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Braid
Manipulate time to complete puzzles in this 2D platform game made by indie developer Jonathan Blow.
Unraveling the Tapestry of Time
Braid, developed by Jonathan Blow , is a captivating puzzle platformer that weaves an intricate narrative through its time-manipulating mechanics. With its stunning hand-drawn art, evocative soundtrac… Read more
Goombas may have mated with lions, it's Puzzle Time!
In Braid, you play as Tim, a man on a quest to save the princess. Don’t be fooled by the simplistic set-up and familiar trappings of the platforming genre. While Braid clearly pays homage to Mario wit… Read more
Force Against Habit
In the time that I've been playing and thinking about indie game superstar, Braid , enigmatic Swedish electronic band, The Knife released their first album in 7 years. 2006's Silent Shout was a waters… Read more
An enjoyable game
Braid Developer: Number None, Inc. (XBLA., Windows) Hothead Games (PS3,MAC) Ryan C. Gordon (Linux) Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios (XBLA) Number None, Inc. (Windows, MAC) Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade… Read more
A clever puzzle game, wrapped up in a student film
It is very hard to describe what makes Braid a great game. It is not enough to just say that it is a great puzzle game that involves a lot of time manipulation mechanics, because it is more unique tha… Read more
Pretentious or no, Braid is still a superb game.
The Short Pros - Beautiful visuals - Unique puzzle-platformer with no dead time and genuinely ingenious brainteasers - Time reversing mechanic is done in a way not seen before - Music is incredible -… Read more
Clever, charming, mind-expanding, and beautiful!!
Ever since Braid released, I’ve wanted to buy it. Problem was that it was only for XBOX 360, and I do not have a 360. When I finally learned that it was available for PC, I knew that somehow I was goi… Read more
A dreamlike painting you can play, too
Braid looks like an impressionist painting. You get to warp time in various ways to collect puzzle pieces and find your lost princess. I played through it in under 6 hours with a couple hints on how t… Read more
A highly creative platformer that does a lot with time travel.
In recent years, people have been debating whether or not games are art. Although some examples are older games ( Panzer Dragoon , Earthbound , Out of This World , etc.), most gamers cite modern games… Read more
Challenges the linearity of gaming
I wanted to start again. It was possible this time, as it was every time before. Braid gave me no limits on "dying." I could die and die and die, but I could never actually lose . Tim would get up as… Read more
Time-bending puzzle-solving at its finest.
This looks so easy, doesn't it? Much like Inception, self-raising flour, and reading Arabic, Braid is confusing. Braid defines confusion. Everything, from its story to it's mind-bending puzzles, makes… Read more
Braid single handedly redefines the limits of Xbox Live Arcade, a
Some games change our conceptions about interactivity. Some entice us with bloody violence and frantic action. Still others offer vast worlds filled with countless hours of gameplay. Braid is none of… Read more
The artsiest game you ever did see.
Ah, Braid. The go-to example in pretentious "Are games art?" conversations. I'm not going to get into that argument in-depth here, but suffice it to say, Braid is quite the artsy game. Though I could… Read more
The benchmark for Indie games!
I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that the reason I picked up Braid was its $2.50 price during a Steam sale. I had heard the rave reviews but was never that compelled to not think that I could just pl… Read more
Braid is an excellent game, and has a fantastic art stlye
Braid is a 2D side scrolling platformer, which uses time, and intense puzzles throughout every level. Braid has gameplay, in the same vein as the 2D Mario games, but not as much, while keeping the jum… Read more
A beautiful, unforgettable puzzle/platformer experience
Believe me, dear reader, it took a lot to resist the urge to make some sort of pun involving time in the title of this review...”Braid is Timeless”, “Braid rewinds puzzle/platforming to a simpler age”… Read more
Braid
Braid is a puzzle platformer on the Xbox 360 Live Arcade. It is a game I found similar to Portals in the way that you have to use an extreme amount of logic to solve each puzzle. The difference from P… Read more
One of our favorite DLC for xbox360
In honor of Braid finally hitting the PC platform, I’ve decided to show it a little GBU love since it was one of my favorite downloadable xbox360 games last year. If you haven’t yet, try out the demo,… Read more
The best Puzzle Platformer since the release of Wario Land 3.
