

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Beating the stuffing out of Moco Moco Friends’ Plushkins

I don’t feel bad when my Pokemon faint. I’m aware this makes them love me less, but affection only matters when I’m attempting to level up certain Eevees. They’re tools. The same goes for my Yo-Kai Watch spirit squad. If someone passes out, it’s fine. They’ll be back the next round. But when it comes to Moco Moco Friends, physical damage dealt to my Plushkins pains me. Seeing the stuffing fly out of them is brutal.

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Review: Moco Moco Friends and the power Plushkin girls

We all have that friend who magically floats through life. They possess such character flaws that you’re amazed they’re a success, let alone survived. Moco, star of Moco Moco Friends, is that friend. You’ll follow her adventures, baffled by her good fortune, yet also love and root for her in hopes she’ll beat the odds. In the same way, you’ll come to appreciate and enjoy this little Pokemon-a-like and wish it well.

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