Big Brain Academy DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Jun 5, 2006
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Metascore
74 out of 100

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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Brain Flex") Big Brain Academy features 15 activities that test their brain powers in areas like logic, memory, math and analysis. Up to eight people can play with a single game card, and each activity takes less than a minute to complete.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Nintendojo
    90
    The truth is, Big Brain Academy offers little depth, and almost no immersion, because the gameplay is so start-and-stop. But Big Brain Academy succeeds because of its simplicity and accessibility.
  2. AtomicGamer
    85
    In all, I can say that I enjoyed Big Brain Academy and feel it is a wonderful addition to the Brain Age-style games. Nintendo has really hit on a different market than the traditional gamers.
  3. Deeko
    85
    It offers a bit more in terms of puzzles than "Brian Age," which certainly gives it a bit of an edge in the fun department, but it doesn't track your progress or make logical sense when grading you, which is where it fails against "Brain Age."
  4. Eurogamer
    70
    Big Brain Academy's certainly fun in an innocent kind of way, but it's probably a better bet for your offspring than for you - although you won't regret joining in for a bit of multiplayer.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Candy-Floss
    10
    I love this game. It's hard not to enjoy it because there's so many things you can do on here. The availability of reaching a certain grade or medal (I love creating records on here!) makes it really feel as if you have achieved something.… Expand
  2. BMG
    8
    Big Brain Academy has definately given me a bigger brain! There is so much to do before you can finish the game!
  3. LeyendaV
    7
    Un juego muy original. El buen concepto de "aprender mientras te diviertes" es llevado al máximo en este título que tiene un gameplay diferente a todo lo visto en la consola.… Expand
  4. RickyB.
    0
    I do not like this game. It is so boring and has no point at all.

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