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| OVERALL RATING |
4.0 |
| Presentation |
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4.0 |
| Control |
|
4.0 |
| Gameplay |
|
4.0 |
| Fun factor |
|
4.0 |
| User Rating |
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3.5 |
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Posted: July 28, 2008
Brain Challenge is the first brain training mobile game to land on the iPhone and it brings with it the usual assortment of exercises to keep your mind in shape. It combines both previous mobile versions of the title into one that’s a must-have for anyone striving to stimulate their brain and test stress levels.
Overall, the game has a total of 43 mini-game exercises covering tests in five categories: Memory, Visual, Logic, Math and Focus. They include simple math problems, memorizing paths, determining what object’s weight is the heaviest or bounces highest, and creating a specific pattern based on pieces given, just to outline a few.
Each day you can select Brain Test or Stress Test to check on your current status but a Training Room is also available for practicing in specific areas that need work. These areas are indicated by your previous performances as they are graphed daily to show progress. This is a very helpful process but I usually found out that I actually felt a little bit more stressed AFTER taking part in the Stress Test. I would assume that was because they dropped you in the same mental exercises but added diversions like a waiting boss, visual trickery and even rampaging rodents. Yes, these added stress, but they were still fun.
While playing the series of mini-games, a simple touch interface allows for the selection of the correct answer, and simple well-explained rules ensure that players of all ages are able to take part in the exercises. The game also offers up a nice presentation with slick graphics and real voice-over for instructions so in no way will you ever be perplexed on what needs to be accomplished.
The game also offers up an exclusive mini-game for the iPhone and that involves arranging cubes by turning the iPhone in different directions. This, as well as a bonus Creative mode that brings up things like a piano keyboard or Tangrams, really add more to the pastime of goofing around with it.
Brain Challenge is an entertaining solution for those seeking some brain maintenance on the iPhone. Most usual games keep your attention with typical action, but this one does it by captivating your mental and artistic capabilities to keep them sharp, and that’s always a very good thing if you enjoy that sort of torture. Just kidding, no torture at all.
