I highly recommend Braid

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:36 am

classic platforming action, with time manipulation!

the art is amazing, the music is gorgeous, and i'll let you know about the story if i can manage to solve all the puzzles. right now they've left me hanging there. but what i've got so far is nice.

the time manipulation mechanics are crazy. you don't die, since you just rewind time, and there are different abilities on different worlds. like a shadow that re-enacts what you just time reversed. a ring that slows time near it. a world where time moves forward or backward when you move forward or backward.

it's 15 bucks, so a little more expensive than most xbla offerings, but i think it's worth it.

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:07 am

If I can get my hands on a 360, I'll download the demo.

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:44 am

I've been reading the blog for the game for some time, it's one more reason I'd like to have a 360... strange how I mostly feel that way because of XBLA games over normal 360 ones.

Anyway, I'm glad you like it, and somehow knew that it was you who made the thread without even looking. Dude's got taste.

blackmyst · Post by **blackmyst** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:36 am

So is it really going to change your life or something like some of the reviews are claiming? :p

I'm waiting for the PC version either way.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:32 am

almost.

there was a moment when i was playing last night where i was all omfgwtfwoot, it was seriously incredible game design.

and i know you're a man who loves his 2D. The artistic style on this one is spot on, and is a huge part of why this game is so amazing.

Louis Cypher · Post by **Louis Cypher** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:10 pm

sweener2001 wrote:there was a moment when i was playing last night where i was all omfgwtfwoot, it was seriously incredible game design.

I had so many of these moments playing the game yesterday. I finished it, only really had a problem with three or four of the puzzle pieces, and the final level is awesome in a can.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:29 am

i am all kinds of stumped in world 5 right now.

crossing the gap, the piece right above the exit door. i'm not asking for help, yet, but that piece is standing in front of me and completion right now. i'm going for world 6 tomorrow, and after a few days i'll probably end up geting on a faq.

puzzlers are not a preferred genre, and i'm already pleased with my progress.

but YES, this game is incredible. fantastic gameplay, and super innovative. it's a great breath with all of the other sequel-itis i have.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:12 am

Louis Cypher wrote:...and the final level is awesome in a can.

zOMGBBQ YES

doktor_kris · Post by **doktor_kris** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:03 pm

sweener2001 wrote:you don't die, since you just rewind time.

First got to know about this game today thanks to GFAQs,
and the first thought that occured to me was 'ZSNES'. :-)

Seems to be a truly solid game, really. It'd be great if
they'd also release it for the Wii and/or Mac/Linux.

Louis Cypher · Post by **Louis Cypher** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:17 pm

sweener2001 wrote:
Louis Cypher wrote:...and the final level is awesome in a can.

zOMGBBQ YES

So, found the stars yet?

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:45 am

i heard about them, and watched a video detailing some of them, but i would have NEVER found any on my own.

i haven't played it since beating it a few days ago. i might try and go for the speed runner one eventually. i got lucky on fickle companion. a lot of the others i think i could bust out.

i might get the stars after the speed run, but it'd be a total faq thing.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:40 pm

http://kotaku.com/5160251/braid-coming-to-steam

for all of you who were waiting for a PC release, this game is seriously must-play stuff

Snark · Post by **Snark** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:20 am

Got it during the "deal of the week" (800points instead of the usual 1200)

Sweet and amazingly beautiful. So far I only figured a few of the puzzle pieces.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:06 am

my first "this game is a masterpiece moment" came during a piece in the first world.

there's another one with two purple doors and a green key later on that blew my mind.

and then there's this thread floating around that dissects the braid story and lays it all out for you. pure genius, jonathan blow

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:59 am

http://kotaku.com/5188589/braid-delayed-for-the-pc

new date is april 10. apparently some bugs didn't want to quit on time.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:39 pm

Braid unlocks today from steam

http://store.steampowered.com/app/26800/

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:06 am

It has been pushed one more day.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:01 pm

i saw that. i was a tiny bit sad, and then i thought it was weird that they did it and didn't tell anyone.

Post by **grinvader** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:10 pm

sweener2001 wrote:i saw that. i was a tiny bit sad, and then i thought it was weird that they did it and didn't tell anyone.

THEY PLANNED TO REWIND TIME BUT FORGOT

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:37 am

http://kotaku.com/5212302/braid-for-pc- ... vel-editor

nice extra for the pc patient

alyxx · Post by **alyxx** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:46 pm

I'll wait for the PC version. My budget doesn't allow me to go and buy an X-Box just for the sake of one cheap game.

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:56 pm

The PC version is already out.

alyxx · Post by **alyxx** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:58 pm

Is that so? Maybe I should check it out then.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:17 am

alyxx wrote:I'll wait for the PC version. My budget doesn't allow me to go and buy an X-Box just for the sake of one cheap game.

someone didn't bother reading past the first couple posts

alyxx · Post by **alyxx** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:39 am

sweener2001 wrote:
alyxx wrote:I'll wait for the PC version. My budget doesn't allow me to go and buy an X-Box just for the sake of one cheap game.
someone didn't bother reading past the first couple posts

Indeed. Please excuse me, I was a bit tired.

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