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{{Infobox |title=Brain Challenge |image= [[File:brainchallenge.jpg]] |developer=[[Gameloft]] |publisher=GameLoft<br />[[Ubisoft]] |released = '''Mobile''', '''iPod''':<br />September 5, 2007<br />'''Nintendo DS''':<br />January 8, 2008<br />'''PlayStation 3''':<br />November 27, 2008<br />'''PlayStation Portable''':<br />December 3, 2008<br />'''Xbox 360''':<br />March 12, 2008<br />'''N-Gage 2.0''':<br />April 3, 2008<br />'''iPhone OS''':<br />July 9, 2008<br />'''WiiWare''':<br />{{vgrelease|JP=October 14, 2008|EU=November 7, 2008|NA=November 10, 2008}}'''DSiWare'''<br />{{vgrelease|PAL=July 3, 2009|NA=July 13, 2009<ref>{{cite news|title=Bit Boy's Incoming Secret Pulse Commands Pose a Brain Challenge for the Ant Nation|url=http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/iTs7wwAiR5NTJEOYcefyS8riSXj44Qc9|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2009-07-14|accessdate=2009-07-14}}</ref>}} |genre = [[Puzzle game]] |modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, DS) |ratings={{vgratings|ESRB=E|PEGI=3+}}[[App Store|Apple]]: 4+ |platforms = [[mobile games|Mobile phones]], [[iPhone OS]], [[iPod games|iPod]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[PlayStation Network]], [[PlayStation Portable]], [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[N-Gage 2.0]], [[WiiWare]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Zeebo]], [[Nintendo DSi#Software library|DSiWare]] |media = Download, cartridge (DS) |input = [[Gamepad]], [[Touch screen]], [[iPod|iPod Wheel]], Keypad, [[Wii Remote]] |requirements = '''iPod''':<br />iPod Classic, iPod Nano (3rd generation), iPod (5th generation) }} '''''Brain Challenge''''' is a mental exercise [[video game]] similar to ''[[Big Brain Academy]]'', featuring "brain exercise puzzles". The game was developed by [[GameLoft]] for [[mobile games|mobile phones]] and [[iPod games|iPods]] and released on September 5, 2007. It was followed by a [[Nintendo DS]] version on January 8, 2008, an [[Xbox Live Arcade]] release on March 12, 2008, and a [[PlayStation 3]] launch on November 27, 2008. The [[N-Gage 2.0]] version was released on the day of the service's launch, April 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.n-gage.com/ngi/ngage/web/g0/en/showroom/gamedetail.266.GameDetail.html |title=Brain Challenge game page |publisher=Nokia |accessdate=2008-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.n-gage.com/archive/getoutandplay/ |title=Get Out and Play! |publisher=Nokia |accessdate=2008-04-04}}</ref> A version for [[WiiWare]] was released in Japan on October 14, 2008,<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiware/w2cj/index.html Nintendo Japan Brain Challenge WiiWare page]</ref> in Europe on November 7, 2008<ref>{{cite news|title=New on WiiWare: Play pinball, boost your brain and invade earth!|url=http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2008/new_on_wiiware_play_pinball_boost_your_brain_and_invade_earth_10087.html|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=2008-11-07|accessdate=2009-08-26}}</ref> and in North America on November 10, 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Two WiiWare Games and One Virtual Console Game Added to Wii Shop Channel|url=http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/UIu1VJEn-pwWGnHLeS8kKvUo-G4zzW1H|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2008-11-10|accessdate=2008-11-11}}</ref> The Wii version also uses [[Mii]]s for the players profile. ==Gameplay== The game is also structured like ''Big Brain Academy'' in that puzzles are divided into four separate categories: '''Logic''', '''Math''', '''Visual''', and '''Focus'''; the Xbox Live Arcade version, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS add a fifth category, '''Memory'''. The puzzles can be played at three difficulty levels, and more complex puzzles are unlocked through a player's progression through the game. Many of the puzzles are similar to those from both ''[[Big Brain Academy]]'' and ''[[Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age]]''. For example, '''Balance''' shows different objects on scales, and the player must determine from the relationships on the scales which is the heaviest object. In the '''Trout Route''' test, the player must follow a path based on the progressive numerical relationship given (i.e. +2, -3, etc.) '''Travelling''' requires the player to memorize a route of arrows, while '''Ascending''' has the player determining the order of a group of objects from least to most in amount. '''Bouncing Ball''' has the player determining as quick as possible which ball bounces highest. ===Game modes=== The game features two modes: *'''Test''': the difficulty level automatically adjusts throughout the game based on performance. *'''Free Training''' ('''Training Room''' on the XBLA version): Allows the player to select exercises of their choice at three available levels (Easy, Medium, Hard). The XBLA, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS versions also feature additional modes: *'''Creative''' (available on PS3 with an add-on pack): A relaxing mode in which the player can doodle drawings or shoot fireworks. *'''Stress''': A more stressful test mode than the basic '''Test''' mode, which adds distracting noises and visuals, such as forcing the player to do two disparate actions at once, or dealing with distracting images or insects on the screen.