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The Brainies is a puzzle video game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console and Atari ST, Amiga, Apple IIgs, Macintosh, and Amstrad CPC computers. Even though its European title is Tiny Skweeks, the connection to the popular Skweek series was made late.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind The Brainies
The Brainies is a puzzle video game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console and Atari ST, Amiga, Apple IIgs, Macintosh, and Amstrad CPC computers. Even though its European title is Tiny Skweeks, the connection to the popular Skweek series was made late. The game is also known as The Tinies on home computers.
How The Brainies Plays
The Brainies is a puzzle video game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console and Atari ST, Amiga, Apple IIgs, Macintosh, and Amstrad CPC computers. Items can be picked up; they may be beneficial or detrimental to the Brainy depending on certain factors. Players can only control the direction in which a Brainy will walk; taking care not to bump into another Brainy or an obstacle.
A time limit is in effect; running out of time means losing a life. The game is also known as The Tinies on home computers. The gameplay revolves around Mexican jumping beans (referred to in game as Brainies) as they navigate 101 levels to solve the puzzles that are in their way.
Why Players Still Load It Up
GamePro gave the Super NES version a generally positive review, criticizing that "the icons are too small", but praising the brain-stretching and addictive gameplay. The Super NES version of the video game was covered in the 86th issue of Nintendo Power The Brainies is a puzzle video game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console and Atari ST, Amiga, Apple IIgs, Macintosh, and Amstrad CPC computers.
Even though its European title is Tiny Skweeks, the connection to the popular Skweek series was made late. The game is also known as The Tinies on home computers.
The Brainies — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed The Brainies?
Development was handled by Atreid Concept, Titus France, with Loriciels, Titus France publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original The Brainies?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was The Brainies released on?
Loriciels, Titus France shipped The Brainies for the Super Nintendo back in 1991, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in The Brainies?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.