Brain vs. Brain Challenge: Unleash Your Mental Power!

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a puzzle game developed and published by Nintendo, released on December 3, 2021, for the Nintendo Switch. It is the latest installment in the Big Brain Academy series, which focuses on brain-training activities designed to test and improve mental skills such as memory, logic, math, and analysis.

Key Features

• Gameplay Modes:
  • Solo Mode: Players can practice 20 different minigames across five categories: Identify, Memorize, Analyze, Compute, and Visualize. Completing these games unlocks higher difficulty levels in "Super Practice Mode".
  • Party Mode: Local multiplayer for up to four players allows family and friends to compete with adjustable difficulty settings for each player.
  • Ghost Clash Mode: Players can compete asynchronously against ghost data from other players worldwide or from friends and family profiles.
• Customization: Players can create avatars and unlock various outfits by achieving high scores or completing challenges.
• Accessibility: The game accommodates players of all ages and skill levels, making it suitable for families. Its short, fast-paced activities are designed for quick sessions.

Reception

The game received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its engaging brain-training exercises and family-friendly design but noted that the competitive focus might detract from the series' traditional emphasis on personal improvement. The inclusion of leaderboards and rankings was seen as a departure from the non-judgmental tone of earlier entries.

Legacy

This title marks the first new entry in the Big Brain Academy series in 14 years, following Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (2007). It utilizes the Nintendo Switch's touchscreen and Joy-Con controllers while supporting both handheld and docked modes.