Graphical settings can now be changed as well as formatting for those on mobile type devices. The Alpha store is up and you are able to spend fans earned during play to customize your play board and cubes. Also, the interface has been translated to: French Italian German Spanish Arabic Russian Portuguese Thai Chinese(Simplified) Korean Lastly, a Linux build has been posted to Steam.

[ 2019-04-27 19:33:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

NiHonGo is the word for the Japanese language and ToKi is a word for time but used for when: NiHonGoToKi - Now is the time to learn and play!

NiHonGoToKi will help you learn Japanese the fun way! The game is designed with a language learning backend with the front end being a fun puzzle game that takes the boring away from studying the tough Japanese language.

Currently, the game contains the entire Hiragana and Katakana alphabets as well as the combination of characters, called Yō-on. You’ll be taught both character sets in the Learn Mode, along with their Romaji (English character versions) counterpoint and then tested on your progress through Test Mode, where you can gain points (and combo points!) and become fluent as you have fun.

Everything you do in the game is tracked through the database, which learns your strengths and weaknesses and tailors the game to you, giving priority to characters you’re having trouble with. The database kicks in after you’ve been through both alphabets once.

If you score highly in Test Mode, you can unlock the special Advanced Mode which strips away the Romaji and lets you learn Hiragana and Katakana like a native.