nasin sona musi
- March 11, 2021
- JamesMoulang
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Get on itch.io Store"Nasin Sona Musi" is a rhythm game and study aid for learning Toki Pona, a constructed language. The game provides audio for words and includes original music and sound effects. It is recommended for those who have prior knowledge of the language, such as from reading "pu" or another introductory course. The game is also available in Japanese as "You Can Kana."
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Reviews
- You Can Kana is an incredibly effective tool for learning hiragana and katakana, making the memorization process fun and engaging.
- The game features a variety of modes, including challenge and practice modes, which help reinforce learning and improve typing speed.
- The visuals and sound design are relaxing and well-crafted, creating a pleasant environment for studying.
- The game lacks a comprehensive vocabulary learning component, focusing primarily on character recognition rather than word usage.
- There is no support for drawing tablets, which limits the ability to practice writing characters accurately.
- Some users find the challenge mode can become repetitive, with certain word variations appearing too frequently.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and simplicity, featuring lovely visuals and a well-designed interface that enhances the overall experience. The relaxing music and aesthetic contribute to a zen atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players, especially those using graphic tablets for practice. Frequent updates ensure the visuals remain polished and engaging.
“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.”
“Also, the interface, graphics, and sound are just very well made; it's all very zen.”
“I bought this game hoping to use it with my graphic tablet.”
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“Really good game to practice even if you already know your hiragana and katakana, the game is frequently updated and is compatible with graphic tablet (useful to learn how to write your kanas with the strokes in the correct order).”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with soothing melodies that complement the visuals and interface. Reviewers appreciate how the music creates a meditative atmosphere, making it suitable for players of all ages and perfect for unwinding after a long day. Overall, the soundtrack is described as well-integrated and non-intrusive, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.
“Great relaxing music, and color palettes too.”
“Love the music, aesthetics, and simplicity.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and effectively educational, featuring a repetitive yet enjoyable loop that allows players to appreciate subtle differences across various modes. Overall, it successfully maintains player interest 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.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that there is no significant story present in the game, with some users expressing a desire for a narrative mode that would enhance the experience.
“A mode for reading the story would be awesome.”
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
