Joystiq [Xbox]

Tight controls

It's easy to overlook something as simple as the way a game controls. It's easy to overlook good controls, but it's nearly impossible to overlook bad controls.

Many of Braid's puzzles require proper timing and reasonable platforming skills, so controls are paramount. Properly timing jumps and falls while simultaneously controlling time (and in one instance even coordinating with your own shadow) can be tricky. Thankfully, Braid's controls are spot on, which means you are always free to focus on the task at hand.

08/08/08