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Category: Video Games
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Rating:  33 reviews
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: puzzle-games
Rating: To Be Announced
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
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MPN: RVL-P-RYWE
Model: 90017
UPC: 045496900175
EAN: 0045496900175
ASIN: B000OAO188
Release Date: July 20, 2007
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Nintendo clearly learned a lot from the DS when designing the Wii, with its unique control system and ultra user friendly interface. It's not just the hardware which bares comparison though, with Nintendo planning a similar range of unusual software, some of which can barely be described as a video game at all. Big Brain Academy on the DS was the less academic of the two brain training games released, testing your grey matter in five separate areas categorised as "Think", "Memorize", "Analyze", "Compute" and "Identify".Only three mini-games have been shown so far for the Wii version, the first presenting you with three numbered blocks and a total that you have to reach by adding two of them together. Your job is to knock the one you don't need out by wielding the Wii remote like a hammer. The second game is a variant of spot the difference, except with inverted and distorted pictures where you have to place the missing elements in the second image. The third mini-game displays two towers of bricks where you have to punch holes in one so that it exactly matches up to the other. All three games are played against an opponent, which implies that all or most of the other games will be too. Since you can also use your Mii character this is certain to be a multiplayer favourite for just about anyone in the family. So even if it doesn't improve your brain power it should at least ensure you remain happy in your ignorance.
HARRISON DENT
Product Description
Flexing your brain can be loads of fun, so enrol in a Wii education at Big Brain Academy for Wii! Putting your grey matter to the test with a variety of fun mental exercises in five different categories, Big Brain Academy for Wii was designed to be enjoyable for players of all ages and experience levels. Thanks to the easy to use Wii Remote, it's simplicity itself to control the game and take on the Academy's challenges together with your family and friends. To play, all you need to do is use the Wii Remote to point at the correct answer on your TV and then push the A Button to confirm your selection, leaving you to focus on the challenges that await at the Academy. The game will test your brain power in five specific areas, asking you to Memorise, Analyse, Visualise, Identify and Compute as you work your way through laugh-a-minute mental exercises. From trying to keep track of birds in a cage in Birdie Birdie to piecing together a functioning train line in Train Turn, you'll have to think fast if you're going to graduate top of your class! Three different modes of play; Brain Quiz, Mental Marathon and Mind Sprint will all present unique challenges as up to eight people work together or battle it out to prove they have the biggest brain of all!
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 Good, clean honest fun July 19, 2007
Gary Hilton (Lancashire)
82 out of 87 found this review helpful
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree takes the same basic structure as the first Big Brain game, which appeared on the DS just over a year ago. It's essentially a sequel to the original game because it doesn't duplicate the games found on the DS, but instead replaces them with a collection of new brain-teasing minigames. Now whilst the Wii doesn't need another mini-game collection, Big Brain Academy is different enough from the average WarioWare or Mario Party-style collection to find its own niche on the platform that players of the first game should find enjoyable.
The whole game takes place under the guise of making your brain bigger and heavier, which is, of course, complete nonsense. Unlike its counterpart, Brain Training, Big Brain makes no legitimate claim about actually improving your mind; Big Brain just lets you play minigames in random sequences and gives you a score at the end based on your performance. You can compare these scores with other players locally, and you can also send them over to your online friends so they can compare their scores with your scores.
The different games are broken up into groups named after the sort of brain training they're having you do, such as compute or identify. Each game is very simple to understand, as they intuitively use the pointing and clicking features of the Wii Remote. The Wii speaker is used both for encouragement and, in one neat minigame, as a phone. In that minigame, you must listen to customers ordering food and then duplicate their order on the screen. However, most of the minigames are more basic than that, such as one where a series of number-bearing balloons appear, and you have to pop them in order from lowest to highest. Another shows you four pictures and asks you to choose the pictures that fit different criteria. For example, if the game merely says "wings," you might find yourself clicking on a photo of a duck and an airplane, but not a gorilla or a swimmer. Right off the bat, the practice modes in the game let you go to town on 15 different games, but the other modes mix in games that don't appear in the practice menu, giving you a reason to skip around and try everything out.
Visually, Big Brain Academy has a basic but functional look to it. It's never flashy, but it also has a very clean and direct look, which fits with the school-like tone of the game. The Mii system is integrated into the game, so things like your student record book will have your Mii face on it. The audio is good as well. A fair amount of speech comes out of the Wii speaker, but most of it is just encouragement from a female voice that eggs you on as you play. The music and sound effects are also catchy and pleasant.
While fans of the Wii's other minigame compilations might find Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree a little more basic than the rest, the game stands apart by simply offering different types of slightly more thought-intensive minigames. It's not rocket science, but if you're after something slightly headier than the Mario Party-style of waving the Wii Remote around like a lunatic while mashing the A button as hard as you possibly can, you'll probably enjoy your time here, and the bargain price makes it all the more attractive.
 Worth 20. July 27, 2007
Ms. Kimberley L. Sturt (uk)
67 out of 68 found this review helpful
Bought for 20 new and sealed. Easy to play but also fun and challenging. Not as hard as I expected as I find high scores are effected by the speed you answer with as opposed to the question itself being tricky. But, I guess that keeps the game quick and exciting. Very nice presentation, quirky and bright/clear. Good with a friend playing together or against one another. Good use of Mii characters resulting in extra laughs and overall charm. Defiantely one of the best 'mini game games' on the Wii. Nice variety in question types and a cool reulsts board that displays your strongest/weakest category. Fun to try and get better results and improve your mental weak points. Well worth buying, these sort of games should be released for less then standard retail price so it's good that this one was.
 Simply brilliant October 29, 2007
H. Mercer (Co.Durham, England)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
One of the best games I've bought for the wii so far. Me and my husband are constantly wanting to put it on to see who can win the most games this time, we've found the sprint when you race against each other the best. The games appear to be easy when first looking at them but once that clock starts ticking your mind goes to mush and they become harder than you think. Plus the fact that so many people can all play at once (up to nine depending on which game you select) means it can be a family affair. Well worth the money in my oppinion (especially if you get it at a reduced price)
Big Brainy Review August 22, 2007
C. Bullen (London)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
Big Brain academy is a very fun brain-quiz. I bought it for my brother's birthday.My brother is the one down below. My favourite game is face-case. big brain academy is my second best game! Martha - age 7.
Big brain academy is a very helpful disc because it can help you with school (if you're a child obviously). I especially like the headmaster, he is very funny sometimes.My favourite game is match blast, it is quite easy for me when it's on hard but overall i'm an expert when it's on easy. You learn lots on this disc it is very fun. It also looks like a school! Harvey - 9 years old.
Big Brain Academy August 31, 2007
S. Bower
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Definitely worth it for 20- otherwise not really.
It's great fun, alone or with a group!
There are some really fun tests which look great and it makes good use of the speaker on the Wiimote.
Only downers is that after a few hours playing, you get a bit fed up with the same tests. Also, the teacher on the game talks for ages, even using A to skip.
Still, for the cheap price which is absolutely right, its a great buy and great fun!
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