Gameplay
The gameplay is as good as any educational game will get. The touch screen on the Nintendo DS registers surprisingly well, with the game giving you feedback on what you do. It varies between having to know the hiragana for the kanji, and knowing the kanji for the hiragana/katakana. It is a very nice tool for reinforcing your learning.

Replay Value
Extremely high, I feel that everyone will play this multiple times. The amount of training that it offers is incredible, and it is a very nice way to prepare for tests.

Graphics
The graphics are very simplistic, avoiding confusing navigation and frustration. It makes it very clear what you need to do, and the text is very clear. I would say it is one of the better looking kanji training games on the market.

Fun Factor
This game is very fun. It can get frustrating at times, making you want to quit, but that is where your strive to learn Japanese kicks in. You may get discouraged whenever you don't know a kanji, or get lost, but that is more the reason to continue playing it and get better.

Side Notes
This game was made for Japanese people. If you don't know Japanese, chances are you will not pick up anything at all from this game. I also don't recommend it to people who are just beginning to learn Japanese, as it mixes kanji, hiragana, and katakana, and you need to have a good grasp on them for any of the game to make sense.

Score: 18/20

Learning Curve: Takes a while

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