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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Gaming grows up ?, 10 May 2006
Fun:
Brain Training could be loosely termed a puzzle title, with its many mini activities you can choose from; including basic arithmetic, counting numbers, colours, syllables, reading aloud, etc. The aim is to complete the tasks as quickly as possible, with as few mistakes as possible.
The faster the tasks are completed, the younger your brain age; 20 being the best.
The title uses the DS touch screen, and handwriting recognition, which takes a little getting used to, as well as the microphone, and some honesty, when doing the reading tests.
It even limits the amount of training you do on a specific item, on a particular day, though completing more of the mini-games unlocks additional tasks to choose from.
Additionally, you get over 100 Sudoku puzzles, which may be the real attraction for the people who are seen scribbling on newspapers on public transport; and these get gradually more difficult; the learning curve is pretty good.
All in all, good value, considering it's priced below the usual DS title. I can't see it having great lasting appeal, but for something to do whilst spending 10-15 minutes on the bus or tube, it's great to keep your mind working.
And it allows for left and right handed users...
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
Fn brain exercise!, 12 May 2006
Fun:
I bought this as the US version, Brain Age. The whole point is pretty simple, for example answer 20 simple sums as quickly as possible (13.46 is my best time!). But the interface is so good that it has long lasting appeal, especially as you are given more things to do as you get more in to it. My 8 year old daughter loves the tests and is now working on learning Sodoku, which is also included.
Does it increase your brain power? Maybe. Is it good fun? Definitely.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Good title esp sudoku but training takes ages after a while, 6 May 2006
Fun:
I bought this title last week. It requires you to undergo a 'Brain age' check at the start. You then daily, work on numerous exercises, e.g.
100 quick numerical questions
speak out loud colour text matching
memorisation of words
and so much more.
You build up a history and you unlock more exercises the more regularly you play it. It can take some time though and it is quite hard.
I do however like the sudoku part. There are so many puzzles and they go right to fiendish level. Touch screen, allowing you to type in tiny numbers in each box as a note of possible numbers which could fit. You can save your progress too. For that along it is nearly worth the money.
This title is great, not super 'Fun' but then again it is a training/mental challenge title. I'm certainly better a mental arthimetic since I started.
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