Braid is a great platformer made by independent game developer, Jonathan Blow.


It combines platforming, puzzles, and great game mechanics together with some really awesome 2D visuals that make up some of the finest artwork I've ever seen in a game.


I don't remember exactly when it's supposed to hit PC, but it's been a ginormous hit on the Xbox Live Arcade. I purchased it and it's still incredible to me.

The story is unmatched, but it is NOT linear, nor is it a story that you can just take as-is. It's symbolic, and requires quite a bit of thinking to understand completely. Even then, you may not get it all.


It's probably hitting PC's sometime soon, so when it does, I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone wanting a good game to sit down and play when they're bored of everything else.

I looked it up Here and the screenshots are awesome for a platformer. I'll have to catch my son this weekend and check it out on XBox360 Arcade since he has access to that!

Ana

Ana, I was reading about it in my Game Informer and it looks like a lot of fun--but we are 360less Have fun for us

Is it in this months issue or a previous one? I have them all here, I'll drag it out and read.

Ana

Ana, I can't get my hands on it at this moment--but I'll see if I can scare it up and let you know.

edit: According to the web, it is the Nov issue. I don't get to read them as they come in--I just sample them from time to time.

This game is excellent: quite tricky, wacky, and has my wife choking with laughter on her coffee watching it!

What's a Platformer?

That's ok, I just found out. It's like a Mario Brothers type game. Not my forte at all.

I do not usually like platformers, but this one is different!

If you have the Xbox 360 you can download a free demo to find out whether you like it.

I will be trying it with my son this afternoon, I'm looking forward to it!

Ana

Does anyone know when it will hit PC? I saw previews on Gamespot of the xbox version and loved it. I unfortunately don't have an xbox......but wish I did. Was hoping it would come out on DS, but PC will work too!
Barbara

According to GameSpot.com, it's supposed to hit PC's in the first quarter of this year. No actual release date has been posted yet, but I expect within a month or two.

On the link I provided up above it said PC release is Feb-Mar 2009.

Ana

AWESOME!!!!!!! When I saw the previews for this game and some of the screenshots, I actually, for a moment, went out to buy the Xbox just to play this game. I am so excited that it's coming out on PC. I hope it's as good. It looks like a great, great game. Thanks for the information....greatly appreciated.
Barbara

EDIT: Sorry Ana I didn't see the possible release date in the link you posted....probably cause I didn't read it all....

Let's us know what you think when you've had a chance to play. I, for one, would be iterested in your take on it. Thanks.

Well....the truth is, I am still all thumbs when it comes to playing platformers but I watched Peter play this afternoon and he ended up buying it shortly after starting. He quit playing for a bit so he doesn't finish all at once, but he said it had a lot of unique features in it that makes it a keeper.

Ana

Thanks Ana....I am one of those who loves platformers and that is why I am really looking forward to this one.
Barbara

Ana, did it look like fun? I don't have a 360 but might decide I "need" one if the game is good enough

It is coming out on PC in a month, but I think it's always good to have a 360 around for those days the computer gets wonky.

Ana

If you guys played the game or just wanted to know more about it, there is an interesting interview with the creator here.