Brain Assist DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Brain Assist

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSega
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Brain Assist is a puzzle game developed by Sega.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

Sega also made Mushiking: The King of Beetles, Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll and Phantasy Star 0 for the DS.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Brain Assist is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Brain Assist gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Brain Assist cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Time92264DD4 00000001 22264DC9 00000016 D2000000 00000000
push R to End Time94000130 FEFF0000 12264DC8 00000000 D2000000 00000000
Hold SELECT for No Time94000130 FFFB0000 12264DC8 000004B0 D2000000 00000000
Infinite TimeA4000130 FFFB0000 12264DC8 000004B0 D2000000 00000000
Hold DOWN for No Lives94000130 FF7F0000 22264DE0 00000000 D2000000 00000000
Infinite LivesA4000130 FF7F0000 22264DE0 00000003 D2000000 00000000

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Brain Assist walkthroughs & guides

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Brain Assist FAQ

When did Brain Assist come out on the DS?

Brain Assist was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Brain Assist?

It was developed by Sega.

How long does Brain Assist take to play?

As a puzzle game, Brain Assist typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Brain Assist on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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