Braid (XBLA) 800 MSP - XBLM Gold Deal of the Week - Starts 2/23

[CheapyD]

Link to Braid game on Xbox.com (http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-0000584108ce?cid=CheapAssGamer&partner=CheapAssGamer)
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/media/gameimages/live_670_mini.jpg (http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-0000584108ce?cid=CheapAssGamer&partner=CheapAssGamer)



http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/02/22/the-return-of-the-deal-of-the-week.aspxAfter the successful run the deal of the week had last December (http://majornelson.com/archive/2008/12/01/xbox-live-marketplace-holiday-deal-of-the-week.aspx), we’re bringing it back on a regular basis. Starting Monday, February 23rd Xbox LIVE Gold members will receive a discount on a different piece of content each week (Arcade games, Game Add-Ons, Xbox Originals.)

With this announcement of the program, I am also able to give you a tip on what the first deal of the week will be.
Braid (http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-0000584108ce?cid=CheapAssGamer&partner=CheapAssGamer) the award winning Xbox LIVE Arcade title normally 1200 points will be available for Gold Members in all Xbox LIVE regions starting Monday for only 800 points, a 33% savings.

Braid will be available (http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-0000584108ce?cid=CheapAssGamer&partner=CheapAssGamer) for the special price after Monday February 23rd at 13:00 GMT/0800ET/0500 PT (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=2&day=23&year=2009&hour=5&min=0&sec=0&p1=234) *

[DukeEdwardI]

looks like i'll be getting this now. i liked the demo and it's received heaps of praise, but $15 (1200 points) was WAY too much for me. Thanks CheapyD!

[the4thnobleman]

Hope this trend continues. After the support from December, and all the praise Steam has been getting over its DLC and online "Sales" its no wonder more people haven't considered following suit.

[Organ Donor]

I just recently played the demo and really liked it. $10 is a good price. Thanks for the heads up, CheapyD!

[Haggar]

The game is not worth 400 Microsoft Points in my opinion. It's crappy and Jonathan Blow is a pretentious douchebag that cries like a little bitch. The only reason I have it is because Spike TV gave me a download code for free and I still hate it.

Flame away, but I cannot stand Braid or it's holier than thou creator Jonathan Blow. He just annoys the crap out of me.

[Wingwright]

The game is not worth 400 Microsoft Points in my opinion. It's crappy and Jonathan Blow is a pretentious douchebag that cries like a little bitch. The only reason I have it is because Spike TV gave me a download code for free and I still hate it.

Flame away, but I cannot stand Braid or it's holier than thou creator Jonathan Blow. He just annoys the crap out of me.

Braid isn't for everyone, but if you are interested in it at all, you would be foolish to pass this deal up!
$10 is a great price.

[aniousjoe]

Should get this somehow... Even if I don't have gold.

[ninja dog]

The game is not worth 400 Microsoft Points in my opinion. It's crappy and Jonathan Blow is a pretentious douchebag that cries like a little bitch. The only reason I have it is because Spike TV gave me a download code for free and I still hate it.

Flame away, but I cannot stand Braid or it's holier than thou creator Jonathan Blow. He just annoys the crap out of me.


Sounds like you hate the guy who made it more than you hate the game. good job.

[zephyr27]

I'm taking it some suits at MS saw the article about Steam upping their sales of L4D 3000% or whatever when it was on sale.

[Haggar]

Sounds like you hate the guy who made it more than you hate the game. good job.

Not really. I kinda hate them equally.

But I respect other people's opinions. I personally hated the game and hate the douchey creator.

[lllGurulll]

Should get this somehow... Even if I don't have gold.
That is the business model that is ticking me off with Microsoft. Quit limiting sales to the Gold members only. When people are required to pay for a service just to get the sale price it isn't really a sale.

[tex1ntux]

I would definitely pick this up if I hadn't already.

