Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (2021)

Developer: Encore Software
Genres: Casual, Education
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

a calm, guided typing tutor that rewards steady improvement with clear feedback and light arcade-style breaks.

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What players say

Players say the program has bugs like typos in prompts and overlapping text that break rhythm, and a minigame called Far Off Adventures is unplayable. Some still find it effective for improving speed and accuracy, while others say it feels dated and overpriced at $50.

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