Brain Games - Left vs Right | Game Brain

"Brain Games - Left vs Right" is a puzzle-based game offering fun memory and mind challenges with compelling graphics. However, the game's experience is hindered by an excessive amount of ads. The game's description touts it as featuring humorous puzzles designed to test your cognitive abilities in various ways. Players seeking to stimulate their mental prowess while enjoying colorful visuals may appreciate this game, despite the intrusive ads.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,951 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

monetization266 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of fun and engaging mini-games that challenge different cognitive skills.
It provides a good balance of difficulty, starting easy and gradually increasing the challenge, which helps keep players engaged.
The option to unlock additional games by watching ads instead of paying for a subscription is appreciated by many users.

The app is heavily ad-supported, with many users finding the frequency and length of ads to be intrusive and annoying.
Some users report technical issues, such as the app freezing or not loading properly, which can hinder the gaming experience.
There are complaints about the clarity of instructions for some games, leading to confusion and frustration among players.

monetization
279 mentions
4 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number and length of ads in the free version, which often disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads to unlock features instead of paying, others feel that the ads are intrusive and detract from the overall experience. A significant number of players have opted to purchase the ad-free version, indicating a willingness to pay for a more enjoyable experience.
- “I loved that the no ad version wasn't all ads and hard to navigate like other games.”
- “After just one day I upgraded to the lifetime VIP pass, which I think is well worth it for unlimited games and no ads.”
- “In-app purchases can be avoided by watching videos.”
- “Unfortunately, if you play the free version long enough, listening to the ads to unlock the full training options, eventually it simply refuses to connect to those videos.”
- “I paid for a VIP membership, so I don't want to start over, watch ads, or be charged again.”
- “This game is good, but I don't like to watch the ads to play the game.”
graphics
45 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the simplicity and colorful design, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of older smartphone apps. Many find the graphics cute and easy to navigate, enhancing the overall fun of the game, but there are calls for improvements and updates to make them more visually appealing. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but could benefit from a refresh to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, it helps with reflexes (which I need some help with!) and it is educational (it has an option on one of the categories which helps you to answer calculations quicker.) This game is a definite choice!”
- “I love it and the graphics are so good.”
- “The graphics are simple but it works well with the game.”
- “Could use better visuals and higher definition graphics as it feels like an app made for a smartphone from 2012.”
- “Graphics are poor and the constant adverts are a distraction away from brain training, which defeats the object of the app.”
- “Graphics need an update.”
gameplay
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its solid design and ability to enhance mental sharpness, with many users finding it enjoyable, dynamic, and addictive. While some minor glitches were noted, the majority of players appreciate the engaging challenges and express eagerness for future gameplay experiences. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of music to enhance the overall experience.
- “Solid 👍👍 4 uniquely designed gameplay, clearly engineered to work out, strengthen, & maintain overall mental sharpness!”
- “Excellent gameplay, enjoyable and makes me think.”
- “The gameplay is addicting and I feel like it really does improve your brain power.”
- “Some minor glitches in gameplay.”
- “Gun gameplay so far.”
- “There's a lot of gameplay, but I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's challenge.”
stability
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with users reporting occasional glitches and freezes, particularly when interacting incorrectly. While some players experience minor issues, others find the game runs smoothly without significant problems. The general consensus suggests that while there are some stability concerns, they do not severely detract from the overall experience.
- “There are absolutely no glitches or problems, although there shouldn't be any due to the low graphic activity. I find its beauty in its simplicity.”
- “I just downloaded it and it runs great! 👍”
- “When you choose the wrong answer but continue to tap on the screen, the game just freezes.”
- “Some minor glitches in gameplay.”
- “And lately it's had some glitches.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Reviews on the music aspect of the game are mixed; while some players appreciate the absence of music, others express a desire for background tunes to enhance their experience. Many suggest that incorporating relaxing or classical music could improve gameplay, particularly for those who enjoy a musical atmosphere while playing. Overall, the feedback indicates that a balance between silence and music could cater to a wider audience.
- “Entertaining! You should listen to music while playing; it makes it better.”
- “I feel smarter! You should listen to some classical music while playing.”
- “Addictive game! Love it, wish it had meditation music playing as well...”
- “Nice app 👍 just miss a chill background music and a little bit more entertainment.”
- “Maybe you can add relaxing or energetic music to improve the gameplay.”
- “Addictive game love it wish it had meditation music playing as well...”
humor
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both entertaining and engaging, often laughing at their own performance and the cute graphics. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with gameplay, making the experience enjoyable and lighthearted. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Honestly pretty fun, I'm always laughing at my performance and the cute graphics.”
- “It is so funny and improves your brain abilities.”
- “This is really great; funny, nice.”
optimization
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the potential for performance tracking through various statistics and visual aids, such as pie charts and bars. However, some players express concerns about performance anxiety, despite enjoying the game's fun graphics and its ability to enhance cognitive skills. Overall, the game is seen as a valuable tool for mental exercise, though the requirement to sign up for detailed performance tracking may deter some users.
- “Amazing game that boosts the performance of both your cerebral hemispheres!”
- “I use it to stretch my mind every day, and it has helped me increase my mental performance!”
- “More stats should come into play, such as average time to solve, success ratio, average score, pie charts, and bars describing performance should be available.”
- “However, to track your scores and analyze your performance, you will have to sign up. There is an option to view your score for the day by watching a small advertisement, which can be quite frustrating.”
- “One very big problem is that it makes me, at least, feel performance anxious.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally beneficial, as it provides a relaxing escape from stress and responsibilities while keeping their minds engaged. However, some users report issues with the game's responsiveness, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “I like this game so much because it helps me relax whenever I get really emotional and stressed out due to my responsibilities.”
- “Thank you for such an engaging and wholesome game!”
- “Great simple exercises.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of tantalizing and tedious, with varied short activities that strike a balance between being engaging and not overly lengthy, preventing them from becoming monotonous.
- “It's tantalizing, tedious, and fun.”
- “This brain game has varied, short activities that are just long enough for your brain to learn, but not so long that they become tedious.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by a design flaw that obscures the phone's back button, making it difficult for players to exit the game. This issue detracts from the overall experience, despite the app's otherwise great design.