Instead, I'll just be the copypasta whore who reposts this on SD. x(

[thorbahn3]

Looks like the waiting game paid off after all.

[Spybreak8]

Yes, yes, finally I'm down with this and my gold membership ends next month, phew haha!

[aniousjoe]

That is the business model that is ticking me off with Microsoft. Quit limiting sales to the Gold members only. When people are required to pay for a service just to get the sale price it isn't really a sale.


Demos were fine. Free DLC is acceptable, if annoying. This, however, sucks, but what can you do.

[lllGurulll]

Demos were fine. Free DLC is acceptable, if annoying. This, however, sucks, but what can you do.
Not that M$ cares about my business but I don't buy anything from them through the Live service at all since they started doing this last year.

[Gertle627]

Good price. I wish I had waited. I bought it a month or so ago, played it once, liked it, but didn't get around to it again yet.

[Friend of Sonic]

I guess for 800 I'll go ahead and grab it. Thanks!

[menikmati]

Tried the demo and it wasn't my cup of tea, but a good deal nonetheless.

[CheapyD]

Looks like the waiting game paid off after all.

The waiting game sucks, let's play:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HPI_HT6yjo

[shenryo]

For everybody who can buy it: BUY IT and show MS that 800 point XBLA games are what they should always charge

[Chemosh013]

Demos were fine. Free DLC is acceptable, if annoying. This, however, sucks, but what can you do.

Ya, it's a pain but gold isn't that expensive. With the recent sales on gold memberships it ends up being about 2.50 a month.

Also, you could just create a fake account (which gives you a free month of gold anyways) and then buy an 800 point card from BB, CC to get it. Since it will be associated with both the gamertag that downloaded it and the console you will be able to play it with your silver account. A pain in the butt i know but it's a work around.

[Saix_XIII]

In for 1. I have 800 points left over and had no idea what to get, was thinking of Schizoid or something, but this is a MUCH better choice.

[jdeluis]

Jonathan Blow is a pretentious douchebag that cries like a little bitch.

This is the only part I agree from your post.

The game on the other hand I thought it was great. The music is the best part about the game. Such beautiful music in this game. Well worth the $10. :applause:

[williamspam91]

Looks like the waiting game paid off after all. bah-dum-tishhhhhhhh

[liquidgraffiti]

Cool, in for 1. Wanted to get it, but for $15 I passed it up. Now's the time for me to get it at $10, even though I have a crap load of games to play, a sale is a sale :)

[RaidenMGS3]

Just downloaded it!

I'm SO glad they brought back the deal of the week, here's hoping for some cheap expansion packs coming up!

[newlu]

Also in for one!
Thanks Cheapy for the heads up!

[wampa8jedi]

Not to change the topic, but I also noticed Puzzle Quest is also down to 800 points.
When did that one drop? I must really be "out of the loop" or something.

I seem to recall it dropping about a year ago, but it might be more or less.

[gryphter]

on the fence with this one. my backlog is so big I really shouldn't be buying this, sale or not. I know the game gets a lot of praise, though...

[lanleague]

Bring back 600 M$ points Halo!

[crzyjoeguy]

meh, i didnt care for this game but im sure most of you getting it will like it, just wasnt for me, puzzle games kind of annoy me. but alot people like it so if you were thinking of getting it, now is definately the time.

[heavy liquid]

For everybody who can buy it: BUY IT and show MS that 800 point XBLA games are what they should always charge


Bought for exactly that reason. Well, not that reason alone... I did want the game. But I'm done with games over 800 points. I did buy Castle Crashers, but if I had a second chance, I would wait.

Interesting that after looking at the list of LIVE Arcade games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xbox_Live_Arcade_games), all of the games over 800 points (except CC, Braid and Penny Arcade 1) were released recently... October 2008 - present. Hopefully they haven't sold too well and will mark down some more of those more pricey games... and hopefully people will buy them and send a message that more people will buy them if they're priced a bit lower.

