Noun Town Language Learning

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Noun Town Language Learning is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by SUPER HYPER MEGA and was released on November 2, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Noun Town Language Learning" is an innovative game that teaches foreign languages through interactive gameplay, with a focus on 13 different languages. The game uses speech recognition to help players perfect their pronunciation and features engaging mini-games and lessons. Players can start with no prior knowledge and build up a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and phrases. The game is playable on Steam Deck.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 447 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

Engaging and fun way to learn vocabulary in various languages, making it enjoyable to practice.
The game features a unique concept of restoring color to a town as you learn, which adds motivation.
Offers a variety of mini-games and conversational interactions with NPCs, enhancing the learning experience.

Voice recognition can be inconsistent, often failing to recognize correct pronunciations, leading to frustration.
The game lacks comprehensive grammar lessons, making it less suitable for absolute beginners.
Some bugs and glitches affect gameplay, such as issues with object placement and navigation.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay is centered around exploring various areas to collect items, which enhances vocabulary learning, but some mechanics, like the robot trash throw and certain minigames, are considered tedious and unpolished. While the core mechanics are engaging and the game shows promise for language learners, it may be challenging for beginners without prior knowledge. Overall, the game is best suited for those with some language background looking to expand their vocabulary in a fun, albeit imperfect, environment.
- “I feel like the ability to run and skip pronunciation of already learned words (in driving mode) would make gameplay feel smoother.”
- “The core gameplay is basically you walk around, you pick up a 'noun box', say the word, and ta-dah, it gets added to your dictionary.”
- “Best suited for people who already have a language in mind that they have made some inroads into learning and want to brush up on a lot of random words and enjoy some gameplay while doing so.”
- “The gameplay has you going around a bunch of areas picking up boxes which turn into items.”
- “Figuring out mechanics and menus, even twenty minutes in, feels like a tedious distraction.”
- “It's not like there's a satisfying conclusion for say, putting the cash register where it should go as a game, or a real decorating mechanic; but rather you can just kinda toss stuff around or set it on something.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming low-poly art style, which many find cozy and engaging. While the visuals are described as cute and aesthetically pleasing, some users noted performance issues on lower-end hardware. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the learning experience, making it feel more like a fun hobby than traditional studying.
- “The graphics are right up my alley — there’s something about that low-poly style that feels so cozy and welcoming.”
- “The graphics are simple yet pleasing to the eye.”
- “Great game with fun interactions and cool graphics.”
- “Additionally, the game could probably be optimized a bit because it seems to use quite a bit of resources, even on the lowest graphical settings I wanted to deal with (720p, no post processing, etc), but that's also my fault for using a computer with an MX550 in it.”
- “I really like the art style, although I did notice some things look the same as each other, like the soy sauce and I think it was the beer.”
- “Visuals are pretty as well.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The music in the game is generally described as calming and complementary to its art style, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for learning. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive and less engaging over time, leading to frustration and a desire to mute it. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, its repetitiveness may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “The mixture of music and novel environments makes this game simultaneously fun and calming.”
- “The game paints a satisfying and cool art style that makes it engaging to interact with, and the soundtrack complements that character well.”
- “Relaxing music and simple visuals that make learning and reviewing feel less like 'studying' and more like a 'hobby' to unwind with.”
- “The music is a bit repetitive and there's minor bugs that will get resolved later.”
- “The OST is not that pleasing, and is quite repetitive; I think that might be my main concern. It definitely matches the game's art though, but after some hours playing, I felt totally annoyed by it and just muted it and played something else on YouTube.”
- “I don't understand why the memory game has really intense music designed to throw you off at the end.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally criticized for being plagued by frequent glitches and bugs, which detract from the overall experience. While there are no game-breaking issues reported, users have encountered problems with voice recognition, interface functionality, and various gameplay elements, leading to a janky and sometimes frustrating experience. Despite these issues, some players find the game enjoyable and promising, particularly for beginners, though many recommend caution due to its early access status and ongoing bugs.
