Games Where the Protagonist is Canonically Illiterate
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Suggested by MendelPalace. The main character can't read a lot of words due to being young.
Suggested by Chokes. Learning to read is a big part of the game's progression.
Suggested by MrPixelton. Learning to read is an important part of the progression.
Pit's iconic "I never learned how to read!" from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Suggested by MendelPalace. The main character can't read a lot of words due to being young.
Suggested by Midrulean.
Main character cannot read as a child.
Main character cannot read as a child.
Suggested by my friend Chokes. When you have a low intelligence score, you can't read.
Suggested by my friend Chokes. When you have a low intelligence score, you can't read.
Main character cannot read as a child.
Pit's iconic "I never learned how to read!" from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Pit's iconic "I never learned how to read!" from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Ib most likely fits. The title character is still young and when you read the titles/descriptions of the paintings at the museum you start in, some words will be rendered as ??? because she doesn't know what they mean.
Actually, as an adult, the protagonist of Dragon Quest V can read stuff, even when he is alone
SiriusStarlight
1 year ago