XBLA receives Braid and its time bending puzzles

Posted Aug 6th 2008 10:45AM by Dustin Burg
Filed under: News, Xbox Live Arcade

Just so you are aware, Xbox Live Arcade game Braid just released to the XBLA today. And for 1200 Microsoft points, no more, and definitely no less. Featuring a distinct paint-like art style, challenging platformer puzzles, the ability to control time (Blinx style!) and a non-linear storyline, Braid may just be worth the 1200 points and a place in your XBLA library. But you'll never know unless you give it a try. Download the trial, see if Braid floats your metaphorical boat and be open minded. At the very least, you should enjoy bending time.

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8-06-2008 @ 10:51AM

SupaYoYoMan said...

so what is this donkey kong or something?

8-06-2008 @ 12:14PM

Etchasketchist said...

Yes. Yes it is. It's Donkey Kong.

8-06-2008 @ 12:59PM

Jonah Falcon said...

It's Super Mario Bros, stupid. And much better than Super Mario Bros, I might add.

8-06-2008 @ 10:53AM

HazyCloud said...

I like the look of it from the screenshots. I'll give the demo a run after work.

8-06-2008 @ 10:53AM

Makoto99 said...

Haha, the "I'm sorry but the princess is in another castle" screenshot made me laugh.

Also their phrasing in some screens is funny. "Maybe you will solve all the puzzles! That would be great."

Reminds me of the original FF Tactics... I got a good feeling! This is the way!

Anyway, I'm actually tempted to try it now.

8-06-2008 @ 10:56AM

StLouisRibs7734 said...

Sooo Boring....

Bionic Commando might be good...

8-06-2008 @ 11:44AM

ZenGaijin said...

Yeah, the gameplay is rather stale.

Bionic Commando next week though, then Galaga and CASTLE CRASHERS!!

8-06-2008 @ 1:14PM

PeacefulOutrage said...

I thought it was slow at first, but after you figure out what to do, it was fun. I got all but three puzzle pieces in the demo, with a good idea how to get them, but bouncing off of 2 heads didn't get me high enough to get on the ledge to get the other part of the platform puzzle piece.

8-06-2008 @ 1:49PM

Richard Mitchell said...

Stale? Stale?!

How much did you play?

8-06-2008 @ 4:00PM

Jonah Falcon said...

Apparently, he only played level 2 and didn't see the other gameplay variations. Level 5 is a kick the nuts trying to get those puzzle pieces.

8-06-2008 @ 11:08AM

ZEBRA NINER said...

If you are interested in time bending abilities, you can get Timeshift for the same price! Not to mention 1000 gamerscore! w00t for ch33v0z!

8-06-2008 @ 11:20AM

Altairio said...

It feels very emo. I love the presentation and can appreciate how unique it's trying to be, but the gameplay feels like it would get old. It just doesn't seem to warrant the higher price. I'd rather play GW2 for less.

8-06-2008 @ 12:58PM

Jonah Falcon said...

The game includes different elements. X turns back time in one level, does something completely different in another.

8-06-2008 @ 11:58AM

monkeymonkeymonkey said...

wow, a pretty version of Donkey Kong. Does it justify the 1200 point price tag?

8-06-2008 @ 12:27PM

Tony said...

There's one level in the entire game he took inspiration from Donkey Kong for. It's a homage. It's not what the game is.

That's it lol.

8-06-2008 @ 12:41PM

Neuromancer said...

I'll try it but the art style irritates me already.

8-06-2008 @ 12:52PM

Fire Fawkes said...

Eh, Tried the demo...it was alright. Nowhere near 1200 pts worth though. I'll save for the (possibly) more expensive Castle Crashers.

8-06-2008 @ 12:57PM

Jonah Falcon said...

It's not a "pretty version of Donkey Kong". It's an adult, Vincent van Gogh-does-Super Mario Bros, and I'm already in love with the game.

Plunking down the $15 now.

8-06-2008 @ 12:59PM

Jonah Falcon said...

Oh boy. Seems like if you're under the age of 25, you're not going to fully appreciate this game.

8-06-2008 @ 1:29PM

Jack Tretton said...

This coming from a Usenet troll. Phew.

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