Braid

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 245 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 245
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 245
  3. Negative: 30 out of 245

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  1. Stealthgear
    Oct 19, 2010
    4
    Slightly gimmicky. Graphics aren't very good. I thought this was a flash game I played for free 4 years ago. I wouldn't pay money for this. As far as puzzlers or platformers I've played games that are more focused and more challenging than this.
  2. VanDiemen
    Apr 19, 2015
    0
    Why did I have to buy ps3 to play this? I already have sega master system! Also I did not exactly understand how is turning back the time is helping me do things that I didn't actually do in reality!
  3. RussellL
    Jan 16, 2010
    0
    Pffft. I have no idea why this gets high scores. Games are supposed to be fun. It's not fun. I don't care about 'concepts' and 'ingenuity'. I'm playing games for enjoyment first and I found none to be had here.
  4. GrumpyReviewer
    Oct 7, 2011
    4
    This is not a game. This is work. Sorry, not for me. Games are supposed to be fun; they are not supposed to imply we're stupid. I confess I did enjoy it for the first half hour or so. Then it just went down hill. I'm all for challenge, but this games crosses a very tiny frontier and becomes a boring challenge.
  5. Rainman13
    Feb 5, 2016
    0
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Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best PS3 Game of 2009
25
#25 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
12
#12 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GameSpot
    95
    A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.
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  2. IGN
    85
    Despite the short length and somewhat limited replay value, Braid's artistic vision and intelligent design is more than enough reason to download the game right away. Jonathan Blow's notoriety in the indie landscape is well deserved.
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  3. PSX Extreme
    87
    Braid is a great game that will force you to flex your mental muscle; in a way, it’s similar to something like echochrome, simply because you have to “bend” your mind into a certain shape before you can fully comprehend the skewed setting and premise.
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