Braid Game (PC)

After missing Braids last year’s Xbox release , you may come to conclude that this years PC version is another generic console platformer, but you cannot be more wrong! Braid is easily the best original game of 2008 and also the most talked about. The PC version of the Game sticks faithfully to the original Xbox version and can be played both by the keyboard and a gamepad controller. On the surface Braid seems like an art house designed on the famous platform of Super Mario Brothers. There is a princess to be rescued, castles to be conquered and all kinds of opponents to be jumped about and knocked out. Unlike Mario Brothers; Braid is less about reflexes, since it is not a fast paced games and is more about using your cerebral power of solving devious puzzles.

The games pleasant background music and water colour like art can quell you but your brain will keep racing trying to figure out solutions. The game is very challenging and for some gamers may be overtly challenging. But if you are a sucker for difficult puzzles and if working out such puzzles gives you an adrenalin rush, then this game is surely meant for you.

The PC version does not come with any extra visuals and in any case they are not needed. The art design of Braid is timeless and it’s difficult to imagine that the design can be felt dated even years from now. Since this is a 2D game it will run comfortable on most PC’s . This version also has a melodious somber background music which makes a perfect theme accompaniment for the game.

In today’s time when games are a copy of each other or are designed to be easily beaten, Braid sticks to its philosophy and gives the player a enjoyable and memorable experience, and is worth checking out. The game provides an energizing breath of air and also is evidence that independent game developers can design games that raise the standards for others.

30 Comments

  1. Posted April 22, 2009 at 6:52 am | Permalink

    this game is like super mario, downloaded the free demo, here is my opinion:

    The best
    -The use of time as a puzzle
    - Paragraph art audiovisual
    - Emotional

    The worst
    - Price
    - It may be short

  2. Posted April 22, 2009 at 11:48 pm | Permalink

    I have heard that PC version of Braid has hidden level editor, is that true? Can you also manipulate time in Braid?

  3. Posted April 24, 2009 at 4:39 am | Permalink

    I like platform pc games where there are a lot of abilities, and levels where there are a lot of scripted events.

  4. Posted April 28, 2009 at 11:16 am | Permalink

    Is this better than super mario?

  5. Posted April 28, 2009 at 1:11 pm | Permalink

    yes I think Braid is better than super mario. Yes I loved SM but sth new was necessary;)

  6. super mario better
    Posted April 29, 2009 at 5:06 am | Permalink

    According to wikipedia Braid game pays homage to other video games; one level features a Donkey Kong-inspired puzzle, while the ending of one world tells the player that “the princess is in another castle”, similar to the end of each level of Super Mario Bros.

  7. Posted May 1, 2009 at 11:32 pm | Permalink

    ive never even heard of this game. great review. i love side scrolling puzzle solving games like this.

    i think the graphics look top notch. im glad to see some innovation using an old system. I hate recycling engines without adding a lot of new mechanics. Pushing the boundaries.

    I’m so glad this game is out and doing something different. Ill try the trial and see what i think.

  8. Posted May 3, 2009 at 10:03 pm | Permalink

    Wow this game looks like lots of fun! I really would like to try it out sometime, reminds me of the Sega series games and oldschool arcade games they had!

    I’ll go try out the trial now!

  9. classic gamer
    Posted May 5, 2009 at 6:37 am | Permalink

    I like old time classics and recommend this game

  10. PC Gamer
    Posted May 12, 2009 at 2:58 am | Permalink

    I want to add this info to this game review:
    Jon Blows has confirmed in his forum that Braid includes a full editor in the PC version. To access it just have to press F11 and get to work.
    Jon Blows: Yes, after releasing a new version in a few days to correct the problems that some people have, and when more people have played / finished the game, I will publish some documents to the editor. The way it works is done with the level editor (up to a full game) will be executed later as a universe, is also a tool that will leave you free to make Photoshop files and import the game if you want put new graphics on their levels.

    The only limit is your imagination!

  11. Posted June 9, 2009 at 5:03 pm | Permalink

    What is this game about?I have ever seen this.Can you explain to me? It looks like a kid game.

    Look at the pictures I just know that’s the 2d games and the gameplay is just like…mario.But the scene is more beautiful.Tell me where can I get this game ?

  12. Posted June 23, 2009 at 3:27 am | Permalink

    is there a website or a torrent file that I can download the Braid Game pc version free to my computer, or I can pay if I like? Maybe a trial free demo or sth like that?

    I just cant decide, which one should I buy: Bionic Commando or Braid Game?

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