NintendoLife writes:
"Junior Brain Trainer is a learning game in a similar vein to the slew of other "brain training"' games released for the Nintendo DS. The genre was made famous with the massive popularity of Nintendo's Dr.Kawashima's Brain Training and many games since have attempted to capitalize on this popularity. Junior Brain Trainer is aimed at children from ages 6 - 11 and according to the Avanquest website "takes a fresh and fun approach to learning by teaching kids in 'bitesize' chunks and then rewarding them with unlockable mini-games.
To a certain degree the game meets expectations and does exactly what it says on the tin: there are games to improve memory, spelling, numeracy and problem-solving and a whole host of mini-games are waiting to be unlocked throughout the course of the game."
SquareGo writes:
"Following the format laid down by previous Brain Trainer games, Junior Brain Trainer: Maths Edition offers a selection of maths-themed puzzles and mini-games. The intent is to offer a platform for kids to play and learn in their own time."
Junior Brain Trainer has its heart in the right place, and many of the included exercises are quite fun and educational. But the overall game is hurt by poor presentation. The lack of clear instructions will confuse younger players, and it's annoying that only one activity can be unlocked per day. This makes Junior Brain Trainer a fun diversion for kids, rather than a full-featured educational tool.
GamerDad writes: "Junior Brain Trainer is an educational brain-training game for elementary school-aged children. It teaches early math, reading, and English skills, and it's like having your very own school workbook right on your Nintendo DS."
