Beginner guide
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Many Japanese games are easy to play without advanced reading. Start with mechanics led genres where menus are simple and repeated.
Great genres for beginners
- Platform games with low menu depth.
- Fighting games with clear icon led character select screens.
- Arcade style action games with fast restart loops.
If you want text heavy genres
For role playing and strategy titles, use fan translation lists and game specific menu guides before buying. This helps avoid picking cartridges that are difficult to navigate.