Monsters of Kanji (2019)
- Developer
- sleepy-racoon
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- RPG
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A simple, nostalgic RPGMaker adventure that feels like a quirky, low-stakes treasure hunt through a world where Japanese characters double as collectible rewards.
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What players say
Players call it a faithful SNES-style JRPG with a twist: roughly 1,900 kanji are hidden as optional collectibles. The game rewards exploration with cosmetic upgrades, but some find the pacing slow and the long walks between areas tedious.
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- Monsters of Kanji 2 (2020)
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