Here's hoping that SSF II Turbo HD and Portal are lowered. I'll buy both of them if and when they're marked down to 800.

[lllGurulll]

Bought for exactly that reason. Well, not that reason alone... I did want the game. But I'm done with games over 800 points. I did buy Castle Crashers, but if I had a second chance, I would wait.

Interesting that after looking at the list of LIVE Arcade games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xbox_Live_Arcade_games), all of the games over 800 points (except CC, Braid and Penny Arcade 1) were released recently... October 2008 - present. Hopefully they haven't sold too well and will mark down some more of those more pricey games... and hopefully people will buy them and send a message that more people will buy them if they're priced a bit lower.

Here's hoping that SSF II Turbo HD and Portal are lowered. I'll buy both of them if and when they're marked down to 800.
Nope. We have too many "gotta have it now" people out there. Most of those, if not all, will remain $15 for the remainder of this year if not longer.

[ivanctorres]

woohoo. I never got around to buying this because I was too caught in up other games when this game out. I will download this tonite. Nice Job MS! I didn't think you had it in you.

[danstabbingworth]

Finally, now I can buy this game. Maybe MS is finally learning from superior content providers*cough* valve *cough*

[sleepydumbdude]

I am one of the few that hates this game. I played the trial and couldn't tell what the big fuss was about. On the other hand my girlfriend loved it and said she'd play it if I bought it. Which is rare because she only finds maybe two games a year that she actually wants to play. I'll probably be getting this, maybe I'll give it a second chance. I still have like 8000 points left from when I spent 280 dollars of gamestop credit on MS points when I decided I was done with them.

[UjnHunter]

Sweet! I love the weekly XBLA deals! Finally I feel good about purchasing Braid! :)

[macontosh2000]

:censored:

I just bought this a week ago for 1200 MS points.:wall:

:evil:

[kashwashwa]

I'm also another person who was holding out for this to go on sale someday... I didn't think it actually ever would, but here we are. :)

The only game I could justify at the 1200 point range was SSF2 HD Remix... I've probably poured more time into that than any big budget game anyway.

[whitereflection]

Jonathan Blow is a pretentious douchebag that cries like a little bitch... Flame away, but I cannot stand Braid or it's holier than thou creator Jonathan Blow. He just annoys the crap out of me.

What's with the Jonathan Blow hate? I don't recall him ever being "holier-than-thou".

[gshell]

Good price. I wish I had waited. I bought it a month or so ago, played it once, liked it, but didn't get around to it again yet.

DITTO......i'm pissed about this but i'm glad to see microsoft finally breaking gamers off for once.......psn did it last year at christmas and i got the last guy and echochrome for like 5.99

[KPunk]

Hell yeah, i will have to be getting this now. For 800 points. Its just worth it.

[lordwow]

Definitely picking this up. Kept going back and forth on the 1200 price, but 800 = sold.

[Exu]

Well it's about time! I'll be getting this.

[lordxixor101]

I'm really torn on this. All reports are putting this game at around 5 or so hours of play. Wtih so many games from last generation, I usually aim to get an hour of play for every dollar I spend on a game (a figure that I just don't get on most arcade games).

That being said, Braid was heavily recognized as a GOTY candidate by Game Informer, which I actually tend to like their reviews, especially on 1 player games.

Wish this was about 2-3 weeks from now and not this week. Playing through Ratchet & Clank - Going Commando and Fable - Lost Chapters for the first time, and enjoying both games immensely. I know I can buy the game and hold off playing it, but in 2-3 weeks, I'll want to purchase another game (since this one won't feel new anymore).

[MrNEWZ]

The game is worth every penny ... errr point.

[Zurich]

If you played the demo and loved it, I highly recommend it. You can beat the game in less than 5 hours, but it's not really the kind of game you rush through. I probably played it for 15+ hours and didn't do all the speed runs. The world is beautiful, the puzzles are fun, and getting the stars is challenging and brings, in my opinion, a bit more closure to the experience. It's definitely a quality v. quantity argument for me and I felt like it was a steal for 1200 points. I found it more enjoyable than most $60 retail titles.

