Did I Beat This Game? I Got to Level 21
This is a really marvelous game of position and audio memory training. But I just don’t get why for each level I only get 20 pairs of stimulus. That would seem to defeat the purpose of brain training for Level 21 and higher levels. I suggest that for Level N>=21, the game have at least N pairs of stimulus, and even have a survival mode of N*n pairs of stimulus (n is infinity) to see how many pairs it takes before any player fails. Also, I suggest adding speed settings for this wonderful Dual N-Back challenge.MahjongMJ
I’d give it 5 stars if…
…they would add a manual N level setting feature.
I know they believe that people learn better with automatic N levels and that it discourages people from using memory tricks.
The problem with that assumption is they aren’t taking into account neurodiversity.
Brains come in a variety of models. And age ranges. Not everyone learns best with their sink-or-swim style of learning.
For me, the automatic N levels make this app a truly miserable exercise in constantly failing down. I learn best slowly with repetition. Before I can get any traction on a level I’m bumped up to the next level where I flounder and fail down. I never get any traction on that next level. It’s like being rewarded for achievement with failure.
I’ve tried this game on and off for years and I’ve never improved.
Worse, it’s made me feel so discouraged that I had to delete the app because just seeing on my screen was making me feel like I was back in grade school, an undiagnosed dyslexic, being told by the teacher that I just wasn’t trying. Hard pass! I now know how to try smarter.
I found another similar app that does let you manually set the N levels. What a difference. I actually look forward to using it. It doesn’t have as good a UI. This app has the best, I’ll give them that.
But those automatic N levels are the deal breaker.
Hey Devs, trust your users to know their best learning styles.Dyslexic61
Awesome!
This game is great. I find it to be pretty difficult. I didn’t understand it even after I walked through the tutorial 3 times. It started to click after just playing for a bit. Im getting better every time I play. Thanks.TangliSmermus
We call this app “Sexy N Back”
Ok...I can’t the only one here people. The woman’s voice they used as the game continues on sounds more intently um more excited as you get better? I had my friends listen to it and they agreed. I downloaded a few others and realized that the added um bonus could possibly make my brain grow faster so I’m sticking with this one. Thank you to the lady who did the voice over. My scores are amazing and I’m scoring better on exams.
They also updated it so it’s even cooler now.Bluecricket22
No sound
I no longer hear the letters. Uninstalled and reinstalled with no improvement. Any suggestions?Major Marine Productions
Developer Response
See FAQ #6 please (http://tyrske.com/dualnback/faq.html#qa6).My Fav N-Back Game
I’ve played almost every day for the last 43 days, usually at least 20 times. There is a Mathematical n-back game that helped me get comfortable in moving from the third level to the fourth. Together they rock! If I had to pick one, this would still be it. Be patient. I get to level 5 every day, but I still haven’t reached 6. Level 3 is very comfortable and fun now. I do chess puzzles and a crossword every day also, but this is the most important one for me. Note: If you exercise, HIIT cardio every day keeps me improving on this faster and makes this less uncomfortable to do. The other n-back game I mentioned is speed based, but it waits for you to respond; you can regularly reach new speed records and compare yourself with everyone who has ever played. That part is really motivating.OilBiz
If your sound isn't working..
Check the mute switch on the side of your device. The app is a faithful rendition of the n-back task. Much better than the rest in the App Store.stop_smiling
Ragers
Some people probably giving 1 stars cause they two dumb to do it.Dark ShadowJam
Inaccurate scoring
Bummed because I really wanted to use this on a daily basis to improve my memory, but It won’t let me get past the first test. First test I get perfect scores and then on the second one I get everything wrong. I know this is wrong because I did trial and error 3 times to see if I was missing something but it doesn’t count the ones I know I got right. Unfortunately I can’t use this app if I can’t get past the 2nd level so I will be deleting. Great idea, just need some bug fixes.Sghxsfvcdyhvcf
Developer Response
Not quite sure what you mean by first and second test. Make sure that you have understood how the game works by going through the tutorials in the Help section of the game please.Love it
I love the game, but suddenly the sound won’t play. I went to settings and nothing fixes it. Only complaint is the sound just went off and no matter what I try the volume will not work.Willzwife
Developer Response
Check FAQ #6 please (http://tyrske.com/dualnback/faq.html#qa6).
