Item: Braid Anniversary Edition
Rating: 98
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

98/100

Braid, Anniversary Edition isn't just a remaster; it’s a restoration of a piece of art. Seeing David Hellman’s artwork repainted in such high resolution makes the original look like a blurry memory in comparison. The way the brushstrokes shimmer and move as Tim rewinds time is genuinely breathtaking. But the real treasure here is the commentary. With over 15 hours of insight, it’s like a university-level course in game design hidden inside a platformer.

The puzzles themselves remain some of the most intelligent ever conceived. Each world teaches you a new 'language' of time—whether it’s World 4 where time is linked to your physical movement or World 5's shadow clones. The logic is rigorous and fair; every 'aha!' moment feels earned. This edition also adds some new puzzles that are just as devious as the originals. It is, quite simply, the definitive way to play one of the most important games ever made. If you have any interest in the intersection of storytelling and mechanics, you owe it to yourself to play this.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

6756680806

$4.99 13+★5 6 reviews

Author : Thekla, inc.

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Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

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Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Control the flow of time to solve subtle platform puzzles in this update of the indie classic "Braid," featuring refreshed artwork and seriously in-depth creator commentary. Travel from a city house through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves strangely, searching for an elusive Princess. Along the way you'll explore memories and regrets that still haunt you. This Anniversary Edition remaster of the award-winning platformer contains fully repainted high-resolution graphics, new sound effects and extensive audio commentary.
Rewind, pause and use the strange properties of time in each world to run and jump through beautifully painted environments. Avoid hazards, unlock doors and collect jigsaw puzzle pieces to assemble. If you get hung up on a particular puzzle, feel free to move on and return later.
This is the game you remember, with all the original challenges and the same haunting, evocative score — but repainted pixel by pixel so that each carefully rendered world comes to life in high resolution. New visual details, animated brushstroke effects and revamped sounds add to the immersive experience.
Explore the most extensive developer commentary ever put into a game, with over 15 hours of recorded insight and conversation from developer Jonathan Blow, artist David Hellman and more members of the "Braid" creative team. Navigate it by visiting a new in-game world, which also contains new puzzles and redesigns of classic puzzles.

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 6 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Braid, Anniversary Edition is a profound reimagining of the award-winning puzzle platformer that paved the way for the indie game revolution. You play as Tim, a man searching for an elusive Princess through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves in impossible ways—flowing backward, linked to your movement, or even creating 'shadow' clones of your past actions. This remaster features hand-repainted high-resolution graphics that bring each brushstroke to life, a re-mixed and expanded soundtrack, and a groundbreaking 'Commentary World.' This new area allows you to play through 15+ hours of deep-dive audio discussions from creator Jonathan Blow and the original team, exploring the game's design, art, and philosophy. Whether you're a returning fan or a newcomer, Braid remains a mandatory experience for anyone who values interactive storytelling and creative game design.

Features

Completely repainted high-resolution graphics and animated brushstroke effects

Over 15 hours of developer commentary—the most extensive in gaming history

New 'Commentary World' featuring exclusive new puzzles and redesigned classics

Remixed audio and enhanced sound effects for a modern listening experience

Toggle between original and remastered graphics with a single button press

Optimized for 120Hz displays on Pro devices and full controller support

Tips

Understanding the Flow of Time

Each world in Braid introduces a unique temporal law. In World 4 (Time and Place), time moves forward when you move right and backward when you move left. To solve the puzzles here, you must carefully orchestrate your position to manipulate the movement of platforms and enemies. If you reach the 'Commentary World,' look for the yellow switches; these activate the developer audio logs, which often provide subtle hints about the logic required for the brand-new levels added specifically for this edition.

Promotion Videos

Braid, Anniversary Edition | Official Game Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

News on this game

The Witness and Braid creators will reveal new game at The Game Awards

It's been very close to ten years since Jonathan Blow and the other talented developers at Thekla, Inc. released their last game,...

Gamereactor UK - Sat Jan 03 2026

Braid, Anniversary Edition ‘Sold Like Dogs**t,’ Developer Jonathan Blow Says

Blow, who also created The Witness, catapulted into the upper echelons of indie video game development after Braid enjoyed enormous success...

IGN - Sat Aug 03 2024

Braid: Anniversary Edition - Official Launch Trailer

Braid: Anniversary Edition is a remake of the classic 2D puzzle platformer developed by Thekla Inc. This version is packed with fully repainted artwork.

IGN - Wed Jul 03 2024

‘Braid, Anniversary Edition’ Review – Revisiting an Indie Game Classic on Netflix, Switch, and Steam Deck

The term "remaster" started losing all meaning in the early PS4 and Xbox One generation when we saw a few games just see bare-bones ports...

TouchArcade - Mon Jun 03 2024

'Braid, Anniversary Edition' Now Available on PC/PS/Switch/Netflix, Xbox Consoles Tomorrow

Developer Thekla, Inc has announced that 'Braid, Anniversary Edition' is now available on PC via Steam, Netflix (iOS/Android),...

XboxEra - Mon Jun 03 2024

Braid: Anniversary Edition briefly delayed, but it'll feature 40 new levels

The remake is now set to launch for PlayStation, Switch, and PC on 15th May, with Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One versions arriving a day later, on 16th May.

Eurogamer - Fri May 03 2024

Netflix Reveals Ten Indie Games Coming To The Platform

Article Summary. Netflix announces ten indie games during Geeked Week '23, enhancing its gaming offerings. Oxenfree II, Shadow & Bone: Enter...

Bleeding Cool News - Sun Dec 03 2023

'Braid Anniversary Edition' brings back the original indie hit in 2021

Game designer Jonathan Blow's original masterpiece is getting a remaster. During its latest State of Play livestream, Sony shared footage of...

Engadget - Thu Sep 03 2020

The Witness Now Available For iOS

The Witness, developed by Jonathan Blow of Braid fame, is finally available on iOS retailing for $9.99. Marketed as a game with 500 puzzles.

GamingBolt - Tue Oct 03 2017

Xbox One Receiving Acclaimed Puzzle Game The Witness

Jonathan Blow and his studio, Thekla, Inc., are bringing The Witness to Xbox One with very few changes.

GameSpot - Sat Sep 03 2016

Gameplays

Solving the Jigsaw

The core of Braid's progression is the collection of jigsaw pieces scattered throughout the worlds. These aren't just collectibles; they are required to unlock the final sequence of the game. If a puzzle piece seems physically unreachable, remember that Tim can never truly die—rewinding time is a mechanic, not a cheat. Use the 'Shadow' world (World 5) to let your past self trigger a platform while you stand where the piece will eventually fall. The Anniversary Edition also includes a 'Speedrun' mode with global leaderboards for those who have mastered the time-twisting logic.

Q&A

No. While it launched as a Netflix exclusive, this App ID (6756680806) is for the standalone premium version that can be purchased and owned outright without a subscription.