I might buy it again since I've moved away from an xbox since it came out and I'd like another run through it. Plus my new roommate hasn't played it.

As for Jonathan Blow, I agree his ideas can come off as a bit too heady and pretentious, but, all in all, I feel he's a unique voice in game design and theory. He has some brilliant ideas and I look forward to see what he's working on next.

For anyone who enjoyed Braid or likes cool comics, I recommend checking out David Hellman's A Lesson is Learned but the Damage is Irreversible. (http://www.alessonislearned.com/) Hellman did the art for Braid and his comic sometimes explores similar themes to Braid. Also, fortunately for us CAGs, it's free. :)

[turls]

I see what you mean, but its not "new" now. I guess you mean new to you.

I know I can buy the game and hold off playing it, but in 2-3 weeks, I'll want to purchase another game (since this one won't feel new anymore).

[Wolfpup]

I don't know, I bet it would get too hard for me. These types of games usually drive me nuts (though vary rarely they don't-Like I loved The Adventures of Lolo 2, and I'm sure there are other examples).

EDIT: If it was a retail game I can totally see $15 (or more), but for a rental that's pricey.

[m3gatr0nx]

I liked the demo and have wanted this game for a while. Looks like waiting around for no reason saved me $5. Hopefully they keep this "deal of the week" thing going for a long time. It's good business on their part, especially after how Valve revealed their sales numbers on Steam. Like when they discount games they see a huge spike in copies sold, an actually make more of a profit.

Interesting read on Steam game pricing a profits here: http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=22378

[erectiontown]

awesome. i almost dropped the full 1200 last week, glad i decided to wait it out

[Kyattsuai]

I was saving my points for when Ten comes out in Rock Band, but if I can play what's supposedly one of the best XBLA games while also proving that it should've been $10 all along, I'm all for it.

[StealthSoul]

I thought the game was worth it at 1200 Points, at this price anyone who liked the demo should pick it up.

[norkusa]

How much play time should I expect out of Braid? And once I beat it, is there any reason to play thru it again a couple more times?

[Gnidlaps]

I've been on the fence for awhile, but now I'm going to buy it. It will be refreshing amongst my growing collection of shooters.

[saunderscowie]

Wow that is really good. I played the demo when it first came put and enjoyed it. Watched quite a bit of gameplay just the 1200 price point turned me off.. 800 is alot better price. I actually have 900 points at the moment so...

[MSI Magus]

How much play time should I expect out of Braid? And once I beat it, is there any reason to play thru it again a couple more times?

Most of what I have heard suggests 3-6 hours with no point in replaying outside liking the game.

[SteveDaWonder]

Think I'll jump on this.

[danstabbingworth]

How much play time should I expect out of Braid? And once I beat it, is there any reason to play thru it again a couple more times?

2-3 hours and then a replay for the 60 minute achievement. It's a puzzle game and once you know the puzzles, it's fairly pointless.

[Gamer SDP]

uh this is a dumb question, but is this a PERMANENT drop or a "deal" for this week

[tex1ntux]

uh this is a dumb question, but is this a PERMANENT drop or a "deal" for this weekJust this week.

[MSI Magus]

uh this is a dumb question, but is this a PERMANENT drop or a "deal" for this week

Deal

[zensation]

just picked this up. Thanks again CAG.

[mbeno13]

I jumped to buy this when I saw it was on sale. I have been waiting for this to go to 800 points and was so dissapointed when it wasn't on sale in December. I actually almost just bought it at 1200 last night. Good thing I am patient.

[Thrinn]

I've been waiting for this sale, especially after the creator made a fuss over wanting the game to be priced at 800 points to begin with. I'm glad to hear they'll be having a "deal of the week" from now on.

