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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

|Japan|Puzzle

8.1 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

5 ratings
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Battle to see who has the brawniest brain Take on a series of brain-bending activities that test your mental mettle in Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain for the Nintendo Switch system! Play a wide variety of activities, like memorizing a series of numbers, identifying an animal as it slowly comes into focus, or helping guide a train to its goal in fun, fast activities. Go brain-to-brain with friends and family in 4-player* matches to see who gets the highest score. Everyone can play together at varying difficulties, so a kid can hold their own against an adult in this battle of the brains! Treat your brain to some quick mental fun Get your own Big Brain Brawn score with a fun test. Boost your skill and speed by practicing certain activities. Of course, you can also prep for your next multiplayer brain battle or compare scores with friends and family. Unlock dozens of outfit options for your in-game avatar—from a cat outfit to a corn costume! Go brain vs. brain against mind-masters near and far Want to see how you match up to brainiacs around the world? Hop into Ghost Clash mode to compete against other users’ data**. Choose from mental marvels worldwide, folks on your friend's list, or family members who have profiles on the same system. Outside of Ghost Clash mode, check your rankings to see how your Big Brain Brawn matches up against others.

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.1/10 across 5 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Puzzle — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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GameSpotSteve Watts · 1 Dec, 2021
7/10

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a solid collection of mental exercises, but the focus on competition loses the game some of its friendly, self-improvement vibe.

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DestructoidJordan Devore · 7 Dec, 2021
8.5/10

For as simple as the challenges seem, the stakes sure feel high when you’re racing to get the most points and every wrong answer feels like a tragedy. I didn’t expect to get this swept up in Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, but it has become an honest-to-goodness competition in our household. These are the bragging rights to end all bragging rights.

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Nintendo LifeAlex Olney · 1 Dec, 2021
8/10

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a fun little romp which doesn't have ideas above its station and presents its brain-teasers in a more lighthearted, rowdier manner than Dr. Kawashima's friendly but sterile style. This isn't the kind of marriage between gameplay and (for lack of a better term) 'work' that you'll find in Ring Fit Adventure, but it's a greatly enjoyable and budget-friendly way to keep up the little pitter-patter of grey matter for all ages.

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ShacknewsOzzie Mejia · 14 Dec, 2021
8/10

Hopefully, this is just the start for a Big Brain Academy revival. Until Nintendo brings this series out for another round in the future, go out there and declare that "The Big Brain am winning again!"

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Digital TrendsGiovanni Colantonio · 1 Dec, 2021
6/10

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a shockingly addictive collection of brain teasers, but a slim package makes it a hard sell.

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StarbitSérgio Mota · 31 Mar, 2022
8/10

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain brings the Big Brain series to the Nintendo Switch and the result is a game that's more focused on a multiplayer experience, locally and online, by pitying players in competition with each other. The result is a very solid effort that consists of a high quality set of minigames, controls that fit perfectly with the Nintendo Switch, and a very motivating gameplay. A great, if somewhat unexpected, addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

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Goomba StompMarc Kaliroff · 11 Mar, 2022
8/10

Brain vs. Brain is without a doubt the best scholarly battle the Big Brain Academy series has ever had to offer.

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Rapid Reviews UKJoshua Callaghan · 29 Dec, 2021
10/10

Big Brain Academy Brain Vs Brain puts player intelligence to the test but is purchasing this game a smart decision? Find out in this Rapid Review.

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Enternity.grNikitas Kavouklis · 27 Dec, 2021
7/10

Short, addictive, very easy to remember, reminiscent of soundtracks of classic games of the '80s.

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NaviGamesDaniel García · 24 Dec, 2021
8/10

A delightful title for any lover of mental challenges. Big Brain Academy once again launches a title that proves that video games can also have a didactic and constructive power.

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