Underplayed Gems

Nihongo Heroes (2021)

Nihongo Heroes cover
Developer
monacrea
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted action-based game where learning Japanese feels playful and rewarding.

educationalfuncasualactionfamily friendlystylishtyping

What players say

Players find it a useful memory game for reinforcing hiragana, katakana and vocabulary, especially those already familiar with basics. Common complaints include that vocabulary cards display the answer, the character moves too slowly between fights, and sound effects overpower the voice audio. The game offers over 600 levels and uses varied kana fonts, which helps with real-world recognition.

Screenshots

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