Let's Learn Japanese! Hiragana
- January 3, 2019
- Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
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Get on itch.io Store"Let's Learn Japanese! Hiragana" is an educational game focused on teaching players the Japanese syllabary of Hiragana. The game features various minigames and activities designed to help players memorize and understand the characters. With adjustable difficulty levels and progressive challenges, it caters to beginners and intermediate learners looking to improve their Hiragana knowledge.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a fun and engaging way to practice and reinforce knowledge of hiragana, especially for those who already have a basic understanding.
- It breaks down the hiragana characters into manageable groups, allowing players to learn at their own pace and revisit challenging sections.
- The mini-games included are enjoyable and help with memorization and recognition of the characters, making the learning process more interactive.
- The game is not suitable for complete beginners, as it lacks comprehensive teaching methods for those unfamiliar with hiragana.
- Some mini-games can become tedious and repetitive, leading to frustration rather than effective learning.
- The overall design feels simplistic and may not meet the expectations of those looking for a more in-depth educational experience.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional impact of the game is heightened by moments of personal achievement, such as successfully translating words, which fosters a sense of intelligence and progress. This feeling of accomplishment contributes significantly to their overall enjoyment and motivates them to share their positive experiences.
“In the final level, you have to translate words from hiragana to romaji, and it made me feel so smart and like I was making real progress. That is what led me to write this review! <3”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting that repetitive tasks, such as the connect 3 mechanic, become monotonous after multiple iterations. Additionally, many believe that there are better resources available online to aid in the grinding process.
“The grind feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged after the initial excitement wears off.”
“After doing the same tasks over and over, it becomes a chore rather than a fun part of the game.”
“The amount of time required to progress through grinding is frustrating, especially when there are better alternatives available.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is calming and effectively enhances the learning experience, contributing to a fun atmosphere that prevents frustration.
“The music is calming, it teaches you well, and the games are fun enough to stop you from getting frustrated while also helping you learn.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is considered fun and offers good replayability, particularly for players looking to improve their skills through repeated play.
“The game is otherwise fun and easily replayable for extra practice.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
