Smart As
SCORE: 75
Man I remember when brain video games were
all the rage. We could not get enough of them here at Family Friendly
Gaming. Fast forward a few years and the market was flooded with them.
Which means sales dropped, and less companies tried to make new brain
games. That did not stop the fickle company Sony though. They knew they
had to reach out to more than just the myopic hardcore gamers with the
Playstation Vita. Enter Smart As stage right.
Smart As does so many things right on the PS Vita that it is a shame
there are downsides to this hand held video game cartridge. Smart As
looks crisp, clean, and clear on this hand held. The graphics are alive
with color. Areas can be a bit on the bland side in terms of population
of items. The sounds and music are okay in Smart As. The few brain games
are generally fun.
The downside to Smart As is it tries to turn people into braggarts. The
game wants you to connect with others on Facebook, and Twitter. Then
brag about your scores, and try to make them feel bad. Talk about making
the world a worse place Sony. Most of the mini games in Smart As grade
you on speed. Which is a bummer when the game does not recognize your
‘A’ or ‘R’ hand drawn letters. Other mini games require you stare at the
game only for a few seconds. If something in the real world distracts
you, well then you fail that mini game. There could more mini games, and
better grading in Smart As.
I was able to purchase Smart As for a nice low price online. I am not
out a lot of money. All in all Smart As is a decent brain game that
shows all kinds of potential. Smart As could have been great if a few
improvement had been implemented. Hopefully that will happen in a
sequel. And Sony will go away from the social element.
- Paul
Graphics: 80%
Sound: 75%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 60%
Family Friendly Factor: 80%
System: PS Vita
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: XDev Studios Europe, Climax Studios
Rating: ‘E’ -
Everyone {Mild Cartoon Violence}
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