The 2D gameplay may seem simple and familiar at first, but Braid has more depth and innovation than most full-priced 3D games on the market. Clever level designs, with brain-teasing puzzles that take… Read more
A relatively unique and challenging experience.
At its heart Braid is a puzzle game with light platforming elements in which the flow of time is the primary game mechanic. However, it's also fairly driven by its narrative which tells the tale of a… Read more
A game you'll rewind time and time again.
On paper, Braid sounds like a typical side-scrolling adventure, with time control thrown in, but what makes this game a trip is the style, heart, and philosophy behind this game. This game was a labor… Read more
A rare mix of video game genius with pure artistic beauty.
Sometimes, when watching a film or reading a novel, you feel a burn of emotion deep inside your chest. Something that affects you so profoundly that it moves beyond being just a form of media. It is i… Read more
Braid Review
Tim has lost his Princess and you've got to help him find her. There's not much to say about Braid without giving away some spoilers, but here we go with a concise attempt. Braid at its core is a puzz… Read more
Great time mechanic, but a little low on the jump'run fun
The 2D graphics are pretty cool, Braid does some great things with particles, color and light that give it a very dynamic quality, haven't seen anything quite like it. Music is pretty good too. The st… Read more
Braid Review
Braid for the xbox was a surprising success, when this puzzle game came out most people were waiting to see if this game was good or plain awful but to everyones surprise this was arguably the best ga… Read more
A deceptively casual Puzzle game-
Braid is an Indie game developed by Johnathan Blow, and at first glance may look like a platformer but is actually a Deep Puzzler that will frustrate and amaze. Braid is centered around the main chara… Read more
Time is on my side.
Can video games be art? That is the question. Braid is one of those games that answers that question with a resounding yes. I'll explain why. Braid tells the tale of Tim, in a moving story of loss and… Read more
Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime is on my side -- yes it is!
Flashback to August 2008: Jonathan Blow releases Braid on Xbox Live Arcade to much critical and popular acclaim. As it turned out, it was to be a monumental and defining year for indie gaming in gener… Read more
Braid Review for XBLA
Braid is a Puzzle/Platformer and is a fun and challenging game. Braids lasting appeal is all up to have you play it, if you want to get a 100% Braid can last you a good while but the only problem is t… Read more
A Brain Smashing Good Time
When the Giant Bomb crew was discussing Braid for possible game of the year, I thought they must be crazy. An arcade download? Game of the Year? They talked about it enough to get me to download the d… Read more
Braid - Review
You could be easily fooled into thinking that Braid was simply another platforming game. Braid is first and foremost a puzzle game which uses platforming to assist in solving the always fun and someti… Read more
tnaillirb
Braid is a platforming game with a difference. It resembles super mario brothers very much with a very arty twist and has you jumping on things heads to kill them and other familiar things. The thing… Read more
...but it's so damn hard.
Braid is one of the best games available on XBL Marketplace, and it's well worth the money. Braid is a 2D Puzzle/Platformer. The game is very interesting, because on each level there is a different fl… Read more
Braid
From the moment I first heard Johnathan Blow speak at the 2007 Montreal International Game Summit, it became very clear to me that he had very strong feelings about game design and what constitutes a… Read more
Worth the money? Definitely.
