I still think this game sounds like a great idea, I just don't believe it is being actively developed. It's currently in an unplayable state, and your average playtime before crashing or running into a softlock will be maybe two minutes. Less than a minute if you're familiar with the game already. I waited a while before posting this review, hoping to see some signs of life, at least a reply or some kind of acknowledgement from the dev. There has been no activity since the game launched (October 24/25). There is no new information, or replies, on the steam forum nor the Kanji RPG twitter page. If you were going to buy this in early access to support further development, I would hold off. It seems there is no development in progress at this time. It has been about two months as of writing this review.
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About This Game

Kanji RPG is a 2D RPG-lite game designed to help you learn how to read Japanese! Learn new Kanji and Kana by fighting enemies in different areas, and keep track of your progress in your handy-dandy stamp book.
Every so often, you'll fight bosses, which are much stronger enemies that gatekeep your ability to progress onto other areas of the game.
You can also customize your character's appearance, use weapons, and other items, whether by finding them in battle or purchasing them from the shop.
As of the latest update, you can now explore around 5800 Kanji, including all 2136 Jouyou Kanji!
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User Reviews
Good game but needs lots of stuff added and the dev needs to keep working on it
Kanji RPG is a simple, yet fun and effective way of learning how to read Japanese through battling monsters with RPG elements. The strongest aspect of this game for someone learning the language is the options and tools it gives the players for learning. The game starts off with giving the players the option of learning the absolute basics (Hiragana/Katakana). This gives the player the option to slowly build up the knowledge needed to start learning words rather than just throwing them in, which was greatly appreciated for someone who was new to the language. Lessons are also set up to allow players to both smoothly run through lessons if they quickly understand the material, but also review and replay lessons they struggled with. These different styles of learning allow the player to learn/play at their own pace. The different styles of learning are also both rewarded through the game's simple and easy to understand combat/progression, which means the player feels rewarded regardless...
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 500 MB RAM
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Kanji RPG cost?
Kanji RPG costs $0.99.
What are the system requirements for Kanji RPG?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Memory: 500 MB RAM Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Kanji RPG available on?
Kanji RPG is available on Windows PC.
Is Kanji RPG worth buying?
Kanji RPG has 67% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was Kanji RPG released?
Kanji RPG was released on Oct 24, 2022.
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