54BANG SCORE
Braid
worth it · strategy · 2009
Solid value for what it costs.
Better value than 33% of strategy games
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Banger threshold
Becomes a Banger at $4.95
67% off today's $14.99 — wait for that sale.
Real value
$2.94/hr over the 5.1h main story — $1.92/hr if you 100% it (7.8h).
And 27% of players reach the end — the value holds.
Finish rate
26.5%
how far players get (achievements)
Advertised
5.1h
main story (HowLongToBeat)
Completionist
7.8h
100% (HowLongToBeat)
$/hr (advertised)
$2.94/h
price ÷ advertised main-story hours
Price
$14.99
Reviews
93%
9,942 reviews
Metacritic
90
critic score
Players
1.5M
owners (estimate)
Released
2009
Where players drop off
Share of players who unlocked each achievement, most-earned (left) to rarest (right).
DeveloperNumber None
PublisherNumber None
Genrestrategy
Achievements12
Trailer & screenshots
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