Big Brain Academy (video game)

Big Brain Academy is a puzzle video game. It was published by Nintendo and was developed by Nintendo EAD.[1]

Big Brain Academy
Developer(s)Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)Nintendo
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
ReleaseJune 30, 2005 NA
Genre(s)Puzzle, edutainment
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

It was released on June 30, 2005 in Japan, June 5, 2006 in North America, July 5, 2006 in Australia, and on July 7, 2006 in Europe.[2][3]

The player creates a profile and is given tests and quizzes by a Dr. Lobe, a blob made of brain matter. The tests he gives the player is designed to make the player think, analyze, memorize, compute, and identify. At the end of the tests, Dr. Lobe measures the brain weight of the player and gives them a letter grade.[4]

A sequel titled Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree was released on April 26, 2007.

Reception

The game recieved mixed reviews by game critics. Critics said that they felt that it easy to learn and fun. However, some critics did not like there was not really much variety in the games and that it was too simple at times.[5][6][7]

References

  1. "Big Brain Academy". IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. "Brain games aim to boost your IQ". BBC News. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  3. "Nintendo's Latest Line-up". IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  4. "Big Brain Academy Hands-On". GameSpot. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. "Big Brain Academy". IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  6. "Big Brain Academy Review". GameSpot. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  7. "Big Brain Academy: Coulda been a contender". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 14, 2024.