My Japanese Coach

 DS
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 15, 2008
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. AceGamez
    80
    My Japanese Coach is a great idea that's well implemented and definitely worth investing in if you're trying to learn Japanese. Instead of carrying around a heavy dictionary or book, all you need is your pocket-sized DS, and of course a book can't pronounce words or record and playback your own speech.
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  2. Cubed3
    70
    Although still not quite placing enough emphasis on the gameplay aspect, My Japanese Coach proves how far edutainment titles have come in regards to both learning and actual entertainment.
  3. IGN
    55
    Due to the sometimes confusing explanations and quirky vocabulary, it's hard to offer this game to serious students of Japanese. The language is just too hard to try and cram into a handheld game that consists of a handful of mini-games.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    40
    A bit more entertaining than reading a textbook, only not as effective. Stick to Minna no Nihongo and Japanesepod101.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. marahc
    Jan 18, 2009
    9
    This is a very good game to integrate into your studies, a great way to review and learn. It's not perfect by any means, but simple and This is a very good game to integrate into your studies, a great way to review and learn. It's not perfect by any means, but simple and easy to just pick up and play, even for a few minutes. I am very glad this exists.… Full Review »
  2. kyles
    Dec 11, 2008
    5
    I would only take half of the lessions with a grian of salt. I really see this game for what it is really intended for: aiding an individual I would only take half of the lessions with a grian of salt. I really see this game for what it is really intended for: aiding an individual whom may be attending an intermediate or beginners class, but even then I would just stick with the materials provided in class than rely on the dictionaray built-in into the software. But I'm too lazy to take a darn class, so I'll just learn it this way and sound like a gaijin with broken Japanese dailet and grammer since this game doesn't empthizes on grammer. Even if it did, the average person wouldn't be able to comprehend some of Unisoft "Japanese lessions" so to speak....but it is possible that you could learn from this software.… Full Review »
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