Shujinkou Review
Solo-developed RPG Shujinkou offers an enthraling adventure and a fun way to learn Japanese. Even with some flaws due to this dungeon-crawler being extremely ambitious, it is a great cover letter for Rice Games.
Shujinkou
Learn one of the world’s hardest languages while immersed in this JRPG adventure. Shujinkou is a story-driven, turn-based dungeon crawler that provides players with the opportunity to learn Japanese. Play as Shu, Jin, and Kou as you try to save the world from the Akuma.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-02-13 |    | WIN MAC PS4 PS5 | Rice Games | Rice Games |
2025-10-02 | | NSW | Rice Games | Rice Games |
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Shujinkou Arriving on Epic Games Store, Mac App Store Next Week
Rice Games is bringing its language-learning dungeon-crawler Shujinkou to the Epic Games Store. The game’s PC and Mac versions will be available on the store next week.
Shujinkou Trailer Highlights Mini-Games
Rice Games released a new trailer ahead of Shujinkou’s Nintendo Switch release later this week. The video showcases the mini-games in the language-learning, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Shujinkou Coming to Switch in October
Rice Games announced that Shujinkou is coming to Nintendo Switch. The language-learning dungeon-crawling RPG will arrive on the system in just under a month.
Shujinkou Trailer Highlights Its Post-Launch Updates
Rice Games released a new post-release trailer for language-learning dungeon-crawler Shujinkou. The video highlights updates made to the game since its launch earlier this year.
Shujinkou Trailer Shows Language-Learning Elements
Ahead of the game’s release this week, Rice Games released a new trailer for Shujinkou. The video spotlights the dungeon-crawler’s Japanese language-learning features.
Shujinkou Interview
Rice Games’s Shujinkou is a dungeon-crawling RPG with optional Japanese language-learning elements set to launch next week. RPGamer was able to ask director Julian Rice some questions about the game.
Shujinkou Provides Combat Overview Trailer
Rice Games released a new trailer for Shujinkou. The video offers an introduction to the combat system in the language-learning dungeon-crawling RPG.
Shujinkou Gets February Date
Rice Games revealed that language-learning RPG Shujinkou will launch on PC, Mac, and PS5 next month. PS5 pre-orders for the dungeon-crawler are now open in a trio of editions.
Shujinkou Demo Available on PlayStation 5
After its release on PC and Mac, a demo for Shujinkou is now available for PlayStation 5. The demo promises ten hours of content combining Japanese language learning and RPG gameplay.
Language-Learning JRPG Shujinkou Launching in December, Demo Available
Rice Games announced that its Japanese language-learning RPG Shujinkou is releasing next month. Those interested in trying it out can to access a demo version on Steam.
Kickstarter Check-In: Shujinkou, Fallen Angel, Sorcery Tempest
RPGamer’s ad hoc Kickstarter Check-In feature returns for a look at three ongoing crowdfunding campaigns. This edition features Rice Games’ Shujinkou, Matrioshka Games’ Fallen Angel, and Lionwing Publishing’s Sorcery Tempest.
Language-Learning RPG Shujinkou Announced
Rice Games has announced Shujinkou, an ambitious title that wants to teach gamers as they play. Players join Shu, Jin, and Kou as they learn the Japanese language.
Shujinkou Screenshots - November 1, 2024
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