- “There are no game-breaking glitches; however, they are very common in occurrence, which results in an overall janky experience.”
- “The game is too buggy; it needs an internet connection for voice, and even though I'm connected, the game doesn't recognize the connection. I tried finding a fix but couldn't find one, and I saw in the game's Discord that this could actually be due to an ISP issue between countries. If that's the case, it can't be fixed, and the game shouldn't be sold in that country. I was really looking forward to this one, but the requirement for internet for voice is really silly. I'm going to look into a refund.”
- “The game itself is also still a little buggy.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find that the gamification of vocabulary learning significantly reduces the tedium associated with traditional methods like flashcards, making the process more enjoyable. However, some still encounter tedious mechanics and distractions within the game, particularly when dealing with certain tasks, though overall engagement remains high.
- “Figuring out mechanics and menus, even twenty minutes in, feels like a tedious distraction.”
- “- extremely tedious game mechanics”
- “When the number of robots go haywire, hitting them with the trash is really tedious and feels unnecessary.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story aspect is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more immersive narrative that incorporates language learning through engaging mini-games and side quests. While the world is described as cute and achievements rewarding, the reliance on English text for tutorials detracts from the immersive experience. Overall, players find the game fun for learning but feel it could benefit from a more developed storyline.
- “I've learned quite a bit of Spanish from doing Duolingo for over a year, and I was excited to try this game as it has a bit of a story that I could follow along with.”
- “I'm a little disappointed that this game currently doesn't have a story that you can follow along with and it uses a lot of English text for the tutorial (when I would prefer to be immersed in the language).”
- “I've learned quite a bit of Spanish from doing Duolingo for over a year and I was excited to try this game and it have a bit of a story that I could try to follow along with.”
- “The world is cute and seeing the achievements in the story is really rewarding.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted moments and quirky interactions, particularly with NPCs who respond amusingly to excessive questioning. Players find the characters engaging and occasionally hilarious, with the added charm of embodying a whimsical fox plumber contributing to the overall fun.
- “I like talking to the NPCs and finding out about them. It's nothing super in-depth, but that's fine for this; it's fun. If you ask them too many questions, they say, 'I have things to do,' which I found funny.”
- “The characters are interesting and occasionally hilarious.”
- “Also, I can be a funny little fox plumber, which doesn't hurt either.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, particularly due to the continuous addition of new languages, which enhances the experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
- “With its dynamic events and random elements, every session feels fresh, enhancing its replayability.”
- “The developers consistently add new content and features, ensuring that there's always something new to explore on subsequent playthroughs.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its vibrant colors, engaging music, and well-executed dialogue, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Overall, players find the ambiance to be both appealing and immersive.
- “The colors, atmosphere, music, speech, lessons, and tests are all very nicely done.”
- “The atmosphere is super chill!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players have noted that the game requires significant system resources, even at the lowest graphical settings, suggesting that further optimization could enhance performance. Some users attribute performance issues to their hardware limitations, such as using an MX550 graphics card.
- “The game could be optimized further, as it seems to use quite a bit of resources even on the lowest graphical settings I wanted to use (720p, no post-processing). However, I acknowledge that my computer has an MX550, which may contribute to the performance issues.”
- “Additionally, the game could probably be optimized a bit because it seems to use quite a bit of resources, even on the lowest graphical settings I wanted to deal with (720p, no post processing, etc). But that's also my fault for using a computer with an MX550 in it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of this language learning game to be superior to Duolingo, noting that it fosters a more engaging and supportive learning environment, which helps to alleviate confusion and enhances motivation.

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Noun Town Language Learning is a open world simulation game.

Noun Town Language Learning is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Noun Town Language Learning.

Noun Town Language Learning was released on November 2, 2023.

Noun Town Language Learning was developed by SUPER HYPER MEGA.

Noun Town Language Learning has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Noun Town Language Learning is a single player game.

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