[lolmister]

800 points is still to much for me, I refuse to pay anymore than $5 for Braid. I kinda want to play it though. Good to know there's a deal of the week though, I think I'll be buying a lot more from XBLM from now on.

[chrisswiss83]

800 points is still to much for me, I refuse to pay anymore than $5 for Braid. I kinda want to play it though. Good to know there's a deal of the week though, I think I'll be buying a lot more from XBLM from now on.
I'm pretty sure you'll never end up playing Braid then. A shame, it's a good game despite the short length.

[lordopus99]

I was about to pick this up the other day. I am glad I waited.

[52club]

Smart move by MS to undercut the announced PC price. I'm debating if I should get it now, or when it goes on sale on Steam for $5 a couple of months down the road.

[chuckywang]

I paid the full $15 for the game and it is worth that and much more. For $10, this is a no-brainer for one of the most creative, unique, and imaginative platform puzzle games out there.

[Tyvan]

One hell of a deal here. Grab this one guys!

[shlby]

excellent. im glad i waited. i love the music and the artwork.

[Reimu]

Finally, 1200 points was overpriced IMO.

[S0DA POPINSKI]

Think I'll be picking this up now. Thanks OP

[SimaYi]

Thanks but no thanks. Paid full price when it first launched, not even worth 600 pts to me.

[rpgamer92]

hmm i don't know about this one is the game really good?

[Kylearan]

Great deal, been waiting for this to come down in price!

[greendayrulestce]

Downloaded today so I wouldn't forget, probably not going to play until the weekend though. Wasn't going to buy for 15 bucks b/c of how short the game is, but will gladly pay the standard price of XBLA games.

[maximus101]

All whining aside, Braid is one of the great games that have come out as downloadable games. Another one to check out is Flower on the PSN. Very different and unique games all around.

[KrayzieKMF]

Hmm I'll have to download the demo. Hopefully next week is castle crashers!

[Maltandbagels]

Thanks for the heads up. I know what I will be playing for the next few days. I got a 4K MS point card at the local CC for 35 bucks. Now I have a good game to use some of them on. BTW games are at 50% now at my local CC. I live in Los Angeles.

[metallicoholic]

I would say that I feel stupid for paying full price for this a few months ago but whatever, the points are gone, I played and enjoyed the game, so it doesn't matter. Good deal for those that haven't played it yet. The only thing I don't like is how to get the "true" ending. I've looked up how to do this (haven't done it yet) and I don't know how you're supposed to figure it out without a guide. It sucks that I have to restart the game just to do it. I might try it one day just for the achievements but I played through the game the normal way and it was worth the money spent.

I'm on board for a Castle Crashers reduction since that's the next game I'm looking to purchase. I don't know if I should wait for a price drop or just purchase it already. I suppose I'll hold out for a little while longer.

[rawk47]

played the demo awhile ago and liked it...this is a great deal definitely picking this one up for that price

[Monsta Mack]

Got one. Thanks OP. Added it to my extensive backlog :P Maybe go through this one though since It's supposed to be real short, right? Reviews were very generous for this one.

[Dakinggamer]

It looks like i'll be getting this now. The price of $15 (1200 points) was WAY too much for me but 800 pts. is not too bad. The waiting game can pay off.. Thanks CheapyD!

[KrayzieKMF]

I tried out the braid demo and I just can't get into it.

[Pratt75]

I picked it up today, great price. Good week of DLC for me. I picked up Braid, Lost and damned and Operation Anchorage.

[mkernan]

Buy it!

[spineynorman]

I bought Braid last night. I loved the demo but with all the other games I have to play and all the RB2 songs I wanted to spend points on, I didn't want to pay $15 for it. It's also hard to justify spending $15 on a short game like Braid, as cool as it is, when you can get Bioshock or Mass Effect for $15. $10 made it worth it to me though.

