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“By immersing the player in the target language, Influent closely models the way we naturally learn our native language. I suggest giving Influent a try.”
-Steve Hammond, Somnambulant-Gamer
Inspired by Dreamcast titles of old (namely Shenmue and Toy Commander) Influent immerses players in a fully interactive 3D environment where the names for absolutely every object in the game can be gleaned with a single click! In fact, even more information can be learned with a double-click! Every door, drawer, and cabinet can be opened with a right-click here and a right-click there, revealing more and more things to be learned!
Packed to the brim with hundreds of native audio pronunciations (painstakingly recorded specifically for this game), Influent offers players a unique opportunity to enjoy learning both vocabulary and pronunciation in the language of their choice.
With 20+ languages currently available for download, Influent combines the joys of playing a video game with the language learning process, resulting in real-life rewards and achievements that remain with players for the rest of their lives.
Influent: Language Learning Redefined.
- Audio from native speakers
- Synonym swap functionality
- Learn at your own pace!
- Fully interactive modern apartment
- Over 420 words to collect and master
- Includes Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs
- 20+ Languages to choose from (more to come!)
- What is Influent Definitive Edition?
- Do you have plans to release more languages? When???
Check out the Community Hub for Frequently Asked Questions and other cool stuff!
A BRIEF BACKGROUND
Influent is a Language Learning Game focusing primarily on vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation. It was initially developed in Japan at the University of Tsukuba's Entertainment Computing Laboratory under the Monbukagakusho Government Research Scholarship.
After research funding ran out, further funding from a wildly successful Kickstarter Campaign allowed for the completion of the game. A research paper on the ideas surrounding the game and its applications was published by the Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ), which can be viewed in its entirety here.
Andrew Cross is infuriated!For three long years, he sat confined to his work, developing a device that he firmly believed to be a technological breakthrough in the way people would interact with the world around them. A device that could scan any object in the real world and then provide its name in any language! Duly dubbing his fancy new invention the "SanjigenJiten," Andrew arranged an appointment to demonstrate the device's amazing capabilities at the world's largest technology corporation, Technoglobe International.
But while on his visit, he fell for a girl he met in the lab, and while she stole his heart, someone else silently stepped in and stole his device! Now, Technoglobe has gone and swiftly marketed the SanjigenJiten as their own, even laying claim to the very name he had so cleverly concocted!
But Andrew Cross has a plan. He's made an even better version of his SanjigenJiten and launched an online campaign, swearing to learn 300 words in a foreign language to raise awareness of Technoglobe's blatant theft and prove his device really works! But does the SanjigenJiten really work? Can Andrew actually pull it off?!
Announcements
Influent Free Edition
Fait Chier!Nobody likes to be quarantined. That much we can all agree upon. Although we're all fairly upset about this whole fiasco, why not make light of a bad situation and pick up something new li
Influent Definitive Edition Out Now
Influent: Definitive EditionThere's a brand new update in town and its broadly defined name is redefining the definition of definitive! That's right friends, not only is this new version of Influent
Steam Winter Sale
For anyone considering picking up a new language, Influent offers a unique way to learn both vocabulary and pronunciation in a 3D environment. Select any object in your apartment to see the translati
Four Year Anniversary!
Sale Event! To celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary, Influent and all Language Pack DLC are on sale at 44% off! Cheers!!
Surprise Sale Extension!
If you haven't made any aspirations for the new year, why not take up learning a new language as a new goal? Influent is an especially great tool for new learners and with over 20 languages to choose
Lunar New Year Sale Event
Three sales in a row?!?! It's crazy out here in 2022! Here's one more chance to grab a new language pack on sale and start learning today! Pick up any of the 20 language packs on offer for 50% off re
Back 2 School Sale!
Say It Ain't So! Summer vacation has come to an end and the yellow school buses are out in the streets again. With the new school year comes a new set of challenging language requirements like Spa
Thanksgiving Update
SEE THE OFFICIAL BLOG POST HERE Thankfully Not Forgotten First off, a big thank you to everyone on the Influent forums for your fantastic suggestions and feedback. Lots of great ideas bouncing ar
Four Year Anniversary!
Sale Event! To celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary, Influent and all Language Pack DLC are on sale at 44% off! Cheers!!
Halloween Sale!
Thrilling Developments! Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand! Until 11:59 PM on Halloween, Influent and all Language Packs are 66% off! Stay tuned for a new Influent
The Steam Winter Sale Is Here!
Is It 2021 Yet?If you or someone you know has ever wanted to start learning a new language, the new year is right around the corner so it might be time to start thinking about those resolutions! Infl
Steam Summer Sale!
SUMMER HAS ARRIVEDSummertime and the earning is easy with Influent! Grab a language for half off or pick up the Polyglot Pack at 90% OFF to get access to all 23 languages as well as all future langua
Let There Be Light
So What Gives?Now I know what you're thinking..."When is there going to be an actual content update? What is this, just some stupid lighting update? Gahh! Get off my feed!"Well beside that being a li
Thanksgiving Update
SEE THE OFFICIAL BLOG POST HERE Thankfully Not Forgotten First off, a big thank you to everyone on the Influent forums for your fantastic suggestions and feedback. Lots of great ideas bouncing ar
For Your Consideration
Armed and Gelatinous Kickstarter! That's right folks, we've launched a brand new crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter for our upcoming console party game, Armed and Gelatinous! Please click the
Influent Mobile Edition
It's finally happened! Influent is out on iOS and Android!!! ːmernːHere are some of the most notable updates: Take control of CHIP the and zoom around in first person Stars are earned by earning 5 st
Hungary for Ukrainian?
Food for Thought!Whether you're a polyglot hankering for more languages or you crave a new life in East or Western Europe, your appetite might be satiated by learning some Hungarian and Ukrainian wit
Heart and Seoul
Good As New!Korean Language FixesIt took a few sleepless nights but the Korean language pack is back in action and should now be bug-free! Huge shout out to Steam user TOBESTAR for their help with re
For Your Consideration
Armed and Gelatinous Kickstarter! That's right folks, we've launched a brand new crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter for our upcoming console party game, Armed and Gelatinous! Please click the
Winter Sale Extended!
Happy New Year!In keeping with tradition, I've extended the Winter Sale deal another 2 weeks so if you just missed the deal Influent had going, there's still time to get on board with learning someth
