Learn Japanese in this roguelike deckbuilder adventure brimming with Japanese flavor! Defeat yokai with your knowledge, gather omamori, and befriend the local guardian, Myōkun the Tanuki. Embark on your language-learning adventure and have fun!
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Positive (16) - 93% of the 16 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Apr 8, 2024
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Yuke and the Book of Yokai has entered Early Access primarily for two key reasons:

Balancing Gameplay: One of the core objectives during Early Access is to fine-tune the game's balance, particularly in combat scenarios. By exposing the game to a wider audience, we aim to gather feedback on the difficulty level of fights. This input is crucial in ensuring that the gameplay experience strikes the right balance, providing an engaging challenge without being overly difficult or too easy.

Feedback on Learning Content: Additionally, we are eager to receive feedback on the types of quizzes and learning content featured in the game. Early Access allows us to gauge player preferences and identify which aspects of the educational material resonate most with our audience. This feedback will inform our decisions regarding the refinement and expansion of learning content, ensuring that it remains engaging and relevant to players' interests and educational needs.

By engaging with the community during Early Access, we aim to leverage player insights to shape the game into a more enjoyable and enriching experience for all. Your feedback and contributions are invaluable as we work towards delivering a polished and rewarding final product.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are planning to be in Early Access for one or two months. The more feedback we receive, the sooner we will be able to launch the game.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The three main differences we want to achieve are:

Diverse Learning Content: We aim to expand the range of quizzes and learning content available in the full version based on player preferences and feedback. This may include incorporating new subjects, topics, or educational resources to cater to a wider audience and deepen the educational impact of the game.

Expanded Content: The full version may include additional, characters, events and objects to further enrich the gaming experience. These additions will enhance the depth and breadth of the game world, providing players with more opportunities for uniquness in their runs.

Enhanced Gameplay Mechanics: Building upon player feedback from Early Access, we plan to refine and enhance existing gameplay mechanics. This may involve introducing new combat abilities, improving enemy AI, or adding new gameplay features to increase variety and challenge.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is fully playable, offering a rich gaming experience with ample learning content integrated seamlessly into the gameplay.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We aim to involve the community in our development process by actively gathering feedback through platforms like Discord and conducting polls to gauge player preferences and opinions. This engagement will help shape the direction of the game and ensure that it resonates with the desires and interests of our player base.”
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About This Game

Only you can stop a full-force assault of the yokai forces. Team up with the local protection kami, Myōkun the Tanuki, and unleash your language-learning prowess! Learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Japanese grammar! In this roguelike deckbuilder, you don’t merely build your deck — you also expand your Japanese knowledge!

Yuke and the Book of Yokai is a language-learning game at its very core. You play cards to fight off the evil yokai, but you first need to gather energy to play them. And how do you do that? By correctly answering grammar, vocabulary, Kanji and Kana quizzes!

Fight at your own pace!

Choose what to learn, when to learn, and how to learn! Take it easy and relax, or push yourself to the limits. Each run can teach you something new! And you can always repeat previous lessons from the main menu.

Immerse yourself!

And learn about the fabulous world of Japanese myth while also engaging with Japanese culture! Get taught by friendly characters, or have a go at it on your own and learn from the environment and in-game objects.

Join the discord server to follow our progress!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

We used a Text To Speech model to generate audio for all the concepts, examples and quizzes.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics with Vulkan Support
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics with Vulkan Support
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics
    • Storage: 400 MB available space

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