Brain Training (DS)

I recently bought my son a DS as 'all my friends have one so I need one too!!!!' Since we got it I have slowly become addicted. Luckily my son is very kind and doesn't mind sharing! One of my first purchases was 'Brain Training'. I'm sure you have all heard of it by now as it has got to be the most widely known game for the DS, and probably the top selling game as well as every person I know with a DS has this game. Basically, there are various exercises to complete, each one works a different part of the brain. There is: Calculations - Either x20 or x100. You will see simple sums on the left screen, you ...  Read the complete review

I think there's been a lot of hype about the Brain Training game, what with all the adverts on TV a while ago, so when I was deciding to buy my Nintendo DS, I also chose to buy Dr Kawashima's Brain Training game too. Once you have set up a profile for yourself, you can start brain training and it will save all your data under your profile. You are allowed to create up to 4 profiles, and any other friends or family wishing to have a go can go on the Quick Play option which doesn't involve inputting any personal information. So- starting your training. By clicking through on the Daily Training option, then your name, then "Training", you ...  Read the complete review

I think it would be fair to say that the Brain 'Age' Training thing is a bit of a gimmick. In fact I will go as fas as to say any Brain Training in this instance is just a USP. But lets not let that stand in the way of a bit of fun. I do like to do things that will keep my brain active, so I was looking forward to getting around to trying this. The core of the 'game; if you like is the Brain Age Check, Training, and Sudoku. There is also a Quick Play mode, which to be honest I found not worth mentioning, so I won't labour about it. Brain Age Check involves a Stroop Test, Speed Counting, Number Cruncher, Calculations and a Word ...  Read the complete review

Is it wise to know the age of our brains? Dr Kawashima presents an overall quite entertaining brain training package in this game. The menu page shows the 4 functions of the game; Quick Play, Daily Training, Sudoku and Download. Quick Play is just that, you do not have to enter any personal information to create a profile; it is similar to a demo or guest option of the Daily Training. So you can (fairly) quickly access a Quick Brain Age Check, try some Training or Sudoku puzzles. These all are precluded by a sometimes lengthy tutorial session. Your first attempt at Daily Training combines getting some details about you (left or ...  Read the complete review

I bought Brain Training for the DS at the height of its popularity, when Dr. Kawashima kept popping up on every advert break on every channel. At first the game was enjoyable, but the novelty soon wears off and my game has been gathering dust for the best part of a year. The game has some good aspects that would appeal to many, but I'm not sure it appealed to me. It manages to make maths fun (a feat in itself) and also does what it says on the tin in giving your brain a quick exercise. It also contains a bank of Sudoku at three different levels which proved entertaining; however, as there are 3 free Sudoku's in the Metro everyday I'm not sure this alone can ...  Read the complete review