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| Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Autumn Pioneer |
| Publisher(s) | Autumn Pioneer |
| Designer(s) | Ryan Pocock |
| Artist(s) | Ryan Pocock |
| Composer(s) | Kenya Abe |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Windows PC February 27, 2024 Nintendo Switch September 3, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation Education Lifestyle |
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a 2024 video game developed and published by Autumn Pioneer.[1] The game is designed to help players learn Japanese by taking photographs of certain things, which will translate the subject's name into Japanese. The game was first officially unveiled via Twitter on December 2, 2020,[2] however the official Twitter account was made in October 2020.[3]
Ryan Pocock is credited as the core developer, artist, and game designer behind the game, while Kenya Abe is credited for being the freelance composer and translation assistant.[4]
The game was officially released on February 27, 2024 on Steam.[1] It was later released on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2024.[5]
Downloadable content
[edit]Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography - Additional Camera Filters
[edit]On February 27, 2024, the same day that the game was released, the downloadable content "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography - Additional Camera Filters" released. This downloadable content contains six additional camera filters: "Manga", "Retro Game", "Mirror", "Cracked Lens", "Glitch", and "Vaporwave".[6]
Updates
[edit]Since its release on February 27, 2024, "Shashingo; Learn Japanese with Photography" has seen some updates. Besides the occasional hotfix and other small updates, there have been a total of three updates so far.
Pop-up Translations
[edit]On March 1, 2024, Furigana and Romaji pop-up translations were added.[7]
'Quiz Mode' & More
[edit]On May 21, 2024, the "'Quiz Mode' & More" update was released. It added a Quiz Mode which allows you to study your vocabulary by answering multiple choice questions in exchange for coins.
Another feature is the ability to export your photos as .jpegs and transparent .png flash-cards.
In the game's 'Find Mode', a list of your incorrect answers will be shown at the end. This was also added into the new 'Quiz Mode'.
'Find Mode' and 'Quiz Mode' now allow you to swap between Reading & Listening, Reading or Listening modes.
Extra answers are also accepted in 'Find Mode'.
You can change the size of the pop-up translations using the settings menu.
An "Invert X or Y-Axis" option was added, and the tutorial and credits were updated. Various bug fixes were also implemented.[8]
Flash-Card Viewer Update
[edit]On August 4, 2024, the "Flash-Card Viewer Update" was released. It allows you to view your photo flash-cards from your album in full-screen. Furthermore, the transition time between day and night in the game was slowed down, giving players more time to enjoy the sky's colors and snap photos of it. Various bug fixes were also implemented.[9]
Reception
[edit]Reception of "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography" is generally positive, with players praising it as a good way to learn the Japanese language; however, some people have also criticized it, deeming the game "lacking".[10]
Alana Hagues of Nintendo Life called it, "a chill, fun, and accessible educational game that combines photography with language learning".[11]
Before the game's release, Beth Nicholls of Digital Camera World called it "a potential game-changer (pun intended) for English speakers who are looking to learn Japanese in a more engaging and entertaining way, compared with the traditional mind-numbing online courses for language learning or even smartphone apps with relentless notifications and pestering, such as Duolingo."[12]
Jayden Hellyar of Game Crater praised the game's visuals and called it "a great way to supplement traditional language learning methods or to simply have fun while exploring the beauty and culture of Japan."[13]
Sales
[edit]On August 31, 2024, the game was reported to have sold 25,000 units on Steam.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ "Ryan / Autumn Pioneer on X: "Here's a (compressed) update on my Japanese language learning game, Shashingo!😀 Take photos to learn Japanese! 📸 #indiedev #gamedev #UE4". Twitter.
- ^ "Shashingo - Out Now on Switch! (@ShashingoGame) / X". Twitter.
- ^ "Shashingo Game – Learn Japanese with Photography".
- ^ "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site". Nintendo Official Site: Consoles, Games, News, and More. September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography - Additional Camera Filters on Steam". Steam. February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography - Pop-up Translations Now Available! - Steam News". Steam. March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography - 'Quiz Mode' & More Update Now Live! - Steam News". Steam. May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography - Flash-Card Viewer Update - Steam News". Steam. August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Steam Community :: Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography". Steam.
- ^ "Take Snapshots And Learn Japanese In This Cosy Switch Photography Game, Live On Kickstarter | Nintendo Life". Nintendo Life. 10 March 2023.
- ^ "This photography videogame will help you learn Japanese! | Digital Camera World". Digital Camera World. 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Learn Japanese with Shashingo - Now on Kickstarter". Game Crater: Your #1 Spot for Gaming Culture. 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Shashingo - Out Now on Switch! on X: "25,000 units sold on Steam for Shashingo 😭💙 How should I celebrate?!?" / X". Twitter.
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