Brain training (computer game)
| Brain training | |||
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| Studio | Gameloft | ||
| Publisher | Gameloft | ||
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
 September 12, 2006 July 3, 2009 |
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| platform | iOS , N-Gage 2.0 , Nintendo DSi , Xbox Live Arcade | ||
| genre | Thinking game | ||
| Game mode | Single player | ||
| medium | Download | ||
| language | English , German , French , Italian , Spanish | ||
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Brain Training ( English. Brain Challenge ) is a computer game by the company Gameloft , which was originally developed as a system for increasing one's own thinking skills for cell phones and iPods .
After the initial release in September 2006, versions for Nintendo DS , Xbox Live Arcade and N-Gage 2.0 followed in early 2008 . The version for XBLA climbed to number one on the sales charts immediately after its release.
Gameplay
The game is divided into four cognitive categories: logic , math , visual , and memory. The puzzles can be played in three levels of difficulty and a "digital coach" gives feedback on personal strengths and weaknesses. The Xbox Live Arcade version has a special fifth category of creativity .
Game modes
Brain training basically offers two different game modes:
- Daily test : The level of difficulty of the puzzles depends on the skill of the player.
- Training room: Allows the player to individually select the categories and the level of difficulty.
The XBLA and Nintendo DS versions, as well as part 2 for the mobile phone: "Brain Training Vol. 2 Stress Manager" also offer:
- Creative mode : A relaxed test of your own creativity.
- Stress mode : A challenging mode in which the player is put into a stressful situation by annoying noises and visual impressions.
- Brain charts : Detailed statistics on the brain performance achieved so far.
Multiplayer
The Nintendo DS version supports up to three players via WiFi , the adaptation for Xbox Live Arcade can be played offline and online Xbox Live with up to four people, the XBLA platform also offers leaderboards for the game.
Web links
- Official Gameloft website for brain training
- Brain training at MobyGames (English)
- Official Gameloft site for Brain Training Vol 2. Stress Manager
Individual evidence
- ^ Brain Challenge Review . IGN. Archived from the original on January 16, 2008. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 4, 2008.
- ^ Brain Challenge game page . Nokia. Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 4, 2008.
- ↑ Get Out and Play! . Nokia. Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 4, 2008.
- ↑ Official Gameloft press release
