Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch

 Switch
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: 12/27/2019 (Japan)
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Hobby Consolas
    Dec 20, 2019
    85
    An effective update of the proven formula that we enjoyed many years ago. Anyone can enjoy it, although we expected a little more variety.
  2. Vooks
    Dec 30, 2019
    80
    What it all boils down to is a charming and very Nintendo way to activate your prefrontal cortex (or so the educated floating head keeps telling me). Brain Training is just... brain training. If you decide to give it a shot, you might find yourself motivated to better yourself and drawn in by the friendly and approachable presentation. If you’re of an inclination to want to keep your mind active, I can happily say that this is a lot more interesting than any mobile app I’ve ever tried. If you want a traditional video game though, if you want to play a few hours a day, if you want graphics or story or unique gameplay mechanics, none of that’s here. But that’s fine because that’s not what this is.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 6, 2020
    77
    Quick, fun, entertaining and now multiplayer, Dr Kawashima's Brain Training is a good entry in the franchise. The cons are some really new elements and not being full compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite.
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 2, 2020
    Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch is a fine offering for the system. The game focuses on the principles of the Nintendo DS outings, and does so with grace. I think it is a shame that more games were not included in the total package. The new parts of the experience were rather good, but it would've been better if most of it was new. Still, I can't deny having a good time with challenging myself at the same mixture of minigames. Besides that, playing Brain Training is a great start to the day. It allows me to mentally reset, try some hard-hitting challenges and get on with my day. For now and then, the Nintendo Switch version is rather ideally made.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 23, 2019
    Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch is a solid return for the series, mixing classic minigames with a handful of new ones that use the Switch's various capabilities – and which exclude those with a Switch Lite. Just as with the original, it's going to be easy to drop in for a few minutes a day and test yourself, but this isn't really doing much more than the DS games.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 40
  3. Negative: 10 out of 40
  1. Estousse
    Feb 24, 2020
    8
    I played most of Doctor Ryuta Kawashima games on Nintendo DS and 3DS for a few years and I was really happy to play them again on Switch. NoI played most of Doctor Ryuta Kawashima games on Nintendo DS and 3DS for a few years and I was really happy to play them again on Switch. No big changes from the original games so I'm a bit disappointed but this game shares a few new features and free updates. Plus there's a free stylet in the original copy. The game's price is just fine. I have fun trying to get scores on mini-games and I still love to find my "brain age" SO it's not the brand new game with exclusive incredible features but it's a nice game to play to when you have a short time, a few times a week ! Love it !… Full Review »
  2. andoni_galicia
    Jan 27, 2020
    5
    Lo primero de todo, ¿por qué va tan mal el sistema de reconocimiento de números? Siempre tengo problemas para escribir el 5 y el 8; no loLo primero de todo, ¿por qué va tan mal el sistema de reconocimiento de números? Siempre tengo problemas para escribir el 5 y el 8; no lo entiendo.

    En general, el juego no parece innovar en nada, si acaso en esa función tan molesta que hace hacer uso de los joycon... además, da la impresión de tener un catálogo de mini juegos bastante austero.

    En resumen, un producto que no está a la altura de sus antecesores en cuanto a calidad y profundidad. Le doy el aprobado porque es entretenido en ratos muertos y porque me encantan los sudoku que trae.    … Full Review »
  3. JalapenoPower
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    The game is not bad, I bought it to have something to play with my girlfriend and she loves it. For the 30 minutes we play per day I would sayThe game is not bad, I bought it to have something to play with my girlfriend and she loves it. For the 30 minutes we play per day I would say it is entertaining.… Full Review »
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