Comments on: Braid Review Round-Up for August 10, 2008

By: B.J. Herbison

B.J. Herbison — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:00:47 +0000

I can’t wait! The PC version will be released in at most two weeks!

(Or is there a sad update on the status of the PC version?)

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:05:26 +0000

Hey Jon,

I haven’t even played Braid. I saw your talk in AU at FreePlay, I keep listening to it every now and then and it inspires me to get into game design. I’m so stoked for all the effort you put into this. This is really lame writing on here. But seriously, Braid is everything I love about games. And I haven’t even played it. To be honest, I would love see you write a book on your game design philosophy.

By: deadgopher

deadgopher — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:15:01 +0000

I’ve written a review of Braid here:

http://deadgopher.com/?p=32

Yet another, I know, but I couldn’t help myself from posting it here. I tortured myself to find the right words in order to describe my feelings about Braid.

If no one else follows the link, allow me to copy/paste what I consider the most important part:

“Video games are constantly looked down upon by nearly everyone who isn’t involved with them on a daily basis. Friends, parents, and teachers; law officials, politicians, and religious fanatics. Most believe that they’re a waste of time, a corruptive force of evil, or simply “just for kids.” Braid is undeniable proof that games can be extremly intelligent, emotional, thought-provoking works of art. Acknowledging both facts, we are left with feelings similar to those felt after finishing the game: We are grateful for knowing better, for having the open mind to experience these creations, yet at the same time we are saddened to realize that those biased against the medium will never experience something as profound and amazing as Braid.”

Jonathan, thanks again for this incredible work.

By: Dane M.

Dane M. — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:21:07 +0000

THANK YOU for making Braid. Whatever trials and stress you had to get through to get the game out there were completely worth it, the game is amazing.

I downloaded the Geo Wars 2 trial last week and while it was fun, it just kind of… there. I’ve felt that way about disc games lately too, to be honest… I was kind of wondering if I was finally outgrowing gaming.

But I’m not… I’m just looking for something fresh. Something unique and fun to play.

Thanks for giving it to me.

By: kenjara

kenjara — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:02:17 +0000

Congratulations on the sucess of braid. I finished the game last night and look forward to playing any more innovative games you may make. Its nice to see an orginal game for once, it made me realise how stale the rest of the market is.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:50:17 +0000

Jonathan, I loved Braid, probably the best game I’ve played on my Xbox. I was wondering what kind of game you plan to do next?

By: Cristofer Ohlsson

Cristofer Ohlsson — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:35:22 +0000

Hi. Just wanted to say thanks for on of the best games i’ve ever played.

Finished getting all the pieces last night and finished the game.

9/10.

Would be a 10 if it wasn’t so short. But I loved every second of it.

By: Hugo

Hugo — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:22:24 +0000

I love Braid.

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:48:19 +0000

Hey Jonathan,
I don’t know who turned you away at Sony when you talked to them the first time, but they were just plain dumb! When the timed exclusive runs out, if you get it up on PSN, I’ll be one of the first in line. With your title and the ones from Q-Games, PSN will be the place to be. Keep up the good work and good luck in the future.

By: Stammy

Stammy — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:47:33 +0000

Braid is now 8th in Metacritic’s all-time highscores for Xbox 360 with 93 points average. Congratulations!