Evan Norris
VGChartzShujinkou (NS) Review
Published 11/2/2025
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 2/13/2025
Shujinkou
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, deep forging, cooking, fishing, quests, achievements, records to break, and minigames.
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- Rice Games
- Publisher
- Rice Games
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Critic avg
86
8 scored reviews
Total coverage
8
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70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 86 across 8 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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80–892 reviews · 25%
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Trent Cannon
Nintendo LifeReview: Shujinkou (Switch) - Words Whup Sticks & Stones In This Innovative Dungeon Crawler
Published 10/10/2025
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70
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrés Aquino
GfinityShujinkou Review: Feeling Right at Home on Nintendo Switch
Published 10/7/2025
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Shujinkou on Nintendo Switch 2
Published 10/1/2025
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74
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsShujinkou Review (PS5)
Published 7/10/2025
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95
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalGary Sheppard
GameGrinShujinkou Review
Published 6/25/2025
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85
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Shujinkou (Sony PlayStation 5)
Published 2/27/2025
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100
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalZek Lu
RPGFanShujinkou Review
Published 2/11/2025
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95
+9 vs critic avg
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