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Braid entwines PCs March 31

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Feb 19, 2009 5:33 pm PT

Jonathan Blow's top-rated puzzle-platformer extends to Microsoft desktops via Stardock's Impulse distribution portal next month for $14.95

It's odd to think that one of the highest-rated games of 2008 was a downloadable title made by a single individual who worked independently of any major publisher. But it is what it is, and Jonathan Blow's puzzle-platformer Braid for the Xbox 360 continues to gain recognition into 2009, having been nominated in a number of categories for both the Interactive Achievement Awards and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Tim's back, and he has brought his keys.

Soon, PC gamers will have a chance to see what all the fuss is about, as Stardock has announced that the game will be available through its online distribution platform Impulse beginning March 31. It was originally priced at $19.95, but Blow said on his personal blog that the price has been reduced to $14.95 in response to outcry from certain sectors of the Internet.

"Some people have asked why I picked the $20 price point," Blow wrote. "The answer is, I just looked at some comparable games on the PC and saw how much they were charging. Crayon Physics Deluxe, World of Goo, and Aquaria, among many others, are all priced at $20. It seemed reasonable not to charge less for Braid than for those games. But ultimately, I don't care that much about the PC release price."

Blow went on to note that the Xbox Live edition of the game was "nicely profitable," and the goal of the PC release is simply to disseminate his title to a wider audience. For more information on the highly rated XBLA edition of the game, check out GameSpot's review of Braid.

58 Comments

  • Hk47ownz

    Posted Mar 1, 2009 10:16 am PT

    I bought Braid yesterday, and I seriously LOVE it. It's the most unique game I've ever played, and while the story is a little confusing, it conspired with the visuals and music to make a really moving piece.
    So, end statement: If you don't have a 360, you really should try the game. It's wonderful.

  • Kyran87

    Posted Feb 25, 2009 1:56 pm PT

    Mr_Versipellis: It's going to be on Steam from what I've heard.

  • onthe_dl

    Posted Feb 25, 2009 10:21 am PT

    are you kidding?

    you never saw what was so good about braid?

    obviously you haven't played it. The game requires you to think in different ways that no other game has ever forced you to. It's amazingly addictive and rewards the player after figuring out it's well placed puzzles. I've never seen any game like it and it's on sale right now on xb live. I just got it yesterday for 800 ms points.

    Honestly, some of the puzzles at the beginning i though weren't possible until i revisited them later on and figured them out. This game has amazing visuals and is truely the most unique game i've ever played.

  • RyantheHedgehog

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 3:28 pm PT

    never saw what was so good about braid any 1?

  • spidey_90

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 2:13 pm PT

    Braid was brilliant!! I sure do hope Jonathon Blow creates more games like Braid!

  • Mr_Versipellis

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 7:24 am PT

    Wish it was on Steam...

  • abvance

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 6:33 am PT

    looking forward to it

  • dragonps

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 4:45 am PT

    Well im not gonna get it since ive got the 360 version. Still a great game though, and proof that you dont need 3D textures and such to make a great game

  • Samagorny

    Posted Feb 21, 2009 12:53 pm PT

    braid was pants, awful game

  • mnia786

    Posted Feb 21, 2009 6:55 am PT

    Not meaning to start a fanwar but the precise reason the 360 is not worth getting - damn near anything for it ends up on PC anyway (Halo, GoW, now Braid)
    This is not the case for Nintendo and Sony...

  • 02sfraser

    Posted Feb 21, 2009 1:51 am PT

    Braid was beautiful and should be experianced by everyone

  • XeonForce

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 10:27 pm PT

    When he says he doesn't care about the money, he means the $5 difference. Everyone has bills to pay, you guys need to stop nit-picking every ***d*mn thing he says, he's not a politician (thank god)...

  • pukmok

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 3:21 pm PT

    Another 360 *exclusive* to the pc.

  • mbchfdh2

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 1:29 pm PT

    I find it pretty ridiculous that so many people are getting hung-up over five dollars. If you're so broke that the difference between $10 and $15 will tip you into insolvency, I suggest you sell your PC and most of your clothes to buy bread, and drink rainwater out of the nearest gutter.

    I played Braid on the 360, and I thought it was fabulous. Yeah, it didn't take a million years to complete, but it was very, very enjoyable. I remember the bad ol' days of the Super NES, when you could drop $70 on a cartridge and finish it in a weekend. To me, paying $15 for something great, even if it doesn't last all that long, is no big deal.

  • e1337prodigy

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 1:27 pm PT

    Yes! oh my god, at last. I don't have xbox live so this is great news.

  • isaacmj

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 11:38 am PT

    Great, now throw it to the wii ware and it will start to generate money

  • nuclearbomb2000

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 10:33 am PT

    STEAM YOU F***S!

    sorry :C

  • OmegaOrtega

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 10:01 am PT

    mdisen2

    Thats great, this should still be on Steam.

  • Mr_Versipellis

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 9:05 am PT

    Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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