It’s come to my attention that you can’t persuade one to buy something these days just by saying it’s bloody good. Gamers don’t like to waste their money and will be overly cautious when looking into… Read more
A 2D platformer with sinister arthouse intentions
Braid : A 2D platformer with sinister arthouse intentions. Story : A young chap named Tim made some kind of mistake and is trying to rescue a princess from some kind of monster… …or that’s what you’re… Read more
Incredible
Personal Thoughts: Fantastic game. Wow, came out of nowhere, blew me away. I looked at this game and said 'wow, totally copied Mario' but after thinking about it i thought to myself, 'since when has t… Read more
Braid
Braid is a time-bending puzzle game disguised as a simple platformer like Super Mario Bros. , and has enough self awareness to make several references to that fact. Beneath the basic gameplay controls… Read more
Hamst3r's Quick Review
Braid Braid is pure, hardcore, badass mind-fuckery. While time manipulation in games has been done to death, the time manipulation gameplay in Braid still feels fresh and interesting. Also, the ending… Read more
Braid Review
Indie games are making a big splash these days with games like Audiosurf coming out of Steam, and Everyday Shooter coming out of PSN. But Braid is a game coming out of Xbox Live Arcade and promises no… Read more
An esoteric painting at Museum of Gaming
Roger Ebert once said “video games are not art.” But he has never played Ico or Shadow of the Colossus. Those two games are considered fine works of art among gamers but as more Van Gogh pieces. The g… Read more
Braid has a story, hidden within its time-oriented gameplay elements that help sell it of Tim and his search for the princess. Even at the ending it left me guessing as to what it all meant. The gamep… Read more
Braid, Its not about how much there is, but about how so little c
Braid is not your average game. It is the pinnacle of 2D platforming, 2D gaming, maybe even gaming period. It leaves an impression, one that will definitely stay with you for years to come, but most o… Read more
Don't let anyone say this game isn't worth it
This is one of maybe 2 or 3 games on the XBL marketplace that is a must buy! The extreme attention to detail is mindboggling. Let me start by paraphrasing from an early section of the game. The whole… Read more
A fantastic experience
Okay so, I like to tell myself that I'm a big fan of puzzle games. But most traditional ones can never hold my interest for long. But a game like Braid comes along that has such character and challeng… Read more
An XBLA Classic
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A Platform Game With A Puzzly Twist.
Before buying braid I was totally turned off by the art style and aesthetic but once I played the game I realized that it was easy to ignore it. It's not that the game has bad graphics in fact the gra… Read more
Buy this game.
Allow me to explain why every gamer should buy this game: 1. It's beautiful. The art and music in Braid is some of the best I've seen in a while. The watercolor graphics and folksy tunes allow the wor… Read more
A Virtually Perfect XBLA Experience
Gamers often complain that modern games do not innovate often enough. Platformers in particular are often cited as notoriously lacking in innovation and creativity. BraId thankfully does not continue… Read more
Braid Is A Great Game And A Must Buy
Braid is a game worth buying. Don't be cautious about the $15 dollar price tag or the game is too short, it is worth buying. Why? Braid is a 2D Platformer Puzzle that keeps you interested in the game… Read more
Masterpiece
Braid is one of those games that is few and far between. A great platforming game, but with a breath of fresh air. Everything in Braid from the eloquently orchestrated music to the well thought out me… Read more
Think outside the box
Some would say Braid is a bit pretentious, and it is but who cares, I enjoyed every minute of Johnathen Blow's Braid; including the many instances staring at a puzzle and cursing my television loudly… Read more
First Game I can safetly say is art
Braid is a special game that only comes along every once in a while. Its time bending puzzles are something new and fresh and a great addition to the Live Arcade library. The whole game revolves aroun… Read more
One of the best games. Period.
At a glance, Braid appears to be a simple puzzle/platformer with a time-bending gimmick. Some might call it a Mario Clone, but those people have not played past the first world. There is a point in th… Read more
The XBLA Game I've Been Waiting For!
I spent a good forty-five minutes thinking about how I’d start this review off. The first idea (which I quickly abandoned) involved me doing some sort of gimmick in the review involving time travel an… Read more
If you had to buy one XBLA game, this would be it.
Personally, I was skeptical of Braid at first. But after playing through the game I discovered that this game has had a quite long-lasting impact on me, making it one of the best Xbox Live Arcade Game… Read more
A new classic
Though ostensibly a platformer, Braid is really a puzzle game. A very clever and entertaining one. If I had to compare it to any recent game, it would be Portal. It shares the same clever puzzle dynam… Read more
Innovation doesn't even Begin to Describe this Indie Gem
Braid is a game not many people have heard about until now, due to a strong marketing push by Microsoft, Braid is finally getting the much needed attention. Braid is developed by Indie developer Jonat… Read more
Abnormal But Good
*Before you read just know I did this review abstractly and it is very different from other styles of review. Read to get a general impression of the whole package, instead of separate parts* Intro Br… Read more
Braid is a lush, memorable title that will easily be remembered.
