Dr Kawashima returns with Brain Training for Switch

Nintendo Australia confirmed during PAX Australia that Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training will release in Australia on January 3rd, giving more players the chance to test their minds with some clever puzzles.

Those who want the game digitally can do so, but those who go via the retail route, will be able to pick up a stylus, themed to the game. You don’t need a stylus to play the game, but some people prefer to not touch their screens directly.

In the game you will be able to test your skills with an assortment of exercises and tests in different playstyles, such as holding the Nintendo Switch console vertically and using a stylus or finger, or using the right Joy-Con’s IR Motion Camera, which detects the shape of players’ fingers. These are some of what you’ll find in-game:

• Finger Calculations: Solve maths problems using your fingers. Even if you know the answer in your head, you’ll need to react quickly!

• Sudoku: Enjoy the classic number puzzle game.

• Calculations: How fast can you do simple sums one after another?

• Rock, Paper, Scissors Test: Try to win – and lose – using your fingers in rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

• Word Scramble: Combine letters to form words.

• Photographic Memory: Remember the photo previously displayed.

• Dual Task: Leap over hurdles while choosing the biggest number.

The game will release on January 3rd