This was a surprisingly poetic episode of Completionist. I appreciate how much love you showed not just the gameplay, but the tones and themes behind it. I agree that this game became such an iconic piece of gaming history, it's always stuck with me as a pretty important title. Thanks for the nostalgia trip back in time. I think I need to replay this one.
I remember watching INDIE GAME: THE MOVIE in high school and this game -- along with SUPER MEAT BOY and FEZ -- inspired me to become an indie game dev... so many memories here: thanks for talking about BRAID Jirard! :') ♡
@@jacobcain9008 I can't code for shit haha so it's a primarily dialogue-based surrealist smalltown murder mystery game! full of puzzles and secret codes (like FEZ lol) and branching dialogue trees where what you say can radically impact how the game plays out
@@heeeyyy2947 Thats really interesting! I'm hoping to become a game dev, and I have an idea for a turn based rpg, like Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but with permadeath mechanics.
Don't I know it. Braid is... important to me. In fact, it's the first game I ever bought and played on Steam. My life and attitude towards video games were changed for good. And I came to love them as a media that can entertain, tell stories, and make you think and feel.
Wild Akwatypus Nice! So much love was put into it and the entire game was so thought provoking. So much mystery surrounding everything. There isn’t one story for everyone. Everyone’s interpretation of the story is unique, meaning that everyone has a different experience. Such a well made game .
15:01 is when I realized that song was DEFINITELY a Donkey Kong Country 2 arrangement of Jib Jig and NOT from Braid itself. But I loved how it goes hand in hand with the platformer references that you mentioned Braid is loaded with.
Still say I wanna torture him and make him play Shadow the Hedgehog. I honestly think it may be the longest game to 100% while also being the most dreadful. Most missions have 3 objectives each which can get an A rank, the game tracks the order you beat the missions in so you have to play through the story 365 times to get all paths of the story listed (yes you read that right, the game really does keep track so it does count), The bosses also have to be A ranked, after getting all 10 endings (not all story paths) you got to then do the Final Story, then after you get an A rank on every mission on every level you get to do it again as it unlocks Hard Mode which has whole new A ranks for every single mission. You can't tell me there is a more dreadful 100% that exists.
Yo Jirard, just wanna be the comment that lets you know that I’ll always appreciate what you do. It’s an incredible feat to be so compete in a media field, and what you’ve done for video games has been incredible. You and all your team should be incredibly proud of the content that you’ve put out the past couple of years.
Can we have a series where Jirard talks eloquently and with his soothing voice about philosophy, Game Design or about pretty much anything really for 1 hour please?
Neat! All of the background music pieces we hear throughout this video are actually slowed-down versions of classic video game songs from his favorite games, including DKC2!
That MUSIC. It's been on constantly in my playlists since playing that game. I listen to it while I go for nature walks. Its so soothing and beautiful. The game is fantastic as it is, but the music brings this game to a whole-nother level.
This game was the first stone that kicked of the landslide of my game design interest. It made me realize games are art pieces if intended (and sometimes unintended). This game showed me how games and gaming tropes can be used to tell a story, and engage the player in a transcended manner. Really happy that you give this a showcase. It's a great games simply for how it weaves the story and immerses the player.
I remember my first time playing Braid. I felt so stupid at times because I couldn't figure out how to get certain puzzle pieces, and having to look up guides on how to get them, thus somewhat staining my experience with it. But I definitely wasn't expecting that twist at the end. I still remember it vividly.
The great thing about you, Jirard, is that your love for videogames always comes across in each and every one of your videos. Even if you don't like the game that much, you can still find things you enjoy about it. I never knew about Braid when it came out, so this has made me consider digging it up and having a go.
Jonathan Graber I made the mistake of watching the Indie Game movie, and couldn’t separate the main character with the director. I thought the gameplay was interesting but the story was sappy and overly personal. I didn’t want to play Jonathan Blow The Game.
I was having an awkwardly silent dinner with my dad when the notification rang. I remembered Braid having a something of a link with Dr Strangelove, so I Checked to see if it was available on Prime Video, it is; and from there I struck a conversation about classical and overrated movies with my father. Thank you.
Unfortunately not that well known. One of my top movies of all time too, and I generally don’t keep lists! Also worth 25 minutes of your time is ‘Voices of a Distant Star’. It seems there’s an upload of it on Vimeo at the moment ;)
I know you said Patreon... but Quackshot should be in the running for a metroidvania game that is reviewed. It is massively underrated and one of the few in that genre on the genesis.
