Chinese Characters (2022)

Developer: 伏生游戏
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 54 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, ink-wash styled puzzle game that invites you to explore the beauty of Chinese characters through gentle match-3 and spelling challenges.

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What players say

Players find it a relaxing and calming matching puzzle, but many complain the audio for character pronunciation is broken and pinyin is missing during play, which limits its educational value. The Chinese-only interface and slow, incomplete dictionary also frustrate learners.

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