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 sometimes very challenging puzzle’s spread across 6 worlds.
The first thing you will notice when you begin to play Braid is that the game is highly stylized in its presentation. Braid has simple, yet very appealing graphics and the soundtrack is so beautiful that you will often find yourself listening to the music while you pause for a short break.
Braid tells the story of a man named Tim who is searching for his “princess”, a long lost love. The story is complicated and is presented in a great way that leaves the story to be interpreted by the person playing the game.
Braid’s core gameplay involves Tim rewinding time in order get to puzzle pieces scattered throughout the world. You could easily just go from point A to point B without picking up the puzzle pieces along the way. Doing so, you will miss everything that braid has to offer. This game is all about getting the puzzle pieces and uncovering the real essence of braid.
Braid is a celebration of everything xbox live arcade is trying to be and is the first game in its class that bridges the gap between retro gimmick and pure brilliance.
I can easily recommend Braid to everyone that is serious about their gaming. What I got back from Braid over the 5 hours of gameplay will not be forgotten anytime soon. P.S: This game has a very clever ending, just brilliant.
Gameplay = 9
Visuals = 8.5
Sound = 9
Game Now Score = 8.8/10
