Shujinkou
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| Developer(s) | Rice Games Inc |
| Publisher(s) | Rice Games Inc |
| Director(s) | Julian Rice |
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| Programmer(s) | Julian Rice |
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| Engine | Unity (game engine) |
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| Release | February 13, 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing game, Dungeon crawler |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Shujinkou (主人公, Shujinkou) is a dungeon-crawling Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) developed and published by Rice Games Inc. The game is the first of a trilogy[1]by the debut indie studio, Rice Games, and integrates Japanese language learning into its mechanics, allowing players to encounter and engage with language elements as part of the gameplay.[2]
Story
The narrative follows three protagonists—a retired samurai (Shu), an eccentric fox (Jin), and a princess (Kou) as they confront the Akuma, creatures that consume language and threaten the land of Genya.[3] The campaign spans over 80 hours, divided into two arcs, and features 16 handcrafted labyrinths.[4]
Gameplay
Shujinkou features turn-based combat within labyrinthine dungeons. Players control the three main characters, each with differing abilities and backstories. The game includes Japanese language content such as vocabulary, kana, kanji, and grammar elements, covering content from JLPT N5 to N1 standards.[5][better source needed] Players can choose to engage with the language-learning elements or play in an English-only mode, depending on their preference.[citation needed]
Development and Release
Announced in 2019 as a game made by students,[6][7] Shujinkou was developed with the goal of appealing to players interested in both JRPGs and language learning.[citation needed] Following a Kickstarter campaign which fell short of the $45,000 goal, no funding was secured.[8]
A demo was released on Steam[9][better source needed] and PlayStation 5.[10]
The full game was released digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on February 13, 2025.[11][12] A Nintendo Switch version is planned for late 2025.[13][better source needed]
Reception
Early impressions of the demo have highlighted the game’s combination of traditional JRPG gameplay with language-learning features.[14]
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RPG Fan rated Shujinkou 95/100, calling it "the new gold standard of DRPGs", praising its dungeon design as "a true masterclass" and noting similarities to Etrian Odyssey.[16]
References
- ↑ Nieva, Jason (2025-01-08). "Shujinkou Releases for PC & PS Consoles on February 13". RPG Gamers. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ↑ Prince, Chloe (2020-08-06). "You Can Learn Japanese With This New RPG". TheGamer. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ↑ "Shujinkou", IMDb (IMDb Story Outline), Rice Games Inc, retrieved 2025-01-10
- ↑ ""Language Learning JRPG "Shujinkou" Demo Releasing on PS5 Today!" - Games Press". www.gamespress.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ ""Language Learning JRPG "Shujinkou" Demo Releasing on Steam Today!" - Games Press". www.gamespress.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "This video game is going to help you learn Japanese". The Times of India. 2020-08-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ↑ "Students create Japanese language-learning game geared toward gamers". Daily Bruin. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ↑ "Shujinkou Kickstarter Is Attempting To Raise Money To Help People Learn Japanese With An Action-RPG". Siliconera. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "日本語を学ぶJRPG『Shujinkou』プレイ時間約15時間にわたる無料デモ版がSteamで公開！3Dダンジョンを攻略しながら日本語を学ぼう―製品版は12月配信予定". Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト (in 日本語). 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ Coulibaly, Mohamed Lamine (2024-11-24). "Shujinkou Demo Available on PlayStation 5". RPGamer. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Shujinkou". store.playstation.com. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ↑ Castilho, Ivan Nikolai Barkow (2025-01-13). "Novo trailer destaca a pré-venda de Shujinkou - PSX Brasil". psxbrasil.com.br (in português). Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ↑ "完成を見ることなく…今は亡き母に捧ぐインディー3DダンジョンRPG―日本に渡った若者の"ゼロからのゲーム制作"". Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト (in 日本語). 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ Watson, Eric (2024-11-01). "Indie RPG Shujinkou teaches you Japanese while you play - try the free demo". Pixelkin. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Shujinkou Review | RPGFan". www.rpgfan.com. 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Shujinkou Review | RPGFan". www.rpgfan.com. 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
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