Braid Anniversary Edition

04 About Braid Anniversary Edition

The Nintendo Switch NSP listing for Braid Anniversary Edition includes the base game and updates. The reported download size is 1.32 GB. The listed region is USA.

Braid, Anniversary Edition is a puzzle-platform adventure starring Tim, a troubled man searching for a princess. His path leads across distinct worlds where time behaves in unusual ways, gradually revealing themes of regret, obsession, and perspective through environmental details and text.

The Anniversary Edition presents the game with redrawn visuals and enhanced sound while retaining its central blend of platforming and thought-driven puzzles. Released for Nintendo Switch on May 14, 2024, it supports multiple language options.

Time as the Central Puzzle Tool

Tim can rewind time freely, allowing players to undo mistakes, reposition themselves, and approach hazards from different angles. This ability is fundamental to navigating enemies, obstacles, and logical challenges rather than simply serving as a recovery feature.

Worlds with Changing Rules

Each world introduces its own time-related properties. In some situations, rewinding affects Tim alone; in others, objects and parts of the environment respond as well. Progress involves collecting puzzle pieces to open new areas, while hidden stars offer further challenges.

Platforming and Discovery

Success calls for precise movement, close observation, and experimentation with how enemies and environmental elements react to time. Visual cues and written passages can provide context for both the mechanics and Tim’s unfolding journey.

Game screenshots

System requirements: phone & PC

Suggested device targets from Beastroms. Actual requirements and compatibility depend on your emulator and game settings.

HP / Phone

• Operating system: Android 10 or later
• CPU / Chipset: Quad-core 1.8 GHz
• RAM: 4 GB
• GPU / Graphics API: OpenGL ES 3.0-capable graphics
• Free storage: 5 GB
• Controls: Touch controls or a Bluetooth controller; keyboard for computer software

PC / Computer

• Operating system: Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
• Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
• RAM: 4 GB
• GPU / Graphics API: Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support
• Free storage: 5 GB
• Controls: Keyboard and mouse; controller for supported games

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