Braid, Anniversary Edition review — New paint on a masterpiece

I’ve thought about Braid a lot since its original release in 2008 on the Xbox 360. At least for me, it signaled the beginning of indie games going mainstream. This humble, short 2D platformer was getting the kind of praise from critics and players usually reserved for the biggest, most expensive games.

It deserved all those accolades. And now Braid, Anniversary edition shows why this time-bending sidescroller is still so magical.