BardicKnowledge Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I realize that this is almost a week late for the game -- I've been on vacation and couldn't get it until late last night. I was very skeptical spending $15 on any XBLA game, but it's been worth it -- this is the neatest puzzle-based platformer I've ever played. For those of you who don't know about it, it's basically a Mario clone that's incredibly aware of that fact, and the game makes numerous allegorical references to the plumber. In any case, the gameplay is based around the idea that you can reverse time at will infinitely with no penalty (think Prince of Persia with no sand limit). This isn't a problem -- not because you'll need it, but because they do things with the time reversal (and fast forwarding AFTER said reversal) that you won't believe. The art style is also brilliant, but I'll wait for people to try the demo and let me know what they think. I still think the coolest part is that when you reverse time, the music also reverses -- and most of it is composed in such a way that it still sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 That's great to hear. The $15 still sounds irksome, but I did spend equivalent amount on Castlevania:SoTN and Puzzle Quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_cam Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Jesus I love this game...and the ending really made me think about the game I just played. soooooooooooooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vurez Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 It's a very well done game. The whole look and feel of it is terrific. Some of the puzzles are very clever too. It's actually inspiring me to make games again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordBreaker Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I can't wait to download this once I get back home from this course. I've been hearing it's kicks ass and pays a lot of homage to Mario in addition to being so unique with the time-based mechanics. Not to mention the excellent narrative I hear of as well. EDIT: listening to its soundtrack. It's so mellow and ethnic. The cellos sound excellent. Apparently, the tracks are all licensed from particular artists in Magnatune. That's kind of a first for videogame music, eh? http://braid-game.com/news/?p=260#more-260 You can stream the stuff for free. I'm planning to pay for some of these tracks in the near future because of how awesome they sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Edit: I figured out the levels! The last world is crazy good -- I hope everyone else gets there soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCvgluvr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Played it at my friend's house. I thought it was a fun diversion, but not worth my $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Getting the stars is crazy -- if I wasn't at home doing laundry all day, there'd be no way I just let the game sit there for 90 minutes for the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinewav Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I've heard nothing but good stuff about this game... I'm glad to see that artsy, intelligent games like Portal, Okami, and now this are really getting a lot of press lately. I want to try this out soooo bad, but I have no xbox... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 portal was in no way artsy and you could argue that tons of games are "intelligent" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintermute Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 portal was in no way artsy stop po- Ahh the heck with it I'm not gonna bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 puzzle oriented =! artsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCvgluvr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Depending on your definition of art (and, in relation, artsy), Portal could indeed be considered artsy. I personally don't see it that way, but I loved it nevertheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunodi Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 puzzle oriented != artsy Fixed. Couldn't resist - been coding all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum4n After All Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm just waiting for Bionic Commando: Rearmed. Comes out tomorrow! Wee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Why are people getting caught up in the stupid "puzzle!=artsy" crap? I hear the game has a great narrative to boot. And a unique style. I played the demo and I believe the hype is well deserved. This might be one of the most unique and BEST sidescrolling game I've played in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporknight Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm waiting for the PC release for this one. Hopefully it comes out soon on Steam and the like. Anyone have any idea when? I haven't been able to find anything myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Depending on your definition of art (and, in relation, artsy), Portal could indeed be considered artsy. I personally don't see it that way, but I loved it nevertheless. i didnt say it was bad i just said it wasnt artsy at all because it wasnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_cam Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Holy balls this game is so great. Got all the pieces and beat the game and I've heard stuff about Stars, but no way in hell am I going to try figuring them all out on my own. Maybe I'll check youtube to see what they're about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Fixed.Couldn't resist - been coding all day. thanks, I could never figure out which way it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 LOL and applause that this game is the top ranked game on GameFAQs today. This game is really like a good book with open interpretations for everyone. It's all a dream, it's all a conspiracy, it's the princess's trap. It's the hero's delusions, etc etc. And the scary thing is, a lot of those theories actually make some sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moguta Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I know this is an old topic, but I am just amazed at this game. While it's had its share of attention, it seems it ought've garnered more, being one of the most thought-provoking games of the year. In addition, the worlds bear a unique impressionist painting art style. For those who've never seen the game, its beauty is clear in this (EDIT: Is there no way to make a simple link to YouTube? This embedded version is nowhere near the HD resolution of the version on the actual site.)The soundtrack too is one of the best & the most atmospheric I've heard in any recent game. For that reason, it's a damned shame that it's all ineligible to be remixed on OCR. As the game's creator revealed in his blog, all the music was licensed from artists on Magnatune.com. I've never used games as means of music discovery before, but I so enjoyed Jami Sieber's work that I paid the maximum price allowed for all her albums on the site. And now I have a sort-of "extended" Braid soundtrack. I'm just heavily impressed with the amount of artistic care that went into Braid, in all aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pezman Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 PC version plz. I hear all about this game but I needz teh Windows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I just got the game after seeing gamespot have it win XBLA game of the year. After playing castle crashers (great game) I couldn't figure out why something would be rated above castle crashers. From the demo, I was immediately hooked to the music! The simplicity of the game mechanics is what makes it amazing. They took a very simple mechanic and made it into an amazing experience. Not to mention, the story itself is not what I expected at all. Much more profound and insightful then most games I've played. It's a game that makes you think about numerous different things. I love the art style too, reminds me of Yoshi's Island for SNES for some reason Music from the game on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7BMM-M1Yyw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kflCLshkOg&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The more I play this game, the more creeped out I get. It's pretty apparent that the main character is a hair trigger away from being a mass murderer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.