I played for quite a while last night, and man do I love this game. The puzzles are super clever, and I just got more and more impressed as I solved more of them. It's really soothing yet sort of tense at the same time. I can see how people call it pretentious, but I thought the story really enhanced the play mechanic of being able to go back and correct mistakes. Awesome game.

[shrike4242]

Really, I truly enjoy removing pages of off-topic posts because people derail threads with commentary about XBL, its costs and its "entitlements". :roll:

Go take the XBL costs conversation elsewhere to another thread. Don't litter this one up with that off-topic conversation.

Edited title to clarify that this is a deal for XBL Gold members only. Next time, PM a mod about an incorrect title.

[MSI Magus]

Really, I truly enjoy removing pages of off-topic posts because people derail threads with commentary about XBL, its costs and its "entitlements". :roll:

Go take the XBL costs conversation elsewhere to another thread. Don't litter this one up with that off-topic conversation.

Edited title to clarify that this is a deal for XBL Gold members only. Next time, PM a mod about an incorrect title.

/hugs shrike

[Wolfpup]

Hey, thanks for adding the gold thing Shrike! :)

[Porksta]

I actually decided that Braid would be the next game I buy from XBLA. This sale just made me get it sooner. I then had enough points left over for Catan.

[serenitygod]

Do you have to go someplace speical for that it still says 1200 points for me in the marketplace when I searched braid

[MSI Magus]

Do you have to go someplace speical for that it still says 1200 points for me in the marketplace when I searched braid

I didnt have to go anyplace special. I just went to braid and it came up as 800 points!

[berzirk]

The game is not worth 400 Microsoft Points in my opinion. It's crappy and Jonathan Blow is a pretentious douchebag that cries like a little bitch. The only reason I have it is because Spike TV gave me a download code for free and I still hate it.

Flame away, but I cannot stand Braid or it's holier than thou creator Jonathan Blow. He just annoys the crap out of me.

Yah, I agree that the dev is a twat, but I did really enjoy the demo. I liked the art style, the music, and the clever gameplay.

[EvilIA]

Do you have to go someplace speical for that it still says 1200 points for me in the marketplace when I searched braid

Not a Live Gold member?

[locolukah]

Thanks, I will have to tell my friend about this!

[crystalklear64]

Its coming out on PC soon.

[audio vicious]

I got a free copy of it from a contest on the Braid site. I wanted it, but I hated having much to do with Johnathon Blow, because like someone else said, he's a pretentious whiny baby.

Game wasn't bad, but even parts of it come through there.

[netscorer]

Finished the game yesterday. Nice hand-drawn animations, beautiful music that does not become boring, inventive puzzles with different solving pattern for each world (6 worlds in total). However, once you learn the pattern for each world, the puzzles are not very difficult. About half I was usually able to solve on the first run.
And with zero replayability, I wonder how could they sell this game for $15 a pop. Even $10, IMHO is a stretch. This game would be an excellent pickup for $5 as Sony does when they have sales on PSN.

[Spybreak8]

I bought Braid last night. I loved the demo but with all the other games I have to play and all the RB2 songs I wanted to spend points on, I didn't want to pay $15 for it. It's also hard to justify spending $15 on a short game like Braid, as cool as it is, when you can get Bioshock or Mass Effect for $15. $10 made it worth it to me though.

I played for quite a while last night, and man do I love this game. The puzzles are super clever, and I just got more and more impressed as I solved more of them. It's really soothing yet sort of tense at the same time. I can see how people call it pretentious, but I thought the story really enhanced the play mechanic of being able to go back and correct mistakes. Awesome game.

Yea I am really dumb at this game lol but I surprised myself many times over.:bouncy: Its a great game, more like an experience but I do not look forward to beating the game since I don't think I'll want to go back and grab all the pieces, (too many other games/achievements to play/grab).

[shlby]

I just finished the game today, and it was a lovely experience. However, there really isn't any replay value in it unless you want to collect all the hidden stars after you have collected the pieces.

