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Review of Braid Anniversary Edition on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2024
Cover image of Braid Anniversary Edition on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 14 May 2024
Genre: Puzzle-platformer
Developer: Number None
Publisher: Thekla, Inc.

Introduction

Braid™ was previously hailed as the indie darling that made us rethink time and the gameplay mechanics we thought we understood. Fast forward to 2024, and this anniversary edition is causing waves, and no, not the kind you get at a baseball game when a wave of people stands up! Get ready for colorful visuals and devilishly clever puzzles that make your brain feel like it's been gymming on speed!

Gameplay

You play as Tim (and no, 'Tim' isn't short for 'Time Manipulator' but maybe it should be) who's on a noble quest to save a princess from a scary monster. The twist is each level, or 'world,' introduces a different time mechanic, making you feel like you're Back to the Future but with fewer DeLoreans and more brain scratches. One second you're stomping on enemies, and the next, you're zipping backward in time like you're dodging an ex at a high school reunion! As you collect puzzle pieces, the challenges get more complex, requiring you to outsmart the game's mechanics while simultaneously getting schooled in life's big philosophical questions. Yeah, who knew puzzles could be so deep, right? It's like Shrek but with less swamp and more superpowers!

Graphics

Visually, this Anniversary Edition is like the original version went to a spa and came back rejuvenated and more vibrant. The hand-painted art of the game pops like it just downed a triple espresso! Not to mention, every loading screen feels like the game is flexing its muscles. Seriously, there's a lot of eye candy here, and you can toggle between the original art and the revamped visuals, which lets you nostalgia-binge like it's a 90s sitcom!

Conclusion

In conclusion, Braid Anniversary Edition is a delightful trip through time (without the risk of temporal paradoxes, thankfully)! This game proves that good things really can get better with age, much like fine wine, pizza on sleepovers, and next-day burritos. If you enjoy puzzles that have more twists and turns than a plot twist in a soap opera, or if you like time travel mechanisms that don't require a physics degree to grasp, then this game is definitely for you! So grab your controllers and prepare to travel through the universe of Braid; after all, who wouldn't want to play a game that's equal parts brainy and beautiful? 9 out of 10 - time well spent!

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