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Charlie_The_Unicorn

1. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 21:51 BST

Brain Age Express: Math Review
"something old, something new, something borrowed, and the number 2"

Pros:
-Theme games can be fun.
-Fun to use camera
-good for math junkies
-offers a guest file
-virus buster is fun
-challenge mode is fun
-retains the serie's charm

Cons:
-quite some recycled content
-no sudoku

Presentation: 7/10
Graphics: 7.5/10
Music: 7.5/10
Gameplay: 8/10
Lasting Appeal: 7.5/10
Overall Score: 7.6/10

Edited on Sat 4th July, 2009 @ 02:10 by Charlie_The_Unicorn

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2. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 21:54 BST

Nice. I like the quick and to-the-point style.

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Wiiperson11

3. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:09 BST

Nice.I like this review alot because you give a rating to each element of the game.

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warioswoods

4. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:13 BST

I still haven't downloaded this one... I might one day, but I get bored of math games based solely on computation and quick memorization. I'm great at computation, but it's boring! I enjoy math puzzles that actually make you work through something complex, like the best word problems can do. Math has so little to do with merely mechanical computation and related skills; it's about finding a solution to a problem when you only have limited information, by using logic, cleverness, and insight. Or, that's what math should be, but unfortunately kids seem to be taught to just memorize the formulas and techniques without being forced to truly think. No one should be allowed to use a formula unless they can prove or derive it themselves, or at least understand how they might go about proving it!

Best math teacher I had back in high school was hated by some of her students because she always put a couple questions on her test that didn't look like anything we'd solved in homework or in class. But that's the whole point! The only way to prove that you truly understand is to apply your knowledge to a completely novel situation. If you can just memorize the steps to follow for each question type and do that on the test, you're not proving anything but your memory, and you certainly don't deserve an A.

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Odnetnin

5. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:17 BST

Corbie wrote:

I like the quick and to-the-point style.

Charlie and his reviews in a sentence.

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Charlie_The_Unicorn

6. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:26 BST

Any requests for a DSiWare game to review?

Edited on Thu 25th June, 2009 @ 22:26 by Charlie_The_Unicorn

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Wiiperson11

7. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:29 BST

Mario vs DK Minis March again!

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Odnetnin

8. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:30 BST

Charlie+The+Unicorn wrote:

Any requests for a DSiWare game to review?

Which DSiWare games have you already reviewed?
If you haven't already, review Mighty Flip Champs. It seems to be one of the more controversial titles on the NL forums.

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LinktotheFuture

9. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:31 BST

I would like to see a review on ArtStyle Boxlife.

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Odnetnin

10. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 22:36 BST

@LinktothePresent Charlie already reviewed it.

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Charlie_The_Unicorn

11. Posted: Thu 25th Jun 2009 23:51 BST

Embarrasingly enough, I don't have Mario Vs. Donkey Dong. :(

Mighy Flip Champs Review
'A flippin' blast.......if you can handle the challenge'

Pros:
-Unique gameplay
-cool retro soundtrack
-good charachter design
-fun levels
-41 levels
-good conrtol

Cons
-Kind of hard
-Alta looks wierd when she falls

Presentation: 8.5/10
Graphics: 8.5/10
Music: 8.5/10
Gameplay: 9/10
Lasting Appeal: 8/10
Overall Score: 8.6/10

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Odnetnin

12. Posted: Fri 26th Jun 2009 02:16 BST

Charlie+The+Unicorn wrote:

A flippin' blast.......if you can handle the challenge

ROTFLMFO!! I love your teasers!! Go on, review something else!! :) Though I think Alta's appearance as she descends to her doom is understandable. I bet you were just looking for something else not awesome about the game. Overall, I agree with your score.
P.S. You will review Flipnote Studio the literal second it comes out in your region. And that's a promise.

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Charlie_The_Unicorn

13. Posted: Fri 26th Jun 2009 02:43 BST

Odnetnin wrote:

P.S. You will review Flipnote Studio the literal second it comes out in your region. And that's a promise.

I cross my heart.

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Charlie_The_Unicorn

14. Posted: Fri 26th Jun 2009 02:55 BST

Paper Airplane Chase Review
'Because we know how often we have to fly paper planes down ominous towers'

Pros
-Fun gameplay
-fun time attack levels
-good for quick games
-offers mutiplayer
-only 11 blocks
-fun menu music
-good if you have some spare points
-good control

Cons
-We'd all rather get WarioWare for DSi VC. :P
-Music can get repetative

Presentation: 7/10
Graphics: 7/10
Music: 7.5/10
Gameplay: 8.5/10
Lasting Appeal: 7.5/10
Overall Score: 7.7/10

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ballistikboy

15. Posted: Fri 26th Jun 2009 04:09 BST

I'd like you to review BOXLIFE if possible, I got it just the other day and love it so far, in an abstract kind of way. (I love your reviews, btw. You should post them in different threads.)

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Charlie_The_Unicorn

16. Posted: Fri 26th Jun 2009 16:40 BST

Art Style: BOXLIFE Review
'Geometry has never been this fun.'

Pros:
-Well crafted puzzles
-funny music
-factory mode is fun
-not to difficult
-fun to watch your charachter grow into a diffrent uniform
-Nice, breezy fun

Cons
-controls can be sticky for some people.
-not quite as exciting as other DSiWare art style games

Presentation: 8/10
Graphics: 8/10
Sound/Music: 8.5/10
Gameplay: 8.5/10
Lasting Appeal: 7.5/10
Overall Score: 8.3/10

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ballistikboy

17. Posted: Sat 27th Jun 2009 06:42 BST

I totally agree with that review! Thanks Charlie ;-))

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Charlie_The_Unicorn

18. Posted: Mon 29th Jun 2009 02:16 BST

Art Style: AQUIA Gameplay
'DISCLAUMER: Your DSi cannot swim or be in water'

Pros
-Fun, unique gameplay
-Relaxing music
-Aquarium mode can be relaxing fun
-offers endless mode
-best zen game on DSi so far
-needs the support in the DSi Shop
-simple to play
-offers 3 block choices

Cons
-Might not suck you in for too long

Summing It Up
Presentation: 8/10
Sound/Music: 9/10
Graphics: 8/10
Gameplay: 9/10
Lasting Appeal: 7/10
Overall Score: 8.5/10

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WolfRamHeart

19. Posted: Mon 29th Jun 2009 04:04 BST

Nice job Charlie, I really like your reviews! I hope you get Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again because I would love to see that review!

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ballistikboy

20. Posted: Mon 29th Jun 2009 06:25 BST

Just wanted to add my 2 cents in here to say I purchased Mighty Flip Champs! three days ago and I've been playing it nonstop ever since! The soundtrack is like haunting me in my sleep, lol... in a good way, and I just love this game! It truly does deserve all the great 9 star reviews, etc. So it gets my thumbs up too!

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