Logic, observation, memory, speed of perception and analysis: these are the qualities that define the famous Intelligence Quotient Test and these same skills will be challenged in Best of Tests for the NDS. Not only will the game challenge the skills of the player, it also aims to help the player improve them.
From Alladania,
"I cannot get back those fleeting moments of my life that I spent playing Best of Tests DS, but if you want to save your own time, move along and skip this game. If you are determined to give the game a more thorough analysis before committing your gaming dollar, go ahead and keep reading. I'll even put a little piece of unrelated trivia at the end of this review to reward you for your perseverance."
DailyGame reports:
''What is "fun"? We have often used this term when reminiscing about Disneyland or summer vacation, but how foolish we have been not to use this term to describe the joyous occasion known as the SATs and IQ tests. What's that, you say? The SATs and IQ tests are the exact opposite of fun? Well, apparently Best of Tests never got the memo.
Best of Tests for the Nintendo DS is not only a great new tongue twister, but an attempt to make ourselves a little smarter while we play videogames. Truly, nothing has ever made this task seem more impossible than Best of Tests. Before I get to that, though, it's best to start with what the game brings to the table.''
Even with the occasional wrong answer, getting through the tests was easy and once Games Radar were finished with all the tests - after a mere 4 hours of play time, they were left wondering (a) were they any smarter and (b) was it worth $20? It turns out, the answer to the first question was "yes", because Games Radar now knew the answer to the second question was "no". Not unless you're the type who does crosswords in pen and really lives to squeeze the ol' gray matter. But if that's you, there are several better, longer lasting outlets for that urge than this game. And many of them have multiplayer modes as well.
You'll love:
- Proving you're smarter than your friends
- Showing parentals that games are good for you
- Most of the puzzles
You'll hate:
- The repetitive questions
- That it never tells you the right answers
- The repetitive questions
