About the creation of WonderLang: An Innovative Fusion of RPGs and Language Learning
I’m Jonathan, the creator of WonderLang, and today, I want to take you behind the curtain of this exciting project. WonderLang isn’t just a game—it’s a dream that has been years in the making. Let me share with you how it all began and how we’re turning it into reality.
🌱 The Inspiration – A Quest for a Better Way to Learn
My love for RPGs started in childhood, with classics like Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Suikoden, Dragon Quest, Okami, and Zelda. These weren’t just games to me; they were immersive worlds where I unknowingly improved my English, picking up new words and phrases simply by playing. Back then many games weren't translated to French so I had no choice but to pick up English if I wanted to make progress in my favourite games.
Fast forward to 2016, while living in Korea and struggling to learn the language, I juggled flashcards, apps like Duolingo, and yet another Final Fantasy adventure. That’s when it hit me—what if language learning felt more like playing an RPG? What if instead of repetitive drills, learners could explore, interact, and absorb language naturally through an engaging story?
That idea became WonderLang, a game where players learn a new language not by memorization, but by living it in a magical world.
Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign
The Kickstarter campaign for WonderLang: The Quest for Language Mastery has concluded triumphantly, surpassing its funding goals and setting the stage for an innovative approach to language learning through RPG storytelling. Here’s a closer look at the key highlights and achievements of this campaign.
Campaign Details and Highlights
The WonderLang campaign attracted significant attention for its unique concept—combining the immersive storytelling of RPGs with a structured approach to language acquisition. The project was designed by Jonathan, supported by a dedicated team of educators, artists, and language consultants.
Funding Goal Exceeded: The campaign successfully reached and exceeded its funding target, showcasing strong community interest in innovative educational tools. The additional funds will enable the development of custom artwork, further refinement of gameplay mechanics, and expanded language options.
Backer Engagement: The campaign drew support from a wide range of backers, many of whom were passionate about both gaming and language learning. Through interactive updates, polls, and comments, backers contributed valuable feedback to shape the direction of the project.
Reward Tiers: WonderLang offered backers a variety of enticing reward tiers, ranging from early access to the game and exclusive in-game content to recognition in the credits. These tiers helped the campaign appeal to a broad audience of supporters.
Our Kickstarter Page
Art and Asset Creation
The game's art blends various sources, including commissioned works from skilled artists & pre-made purchased and free assets.
Cheung Ngo Chau, our talented character designer, plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of WonderLang.
Language consultants—primarily experienced language teachers—are instrumental in refining the teaching methodology. These professionals are hired from around the globe and bring hands-on expertise in the languages they support, ensuring that both the instructional content and gameplay remain effective and engaging.
