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Review of Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch on Nintendo Switch

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Jul 2022
Cover image of Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 20 Jul 2022
Genre: Edutainment, Puzzle
Developer: Nintendo EPD, indieszero
Publisher: Nintendo

Introduction

Well, folks, grab your virtual thinking caps and prepare to train the most important muscle in your body-yes, your brain! 'Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch' is here to help you give your cerebral cortex a workout while keeping that couch potato vibe alive. Because who needs cardio when you can solve math problems and draw funny shapes while your real-world body remains snugly planted on the couch. Let's dive into this brainy bonanza with all the enthusiasm of a caffeinated squirrel!

Gameplay

In 'Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch', you're greeted by the illustrious Dr. Kawashima: he's like your brain's personal trainer, but without the whistle, and thankfully, without the sweat. Two main modes await players: Quick Play and Daily Training. Think of Quick Play as your lazy-day solution for keeping your brain engaged while secretly scrolling through the latest memes. It lets you unlock mini-games without feeling the guilt of social obligations, perfect for those introverted moments. Daily Training is where the magic happens-kind of like starting a fitness plan except without the overwhelming self-hatred that comes from lifting weights. The game is crafted with 24 unique puzzles that shamelessly flaunt the Switch's features. Using the IR sensors on the Joy-Con controllers, you can create hilarious hand gestures-yes, just like your awkward uncle at family parties. Gameplay mainly takes place in handheld mode, which means you can show off your skills while pretending to pay attention to your professor's ramblings in class. You even get a special stylus with the physical edition-cue the oohs and aahs! Your brain's age is determined by your performance on puzzles, all leading to the ultimate question: is your brain older than your grandma's cat? Additionally, get ready for shiny online competitions through a feature that lets you put your mental agility to the test against players worldwide. Because, let's face it, who doesn't want to compare their brain skills with a random stranger from the internet? It's like a brain Olympics, but with fewer injuries-unless you count mental breakdowns due to bad performance. The game also dishes out daily stamps, because why not collect stickers like you're five again?

Graphics

Visually, 'Brain Training for Nintendo Switch' is... well, it's not winning any awards for realism. But let's be real, when it comes to brain exercise, who cares about aesthetics? The bright, cartoonish graphics do their job of keeping it light-hearted and accessible-it's friendly enough to lure the grandparent in for a few rounds while not intimidating enough to have teenagers rolling their eyes and muttering something about 'not being cool.' The interface is clean, simple, and easy to navigate, making it feel like a fun educational app rather than a full-fledged gaming experience. If you're expecting cocktail-party stunning graphics, you may want to reconsider-this is more of a cozy campus feel versus a dazzling gala.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch' is that quirky workout class for your brain that you never knew you needed. It's a comical mix of fun and frustration designed to keep your mind agile while you secretly ignore your actual physical fitness. While it may not reinvent the wheel, or, uh, the brain, it offers enough engaging content to make it worthy of your attention-if only to marvel at how old your brain really is. Sure, it's met with some repetitive gameplay and criticism for sticking too closely to previous titles, but if you want to flex your mental muscles while avoiding the gym, this game might just be the perfect guilty pleasure. So, pick it up, and remind yourself that while your body may be a temple, your brain deserves its own personal trainer too.

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