Learn Japanese in an Open World or Classroom setting, perfect for both Beginners and Advanced learners! Choose your level, earn study money, and use it to Craft, Fish, Trade, and Battle Monsters using Japanese-themed cards. =^.^=
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“PLAYNESE is in Early Access! Help shape the game, refine learning, and make studying Japanese more fun. Together, we’ll build the best way to play and learn!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Version 1.0 is planned for release by the end of December, but that’s just the beginning. PLAYNESE will keep growing into a massive world aiming to cover all Japanese!”

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

“Early Access includes core gameplay, beginner Japanese, and key learning systems. The full release will expand with more areas, quests, grammar, vocabulary, higher JLPT levels, and features shaped by your feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Early Access includes core gameplay and beginner Japanese, letting players explore and learn, with more content planned from feedback.”

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

“Price rises as content grows. Early supporters get a discount for helping shape the game.”

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

“Community feedback drives PLAYNESE - Share your ideas, report bugs, and suggest improvements to help shape the game.”
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About This Game

PLAYNESE: Master Japanese is a JRPG adventure designed for anyone learning Japanese, from absolute beginners to those preparing for Japanese Language Tests (like the JLPT).

 The Study-Play Game Loop

1️⃣ Study Japanese to earn money. [Any Japanese level]

2️⃣ Buy powerful cards and battle creatures of a mad scientist. 

3️⃣ 🔨Craft, 💱Trade, 🎣Fish and 🌾Harvest resources in a world filled with experiences!  

 ・PLAYNESE is a deeply in-depth adventure where you’ll have to explore, experiment, and uncover secrets in a constantly growing Open World 🌏

  

・Earn badges to unlock new areas, tougher challenges, and exciting experiences. 

Absorb Japanese naturally while having fun!

Key Features:

  • Learn and practice Hiragana (ひらがな), Katakana (カタカナ) and Kanji (漢字) through interactive play.

  • Level up your Japanese with JLPT-aligned content.

  • Use Japanese-themed cards to battle monsters.

EARLY ACCESS: Constant Updates filled with Language and Adventure :)

またね!\(^○^)人(^○^)/

AI Generated Content Disclosure

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

Some character voices, ambient sounds, and visual assets in PLAYNESE may have been generated or enhanced using generative AI tools during development. These AI-generated elements are used to support the game’s storytelling and educational content and are carefully reviewed to ensure appropriateness and consistency with the game’s tone.

In the future, as community support grows, certain AI-generated content may be gradually replaced with professionally created assets. The goal is to improve quality over time while keeping the game engaging and accessible from the start.

No live AI-generated content or code is produced during gameplay.
All AI-generated content is pre-rendered and static. We welcome community feedback and are committed to maintaining a respectful, safe, and educational experience for all players.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11
    • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated sound card
    • Additional Notes: Best experienced with sound as it`s a language game.
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11
    • Processor: 2+ GHz Processor
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50)
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated sound card
    • Additional Notes: Best experienced with sound as it`s a language game.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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