| The Brainies Tiny Skweeks |
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North American cover art for Super NES version |
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| Developer(s) | Titus Software[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Titus Software[1] |
| Designer(s) | Didier Capdevielle Pascal Gallon |
| Programmer(s) | François Mathieu |
| Artist(s) | Stéphan Renaudin |
| Composer(s) | Frédéric Motte Philippe Girard |
| Platform(s) | Super NES[1] Amiga[2] Amstrad CPC Atari ST MS-DOS |
| Release date(s) | Super NES: NES: Amiga: |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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The Brainies (European title: Tiny Skweeks) is a puzzle game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console and Atari ST, Amiga, and Amstrad CPC computers.
The gameplay revolves around Mexican jumping beans as they navigate 101 levels to solve the puzzles that are in their way.[2] A time limit is in effect; running out of time means losing a life.[2] Players can only control the direction in which a Brainy will walk; taking care not to bump into another Brainy or an obstacle.[2] There are four difficulty levels and the object is to return the Mexican jumping beans safely home. Items can be picked up; they may be beneficial or detrimental to the Brainy depending on certain factors.[2] Arrows can also force a Brainy to change directions; rendering him helpless for a while and possibly messing up a carefully solved puzzle.[2]
The Super NES version of the video game was reviewed in one of the first 50 issues of Nintendo Power. Even in Europe, the connection to the popular Skweek series was made late.[2] Amiga Power magazine decided to preview the game under the its North American title 'The Brainies'.[2] Compared to the other versions, the Super NES version is considered to utilize the best use of its processors with an optional 3D view.