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Posted May 11, 2016
Time is (of) the essence



<span class="bold">Braid</span>, the subversive, time-manipulating platformer with the evocative story, is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, DRM-free on GOG.com, with a 50% launch discount.

It's been played, studied, and thoroughly discussed. Some praise its brilliant time-bending mechanics that make each level a complex gauntlet of puzzle-platforming delight. Others debate the deliberately obscure story that deals with personal redemption, broader philosophical themes, and meta-commentary on gaming's conventions.

Everybody recognises it as a masterfully crafted experience that put Jonathan Blow in the spotlight and helped usher the golden age of indies. If you haven't tried it, now is your chance to turn back time and give it a spin. Your future self will surely thank you for it.



Catch up on a timeless classic and untangle the brilliant challenges of <span class="bold">Braid</span>, DRM-free on GOG.com. The 50% discount will last until May 18, 12:59 PM UTC.


In the press:
"Diabolically clever and incredibly rewarding" - Giant Bomb
"Beautiful, entertaining, and inspiring" - Eurogamer
"An instant indie classic" - Total PC Gaming
Posted May 11, 2016
Yeah! Let's do the time-warp again! :D
Post edited May 11, 2016 by Barry_Woodward
Posted May 11, 2016
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Barry_Woodward: Yeah!
Another game from your big wishlist. :D
Posted May 11, 2016
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Barry_Woodward: Let's do the time-warp again!
I was about to make a joke about telling you they were here but I see you were too quick for me XD
Posted May 11, 2016
Wow, finally.

Too bad it's so expensive and RPriced. Still it was about time I guess.
Posted May 11, 2016
At last! I expected Braid to be here anytime from the first humble indie bundle.
Post edited May 11, 2016 by sanfueg
Posted May 11, 2016
While this was a good game, I'm not so sure I want to pay for it again. I'll at least think about it.
Posted May 11, 2016
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Nice that it finally made it here, though it feels a bit like "well, we've milked every other avenue of profit for this game, so those lousy DRM-free types can have it now". May pick it up in a sale, though.
Posted May 11, 2016
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Shame on you Gog, you released this game but refused Braid. /s
Posted May 11, 2016
Looks really cool but it also looks like I have nowhere near the brain cells needed to play it.

Just the description made me dizzy.
Posted May 11, 2016
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Hm, I'm among the few(?) who still haven't tried this one, but at the current price, I'm not sure I'm willing to. It might well be worth it, but given how old the game is, and how often it's been discounted, bundled and likely given away for "free" since its original release, a base price of 17+ Euro seems a bit silly. Guess I'll wait for a better discount.

( Just for comparison: The equally praised and successful indie title Terraria has about half the base price, and when it was introduced here on GOG, it came at, what... an 80% release discount or something like that? )
Post edited May 11, 2016 by CharlesGrey
Posted May 11, 2016
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tinyE: Looks really cool but it also looks like I have nowhere near the brain cells needed to play it.
I beat it in like on or two sittings. It was too short and too easy to even qualify as a puzzle game, there were just one or two puzzles where I actually had to stop and think to solve them. I guess people like this game because it makes them feel smarter than they actually are. Braid started the whole trend of pretentious indie games.
Posted May 11, 2016
Decent enough game, but I really don't need it again. Nice addition though.
Posted May 11, 2016
This release should make a lot of people happy. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure if it's my cup of tea.
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HiPhish: I beat it in like on or two sittings. It was too short and too easy to even qualify as a puzzle game, there were just one or two puzzles where I actually had to stop and think to solve them. I guess people like this game because it makes them feel smarter than they actually are. Braid started the whole trend of pretentious indie games.
I agree. Braid is a mediocre platformer at best and it was way overhyped.

You can get much better 2D platformers for the same asking price or less - like Shovel Knight just to give one example.
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