Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale (2021)

Developer

JBO Media, Angel Star Studios

Publisher

Angel Star Studios

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Indie, RPG

Rating

4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 2.3 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A gentle, family-friendly RPG that blends light-hearted exploration with turn-based trivia battles against a backdrop of pixel-art historical Japan.

educationalwhimsicalretroturn-basedpixelatedsingleplayerfamily friendlystory rich

What players say

Players appreciate the educational dive into Japanese history, but find the execution rough: a quiz game that punishes wrong answers by restarting, repetitive random battles, and a very short beta-length experience.

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