Product Description From the originators of the video game brain training craze, Body and Brain Connection challenges players to think on their feet in one of the most cerebral and energetic party games. Body and Brain Connection will test the whole family to think quickly and act even quicker as they compete in 20 unique activities ranging from math, logic, reflex, memory and physical-related exercises using the full-motion capabilities of the Kinect sensor. Players can track their daily brain age progress and complete a specialized set of single player exercises determined by the player's previous results. Body and Brain Connection also supports up to four players in a fun and energetic multiplayer mode. Compete against friends and family to determine who has the youngest brain age, or who has the best score across any of the game's 20 exercises. From the Manufacturer Exclusively available for Xbox 360® with Kinect™, Body and Brain Connection is the first Brain Training game available on Xbox 360 with Kinect, and the only game worldwide to integrate cerebral and physical challenges for the optimal gaming experience. And given its multiplayer mode and ease of use, whole families can enjoy and receive the benefits of Body and Brain Connection’s myriad of mini-games, challenges and exercises. Work your body and brain with new games that are fun and challenging as well as cutting-edge! View larger. Exercise your brain...with your body! Developed under the supervision of renowned Japanese neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, Body and Brain Connection revolutionizes the mega-popular Brain Training genre he helped originate with an all-new, unique blend of physical and cerebral challenges. With Dr. Kawashima’s latest research proving that brain activity is augmented by physical movement, Body and Brain Connection challenges players to exercise both their minds and bodies with fun, fast-paced mini-games ranging from math, logic and memory to reflex and physical-orientation exercises. Key Game FeaturesFun For All Ages and Brains – With no controllers necessary and an E-for-Everyone rating, Body and Brain Connection brings whole families together regardless of age or skill level! Doctor Approved – Dr. Kawashima, originator of the Brain Training genre, has supervised and approved every aspect of Body and Brain Connection, guaranteeing it’s as fun and challenging as it is cutting-edge!Unparalleled Replay Value – Combining 4-player competition and 20 exercises with the full-motion capabilities of the Xbox 360® Kinect™ Sensor, Body and Brain Connection ensures hours of replayability!First Brain Training Title on Xbox 360 with Kinect – Body and Brain Connection is the only game of its kind on Xbox 360 with Kinect and the first Xbox 360 with Kinect release for Namco, delivering a wholly unique experience to an entirely new audience!Robust In-Game Tracking – Body and Brain Connection boasts persistent data tracking and exercises that can be customized for individuals as well as groups, ensuring a fun, engaging experience for all!Additional Screenshots: Set and break records while improving your brain power! View larger. With Kinect™, you can use your body to complete challenges! View larger. Compete against friends and family to add to the fun! View larger. Bring the family together to improve health and wellness! View larger.
L**B
Non-Triditional learning game
This a great way for kids to play a video game and get smarter at the same time. It takes more effort and concentration than a simply shoot them up game. The kids needed to be coaxed into starting play, once going, they kept playing.
N**A
Excruciatingly Slow!
There is potential to this game - I think the exercises could be helpful. But, the game is flawed. It starts out with a test to gauge your mental age (reminiscent of Wii Fit Plus). The test only takes a few minutes. Then, you stamp the date/score on a calendar (again like Wii Fit - there are many similarities including screen-character reaction, grading,and even some of the challenges).After the assessment, you can choose individual skill tests or play three that have been chosen for you. Every time you complete an exercise, you're returned to a plaza with Dr. Kawashima where you are provided with a score and words of wisdom such as "you've still got a long way to go" and "you seemed to be having a hard time, but maybe those were just tough exercises." Then, you have to move to another screen where a graph is displayed. This is EVERY time each exercise is run! The delays in this game are what spoils it for me. The graphs after every exercise are overkill. And, it would flow SO much better without the constant input from the dr. who never has anything helpful to say.I've had problems with the menus & tutorials picking up hand movement when there was none. This causes the tutorial and menu screens to move back and forth at random. It doesn't occur while playing the challenges, but it's another annoyance and makes the game even more tedious. Add to that awful repetitive music, and it's just not a fun experience.You need mobility to do the tests, but they're not highly active. I love Kinect and was looking forward to this game, but it's very disappointing. To be fair, I haven't tried the group activity portion of the game, and it could be that's where it excels.
N**N
Great game, actually reponds when you move unlike alot ...
Great game, actually reponds when you move unlike alot of other kinect games. Good brain training, plenty of type of activities to do and keep interested.
C**T
i try to play it every day
love this game. it does have trouble switching among players, but the games are great and they change too. It's really good to have my kids see me play. highly recommended. Actually, its the best of the kinect games i bought.
J**N
Oddly fun
Body and Brain Connection also appears to be geared for adults who are looking for a game to exercise the brain. If you are a big gamer, I wouldn't say to try this one but I did find it rather fun and challenging. Often, I will do the brain fitness test during my lunch hour to try and counteract that 2pm brain fog and it really does help me be more alert in the afternoon.What I like:-The memory and coordination games really do seem to be mentally stimulating-The games are fairly challenging-Keeping track of progress and beating the previous score is part of the fun-This is actually a game my grandparents tried and liked as well!What I don't like:-I can see where the graphics would not be impressiveOverall, I play this often and do find that it helps me be more mentally alert in the afternoons. Body and Brain Connection is also something nice to share with the older adults of the family who can't usually do other Kinect games.
L**
Cool game
This game is a pretty awesome way to exercise your brain and play a game. Lots of different games and worth the price!
B**N
Hard to review a game that does not work.
Hard to review a game that does not work. Really disappointed we couldn't play this Christmas gift :(
J**.
The games are great; the interface is a bit hokey.
This is an entertaining Kinect "game" that tests your dexterity and responsiveness -- and definitely gives your brain a work-out. The more you play, the more games are unlocked -- so you're encouraged to come back.In a few of the games, we've had problems with Kinect sensing movements that clearly weren't there -- but that sort of adds a "randomness" factor that can be a little fun (if frustrating for the victim!).Don't be put off by the sometimes inelegant interface and annoying "host" -- nor the rather weak and confusing demo version of the software. The games provided with the fully-paid disc version are fun (and hopefully, good for us!).
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