Brain Show

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Brain Show is a single player and multiplayer casual quiz game. It was developed by Simplicity Games and was released on June 7, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Brain Show" is a humorous quiz game for up to 8 players, filled with over 5,000 questions across 41 categories and 13 unique competitions. Featuring a charismatic host, the game offers online multiplayer and simple controls, allowing even first-time players to join in the fun. The goal? To prove you're the smartest one in your group and maybe make a few enemies along the way.

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and interactive trivia experience with a wide variety of questions and game modes, making it enjoyable for family and friends.
It successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic quiz games like Buzz, providing a humorous and engaging atmosphere.
The ability to play with friends using smartphones or controllers adds convenience and enhances the multiplayer experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it unplayable for some users, especially on certain platforms like SteamOS.
Many questions are poorly translated or factually incorrect, leading to frustration and diminishing the overall quality of the trivia experience.
The lack of online multiplayer and customization options limits the game's replayability and accessibility, making it less appealing for solo players.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful visuals and user-friendly interface, while others criticized the art style as disappointing and poorly executed, especially in comparison to older console standards. Additionally, issues with translation and a lack of engaging content detracted from the overall visual experience. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they fall short for many players.
- “An additional asset is the game's interface, which is both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.”
- “Colorful graphics and dynamic animation not only stimulate the mind but also encourage further gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics are very similar to that of Buzz, although the graphics are more cartoon-like.”
- “Graphics were messed up and the questions were not matching the answers at all.”
- “I am not a graphics person, but the art style and graphics of the game simply disappoint on so many levels.”
- “By no means is there an expectation that it will have AAA graphics, but at least make it look on par or better when compared to PS3 games.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is visually appealing with colorful graphics and dynamic animations that enhance the experience, but it suffers from poorly translated questions and a lack of engaging multiplayer options. While the mechanics are enjoyable and reminiscent of similar games, the absence of additional features or rewards detracts from the overall experience.
- “Colorful graphics and dynamic animation not only stimulate the mind but also encourage further gameplay.”
- “The game's a lot of fun with different mechanics each round.”
- “The visuals and the gameplay are good, but the questions seemed poorly translated into English. I didn't like that no 'tidbits' were included about a question after the answer was revealed, and the multiplayer was completely useless as I was unable to find anyone in matchmaking. When I joined the Discord server for the game, I found very few people in the English-language channels.”
- “There aren't any extra features beyond the core gameplay, which is a bit of a pity - even something very minor (such as unlockable alternative color schemes for avatar outfits) could have added a little sense of progression and reward.”
- “The game mechanics are very similar to that of Buzz, although the graphics are more cartoon-like.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its clever jokes and unexpected comedic moments, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and suggest the addition of a short campaign mode to further enhance the comedic elements.
- “Awesome game! I really like how funny it actually is, sometimes in unexpected ways.”
- “Good humor, jokes, and game modes.”
- “Add a small campaign mode with a few simple objectives (something funny of around 1-1.5 hours).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally solid, though users report occasional speech stuttering or clipping during remote play, which is common in online multiplayer experiences. Despite these minor issues, performance remains stable on fast machines with good internet connections.
- “I found that playing as an additional player using remote play resulted in his speech occasionally stuttering or clipping, which I guess is fairly typical for online multiplayer games like this – even with a fast machine and good internet speeds – but overall, it held up pretty well.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through an expanding pool of questions and various round types, enhancing its value for players. However, some reviewers noted that their engagement was limited due to not being the target audience, suggesting that replayability may vary based on player interest.
- “Adding more questions over time expands the pool, enhancing the replay value.”
- “I initially intended to play through it just for reviewing purposes, as I'm not the target audience. However, the replay value is significant due to the multiple types of rounds and the abundance of questions.”
- “Adding more questions over time to expand the pool would enhance the replay value.”
- “I only intended to play through it for the purposes of reviewing since I'm not the target audience, but the replay value from multiple types of rounds and a large number of questions likely justifies the pricing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting it becomes unplayable after the third round due to numerous bugs.
- “Buggy as hell, literally unplayable past the third round.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a low-effort cash grab, suggesting that it fails to deliver on its potential and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “I feel like this game is a low-effort cash grab and should have been a fun slam dunk of a game concept.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like every aspect of the game is designed to push you towards making in-game purchases.”