Initial D: Takahashi Ryosuke no Typing Saisoku Riron

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know this game, or what's it about? I assume it's a typing tutor kind of game, but I haven't been able to find much information about it. Does it require typing in Japanese, or does it use an english keyboard like Typing of the dead?

 

You type japanese words using the japanese spelling in roman letters. So if you wanted to type Dreamcast "ドリームキャスト" you'd have to type Dori-mukyasuto. Believe me when I say it'sa right pain in the arse when you're not use to typing in such an odd way. Best avoided to be honest.

 

Sounds like good practice. If there is such a thing.

 

It's quite fun, although it is romanji it's how you would type words in via the IME on windows. It's quite cheap too, you should be able to find a copy in Japan for less the $6.

 

It's too bad they don't display romanji on screen and rather require you to know what it says in Japanese. Otherwise I'd be interested for sure.