Like the games -- dislike the intrusive "character"

The games are fun, and I think they are functional -- they do train you to react more swiftly. However, some of the games cannot just be played -- they they have to be learned. Some of them (the whirling drill, the double balances that dont seem to have any obvious distinction) are not especially easy or intuitive.

However, Im confident Ill "get" all the games, eventually. And, as stated above, I think the games themselves are generally challenging and fun.

My principal issue is with the online "scientist" character, who is just plain unpleasant and, far more often than not, highly discouraging. Since I can read my own scores, and note the improvements or lack thereof, the last thing I need is an nagging female voice reminded that I got an F ("Too bad! Are you sure youre up to it?"). Seriously! Do they really think that an animated character who makes blatantly unkind remarks to people -- I would venture to guess, in most cases, older people (this reviewer is a, uh, Baby Boomer) -- who are trying to improve their brain function and reaction time -- is a good idea? I imagine you put a certain amount of effort into developing this character, but did anyone really think it through?

Also, I DO NOT want a game that complains about being awakened at a late hour. Or tells me when to go to sleep. My computer, my hours.

I have to remind myself to mute the sound before I try to play this app. Only way I can minimize the unpleasant part.

Beth_Dark50 about Brain Challenge™, v1.0.0