Play EZ-Talk : Shokyuu Hen 5 Online

Ever tried learning Japanese and got bored five minutes into a textbook? EZ-Talk: Shokyuu Hen 5 on the GBA is the antidote—it sneaks actual learning into something that feels like a game. You’ll match words to pictures, piece together basic sentences, and even get quizzed in little mini-games that somehow make memorizing "konnichiwa" less painful.

It’s not flashy—just a no-nonsense, grid-based interface with pixelated menus—but that’s part of its charm. The lessons build up naturally, and there’s something satisfying about watching your progress bar fill up after each session. I’d grab this over dry flashcards any day, especially if you’ve got a soft spot for weird edutainment titles from the GBA era. Just don’t expect it to replace a proper textbook—it’s more like a friendly nudge in the right direction.

Bonus points if you’ve still got your old Game Boy lying around.