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I was thinking the other day how it reminds me of the same feeling I had playing some games as a kid.
There was that timeframe where I could read (in English), but it was very much conscious effort - so I'd be lazy and ignore text when possible, and there'd be lots I had no hope of deciphering.
It leads to this sense of mystery and wonder, where you have no idea what's going on but you appreciate when you do find a clue in the words. Bit by bit you start to understand.
Exactly!! I remember that one of my biggest motivations for learning English was to understand what is written/spoken in games. My native language was never available so I had no other choice.
I'm certain I only know some words because of playing games. Not knowing everything was indeed part of the fun!