*Also on the PlayStation 3.* *'''Kid mode''' (available on PS3 with an add-on pack): A multiplayer mode that allows younger players to play. *'''Personal coach''': A user-selected AI coach that accompanies the player through various modes. *'''Brain charts''': Detailed stats and graphs tracking past gameplay. ===Video Example=== [[File:Brain Challenge Week 1|thumb|left|500px|Weekly Brain Challenge video series.|link=Special:FilePath/Brain_Challenge_Week_1]] ==Multiplayer== The Nintendo DS version supports up to three player multiplayer via the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], while the Xbox Live Arcade version features up to four player offline and online [[Xbox Live]] multiplayer, as well as online leaderboards. The mobile phone version also features an online leaderboard. ==Reception== The mobile phone and iPod versions were very well received, including an 8.3/10 from ''[[IGN]]'' for the wireless version, which praised, "[the] majority of the puzzles are good and the production values are strong."<ref name=IGNrev>{{cite web|url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/734/734149p1.html|title= IGN ''Brain Challenge'' (wireless) review|author=Levi Buchanan|work=[[IGN]]}}</ref> ''Pocket Gamer'' raved about the iPod version in its 8 of 10 review, glowing, "It's almost a no-brainer to recommend ''Brain Challenge''. It's enjoyable, invigorating and there's a remarkable amount [of gameplay] in it."<ref name=Pockrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPod/Brain+Challenge/review.asp?c=5494|title=Pocket Gamer ''Brain Challenge'' (iPod) review|author=Kath Brice|work=Pocketgamer}}</ref> ''iLounge's'' A- review of the iPod version also applauded, "It’s just as smart of an offering for this platform as ''Brain Age'' was for Nintendo’s."<ref name=iLrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/gameloft-sa-brain-challenge|title= iLounge ''Brain Challenge'' (iPod) review|author=Jeremy Horwitz|work=iLounge}}</ref> ''IGN's'' review for the Nintendo DS version was less enthusiastic (7.5/10), but still singled out the Stress Test as an innovative twist to the brain exercise game formula,<ref name=DSIGNrev>{{cite web|url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/845/845423p1.html|title= IGN ''Brain Challenge'' (DS) review|author= Jack DeVries|work=[[IGN]]}}</ref> as was its review of the Xbox Live Arcade version (7.2/10), though it did mention, "There's quite a bit of depth to ''Brain Challenge''...Making your way through ''Brain Challenge'' could take a very, very long time."<ref name=XIGNrev>{{cite web|url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/858/858747p1.html|title= IGN ''Brain Challenge'' (XBLA) review|author=Ryan Geddes|work=[[IGN]]}}</ref> ''DS Fanboy's'' review was more generous with an 8/10 review, and while calling it "an odd little game", it praised, "Lots of replay value, interesting unlockables, and loads of content make up for the title's flaws."<ref name=DSrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/01/23/ds-fanboy-review-brain-challenge/|title= DS Fanboy ''Brain Challenge'' (DS) review|author=Alisha Karabinus|work=[[Joystiq]]}}</ref> ''[[Team Xbox]]'' panned the Xbox Live Arcade version, saying, "It doesn’t take a whole lot of brain power to figure out that this is one title best left on the shelf," in its 4/10 review.<ref name=TeamXrev>{{cite web|url=http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1485/Brain-Challenge/p1/|title=Team Xbox ''Brain Challenge'' (XBLA) review|author=David Chapman|work=[[TeamXbox]]}}</ref> ''[[GameSpot|GameSpot's]]'' negative review (5.5/10) stated, "...Only a handful of these stand-alone minigames resemble anything of interest."<ref name=GameSpotrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/brainchallenge/review.html?sid=6187867|title=GameSpot ''Brain Challenge'' (XBLA) review|author=Don Francis|work=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== *[http://www.apple.com/games/ipod/brainchallenge/ Official iPod ''Brain Challenge'' site] *[http://www.gameloft.com/mobile-games/brain-challenge/ Official mobile ''Brain Challenge'' site] *[http://www.n-gage.com/ngi/ngage/web/g0/en/showroom/gamedetail.266.GameDetail.html Official N-Gage ''Brain Challenge'' site] *[http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=6348 Official DS ''Brain Challenge'' site] *[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/brainchallengexboxlivearcade/ Official ''Brain Challenge'' Xbox.com page] [[Category:2007 video games]] [[Category:DSiWare games]] [[Category:Educational video games]] [[Category:IPod games]] [[Category:IPhone OS games]] [[Category:Mobile phone games]] [[Category:N-Gage service games]] [[Category:Nintendo DS games]] [[Category:PlayStation Network games]] [[Category:PlayStation Portable games]] [[Category:Puzzle video games]] [[Category:Ubisoft Entertainment games]] [[Category:Video games developed in France]] [[Category:WiiWare games]] [[Category:Wii games]] [[Category:Zeebo games]] [[Category:Xbox Live Arcade games]]
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