The main mode features standard format test taking with questions that are rattled off in quick succession. A sample question will list a sentence that's in hiragana, kana, and kanji. Translate the kanji portions in the sentence by selecting answers from a few multiple choices to the left of the sentence. Translate correctly and be rewarded with a chime. Answer incorrectly and get razzed. When razzed, the software stamps an "X" next to your wrong answer and circles the correct answer so you'll know next time.

A kanji character examination mode allows a learner to check out a large assemblage of kanji and five mini-games break up the routine of test taking with some fun challenges. One of the more challenging mini-games shows a 3D representation of a kanji character which is viewed from the side as it rotates. By examining the grooves, lines, and surface features of the character, one has to figure out its identity and select an answer from four choices. Kanji Quiz also supports a versus mode where two players link up in ad hoc mode and compete against each other in the mini-games.

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» The mascots of the game are a boy in a blue cap and a girl with orange hair. If we squinted real hard and set aside all reasoning, we imagine that they could pass for Shinji Hikaru and Asuka Langley... A robot in a suit and a doleful looking professor also appear as guides in the game.

» The presentation is simple with a green vertically oriented chalkboard on the right side of the screen which contains a snippet of kanji mixed with hiragana and kana. On the left is an open book with passages in kana that one selects to match the kanji on the right to complete the passage. Perform well and a sprightly chime sounds off. If you answer improperly, a buzzer sounds. An uplifting song plays while the kana/kanji action is being performed. Perhaps it loops to lift the player's spirits.

» To spice up the action, a mini-game mode (second option on the main menu) may be checked out which features 5 different mini-games as follows:

Mini-Games
1) A mini screen shows scrambled kanji characters. By using deductive reasoning and sleuthing skills, figure out what the character is and select the corresponding kana answer from 4 multiple choices below the screen. A variant revelation method shows small portions of kanji characters on the screen and one must figure out what the kana equivalent is.

2) Time attack - figure out as many translations and conversions as possible. The timer that counts down consists of a lighted string of colored bulbs that circle the answer box on the bottom of the screen.

3) A 5 x 4 playfield appears which contains 20 kanji characters. Click on matching characters to remove them from the playfield. A time limit keeps track and counts down relentlessly. Make 10 matches within the time limit and you're on your way to becoming a kanji master. Sort of.

4) An incomplete kanji segment appears on the top of the screen. On the bottom are ten characters that may be used to complete the segment. Three attempts are allowed per puzzle.

5) A rotating 3D model of a kanji character seen from the side is shown moving on screen. The camera slowly pans upwards. Try to figure out the kanji character just by observing the shape and strokes on the 3D model. It's difficult to discern it in the first few seconds but as the camera pans higher, its easier to figure out. In the last few seconds of the timer, the camera pans directly overhead so it's easy as pie to figure out.

» Every mini-game may be played in single player mode or 2-player ad hoc mode (second option) before going into the game.

This item is also known as Simple 2500 Series Portable Vol. 7: The Doko Demo Kanji Quiz - Challenge! Kanji Kentei 2006.

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