Let's Learn Shogi

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Let's Learn Shogi is a single player tactical strategy game. It was developed by Dr. Cyril Splutterworth and was released on December 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

From piece movements, to drops, promotion and strategic formations, you'll learn Shogi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Shogi playing style.

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Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

Excellent tutorial system that breaks down the rules and mechanics of shogi in a clear, step-by-step manner, making it very approachable for beginners.
The game includes structured puzzle challenges and gradual AI difficulty ramps that promote learning and skill improvement.
Minimalist, clean visual design ensures readability and focuses on teaching rather than flashy graphics.

AI opponent is weak and predictable, often losing to the same strategy, making advanced play unchallenging.
Technical issues such as illegal moves being disallowed, pieces moving incorrectly, and AI making invalid moves undermine the learning experience.
Lacks online multiplayer, deeper customization, and interactive elements in tutorials; content is limited for experienced players and does not support long-term engagement.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is well-paced and accessible, with clear explanations and visual aids that help players grasp key mechanics like promotion and the unique “drop” feature. However, after mastering the core mechanics and completing challenges, there is little motivation to keep playing.
- “Each piece, rule, and mechanic is introduced individually, allowing players to absorb information without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “Concepts like promotion and the distinctive “drop” mechanic—one of shogi’s defining features—are explained clearly, with visual aids that highlight valid moves directly on the board.”
- “Once players have mastered the core mechanics and completed the available challenges, there is limited incentive to continue.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are widely criticized for being low quality, blurry, and showing a lack of effort in their design.
- “The visuals are awful, low effort, and blurry.”