Booting up Braid, Anniversary Edition was, dare I say it, a bit like going back in time. Its opening moments — from the flickering, fiery logo to the foreboding opening track — instantly transported me back to 2008. Nostalgia can be a powerful drug but also a sobering one. As I flew through the game’s opening levels on autopilot (a side effect of…
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Incredibly rewarding puzzles that feel appropriately challenging
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The beautifully-drawn graphics and evocative soundtrack have been given a fresh coat of paint
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Packed to the brim with new content
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The uncompromising and decidedly linear levels might trip up some players
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Developer commentary can be a bit daunting to navigate
