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Review of Braid Anniversary Edition on Xbox Series X/S

by Chucky Chucky photo May 2024
Cover image of Braid Anniversary Edition on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Released: 14 May 2024
Genre: Puzzle-platformer
Developer: Number None
Publisher: Thekla, Inc.

Introduction

Once upon a time, there was a video game called Braid that made people rethink the way they perceive games, time, and perhaps reality itself. It's so deep that people have probably debated about its meaning over nachos at parties. Fast forward and we now have the 'Braid Anniversary Edition,' which is like revisiting your favorite childhood show but with better graphics and more existential dread.

Gameplay

In this brilliant puzzle-platformer, you play as Tim, a man on a daring quest to rescue his princess - because, of course, that's what gamers do best. The twist? You've got the power to rewind time. Feel free to imagine a 12-year-old you shouting 'You can't stop me!' to the screen as you relive those moments of false confidence and spectacular failures. You can jump on enemies, solve puzzles, and when you inevitably mess up, just hit rewind like a bad sitcom. Each world has unique mechanics that create an insane tapestry of challenges, and you'll need to put your brain through its paces - again and again, if necessary.

Graphics

The visuals, originally painted with love by David Hellman, get a facelift in this Anniversary Edition. Imagine if your finger-painting from kindergarten was remastered by a team of detail-obsessed magicians. Each scene bursts with color and artistic flair, stirring memories of impressionist artwork - but you're actually interacting with it, rather than just feigning interest at an art museum. It's beautiful, whimsical, and might inspire an art career if you're not too careful.

Conclusion

All right, here's the deal: the Braid Anniversary Edition is like that favorite teacher who explained calculus in a way that felt like magic. It's challenging yet rewarding, deeply narrative-driven yet so much fun that you'll lose track of time (pun totally intended). Sure, it'd be nice if you could wall-jump through your local high school's drama club, but games like this prove that sometimes sticking to the puzzles is well worth it. Grab a snack, grab your console, and get ready to mentally rewind and jump into this masterpiece. Trust me, even your future self will thank you.

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