Now that Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town has released, it's a great reminder of how well games like it can be used to learn another language. The latest entry in the farming simulator series once again mixes farming and animal care with exploration and gathering mechanics. It can be a lot of fun, but it's also a great way to learn another language like Japanese.
Bokujo Monogatari, the series formerly known as Harvest Moon and now Story of Seasons, is perfect for players looking for fun agricultural simulation games. Reviews of Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town have been pretty positive, and while the gameplay may be pretty great, games like Story of Seasons are perfect for beginner-level learners of another language.
Given the slew of Japan-exclusive video games out there, a lot of fans of series like Yo-Kai Watch and Dragon Quest would love to learn the language. The easiest way to do that might just be by playing games like Story of Seasons. This might sound strange at first, but using simulation games to learn another language like Japanese can actually be pretty helpful.
Why Story Of Seasons Can Teach Players Another Language
In a recent blog post on the official site for XSEED Games, one of the members of the localization team detailed the ways in which Bokujo Monogatari games can teach players a language like Japanese, and it actually makes a whole lot of sense. This is primarily because of all the characters in the game who greet players in various ways, thus teaching them popular greetings in that language.
It's also great for learning a number of vocabulary words for everyday items and utensils. Players will also learn about crops, the names of animals, and words for numerous tools. The learning process goes well beyond a typical farming simulator, especially if people play Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town in its native language. Playing the game in another language like Japanese is a great way for fans of the series to have fun and familiarize themselves with everyday items, greetings, and animals shown in the game.
Anyone interested in learning Japanese should consider playing Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town in its native language. Games like Story of Seasons and Harvest Moon can be an effective way to learn another language - all while getting to have fun at the same time.
Source: XSEED Games