Left Brain, Right Brain Reviews

• Does it work?

  
  By A1AR0YCGZ9WORW on 2007-12-11
  I was intrigued by the concept of this game. Apparently by "exercising" the weak areas of your brain, you can make them stronger, and possibly in the future become ambidextrous. I sat down to test this "game" and I actually had high hopes. You begin by choosing whether you are right or left handed, then do an initial test by using your dominant hand. I'm right handed, and the initial test was pretty easy. Catch come dots, whack some moles, connect some dots, and capture some colored blobs. Pretty easy stuff, and not too graphically intensive for the DS. Next, you will rotate the DS, and begin using your other hand. Using my other hand was easy at first, but about 2 minutes into the 5 minute test, my brain started to hurt. Not so much a headache, but a dull sensation in the back of my head/top of my neck. In fact, talking about it now I get the sensation again. Is this what "working out" your brain feels like? I never feel this way when I'm learning Japanese, or studying for exams, so I know its not because I've never learned anything before (haha!). As to whether or not this actually does what it claims, I'll have to wait and see.
  Anyhow, as expected I did much better while using my right hand, and the scores weren't quite double, but almost. I hesitate to call this a game, as it really isn't much fun, but more a series of tests, with the hopeful promise at becoming apt in a skill-set you lack. Speaking of, why would I want to become ambidextrous in the first place? What's the point? I can see how this cartridge may be of use to an amputee, but for most of the population, what's the advantage of being able to write with either hand, or perhaps ....? bat switch stance? play reverse guitar? I honestly don't see the point. Maybe this would be useful for you (if it works), but I don't see myself using this program that often.
  
  

• Not bad - For those who REALLY want to become ambidextrous

  
  By A2K1H0ML6NZPB6 on 2007-12-28
  This was actually more enjoyable than I thought it would be; we do not realize how much we rely on a dominant hands (we being those of us not gifted enough to be ambidextrous). I can think of lots of reasons that one might wish to become ambidextrous, least of all just for the heck of it.
  
  As a statistic, this reviewer broke her hand while playing a Nitendo Wii (go ahead and laugh... I did it while bowling). Being that I broke my dominant hand, I was actually forced to use my non dominant hand for many tasks. After that, I decided that I actually DO want to become a little more adept with my non dominant hand and this game may actually help.
  
  I suppose after my being forced to use my non dominant hand, I'm not that surprised that I actually did quite well with the non dominant hand but there is room for improvement and I will actually try in order to be a little more comfortable in doing so.
  
  Why climb Mt. Everest? "Because it's there". Why become ambidextrous? "Because I can".
  
  
  

• Uneventful But Could Be Helpful

  
  By A1JY2TBRK5PCSB on 2008-03-22
  I got this game to, like everyone else, help balance out the usefulness of each of my hands. I was disappointed that after the initial evaluation exam, the game considered me almost 100% ambidextrous (I think I got 98%). It was disappointing because there is a noticeable difference in my writing between my right (dominate) and my left hand.
  
  After the first exam I kept at it. I went through a couple of the different activities. I now know why I was considered almost 100% from the start. After working to get better scores on each of the activities, there was no noticeable increase in the usefulness of my left hand.
  
  Some of the activities were enjoyable while others lacked any thrill what so ever.
  
  I recommend borrowing this game and seeing if this is for you. If you get almost a perfect score from the first exam, pass over this game because it will not help.
  
  

• I am getting it

  
  By A1M6NENFQN553 on 2008-01-12
  I am very happy with the exersize left brain right brain. I purchased the program for my husband he is retired and we both think that he needs to keep the mind moving to stay healthy. My husband is one of those that you can not get infront of a PC or a electric game for any reason. But I decided for his 61st birthday to buy him a DS and he is really loving it. I don't hear him slam it shut as much and he is actually coming and showing me his prgress and I think he looks forward to his time in the evening when he works on all his games.
  
  

• Dissapointed with "Left Brain Right Brain"

  
  By A315ZLRVWFXN3S on 2008-01-14
  After using Brain Age I and Brain Age II, "Left Brain Right Brain" was a definite dissapointment. Stick with Brain Age I & II!
  
  
• FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
  By A2FEG1HS03WERQ on 2008-03-02
  I highly recommend this game for any age! It tests your left and right side (brain) utilizing various exercises-games and then grades your efficiency. It then continues to provide a variety of games utilized to improve your deficiencies. As I said it is for ALL AGES - I initially purchased this for my 8 year old autistic son and soon we all became addicted to it - my 14 year old likes it, my 10 year old, my 42 year old sister and it was one of the first games that I have ever played belonging to the kids. It is a game for the entire family. Easy to follow screen. Very user friendly.
  
  
• My brain hurts
  By A10E6MV7PTH59F on 2008-04-24
  I would give my right arm to be ambidextrous. At least they are doing something that can actually improve themselves . We have most of the educational games and this is one of the most useful. If only you could get an attachment to allow you to drive a monitor or a TV from the card, then your eyes would be allowed to focus at different lengths.
  
  
• Good for people who AREN'T already ambidextrous.
  By A24HUUSFKVXEQE on 2007-12-27
  I bought this game because I'm ambidextrous and thought it would be a fun thing. I did enjoy it, but I'm bummed because I completed the whole game in just one sitting - which lasted about 45 mins tops.
  
  If you're not ambidextrous, I'm sure this game will be a lot better because you can improve your brain. If you are however ambidextrous, I wouldn't buy it.
  
  
• Brain Food
  By A23LCPG9SLFEUL on 2008-02-08
  While I find the game it's self very fun and I feel like I might be improving my skills in the process, I was not thrilled with the way they don't allow competitors to be ranked number one in the Solo section. If there are other people in your school, you should still be compared to them for who has the highest score. Also, all WII games show up green on my screen and the colors make using the game a bit hard.
  
  
• Wow
  By A3AV8R0A62PP1N on 2008-06-22
  I never played this game, but my right side of my brain is feeling numb after reading about this game. There is a certain part of information that makes me want to play this.
  
  

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