Braid creator Jonathan Blow says that the game's anniversary edition has unfortunately not been a huge success. The original Braid came out on multiple platforms in 2008 and received high praise across the board. Its current Xbox 360 Metacritic score sits at a nonnegligible 93 aggregate rating, with players praising the game’s beautiful presentation, unique storytelling, challenging puzzles, and soundtrack. Many developers in the years since have lauded Braid and cited it as a key influence for their own games.
So when Braid: Anniversary Edition was announced at the end of 2023, it seemed a given that the updated version of such a memorable game would be well received. Released on last and current-gen platforms, the anniversary edition features over 15 hours of developer commentary, along with several new levels and revamped visuals and audio. And being priced at only $19.99 seemed an ideal price point to entice a new generation of gamers to check out the award-winning indie classic that many have called a masterpiece.
Those looking to learn more about Braid and how the game was made can do so via the Developer Commentary feature. Here's how it works.
Launched on May 14, 2024, Braid: Anniversary...
