Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!, also known as Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? in Europe, the UK and Australia, is a...
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7.9
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.8
(60 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8
(3660 ratings)

Game Overview

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!, also known as Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? in Europe, the UK and Australia, is a puzzle video game published and developed by Nintendo...

The Good

Great sudoku, Interesting use of the DS dual screens.

The Bad

Could have used a bit more variety, Speech and handwriting recognition can get a little shaky, Could have used more multiplayer functions, such as scoreboard transfers.

The Bottom Line

Brain Age presents quick mental activities that help keep your DS brain in shape. Activities include quickly solving simple math problems, counting people going in and out of a house simultaneously, drawing pictures on the Touch Screen, reading classic literature out loud, and more. You can also play Sudoku, the number puzzle game which has become an extremely popular feature in U.S. newspapers

Brain Age is inspired by the research of Professor Ryuta Kawashima, a prominent Japanese neuroscientist. His studies evaluated the impact of performing certain reading and mathematic exercises to help stimulate the brain.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
72/100
score

Does Brain Age actually make you smarter? We have no idea, but it's still an interesting puzzle game available at a budget price.

GameZone review logo
75/100
score

If you're searching for a hearty, unique puzzler for your DS, Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day may just be a perfect match.

IGN review logo
80/100
score

But like a gym membership, it's completely up to the player whether a group of mind exercises is considered "fun." At the very least, Nintendo's wrapped everything into a fulfilling package to make these tasks as enjoyable and replayable as possible.

Game Specs

Modes
Mini-Games, Training

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

 

Wireless
DS Single-Card Play (2-16)

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:4/16/2006
Publisher:Nintendo
Developer:Nintendo
Genre:Educational
ESRB Rating:--
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.5
Gameplay
7.2
Graphics
6.5
Sound
6.5
Concept
7.8
OVERALL
7.5/10

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