Professor Brainium's Games DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Professor Brainium's Games

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenrePuzzle
PublisherDestineer
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Professor Brainium's Games is a puzzle game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, published by Destineer.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Professor Brainium's Games supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Professor Brainium's Games 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.

Professor Brainium's Games gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Professor Brainium's Games walkthroughs & guides

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Professor Brainium's Games FAQ

When did Professor Brainium's Games come out on the DS?

Professor Brainium's Games was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Professor Brainium's Games?

published by Destineer.

Is Professor Brainium's Games multiplayer?

Yes. Professor Brainium's Games supports up to 2 players.

How long does Professor Brainium's Games take to play?

As a puzzle game, Professor Brainium's Games 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 Professor Brainium's Games 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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