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Well done, a few minor flaws(Review From Amazon) | General Comments:
In general, this is a pretty good game. The concept of having several games is definitely appealing and the explanations that go along with the brain age and brain stress degree are well written and informative. Nevertheless, there are a few caveats. It appears that games that require one to use voice commands leave a bit to be desired. Despite speaking clearly and distinctly, the game still often does not recognize answers - Case in point, one of the games has the player look at a picture of an apple (for example) with the word "banana" written underneath. Now, the game commands the player to SAY THE NAME OF THE FRUIT (as opposed to saying the word that can be read underneath). Obviously, this is a little "trick" designed to get the player to say what is seen without the distraction of the written word - not difficult but a sharpening tool. Nevertheless, the game is rather poor in this regard because despite very clearly enunciating "apple" multiple times, the game never recognized it. Different volumes and different tones of voice were used and we tried doing so at different distances from the microphone.
There should also be a touch numerical keypad for games that require insertion of a number. The game does not read handwriting very well and often mistakes a "6" for a "0", et cetera.
Nevertheless, this is still a good "brain sharpening" tool that can be entertaining as well. Something else that is appealing is having to think about two things at once. For instance, while performing a puzzle, the player must remember to keep an eye on the left hand side of the screen to watch for the dog that is running up the side. The dog must not be permitted to move into the upper screen. Thus, the individual will have the train of thought interrupted for the mindless task of moving the dog back into the lower screen with the stylus and the brain can learn to work despite some everday distractions. Very clever addition.
Seems that this game is good for both the older and younger crowd and is very good overall. |
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