After Kana’s Quest was confirmed for Switch in 2020, not much has been shared about the game. Whitethorn Games shared an update today, confirming that it will finally be ready to go on March 28, 2023.

Kana Quest, designed by Not Dead Design, will teach players “knowledge of Japanese kana through an ever-evolving puzzle game.” Over 300 handcrafted levels with new puzzle mechanics are included in each world.

Below is an official preview:

Are you tired of educational games that are magnified surprise quizzes? Do you just want to play an awesome game and have a new real-world ability at the end? Do you want to learn to read Hiragana and Katakana?

Then Kana Quest is for you!

“But how does it work”, I hear you thinking. Excellent question! In Japanese, each phonetic letter is called a Kana. Kana that have a split sound will match. When all Kana in a level are connected by matches, it is finished.

main characteristics

  • beautiful pixel art
  • Over 300 challenging puzzle levels
  • Hiragana and Katakana included
  • Great way to learn Japanese for beginners.
  • It’s still a great puzzle game for people who know Japanese.
  • no pop quiz

Check out a new trailer as well as release date news for Kana Quest on Switch below.

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