Release Date: February 13, 2025
A first-person jRPG with dungeon crawler mechanics, which can be optionally used as a tool to learn the Japanese language (from scratch or to improve our current understanding of the language). Shujinkou can teach us Japanese words, phrases and the basics of grammar. We are also able to become better at writing various kanji characters.
Shujinkou is a dungeon crawler type jRPG, which can also serve as a tool for learning Japanese. The game was developed by the independent American studio Rice Games and is their debut project.
Shujinkou takes us to a fantasy world that draws heavily from Japanese folklore. The title characters Shu, Jin and Kou are the main protagonists of this production. While Shu is a retired samurai tasked with defending his home from evil spirits, Jin is an eccentric, humanoid fox, and Kou is a princess with her own goals. Over time, other characters them.
At first glance, Shujinkou doesn't differ much from other games from the same genres. During the game, we watch the action from the first-person perspective (FPP) and "jump" around invisible, square fields that cover the locations. We engage in exploring the world and getting to know its inhabitants, going through dungeons full of dangers and carrying out quests. We can unlock missions pushing the plot forward and side quests. It is also possible to collect Kanakae orbs (imbued with elements of nature and kanai kanji signs) or to solve puzzles.
We regularly engage in battles with opponents, with whom we fight turn-based skirmishes. On the battlefield, we make use of both combat skills and negotiation abilities. In order to get rid of enemies faster, we must use elements to which they are vulnerable, as well as their weaknesses called "ontological". The former require the use of seven elements, while the latter involve learning successive parts of their names, and consequently - gradually increasing the damage inflicted on them.
As we progress, we develop our character and gather better equipment, which we find in the game world, buy from merchants, or craft ourselves. The icing on the cake are optional activities (like fishing or cooking), mini-games, as well as the possibility of developing bonds (called Kizuna) with individual allies, which gives us access to useful bonuses.
Elements related to learning the Japanese language constitute a separate, optional layer of Shujinkou. It is also what distinguishes this game from other productions of this type. The game contains thousands of Japanese words and phrases, as well as kana, kanji and grammatical elements. We get to know them during the game, learning grammatical intricacies, and also honing skills related to writing individual symbols.
The whole thing has been adapted to the needs of both people who are just taking their first steps in learning Japanese, and to the capabilities of those who already have some experience. The game allows for displaying text in four versions. In addition to English and Japanese, there are also furigana (auxiliary kana for kanji) and so-called romaji, which is romanized Japanese language.
The graphic design of Shujinkou was maintained in a manga style.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Developer: Rice Games
Publisher: Rice Games
Age restrictions: 18+
System Requirements for Shujinkou Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10.
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