Braid: The Video game


Braid: an interesting video game

I am playing this on Steam via PC, but I know that this game will play much better on console than a keyboard.  What makes this game so entertaining is the Time Bending stuff.  You can speed, slow and stop time in the game play.  You will never truly die because you can reset your mistakes.  So it gives platform gaming a completely different take because you have to see patterns in a completely different way. 
I had to play this for a class, but I am happy that I did. 
It has tributes to other platform games such as Mario Brothers and Donkey Kong.  You have to really look for those.  Plus there are hidden things in the backgrounds of the levels that are interesting to look at.  It is but isn't a regular platform game.  
The gameplay can be taxing at times. 
The game is pretty look at and the music is lovely.  But, I don’t like the true meaning behind the game.  It is a far stretch for me.  I won’t give it away, but that’s the only problem I had.  I also liked the twist ending too.  
Yes, they went there with that funny Mario Brothers joke. 

Comments

Semaj said…
That was freaking great. I love the part where Mario goes, "Uh, you're wearing a suit."

Or the fact Tim pulls out one of those goomba things
Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:26:00 AM
Semaj said…
That was freaking great. I love the part where Mario goes, "Uh, you're wearing a suit."

Or the fact Tim pulls out one of those goomba things
Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:26:00 AM
Semaj said…
Double Post! Sweet. I didn't mean to do that, but it was cool
Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:26:00 AM
MC said…
And speaking of console controls, I've been using a Logitech F310 on my PC... it looks like a PS2 controller, but works like an Xbox one (and every controller game recognizes it and is preconfigured for it these days).

And I have met people online who act like indie games are these precious awesome things that mainstream gamers just wouldn't understand.
Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:16:00 PM
Semaj said…
I have a very old Logltech (Wingman) that is still covered in dust. I think it has to be around 5-6 years old. But I love the Playstation controllers. They are probably the best design out there. (I remember when they were going to change it to a boomering style)


Indie game: Yeah, these are the same people that say, "I only watch films with subtitles."
Saturday, March 31, 2012 3:38:00 PM
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