Post by Gilvan Blight on Jul 31, 2007 12:02:41 GMT -5
Quickly: based on the popularity of Brain Age, not as fun, more for kids.
Summary: this was released after the success of Brain Age and is in with a group of like 6 other 'brain training' DS games. This one takes 5 different types of learning and rates you on each of them. Then provides training tools to improve at each. There are 3 mini games for each of the different types giving you a total of 15 games to play. Each as 3 difficulty levels. Unlike Brian Age everything is unlocked right away. Right now I am failing the Memory section, as all I remember of the categories are Logic, Calculations and Memory. There are two others.
After doing a randomly determined game in each category the game gives you a 'Brain weight' and a rating showing how well you did. You can then compare this to your friends to see who has 'the biggest brain'.
The Good: some fun mini games, that definitely make you think (actually sometimes make you feel rather stupid as you stare at the screen for way too long a time trying to figure something out). There is more daily replay value here the Brain Age as all 15 games and 3 levels are unlocked from the start, so you can try everything in one sitting. The games are all timed at exactly 1 minute, making this another perfect pick up and play game.
The Bad: the graphics are overly cute and geared to small kids. This is very apparent in the memory section as you look at various deformed trucks, trains and cars and match them, etc. The sounds are equally kiddie. Overall I see this as brain age for a younger generation.
The Ugly: not too much replay value. Due to everything being there right from the start, you will have tried everything your first sitting, due to the lack of difficulty you will probably have gotten the gold medal in everything by the first week. There aren't graphs to track your progress so all you are doing is trying to beat records every time.
Overall: A somewhat fun diversion. I found it seemed to be geared to a much younger audience then Brain Age, and I think due to that I didn't enjoy it as much. The games just seemed rather simple, the graphics even simpler, and there just wasn't enough replay value to make me pick this one up over and over. I do tend to play it though, usually when I have done all my Daily Training in Brain Age and want some more mental exercises. It retails for only like $25 so if you like brain games you will have some fun with this, but pick up Brain Age first, if you haven't already.
Summary: this was released after the success of Brain Age and is in with a group of like 6 other 'brain training' DS games. This one takes 5 different types of learning and rates you on each of them. Then provides training tools to improve at each. There are 3 mini games for each of the different types giving you a total of 15 games to play. Each as 3 difficulty levels. Unlike Brian Age everything is unlocked right away. Right now I am failing the Memory section, as all I remember of the categories are Logic, Calculations and Memory. There are two others.
After doing a randomly determined game in each category the game gives you a 'Brain weight' and a rating showing how well you did. You can then compare this to your friends to see who has 'the biggest brain'.
The Good: some fun mini games, that definitely make you think (actually sometimes make you feel rather stupid as you stare at the screen for way too long a time trying to figure something out). There is more daily replay value here the Brain Age as all 15 games and 3 levels are unlocked from the start, so you can try everything in one sitting. The games are all timed at exactly 1 minute, making this another perfect pick up and play game.
The Bad: the graphics are overly cute and geared to small kids. This is very apparent in the memory section as you look at various deformed trucks, trains and cars and match them, etc. The sounds are equally kiddie. Overall I see this as brain age for a younger generation.
The Ugly: not too much replay value. Due to everything being there right from the start, you will have tried everything your first sitting, due to the lack of difficulty you will probably have gotten the gold medal in everything by the first week. There aren't graphs to track your progress so all you are doing is trying to beat records every time.
Overall: A somewhat fun diversion. I found it seemed to be geared to a much younger audience then Brain Age, and I think due to that I didn't enjoy it as much. The games just seemed rather simple, the graphics even simpler, and there just wasn't enough replay value to make me pick this one up over and over. I do tend to play it though, usually when I have done all my Daily Training in Brain Age and want some more mental exercises. It retails for only like $25 so if you like brain games you will have some fun with this, but pick up Brain Age first, if you haven't already.