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Braid

byNumber None Inc.2008

Braid is a puzzle-platformer, drawn in a painterly style, where you can manipulate the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. From a house in the city, journey to a series of worlds and solve puzzles to rescue an abducted princess. In each world, you have a different power to affect the way time behaves, and it is time's strangeness that creates...

Release Date

August 5, 2008

Developer

Number None Inc.

Publisher

Microsoft Game Studios, Number None Inc.

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Dec 23, 2009 Read Review

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Nov 14, 2009 Read Review

But most of all it’s the complete package of presentation, story and puzzles that make Braid into the veritable masterpiece amongst games. Comparable to a classic film or a good book, Braid and its personifying protagonist Tim will make you think and not just about matters relatable towards the game. Such a feat is hardly set aside for any good game and that makes Braid a true work of art.

May 31, 2009 Read Review

The ending of Braid, I can safely say – is one of the best endings in video game history.

Dec 9, 2009 Read Review