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Koe (声): Part 1

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45%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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Koe (声): Part 1 is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, mystery and anime themes. It was developed by Strawberry Games and was released on April 18, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Part 1 releases in April 2024. Part 2 is a free update and is currently being prepared for release. In Koe (声) you are sent to Japan as a high school exchange student. Make friends, learn the language and spend time with your homestay family during your time in the rural city of Sakurachou. Eventually you'll realize this small Japanese city is harbouring a certain peculiarity in its shrine, you'l…

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique approach to learning Japanese through an RPG format, providing exposure to the language in a fun and engaging way.
  • The atmosphere and immersion are well-crafted, with voiced dialogue in Japanese and a polished JRPG experience that keeps players engaged.
  • Players have reported that the game helps reinforce vocabulary and kanji knowledge, making it a useful tool for those with some prior understanding of the language.
  • The battle system lacks a meaningful connection to language learning, as players can succeed without understanding the words they use.
  • Frequent loading screens and slow gameplay detract from the overall experience, making exploration tedious and frustrating.
  • The game does not effectively introduce new vocabulary, often overwhelming players with complex words too early, which can hinder the learning process.

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are a mixed bag, reflecting its 10-year age with some noticeable limitations. While the environmental art and character density are commendable, players have reported various graphical glitches, such as floating characters and odd animations, though many believe these issues could be addressed in future patches. Overall, the visuals are decent but show signs of wear.

    • “Graphically, the game is a mixed bag.”
    • “There are a few graphical glitches, but nothing absolutely terrible (characters floating, gliding, popping in and out of existence, weird animations). I'm sure that the majority can be patched out.”
    • “Graphically, the game is alright; it's definitely showing its 10-year-old age, but I'm surprised at how jam-packed with environmental art and characters the game is.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being slow-paced and initially resembling a visual novel, with a later attempt to incorporate a battling mechanic that utilizes learned vocabulary. However, players find the battle system unclear and feel that the overall gameplay lacks depth and engagement.

    • “However, the gameplay is incredibly slow and starts out as a visual novel, then tries to introduce a battling mechanic whereby you use the words you learned to do combat.”
    • “However, the actual gameplay was lacking and the battle system wasn't clear on how you're actually learning the language.”
    • “However, the gameplay is incredibly slow and starts out as a visual novel, then tries to introduce a battling mechanic whereby you use the words you learned to do combat.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it feels immersive and polished, resembling a well-crafted JRPG rather than a typical edutainment title. This attention to detail enhances the overall experience, making it engaging and enjoyable.

    • “I completely forgot this was an edutainment game--the atmosphere is great, and it's clear the developers put in the effort to make a solid, polished JRPG, not a 'vocab-tool-shaped-like-a-JRPG'.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and well-developed, with enjoyable characters and combat, making it a satisfying experience for fans of traditional JRPGs.

    • “Honestly, I was enjoying the story, characters, and combat even if it was just a normal JRPG.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences some graphical glitches, such as characters floating and popping in and out of existence, but these issues are generally not severe and are expected to be addressed in future patches.

    • “There are a few graphical glitches, but nothing absolutely terrible (characters floating, gliding, popping in and out of existence, weird animations). I'm sure that the majority can be patched out.”
    • “There are a few graphical glitches, but nothing absolutely terrible (characters floating, gliding, popping in and out of existence, weird animations). I'm sure that the majority can be patched out.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users consistently highlight memory performance as the primary optimization issue, indicating that it significantly impacts the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The biggest issue is memory performance.”
    • “The biggest issue is memory performance.”
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Koe (声): Part 1 is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, mystery and anime themes. Common tags for Koe (声): Part 1 include turn-based, 3D, indie, educational, female protagonist and others.

Koe (声): Part 1 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Koe (声): Part 1 was released on April 18, 2024.

Koe (声): Part 1 was developed by Strawberry Games.

Koe (声): Part 1 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Koe (声): Part 1 for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Koe (声): Part 1 is a single player game.

Similar games include Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey, Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle, Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War, Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat, Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech and others.