Technabob » jonathan blow http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Popular Puzzler/Platformer Braid Bursts Onto Mac http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/21/braid-on-the-mac/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/21/braid-on-the-mac/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 12:03:08 +0000 Alisha K. http://technabob.com/blog/?p=13437 Braid, is getting new life in the form of a Mac release. The layered platformer was released initially last fall atop a wave of hype–and most believe Braid delivered. Braid… sounds simple: move through some levels, rescue a]]> One of the most critically acclaimed games of the last year, Braid, is getting new life in the form of a Mac release. The layered platformer was released initially last fall atop a wave of hype–and most believe Braid delivered.

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Braid sounds simple: move through some levels, rescue a princess, save the day. It’s an old formula. But this beautiful (though short) game combines luscious visuals, tight gameplay, and a story that just might knock your socks right off (in a subtle, sneaky sort of way).

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At $14.95, Braid is a steal for Mac owners, and there’s even a demo for the careful consumers out there.

[Greenhouse via NeoGAF]

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