The $15 price point is pretty high for this game, but $10 isn't bad to see such great creativity in a game.

[sleepydumbdude]

I beat it last night and now all I have is time trials left for achievements. i still don't really care for it but can see why people might like it. Just not my type of game but don't regret buying. Would if I spent 15 on it though.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Paid full price when it came out and was not disappointed.

[MSI Magus]

So has anyone confirmed yet if these deals work if your using a 1 month or 48 hour code? I dont really play online much so I hate to rebuy a gold membership just for the deals....but if I could just buy a handfull of 48 hour codes and those work that would be perfect.

[scrappydoo]

Wow, thanks! This is a good deal - definitely thinking of picking it up.

Any deals on the MS points though? I've been searching for a while but no luck :cry: Wish I had gotten the deal at BB now...

[Porksta]

So has anyone confirmed yet if these deals work if your using a 1 month or 48 hour code? I dont really play online much so I hate to rebuy a gold membership just for the deals....but if I could just buy a handfull of 48 hour codes and those work that would be perfect.

No as the 48 hour codes are not Gold memberships, but 48 hours of online multiplayer.

[Xfactor19990]

here is hoping next week is castle for 800 lol i just won 1600 ms point from that guild contest :)

[heyo007]

Still trying to decide if I should spring for this or flOwer. I tried the demo and thought it was "okay" but am still unsure if it's worth the 800 ms points. I really don't care for the developer either but if the full game is a worthwhile experience, than I can live with it. Thanks for the post, OP.

[SuperJedi]

LOL this is the game that Rap-killer idiot Soulja Boy put up a Youtube video, saying it has NO point!

I want get this game now, cuz I HATE Soulja Boy!!

[lunker]

This was one of my favorite games of last year, downloadable or otherwise. At $15 it was still totally worth the experience, and it's also one of the only "games as art" creations that I actually like (and I felt actually held up as a game). I think of it as a gaming short story; once you've figured out the puzzles it's fairly simple (though the puzzles are hard, and there are extra items to find beyond the regular game), but the first time through is amazing, and it's got the same kind of "replay value" as a well-written book.

If you're interested in something that pushes gaming forward as a storytelling/artistic medium, Braid is a no-brainer purchase at $15 or $10. If you're just interested in a difficult but logical puzzle game that has little replay value, it's debatable but I think for $10 it's worth it.

[heyo007]

LOL this is the game that Rap-killer idiot Soulja Boy put up a Youtube video, saying it has NO point!

I want get this game now, cuz I HATE Soulja Boy!!


The lower price point was the temptation and this quote was the straw the broke the camel's back. I'm getting it now just because good ol' Soulja hates it.

[punkmaggit]

Still trying to decide if I should spring for this or flOwer.

For length, you'll probably want Braid. For beauty, flower by FAR.

[RudyPants]

I just purchased this via Xbox.com and will play it later today. I've heard a lot of good things and I feel I have to take advantage of this deal while I can.

[heyo007]

For length, you'll probably want Braid. For beauty, flower by FAR.


Thank you, Punkmaggit, for the reply. It's greatly appreciated. You're awesome, dude.

[GregOfTheDead]

I was slacking on picking this up and glad I did. Picked it up today at this price.

[UjnHunter]

Hrmm... I'm not as thrilled as everyone else seems to be with this game... it's alright... but not the Second Coming like everyone hyped it up as... glad I waited to pay 800 instead of 1200...

[zerotl]

Wasn't sure of picking this up, but after downloading the demo and playing through the 1st level, it was an automatic buy. I love the impressionist style of the art, the lead character isn't doing it for me, but everything else is gorgeous.

I'm at work right now and can't wait to play this when I get home, and this is on top of my SFIV addiction.

[sleepydumbdude]

Hrmm... I'm not as thrilled as everyone else seems to be with this game... it's alright... but not the Second Coming like everyone hyped it up as... glad I waited to pay 800 instead of 1200...


