I totally get what you mean! I started playing them a few months ago after reading that they can help with reaction time and focus. I can’t say I’ve turned into a genius or anything, but my mind feels more alert — especially when multitasking at work. I read a post on
https://ebnw.net/sports/crash-games-as-character-builders/ that talked about how these games push you to make quick, confident choices, which might explain why they’re good mental training tools.
I don’t usually play, but I’ve noticed people who do seem a bit more “switched on.” A friend of mine plays before meetings to get his brain going — says it helps him stay sharp when conversations move fast. Maybe it’s like a warm-up for the mind, kind of how stretching works before running. I can see how that split-second thinking could translate into better daily focus.
Lately, I’ve been trying out those crash games during my coffee breaks, and weirdly enough, I feel like they’ve made me react faster in everyday stuff. The other day, my kid almost spilled juice all over the laptop, and I caught it mid-air — like reflex training in action