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Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG

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74%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
74% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Jason Kappes and was released on November 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Language Immersion: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Newcomer. This game offers English speakers an opportunity for beginner - intermediate language learners to practice and improve their Spanish, French, or Italian. You'll find yourself visiting vibrant villages and communicating about a large variety of topics with native speakers. Results: Improve your target language communication …

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging way to learn a new language, making it more enjoyable than traditional methods.
  • There is a lot of potential for growth and improvement as the game is still in early access, with many players expressing excitement for future updates.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are charming, and the repetition in combat helps reinforce vocabulary and phrases effectively.
  • The game requires a cumbersome sign-in process that can be frustrating for players, especially if they encounter login issues.
  • Many players find the combat and quest mechanics tedious, with issues like pagination and respawning enemies detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game currently lacks depth in teaching grammar and vocabulary, relying heavily on immersion without sufficient guidance for beginners.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as minimal and primarily revolves around casual fetch quests, such as finding lost items or completing repairs. While some players appreciate the lighthearted nature and introductory mechanics, many criticize the lack of depth and content, noting that the plot feels basic and often buggy. Overall, the narrative fails to provide significant motivation or engagement, leaving players wanting more substance.

    • “I decided to choose French (as I know the least compared to the other available languages), the intro worked well to familiarize me with the general mechanics of the game and set the story in motion.”
    • “I find the story provides just the right amount of curiosity but isn't too dramatic or overdone.”
    • “I also enjoy the very casual nature of the game; the general story is to do some repairs with side quests to solve certain issues.”
    • “There is no story.”
    • “Fix broken portals by go and fetch with fights in between... the quests are literally 'I've lost the key to that door', 'I lost my dog'...”
    • “The quests so far have been fetch quests; nothing fancy.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as cute and easy to learn, with an effective introductory segment that familiarizes players with the mechanics and story. However, some users find the combat to be dull and feel that the overall gameplay experience is somewhat lacking, especially given that the game is still in early access.

    • “I decided to choose French (as I know the least compared to the other available languages), the intro worked well to familiarize me with the general mechanics of the game and set the story in motion.”
    • “It's very early access and at 0.4 hours I've only completed the first town and have yet to visit the second, but I doubt the mechanics will be different there.”
    • “The gameplay just felt a little off to me and I found the combat to be boring.”
    • “The gameplay is cute, and learning is pretty easy.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their simplicity, cleanliness, and nostalgic 8-bit style, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. While most users appreciate the art style, there are concerns that it should not hinder gameplay. Overall, the visuals are well-received, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “I love the graphics and atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are simple, nice, and clean.”
    • “I like the 8-bit graphics and music.”
    • “I'm fine with the art style, but it should not make the game hard to play.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and artistic integration, particularly the nostalgic 8-bit style. However, some users feel that the combat sequences could benefit from more intense and exciting music to enhance the experience. Additionally, there are technical issues with the music not resuming properly after being muted.

    • “Great music and art.”
    • “I like the 8-bit graphics and music.”
    • “The music doesn't unmute after you mute and remute, in the same region.”
    • “Combating could have more scary/exciting/intense music, and I would suggest especially in Italian more challenges with selecting the right articles and words that look similar but have different meanings.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to cumbersome pagination and repetitive dialogue that complicates battles. The requirement to navigate through extensive and difficult-to-read text detracts from the enjoyment, making the learning process feel more like a chore than a fun experience.

    • “The pagination is making battles very tedious.”
    • “You have to actually ask what he has on offer... and if you go back to him and forgot the answer, you have to ask again... and you can't just ask, you have to build a phrase, going through pages and pages and pages of gigantic and hard to read text... every time... I know it's about learning, but this is not fun, it's tedious.”
    • “Combat is very tedious.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently praise the game's graphics and atmosphere, highlighting them as standout features that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I love the graphics and atmosphere.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes being a common complaint.

    • “It just freezes the game up.”
    • “It just freezes the game up.”
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Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG is available on PC and Windows.

Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG was released on November 20, 2023.

Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG was developed by Jason Kappes.

Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG is a single player game.

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