Agreed. I think the main guy is ugly and the story was too umm emo for my taste. At first I found the game challeging and only got like 2 pieces on each level then once I figured out what I was supposed to be doing I got the others pretty easily.
Guess its just a matter of taste.

[wakawakawa]

Agreed. I think the main guy is ugly and the story was too umm emo for my taste. At first I found the game challeging and only got like 2 pieces on each level then once I figured out what I was supposed to be doing I got the others pretty easily.
Guess its just a matter of taste.

Surpised you didn't get stuck on a few pieces at the end (and really I think people who don't get a little stuck on a few of the pieces cheated). If you want a real challenge go for the stars. They are nearly impossible to find by yourself, but if you find a list of what levels they are on, you have a chance to find them.

[sleepydumbdude]

Maybe some other time. Only one I got stuck on late in the game with where the key kept falling everytime I went up the ladder. I didn't cheat on it because I wanted to get my moneys worth out of it because I knew it was short. I will cheat on the speed runs though if I ever feel like playing it again.

[Ionotropic]

I waited for this to drop and nabbed it for $10 as well.

[sliknik27]

Time to finally pick this one up.

[chadthechosen]

Picked this up last night.. played the demo when it first came out.. but the music sort of drawn me into paying it and the price drop for it was really tempting as well.. I wonder what the deal next week is going to be.. reason I haven't bought any other xbla games yet just waiting to see what goes on sale next :p

[JokerCard]

When does the next deal come up?

Im really hoping for castle crashers to lower....

[robbyH]

doubt the next one will be a game. It might just be RB/GH content.

[ddrlenz]

I'm hoping Penny Arcade 1 drops. That is wayyyy overdue to drop.

[sleepydumbdude]

Yeah I want Penny Arcade to drop also. I would get it if it just dropped 5 bucks. I also would like xtreme legends for samurai warriors 2 to drop but doubt that will ever happen since its not popular.

[freshzen]

I'd love to see Castle Crashers but that will probably take a while since its still selling well. Probably won't be another game for a month or two, and it probably won't be Castle Crashers.

[spideymike]

I picked this up. 800 pts was the right price drop for me.

[twstd4lfe]

rumor was/is next its the ninja gaiden ii mission pack for 560 points....meh pass

[Xfactor19990]

what all does NG2 expansion add? Here is hoping forcastle!

[King of Swing]

I bit. Shouldn't be too bad for 800 points.

[sfu_lifer]

I was waiting for the price drop and almost forgot to buy it before the deal expired :).
Good game but not super awesome like others have hyped it to be. 800 points is a good permanent pricepoint for this.

[zerotl]

Downloaded the game, true the lead character isn't that appealing, but I loved everything about the game, music, impressionist style, and the puzzles. I looked at gamefaqs on 1 of the puzzles in the first level and realized I'd be cheating myself of an experience if I did the same for the rest of the game.

I don't know much about the dev, (seems not highly regarded) but this game truly is a marvel, haven't used this much of my noggin playing in a while, oh and the ending is nice.

Let's go castle crashers.

[megaprotobass]

Wow. I didn't expect to download an XBLA game. Braid sure has its "artsy" feel for a puzzle game. Me like-y! :] ^__^ /b thumbs up!

[coltyhuxx]

I realized I was just getting frustrated. I've checked out a few gamefaqs and I still cant figure out what the hell is going on with the time-gimmick in level 5. Where your shadow pops out and looks at the ground; seems to be really inconistent in how the shadow behaves (which, I am assuming means I'm not doing it right). I played for about thirty minutes and I was ready to never play the game again. Last time I got this frustrated was while playing the first boss in Too Human.

Just frustrating in a not fun way. And I've really enjoyed Braid up until this point (and do want to finish it).

Can someone explain in laymans terms how the shit I am supposed to control my shadow?


(PS, our CAG search engine really sucks)