Hemisphere

About Hemisphere

Hemisphere is a game built on the idea that the two halves of the brain do different jobs, with the left side handling logic and the right side handling creativity and spatial sense. The game asks you to use both at once, usually by giving each hand or each side of the screen a separate task to manage at the same time. That is much harder than it sounds. Doing two things simultaneously is fine when they are the same thing, and immediately awkward when they are not. Hemisphere is less about reflexes than about the moment your attention splits and one side falls apart. It is short, unusual and genuinely difficult in a way that most casual games are not, and worth trying for that alone.

How to Play Hemisphere

Each side of the screen has its own task and its own controls. Use the left and right halves of the keyboard, or both thumbs on a touchscreen, to manage them at the same time. Tap or press to respond on each side independently rather than switching your attention back and forth.

Tips and Tricks

• Do not alternate your attention between the two sides. Try to hold both loosely at once, which feels wrong at first and then starts working.
• Get one side into a rhythm you can maintain without thinking, then give the other side your attention.
• Slow down deliberately when you start losing a side. Speed is not what the game is actually testing.
• Practise each side separately if the game allows it. Knowing one task by feel frees you up to concentrate on the other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hemisphere free to play?

Yes. It is free on Dubdoo and runs directly in your browser.

Why is it called Hemisphere?

It refers to the two hemispheres of the brain, which handle logical and creative tasks respectively. The game asks you to use both at once.

Is it a brain training game?

It is a game built around divided attention. Whether that counts as brain training is up to you, but it is certainly difficult.

Why do I keep failing on one side?

Because attention naturally moves to whichever side is going wrong. Holding both at once is the skill the game is asking for.

Can I play it on a phone?

Yes. Using both thumbs on a touchscreen works well for a game built around two simultaneous tasks.

Tags

Brain, Coordination, Reflex, Attention, Arcade, Dual Task, Casual, Single Player