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Big Brain Academy

First seen: 11 june 2007

Information found in: from 116 sources in 17 countries.

Best Price: 21.97 USD

  • User Score (332)
    7.8 7.8 from 332 reviewers
  • Expert Score (67)
    7.2 7.2 from 67 reviewers
  • Gameplay (26)
    6.9 6.9 from 26 reviewers
  • Graphics (33)
    5.8 5.8 from 33 reviewers
  • Sound (29)
    5.9 5.9 from 29 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (3)
    7.0 7.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    8.7 8.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    6.3 6.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (5)
    6.3 6.3 from 5 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • keeps your brain active, its a known brand, great multiplayer, teaches while you play, good value for money
  • passing the cotroller boo, too much talking, annoying professor, a bit pricy, talkative coach
  • 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:
    12

Release Date

  • First seen
    11 June 2007

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  1. Big Brain Academy

    Reviewer: CVG
    16 September 2007
    Overall 6
    5.9
     

    Released for a budget price this would be a diverting enough party game. As a long term investment, you should take that normal-sized brain of yours and think again. 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. Reviewer: Official Nintendo Magazine
    8 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

  4. Big Brain Academy

    Reviewer: Blokes Only
    25 September 2007
    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

  5. Big Brain Academy Wii Review

    Reviewer: WDT
    1 May 2010
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The opportunity of becoming smarter is something that would appeal to a lot of people as this could improve your everyday life, leading to a better job and a more rewarding life as a whole and therefore Nintendo have been clever to capitalise on this market with their game Big Brain Academy. Nintendo suggests that if you participate in the games activities on a daily basis, your brains grey matter will increase, resulting in you becoming more intelligent. Read more

  1. "Much cheaper elsewhere!!"

    Reviewer: HARRISON DENT, Wii Game Review
    2 July 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Before you are put off this game by the extorsionate price tag here check out gameplay.co.uk or game.co.uk for a much more satisfying under £20 price tag! Read more

  2. 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

  3. Below Expectations

    Reviewer: Katherine from Buy Brain, Training Instead, Game Seek
    25 September 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

  4. 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

  5. Big Brain Academy (Wii): Big-Up my Brain

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    20 July 2010

    Summary: This is a great fun game for all the family. I did see results in my scores improving when playing t Read more

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