Something new and unique on XBLA that everyone should take a look at.

Difficulty:Hard

Time Spent:10 Hours or LessThe

Bottom Line:"Amazing"

Braid is a higher priced game on XBLA, 1200 MSP or $15, and it is worth every point of the price. The quality of the work shows through in every aspect. From the graphics to the music to the story to the gameplay, everything comes together to make a unique video game masterpiece.

Braid is a puzzle game that plays like a platformer. Through the six world you'll be forced to jump and bounce of enemies heads in effort to reach puzzle pieces placed throughout each level. Of course you'll be scratching your head trying to get them because each puzzle uses the game's time mechanics in different ways. They can be difficult to solve, but completing them is rewarding and a big part in what makes Braid so fun.

Beyond just the gameplay, Braid is excellent from an artistic standpoint. The art and music are spectacular. Then there's the story which is not only very intriguing, but integrates the time elements from the gameplay. All of this works together to elevate Braid over any other downloadable game on Xbox live.

As an Indie Game, it is amazing that Braid being made available through Xbox Live Arcade. One might consider the developer, Jonathan Blow, lucky to be getting his product published at all, however that is not true, in fact its the opposite. XBLA is lucky to have such a quality game available through its service and anyone who has access should download it right away. It is that good.