LETS TALK ABOUT YOKAI WATCH

So recently the 2nd yokai watch game came out, and I still honestly don't see the hate for this game series. Its nothing I repeat NOTHING, like pokemon, just because you go around collecting weird spirit like things doesn't make it a pokemon rip off, hell by that logic, then your calling Shin Megami Tensei games (which came before pokemon) a ripoff of pokemon. But anyway I digress, I personally love these games, and the 2nd one from what I've played so far is really good. A lot of people complain that the battle system lacks depth, well they didn't play long enough to use the model zero watch in 2, or even thought about what nature to make your yokai or unity bonuses. I get that it can get repetitive but when it comes down to boss fights it excels. The online stuff is cool and all, but I haven't managed to find anyone to battle yet, maybe that's because its a fresh new game and haven't had time for people to get online. The story in the first one was a mess and really wasn't good at all, but the 2nd one has a promising story so far..

Anyway what's your opinion on this little game series that for some reason gets no love except from the fans?