Braid was released on Xbox LIVE Arcade and what it does has been executed so great. The gameplay, the concepts, the music and the story are all at high standards. Wait? This is an Xbox LIVE Arcade tit… Read more
Bloody good game (that would be Braid)
From initial visual impressions you'd be tempted to dismiss Braid as some sort of 16-bit Mario clone that 'does a bit wif time and dat'. But this is part of Braid's charm in that beneath the old schoo… Read more
Why we play games.
I tried to think of various ways to begin my critique of the Xbox Live Arcade game Braid. I thought about describing how it is so rare and refreshing to have a game that feels so simple but is so very… Read more
Braid review EN ESPAÑOL
Braid review EN ESPAÑOL Reseña escrita por Ryan Davis, traducción por Darth Stone. Braid te exige que olvides todo lo que sabes acerca del flujo del tiempo. Mucho se ha dicho sobre la naturaleza indep… Read more
Best Challenge $15 can buy!
I have heard some complaints concerning the cost of this DLC title, coming in at 1,200 MS points (about $15 USD) but to those complainers i ask this: How much entertainment does $15 get you these days… Read more
This platform/puzzler will hypnotize you... for about three hours
I was a little apprehensive about downloading Braid from the Marketplace. Although I love 2D platformers, $15 seemed a bit steep for what sounded like a very short experience. Needless to say, after t… Read more
Breathtaking.
To be able to write a review on Braid is like trying to describe those moments in life where you tell your friends that “I guess you just had to be there.” They don’t get it and they move on. Braid, i… Read more
...and so, we start all over again.
One would think that a linear puzzle game would have no replay value, and yet I cannot stop myself from repeatedly booting it up and just soaking in the delicious aesthetic. It drips, oozes style from… Read more
A haunting, memorable, interpretative piece of art.
I don’t know where to begin. I guess I’ll start at the beginning. Or at least the beginning of my experience with Braid. I didn’t know anything about this title when I downloaded the demo off of live… Read more
A great original xbla game
Braid is really something special with its own distinct everything the sound the art and even most of the gameplay. Braids sound is very good and ties into the game well and is plesant to listen to. T… Read more
A Perfect Arcade Title; Clever and Memorable
Tim made a mistake in Jonathon Blow's Braid, and as you'll learn, it may not be easy to correct it. There are a lot of people online debating over whether or not Braid – the newly-released Xbox Live A… Read more
This is one of the best...
XBL Arcade games I have ever played! I will not ever give out a 5 star rating so consider this the best you will ever see coming from me. I have still only played the demo at this point (I'm poor). Bu… Read more
Brain Teasing Turned to the Max
A handful of games of recent memory have challenged the intellects of the brain towards solving puzzles. Braid turns up the puzzle solving to the max with platforming sections along with homages to ic… Read more
The Future of Gaming is Comming to Terms With The Past
Braid defies time, learning from the best titles of out past, and bringing a fresh exciting taste of the future of gaming. Everything about Braid, from it's title screen to the last level, will leap f… Read more
Braid is a unique game that suffers primarily from its pricing.
Pros Brilliant art design. Fun puzzle mechanics. Cons Those same "fun puzzle mechanics" get old somewhat fast. Little to no replayability. Costs 1,200 Microsoft points. Most likely, due to Microsoft's… Read more
Be kind, rewind.
Last night, I went to bed at 3 AM. I had just spent two hours playing Braid, but the solutions to a few of the puzzles still eluded me. This morning, I woke up at 11 o'clock, and starting playing Brai… Read more
Singular artistic vision
If all Jonathan Blow ever publishes is this game, he has still succeeded in making his mark on the industry. I have played platformers that made vague stabs at updating the genre, but they fell short… Read more
Impressionistic Frustration
Let’s say I bake you a tray full of cookies. You can see them, smell them and almost taste them. Only, I’ve decided you’re too dumb to have any. This is Braid, in a nutshell. Every level introduces a… Read more
You are your own Castle.
I want to rewind time. I want to be able to go back to this morning, to forget everything that happened in the past 12 hours. I want to play Braid again, to have those same revelations, those same dis… Read more