Hiragana Pixel Party
- March 18, 2016
- Springloaded
Get on Steam"Hiragana Pixel Party" is a rhythm-action game that teaches players how to read Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters through chiptune music and various gameplay types. With 20 worlds, 208 characters, and 192 missions, players progress by recognizing and tapping to the symbols' shapes and sounds. Recent updates include new graphics, levels, and localization for multiple languages .
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- Great tool for memorizing kana and learning the hiragana alphabet.
- Decent graphics and chiptune music enhance the learning experience.
- Provides a challenging gameplay that can help reinforce character recognition.
- Gameplay is frustrating due to frequent key changes and timing issues, making it feel unfair.
- Too difficult for beginners, requiring prior knowledge of hiragana and katakana.
- Numerous bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of polish.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is primarily chiptune, which appeals to fans of the genre, enhancing the overall gaming experience. While many players enjoy the catchy tunes and their integration into gameplay, some find the soundtrack repetitive and the sound effects less appealing over extended play sessions. Overall, the music is a significant aspect of the game, though it may not resonate with everyone.
“The music is awesome and it is also a big part of the learning/gaming experience.”
“Great chiptune music (if you're into that).”
“It's got enjoyable enough gameplay to make it not boring, and somewhat decent music if you like chiptunes (I do).”
“Well...the memory mission is kind of hard and sometimes the song is too fast to find and push the button.”
“I still think that there are a lot of things that could improve the game itself and believe that the game isn't for everyone, as the game is more like flashcard memorization with music than a game which will teach you the Japanese alphabets.”
“The soundtrack is okay, but the sound effects are not great, feeling like they will get on your nerves after a couple of hours of play.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a challenging memory test that some players find unnecessarily difficult. It is complemented by decent chiptune music, appealing to fans of the genre, while those familiar with hiragana and katakana may have a different perspective on its overall execution.
“It's got enjoyable enough gameplay to make it not boring, and somewhat decent music if you like chiptunes (I do).”
“On one hand, the gameplay made the memory test harder than it should be.”
“As someone who already knows both hiragana and katakana, here are my thoughts on the gameplay itself:”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, particularly appealing to fans of pixel art, while the accompanying chiptune music enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that certain elements, like dakuten, can be obscured by other graphics.
“The graphics and sounds are decent for what it is, so if you like pixel art and chiptune music, you will love it.”
“Dakuten sometimes covered by other graphics.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, citing frequent glitches and noticeable in-game lag that detracts from the overall experience.
“The game is plagued by glitches and frequent lag, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and numerous glitches that ruin the overall experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, with persistent lag and game-breaking glitches.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its challenging memory missions, which can be difficult due to the fast-paced nature of the accompanying music, making it hard for players to keep up.
“The memory missions are quite challenging, and sometimes the music is too fast to keep up with when trying to find and push the right buttons.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
