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Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Learn the basics of Japanese in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese!

What works
  • Effective language learning tool
  • Engaging gamified education
  • Improved combat and ui
  • Cute characters and voice acting
  • Affordable price
Things to keep in mind
  • Campy and weak story
  • Some voice acting is cringy
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Minor bugs and performance issues
  • Limited depth beyond learning

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Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Thrill, Survival.

Why this game works

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  • Escapism

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  • Fellowship

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