Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day

The game includes an entirely different set of training exercises which have been created using the latest in brain research. In the end, you'll receive a...
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7.8

good

CRITICS SCORE

7.9

(41 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.7

(953 ratings)

Game Overview

The game includes an entirely different set of training exercises which have been created using the latest in brain research. In the end, you'll receive a rating which indicates the age of your brain.

The Good

Great sudoku, Clean presentation, Good multiplayer options.

The Bad

Speech and handwriting recognition is still a little shaky.

The Bottom Line

A follow-up on the DS brain-training series, this game is oriented for adults wishing to improve their thinking skills by pressuring them to improve themselves with simple yet sharp skill tests. The game includes an entirely different set of training exercises which have been created using the latest in brain research. In the end, you'll receive a rating which indicates the age of your brain.

The full Japanese title, by the way, is one of the longest game titles on record: "Touhoku Daigaku Mirai Kagaku Gijutsu Kyodou Kenkyuu Center Kawashima Ryuta Kyoujuu Kanhuu Motto Nou wo Kitaeru Otona no DS Training"

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Expert Reviews

70/100

score

Brain Age 2 provides more of the same noggin-teasing puzzles in the same format and presentation as the original game.

81/100

score

The Sudoku mini-game is worth the entire game itself and will provide many hours of fun.

80/100

score

With the exception of Sudoku, every brain challenge in this sequel is fresh, and even if you played the first game to death there's a lot more mind-building challenges here, many of which are a lot more fun and addictive than the ones in last year's serie

Game Features

New Activities! The title is a series of minigames designed to give your brain a workout. The 17 new, engaging activities are all designed to help work your brain and increase blood flow to the prefrontal cortex. Whether you're playing simple songs on a piano keyboard or monitoring the photo finish of a footrace, you'll love your new mental workout!

Keep training! When you start a new game, you will take a series of tests and get a score that shows how old your brain is. This number is called your "Brain Age". With daily training over weeks and months, you can improve your mental acuity and lower your Brain Age. Progress is charted in graph form.

Expanded multiplayer! you can keep up to four save files on one game card. Share a game allows you to compete in a picture-drawing quiz or an acrostic challenge with family and friends. You can also use DS Download Play to send a demo to friends or compete with up to 16 players in one of four fun modes.

Game Specs

Modes
Challenge, Training

Wireless
DS Single-Card Play (2-16)

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Microphone
Detect Sound

Touch Screen
Draw. Answer. Play.

Start
Menu Screen

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Game Info

Platform:	Nintendo DS
Release Date:	7/29/2007
Publisher:	Nintendo
Developer:	Nintendo
Genre:	Educational
ESRB Rating:	--
Gamesite:	--

Recent Customer Reviews

Sharpen your skills and have fun at the same time.

I recommend this game especially to moms and dads that just want that extra help in everyday stuff.
Published 606 days ago by fulltime_mommy

What is your Brain Age?

I recommend Brain Age 2 to those interested in puzzles and a fun but challenging game.
Published 1027 days ago by jenareu

more brain teasers in in minutes a day.

Another score of 80 Wo hoo.
Published 1102 days ago by tommy_lop

Even better than the first Brain Age!

I recommend this game, especially if you like puzzles that work all of your brain!
Published 1120 days ago by sarahbug12

Fantastic Tool For Improving Memory and Mental Performance

An excellent product for anyone looking to improve their performance of everyday mental tasks and... short term memory.
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Published 1255 days ago by SimianFox