Abstract: The days of the lone bedroom programmer have well and truly returned. The aesthetically beautiful and philosophically challenging time-travelling 2D platform puzzle adventure Braid proves it to be so without doubt. Designer Jonathan Blow will no doubt ...
Abstract: If you’ve followed the Braid story at all, it’s been incredible to see the hype mount behind this indie game. It seems to have brewed the perfect storm of a highly regarded developer, along with a timely release on the Xbox 360, and a game that just pl...
Whether or not it delivers on its considerable artistic ambitions, Braid is a fascinating and beautifully constructed platform/puzzle game. Don't miss it....
Fun but challenging puzzles; distinctive visual style; great soundtrack; phenomenal integration of gameplay and story to create a unique artistic experience.
The art for the protagonist feels out of place.
Braid is one of the best, if not the best, games I have ever played. If you own an Xbox 360 and are at all interested in either puzzle/platform games or in seeing what video games can offer as a legitimate art form, you owe it to yourself to at least d...
Abstract: When the “Summer of Arcade” was first announced, the only game I scoffed at was Braid, an unknown platformer being developed by an unknown developer. After watching some footage I became interested in the game’s unique take on the genre, and when it wa...
Expertly designed puzzles that offer a hefty challenge without frustrating, Subtle art design that is beautiful without being distracting, A mature story with a powerful ending, Stirring score that perfectly complements the mood, Pinpoint controls that le...
Costs more than most Xbox Live Arcade games.
A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience. ...
Abstract: It's a rare occasion when you're thinking about a game when you're not playing it. Braid - an independent title developed by Jonathan Blow - is that kind of game. When you have the controller in your hands and are immersed in its world, it feels like n...
Abstract: Regret. Guilt. Romantic expectation. Braid doesn't just touch upon these things in passing; rather, its narrative and endlessly clever puzzle-platforming exist symbiotically, never taking the intelligence of its players for granted...or making any assu...
