Joyo Kanji Quiz (2018)

Developer: Wholetone Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 58 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A calm, methodical review session where you test knowledge of Japanese characters under adjustable time pressure.

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What players say

Players agree this is a useful quiz for reviewing kanji they have already studied, not a learning tool. Many say the interface feels basic and clunky, custom practice lists cannot be saved, and the asking price is too high for what is essentially flashcards.

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