Released 15 years ago, the indie platformer Braid quickly gained recognition as one of the most highly praised games of its time. With hopes of replicating its success, Thekla Inc. has recently announced the upcoming release of Braid Anniversary Edition on April 30th.
The game revolves around a young protagonist's mission to rescue a princess who has been abducted, but there is more to the story than meets the eye. One of Braid's standout features is its time-manipulation mechanic, enabling players to rewind their actions and approach obstacles from alternative perspectives.
Braid Anniversary EditionUpdates coming in the Braid Anniversary Edition include the following:
Improved sound effects
Newly recorded soundtrack mixes
Updated graphics repainted by hand by original game artist David Hellman
Extra frames of animation, which enable smoother in-game motions
The ability to switch between the updated and original versions at will
Additionally, the Anniversary Edition will provide more than 15 hours of commentary from the original development team. This talented group consists of creator Jonathan Blow, sound designer Hans Christian Kock, sound designer/composer Martin Stig Andersen, programmer Casey Muratori, and other esteemed members.
Braid Anniversary Edition is scheduled to be released on April 30, 2024, exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices via the Netflix app. A version for Mac and Linux will be made available "at a later date."
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of Braid, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of Braid Anniversary Edition. The original game was a masterpiece, and I can't wait to experience it again with enhanced graphics, sound effects, and music. I'm also excited about the new commentary from the original development team. It will be fascinating to hear their insights into the game's creation.
Braid is a special game that deserves to be experienced by as many people as possible. I hope that the Anniversary Edition will introduce the game to a new generation of gamers and that it will inspire other developers to create more innovative and thought-provoking games.