Shujinkou

Aiming to appeal to both speakers and non-speakers of Japanese, play as Shu, Jin, and Kou as you try to save the world from the Akuma in this single player JRPG!

A retired samurai (主) is entrusted with saving his home from intelligent, language-devouring "Akuma" alongside an eccentric fox (人) freed from a cursed abode and an astute princess (公) with her own ambitions.

Shujinkou is a dungeon-crawling JRPG that offers a unique opportunity to learn Japanese as you play. It features thousands of Japanese words, phrases, kana, kanji, and grammar elements that players can master through focus, diligence, and consistency. The language content spans from JLPT N5 to N1 standards, accommodating learners at any stage.

However, learning Japanese is entirely optional. For those more interested in the adventure, Shujinkou delivers a rich JRPG experience. Players can immerse themselves in hundreds of skills, items, equipment forging, cooking, fishing, quests, minigames, shops, and countless achievements and records to break.

Explore a vast world, engage with a riveting story, meet multifaceted characters, enjoy stunning artwork, and lose yourself in hours of dynamic music.

All these elements are woven together through an 80-hour story campaign with over 200 hours of gameplay content, gradually introducing a complex set of RPG mechanics throughout the journey to create a truly comprehensive experience.

KEY FEATURES
・Experience an 80-hour story—the campaign is primarily split into two major arcs.
・Explore 16 handcrafted labyrinths, each filled with dozens of challenges.
・Learn all hiragana, katakana, and hundreds of kanji through the Kanakae system.
・Learn over 100 types of grammar corresponding from JLPT's N5 to N3 standards and listen to over 700 vocal lines each from native Japanese male and female speakers.
・Fight over 300 enemies with unique names using hiragana, katakana, and kanji.
・Learn over 180 Arawasu skills for usage in battle, the field, and as bonuses.
・Bond with six passionate partners and experience 42 story quests & 120 short events.
・View over 80 special 4K illustrations throughout the main story and partner content.
・Play six minigames that review various aspects of Japanese—there's fishing too!
・Enjoy a seven-hour, 158 track soundtrack featuring over a dozen musical genres.

Shujinkou is more than just an RPG—it is a complete journey. Dive into a gripping story, deep gameplay mechanics, unforgettable characters, and stunning art and music that match the JRPGs developed by some of Japan’s finest. Being in development for over six years, what truly sets Shujinkou apart is its additional, seamless integration of Japanese language learning. Whether you’re here for the adventure or want to pick up Japanese along the way, the ability to learn a challenging, real-world skill makes Shujinkou stand out in the already-crowded genre of amazing role-playing games.

NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING SHUJINKOU

• In-game purchases optional
• Offline play enabled
• 1 player
• Accessibility features (8)
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)

Accessibility Features

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

• Controls

  • Playable without Rapid Button Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

  • Playable without Touch Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.

  • Playable without Controller Vibration

    You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.

• Gameplay

  • Adjustable Difficulty (Basic)

    You can reduce the overall challenge of the game by choosing an alternative preset difficulty level.

  • Control Reminders

    You can review the game controls at any time.

  • Game Pausing

    You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

  • Manual Saving

    You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

• Platform: PS4, PS5
• Release: 13/2/2025
• Publisher: Rice Games Inc
• Genres: Adventure, Role Playing Games, Educational
• Voice: English, Japanese
• Screen Languages: English