[Dox]

So with the huge Steam summer sale that's going on right now, one of my friends recommended I download a game called "Braid." It's only like $3.00 or something on Steam right now, so I figured what the hell. I watched the trailers and looked at the screenshots, and I was like, "Wow, seriously? This looks very ordinary."

Then I fired the game up.

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

This game is the most sophisticated, clever game I've ever seen. It's essentially a platforming puzzle game. You can't die, and you can reverse time as much as you like. So if you fall in a pit of spikes or something, just reverse time. Simple. Every single puzzle brings something new to the table. New concepts that no other game has explored before, and each time you complete one of the puzzles, you think, "How the hell did someone come up with that?" You actually feel like a giant freaking genius every time you beat a level and collect all the puzzle pieces.

You'll find yourself clearing the first level and wondering how you could possibly get some of the puzzle pieces. You'll ignore them for now, assuming you'll get some new ability later on. But no. All you have is jump and rewind. That's all of the abilities you need. But you can use them in an infinite number of ways.

Because the concepts in this game are so unique, there's not much I can do to entice you. I could try and describe the intricacies of some of the puzzles, but it just wouldn't make sense without the experience. All I can say is that this game is worth looking at. Your brain will thank you. And by the time you reach the third level, you'll be thanking me.

Do not make the mistake of overlooking this game because of how simple it looks at a glance. This game is the "Portal" of platforming.

[Dox]

P.S. If you download the game and enjoy it, post here to encourage others to play it!!!

[Nvdeth]

Great game, sick atmosphere and gameplay.

[Zanderax]

This game is awesome. I finished it with all of the puzzle pieces and the secret stars. DO NOT use guides, the spoil the game. At $3, just... just get it.

[HDPhoenix]

TotalBiscuit did a wonderful review of this, but he gave it luke-warm response cause he is frankly TERRIBLE at puzzle games and admits it. He loves the concept of it thou =)

[Dox]

I recall a Penny Arcade review a few months ago where they pretty much shat bricks (then reversed time, and re-shat them) over how awesome the game was. At the time, I had no idea what they were on about, but I see it now!!

[Maynarde]

Bought it because of this thread, others like it, and the fact that it's so cheap atm. Brilliant game

Get amongst it people.

Quick Comments

Dox:

Champion!!

[Beepy]

My name is Beepy, and I approve of the above messages.
Like "Dox," I have found enjoyment in the game. It is cunning for it appears very simple and then parts of the puzzle start to unravel and you realise how very deep it goes...

[Meatex]

an indy game developed by a guy who sunk more money than i make in a year into the title it had better be good :P
May give it a try if I can get over the whole rich kid playing indy developer sentiment i hold :S