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8.0 out of 10

Big Brain Academy

First seen: 27 may 2007

Information found in: from 119 sources in 17 countries.

Best Price: 14.99 USD

  • User Score (329)
    7.9 7.9 from 329 reviewers
  • Expert Score (68)
    7.2 7.2 from 68 reviewers
  • Gameplay (28)
    8.2 8.2 from 28 reviewers
  • Graphics (35)
    6.8 6.8 from 35 reviewers
  • Sound (32)
    7.0 7.0 from 32 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (4)
    8.1 8.1 from 4 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    7.6 7.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (6)
    7.4 7.4 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • loads of activities, fun in short burts, challenge to master, this brilliant, so great for families
  • not all that engaging, multiplayer feels awkward, have to share remote, annoying professor, limited single player game
  • Student records keep track of your achievements and create a profile that others can play against when you are not there. You can even send your Student record to a friend via WiiConnect24.
  • Play alongside or against up to seven friends as you find out who deserves to be top of the class!
  • Simple controls mean anyone can play straight away.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Category:
    Edutainment, Health & Fitness
  • Multiplayer mode:
    Simultaneous
  • Players:
    1-8
  • Age rating:
    3+

Release Date

  • First seen
    27 May 2007

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  • Reviews of Big Brain Academy

  1. Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree

    Reviewer: GamezGecko
    1 October 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Wii Remote controller?s hands-on control makes playing a cinch. This rethinking of the popular Nintendo DS game will test players? brains with fun problems and allow people of any age to play together. Multiplayer versus and co-op play modes also have been added, allowing players to use the title as a brain-training exercise or a raucous party game. The Wii Remote?s hands-on control makes playing the game a breeze, and revamps the DS game that exercised players?... Read more

  2. Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (USA)

    Reviewer: NTSC UK
    1 January 2008
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    As you might expect, it’s pretty much impossible to play a game like Big Brain Academy without comparing it unfavourably to Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training. Although Brain Training itself has not yet made the leap from DS to Wii, you can be sure it will only be a matter of time, while this game attempts to fill the gap. It’s certainly fun in short bursts and does provide some interesting mental exercise, but this more of a GCSE than a degree. Read more

  3. Big Brain Academy for Wii

    Reviewer: Gamesmonster
    24 February 2009

    Are you a logical or analytical thinker? Are you good at memorizing objects? Put your skills to the test and flex your brain the fun way with the ultimate fast-paced multiplayer think-athon: Big Brain Academy for Wii. The follow up to Big Brain Academy for Nintendo DS this Wii title contains all-new mini-games and multiplayer modes allowing you to challenge family and friends from the comfort of your living room! The Wii Remote controller's hands-on control makes playing... Read more

  4. Reviewer: Official Nintendo Magazine
    25 September 2007
    Overall 7
    7.2
     

    This could provide an afternoon of quality entertainment for a bunch of friends but if you are looking for something that'll improve your mind go for Dr Kawashima on DS. Read more

  5. Big Brain Academy

    Reviewer: Blokes Only
    13 January 2010
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    One thing that Nintendo have been, and always will be able to boast is exclusivity and originality, there isn't another company out there that makes you look like a complete idiot but at the same time let you enjoy yourself! And if you are really brave you can venture out of your house and embarrass yourself in the street whilst playing Big Brain Academy on your DS. Read more

  1. Big Brain Academy

    Reviewer: stephen ogley, gameplay
    18 September 2007

    good fun for any age and it isn`t over priced. More fun than Brain Training it`s too hardcore. Read more

  2. "Brain-Mania!"

    Reviewer: Wii Game Review
    19 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    It's a no-brainer to not buy this fabulous Brain game. This is actually published and partially developed by Nintendo themselves, just like the acclaimed Brain, Maths and Sight Training games on DS and the earlier Big Brain Academy game, also on DS. Lose yourself in a fun, party adventure, where the teacher is unusually fun and the Wii Remote talks to you, encouraging you. This is a must have title, like everything Nintendo publish... Read more

  3. Big Brain Academy

    Reviewer: Boomerang Video Game Rental Online
    8 October 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    brilliant!!, even though this is obviously aimed at young kids, it's very addictive and fun!!!. the puzzles are great and on the more difficult levels really hard. my missus really likes it and will be gutted when i send it back!! Read more

  4. Below Expectations

    Reviewer: Katherine from Buy Brain, Training Instead, Game Seek
    16 October 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This game is nothing compared to it’s compe***or, Brain Training, I’d say Big Brain Academy is more for the younger DS owners. It has no combinational games, just a test and practice. Overall, I find the game incredibly boring, and if your looking for a DS game that will enhance your brain, try searching for "Dr Kawashimas Brain Training"!!! Read more

  5. GREAT FUN !!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    12 February 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    We have had so much fun with this game. We are both over 50, and have no children. When we have company we play this with them and have a great time. My husband has been having memory problems and the doctor said he should play memory games to keep his brain active, this is just what he needed, working his brian and having fun doing it! Love this game! Read more

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