IGN:In this world full of distractions, we could all probably use some help with our strained attention spans. Brain Age: Concentration Training is admirable and timely by taking up that task as the series’ new goal, and I could see this game actually making a difference for those who dedicate themselves to regular use of its activities. This sequel’s real challenge, though, is going to be keeping players’ attentions long enough to be able to improve them, as its restrictions on daily play time, occasional handwriting misrecognition and unnecessary demonic imagery are all obstacles that could cause trainees to set down the game and never return to it. If you think you’d have enough concentration to be able to endure those quirks, though, Concentration Training could very well help you overcome the many distractions in your life.
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(Editor’s note: In the Postcard Review, members of the Pixelitis staff write small, easily digestible reviews big enough to ‘fit on a postcard’ – hence the title. It can be about the whole experience or just a small piece of the pie. No scores needed.)
"Brain Age Concentration Training is certainly one of the most difficult games to quantify in a review, postcard size or not. While it retains the key elements of gaming: the accomplishment of a certain goal within certain parameters, it is not what one would call a traditional game.
Brain researcher Dr. Ryuta Kawashima has constructed an interactive medium in which to train your brain and (supposedly) keep it healthy. He does so by creating exercises that work out the parts of your brain that control your “working” memory, thereby improving your ability to concentrate. So, with all of these exercises, can Brain Age be considered a game, or is it more like homework?" - Tom Farndon
Worth Playing: "Aside from the useless Relaxation Mode, Brain Age: Concentration Training is a pretty solid entry in the Brain Age series. It doesn't make exceptional use of the 3DS hardware, since the 3-D effect doesn't amount to much when graphics consist of simple shapes and text. The additional challenge of Devilish Mode certainly makes this title interesting enough to check out. The difficulty might put off those who enjoyed the original games, but that barrier to entry eventually dissipates as you put more time into the training exercises. Some of the wonder has worn off after the plethora of copycat titles, but Concentration Training is definitely worth a look."
