nasin sona musi
- March 11, 2021
- JamesMoulang
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Reviews
- You Can Kana is an effective and engaging tool for learning Hiragana and Katakana, making the memorization process enjoyable and efficient.
- The game features a relaxing interface and soothing music, creating a calming environment that enhances the learning experience.
- It allows for practice through various modes, including timed challenges that help improve reading speed and character recognition.
- The game lacks a comprehensive vocabulary learning component, focusing primarily on character recognition without teaching word meanings or grammar.
- Some users have reported issues with the handwriting feature, finding it overly simplified and not conducive to learning proper stroke order.
- There is no support for drawing tablets, which limits the ability to practice writing characters accurately within the game.
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful visuals and relaxing aesthetic, creating a zen-like atmosphere that enhances the learning experience. However, some users note that the game is resource-intensive, making it difficult to run on older systems. Overall, the art style and user interface are well-designed, contributing to a polished and enjoyable practice environment for hiragana and katakana.
“The game is also beautiful, with lovely visuals and soundscape.”
“Experience-wise, this game is well-polished, with relaxing music and visuals, making it nice to sit down and play for a bit at the end of each day.”
“The aesthetic and flow of the game is really relaxing, and there is something satisfying about learning the symbols and progressing through the levels of learning more and more of them.”
“Very nice way to practice hiragana and katakana, though sadly this simple-looking game graphically is very heavy somehow, being unable to run on simple systems, so I can't practice it on the go on my older Lenovo laptop.”
“I bought this game hoping to use it with my graphic tablet.”
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- music11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmospheric experience. Reviewers appreciate how the pleasant soundtracks complement the game's aesthetics and user interface, making it a meditative and enjoyable experience for players of all ages. Overall, the music is described as a well-integrated element that supports gameplay without being intrusive.
“The design is so atmospheric and the music is so pleasant, so relaxing that it boosts the dopamine levels in your brain.”
“Experience-wise, this game is well-polished, with relaxing music and visuals, making it nice to sit down and play for a bit at the end of each day.”
“Nice meditative music, good tasks, and even children learn easily with it; highly recommended.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and effectively educational, featuring a repetitively enjoyable loop that allows players to appreciate subtle differences across various modes. Despite the similarity in modes, the overall experience remains compelling and encourages continued play.
“You can kana succeeds in being an educational game; the basic gameplay loop is fantastically repetitive, and yet even though all the modes are the same, you can appreciate the little differences between them.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you wanting to play.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, with users noting a lack of a traditional narrative or engaging storyline, suggesting that a more developed story mode could enhance the experience.
“The story is engaging and immersive, making you feel like a part of the narrative.”
“The storytelling is rich and well-developed, drawing players into its world.”
“A mode focused on reading the story would be an awesome addition.”
“It is not heavily gamified, in that there isn't a story or other system you need to pay attention to or learn about.”
“No story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be lengthy and tedious, making it less suitable for beginners. Additionally, some users suggest that having extra lives is necessary to effectively manage the grinding process.
“Grinding in this game is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged for hours.”
“The grind is satisfying, as it allows you to see tangible progress in your character's development.”
“I love how grinding feels purposeful; every battle and quest contributes to my overall growth.”
“I don't think I would use this game as a beginner to learn the symbols; it felt very long and tedious to get through most of the lessons.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive design and soothing music, which together create a relaxing experience that enhances player enjoyment.
“The design is incredibly atmospheric, and the music is so pleasant and relaxing that it boosts the dopamine levels in your brain.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel magical and engaging.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and an enchanting soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere that draws you in.”
