like the previous titles, "the time warp of dr. brain" is a simple point-and-click. the objective of the game is to successfully complete a set of 10 puzzles. throughout the game, dr. brain poses as an advisor to the player, constantly passing witty comments and suggestions. there are three difficulty levels: novice, expert, and genius, with each level containing its own set of predetermined puzzles. each level has a set of 20 sub-games. each game can be completed at the player's choosing, and the difficulty levels can be alternated between at any time; completion of each puzzle is based on the score accrued. a total of approximately 12000 points is needed to finish one of the games, with a win in novice, expert, and genius levels granting 250, 1000, and 2250 points, respectively.