Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

December 3, 2021

Puzzle Nintendo Switch

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 …

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Critic Reviews (35)

Adam Cook God is a Geek Dec 2021
80.0 /100

"It&s;s a bit of a surprise this late in the year, but what a tremendous time Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is."

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a good workout for the mind, captivating enough to entertain; still, it would have deserved more content."

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Alex Olney Nintendo Life Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a fun little romp which doesn&s;t have ideas above its station and presents its brain-teasers in a more lighthearted, rowdier manner than Dr. Kawashima&s;s friendly but sterile style. This isn&s;t the kind of …"

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Dec 2021
80.0 /100

"With plenty of small costume unlocks and new sayings to collect, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain does have small hooks to make sure people come back day after day."

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Antonello Bello Everyeye.it Dec 2021
75.0 /100

"Many years after the debut of the franchise, Big Brain Academy returns to the scene with an episode that has little new. Although delicious and fun, the exercises proposed by Challenge between minds are in fact twenty, fished out mostly …"

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a splendid puzzle game that suffers from a certain repetitiveness and finds its reason for existence in the race for the highest score. I&s;d definitely recommend it to gamers with a family who …"

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David Cruz Areajugones Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"‎A correct title of minigames to exercise your brain that, on the other hand, does not provide variety. It is possible that in a few days you are repeating tests without stopping‎."

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David Flynn GamingTrend Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a fun way to exercise your brain regularly. The competition aspect keeps the game fun and engaging if the single player isn&s;t up to snuff."

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Dec 2021
70.0 /100

"‎A good collection of mental agility tests, with which to put in shape the different areas of our brain. Regarding the games that came out on Nintendo DS, Wii and Wii U, it incorporates multiplayer modes, both local (4 players …"

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David McNamara Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"A fun little party puzzler, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain gives the ol’ neurons a thorough workout in a jolly, well-presented package. While its single-player mode lacks longevity and will only keep the most dedicated brainiacs engaged, the sheer …"

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David Oña IGN Spain Dec 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"Big Brain Adademy returns with an instalment that emphasises its multiplayer part, but falls short both in terms of options and content. What is available is good, but it is also insufficient at a time when it is easy to …"

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Dayna Eileen CGMagazine Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain brings a unique solo experience while still remaining fun for the whole family. I found some controls frustrating, but it&s;s a great game to wind down with."

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Dean James Multiplayer First Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"When adapting to its aging mechanics, BloodRayne: ReVamped is very playable and is much more enjoyable experience than its sequel. It is because it is a simpler game, it has less to fumble and is a more focused action game."

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Dominick Ashtear Nintendo Enthusiast Dec 2021
85.0 /100

"I&s;m the kind of person who enjoys solving a few sudoku puzzles before bed, so Big Brain Academy fits into my lifestyle seamlessly. It&s;s great for gamers who like to hone their thinking skills in bite-sized chunks. While it&s;s a …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a pleasant little diversion for your grey matter, but it’s one that doesn’t do enough to justify its asking price."

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Elliot Hilderbrand Gaming Nexus Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain Vs Brain is a great pick up and play title. I found myself becoming addicted to trying to do better each time I sat down. The new addition of multiplayer is very welcome. Allowing each user …"

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Francesco Corica Spaziogames Dec 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"Despite its smart minigames, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain offers to the player very little reasons to get back in to the game later. It&s;s a fun experience to play with friends and family, but it lacks replay value …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"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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James Ide Daily Mirror Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"It&s;s like a short gym session for your brain with easy to manage mini-games to test you. However, it can get very repetitive and is far less fun in single-player, a true online multiplayer not being included seems like a …"

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James Paley COGconnected Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

10.0

"Big Brain Academy games ride the line between entertainment and training. You’ll churn through the content being offered in an hour, but that’s by design. A proper playthrough of this game is stretched over several months, with you improving slightly …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a fun way to exercise your mind, with short and sweet activities presented in a cute and cartoony way. It plays similarly to previous entries, but it&s;s still enjoyable, especially for new audiences. …"

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain shines as a party game, adopting a family-friendly approach that evens the playing field regardless of each player&s;s age and experience. We had a lot of fun with our family and friends across the …"

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Dec 2021
85.0 /100

"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: …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain brings new multiplayer challenge so you can play with your friends and family but it could use a little more depth and motivation to stay with the game longer."

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"I won&s;t find the nigh-endless Sudoku comfort of Brain Age games or the nuanced breadth of a full party game here, but the end result is still welcome and enjoyable. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain might not be the …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"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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Pedro Pérez Cesari LevelUp Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is entertaining and will make you have a good time. It&s;s designed to leave you feeling like you can do better, so it constantly motivates you to beat your individual scores or those of …"

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Richard Banks Impulsegamer Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"A welcome return for one of Nintendo&s;s best forgotten IPs."

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Scott Baird DualShockers Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a fantastic couch co-op game, even for a system like the Nintendo Switch, which has no shortage of them, and is a great addition to the library of those who love playing games …"

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Dec 2021
80.0 /100

"Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain is a fun brain teaser game with a great multiplayer section. A great option for the end of the year parties."

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Stacey Henley TheGamer Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"Overall, Brain vs Brain is exactly what you’d expect of Big Brain Academy on the Nintendo Switch. It doesn’t feel like it has changed all that much in 14 years, but maybe it didn’t need to. It’s the most gamified …"

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Steve Watts GameSpot Dec 2021
70.0 /100

"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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Wojciech Gruszczyk PPE.pl Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"I was hoping for some pleasant challenges and... I got a great competition on one couch. The game lacks content, but the one offered can provide players with a lot of pleasant evenings – you just need to have the …"

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Yann Bernard Gameblog Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

25.0

"Brain Vs. Brain proves the most accessible and competitive Big Brain Academy to date, thanks to asynchronous scoring tables online, but this program lacks some innovation as well as overall content to attract lots of students for a long time."

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Zac Reardon WellPlayed Dec 2021
65.0 /100

"A fun pick up and play experience that is unfortunately held back by its inability to truly innovate on its predecessors and take advantage of the Switch&s;s hardware."

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