I am curious to try one of the 漢検 training games. I specifically want to know if anyone has tried any combination of two or more of the DS / 3DS / Switch versions and what they like and dislike. I have read some reviews of the Switch version online but nothing that directly compares to the 3DS version. There is this thread, which is why I am making this post on the WaniKani forums I guess.
My personal メリット and デメリット:
Switch:
- Latest version
- “AI“ simulated test mode (?)
- It seems like copies come with a 30 day free trial of this other 早押し！漢字スタジアム kanji quiz show game? I guess that’s interesting but it appears to work like a subscription which really turns me off.
- No region lock
- Screenshots
3DS:
- Cheaper
- I prefer the DS family pen stylus
- Region lock (not an issue for me)
- Can’t take screenshots for flash cards (You can if you make some changes to your system but it’s a little less convenient than on Switch)
Notes:
- It seems that the character recognition is a persistent problem among all the versions (although seemingly a very small problem compared to how many kanji there are but YMMV)?
- I don’t mind the Switch pen experience with Brain Training although I do prefer the DS stylus.
- I don’t actually intend to take the kanken any time soon (but of course I probably would like to eventually). I just like these types of games.
I am one of those people who is getting back into 3DS stuff so I’d like to have another excuse to carry it around, but to be honest, if we’re talking convenience, I use my Switch 2 a lot more including carrying it with me (although I don’t carry game systems with me anymore that often in general).
I am honestly leaning toward the Switch one just because I imagine it would be the most up-to-date for whatever but the 3DS pen and nostalgia (and cheaper price) are drawing me in.