The Language Game (2015)

Developer: Tap To Win
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a competitive two-player quiz game where quick vocabulary recall determines who claims tiles on a board.

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What players say

Players say it is a simple vocabulary drill for true beginners, with a small word set and no grammar instruction. The Blockbusters mode adds a tactical twist, and offline play works. However, many call it outclassed by free apps like Duolingo, especially for the asking price, and its mobile origin shows in the clunky UI.

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