You can now learn Japanese in virtual photography game Shashingo
Put down the blaster, the new first-person adventure from indie developer Autumn Pioneer is likely to be a bit more constructive than your average shooter. Released just a couple of days ago, and piquing my interest between the RPG and roguelike charts of Steam’s newest trends, Shashingo is an edutainment language game. For £16.00 or local equivalent, it promises to teach players how to be Nihongo jouzu through the power of virtual photography.
Mixing a bit of Pupperazzi with Doulingo is an interesting concept. In a 3D game world, players will grab their trusty camera, take photographs of the fictional streets of Japan and capture new words and images as fully translated flash cards! The explorable environment, photo album system, and range of beginner phrases mean that there’s an ease of access to the whole thing. Your hero isn’t going to fail on an epic quest, and you’ll be able to kick back and enjoy full photo mode across sights and sounds of the city. Whether you head to the convenience store, catch a train, have a gander at the flowers, or stroll past the arcades, there are plenty of day and night shots to capture.
After playing with a range of in game photography options and filling the photo book, there’s also a series of pages containing Japanese lessons designed for beginners. These will teach you how to speak Japanese and use the vocabulary that you learn in Shashingo. Also included are some key words and important phrases that can help you in your future conversations. Check out more about this cute new way to learn and play over at the official Steam Store now.