I remembered an old flash game that me and my brother loved but never remembered the name of. I think it was a Braid fan game, so thanks for reminding me of it
How have I never heard of this game? I love puzzles, I love stuff that involves time be it travel or manipulating, I love popular indie games Shantae, Shovel Knight, and undertale which also have retro ascetics.
Everyone should like this for this channel. They do amazing content and deserve it. Channels that actually make content on things that their supporters want, you all are the reasons why TH-cam is amazing.
As a lover of time puzzles and weird stories, this game certainly struck a cord with me. I'm not too sure if I'd argue it's held up after all this time, but its importance to the indie scene is undeniable.
I remember playing this game way back when, and at that point there was this weird air of "indies are the way" and every other indie game was somehow changing the genre they had.
That problem with layers, is that you have to peel back the previous layer to get to the next one, discarding any meaning or purpose the previous layer had.
Time is ever marching onwards beyond reality but eternally linked to reality. When you try to understand the complexity of Time and reality it is always harder to connect it to something inside everyday life.
Interesting. Shame you had to avoid spoiling the story, since that's one of the more interesting parts. I liked hearing about how some of the stars were solved. I like knowing about the fancy tricks & puzzles in games.
That intro gave off big "HEY ALL, SCOTT HERE" energy
Ay a Scott the woz fan
Its y'all
HEY ALL, SCOTT HERE! AND BOY OH BOY, IT’S TIME FOR A CROSSOVER!
@@projectorbis432 lol
Braid and FEZ: Two game experiences I have never found again.
Have you played Brothers: A tale of two sons?
In a way Celeste brought me back to some of the same concepts, it's a bit like Braid on steroids
Agreed on both. I also want to check Baba is you though.
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If you like unique games with a good story, you should take a look at JUSANT. Great game!
This was a surprisingly poetic episode of Completionist. I appreciate how much love you showed not just the gameplay, but the tones and themes behind it. I agree that this game became such an iconic piece of gaming history, it's always stuck with me as a pretty important title. Thanks for the nostalgia trip back in time. I think I need to replay this one.
this game looks dumb
Tim: Does THIS look like a Goomba to you!?
Mario: ...Yes!
Ooo, a fellow old-school Dorkly fan.
When he said “hey y’all,” I thought he was gonna say “Scott here”
Scott and Jirard should do a crossover review. Can you imagine it?
Hey All*
@@shaunm6383 th-cam.com/video/mGqP7JjQlgE/w-d-xo.html
Add the gaming historian, which to me looks like serious scott
Shaun M they did, they conpleted Super Mario Galaxy
I remember watching INDIE GAME: THE MOVIE in high school and this game -- along with SUPER MEAT BOY and FEZ -- inspired me to become an indie game dev... so many memories here: thanks for talking about BRAID Jirard! :') ♡
What kind of game are you making?
If so take your time making one
@@jacobcain9008 I can't code for shit haha so it's a primarily dialogue-based surrealist smalltown murder mystery game! full of puzzles and secret codes (like FEZ lol) and branching dialogue trees where what you say can radically impact how the game plays out
@@heeeyyy2947 Thats really interesting! I'm hoping to become a game dev, and I have an idea for a turn based rpg, like Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but with permadeath mechanics.
While Fez is an amazing game, the creator is an ass.
Hearing a "Hey all" without a "Scott here" is mildly depressing
Right?? OMG
Thank you!
amen brother
“Hey all , Jirard here.”
I was going to comment it if someone else didn’t
This game opened my eyes to many great indies out there. Without this game, I may not have experienced games like Bastion.
Don't I know it. Braid is... important to me. In fact, it's the first game I ever bought and played on Steam.
My life and attitude towards video games were changed for good. And I came to love them as a media that can entertain, tell stories, and make you think and feel.
Same for me
Hopefully it opened your eyes to a great indie movie called Primer too!
Wild Akwatypus Nice! So much love was put into it and the entire game was so thought provoking. So much mystery surrounding everything. There isn’t one story for everyone. Everyone’s interpretation of the story is unique, meaning that everyone has a different experience. Such a well made game .
Ray Morales Cool. I recommend Bastion, Dust, and Cave Story. All are phenomenal games.
15:01 is when I realized that song was DEFINITELY a Donkey Kong Country 2 arrangement of Jib Jig and NOT from Braid itself. But I loved how it goes hand in hand with the platformer references that you mentioned Braid is loaded with.
Like how changing your perspective of time changes the whole tone of the media...
"No one knows what the future holds, that's why it's potential is infinity."
-Okabe Rintarou
El psy congroo
*its
@@TheDahaka1 literally watched the first 2 episodes again with my friend last night
Are you mad scientist? I am mad scientist.
Hello, can you hear me? Yes, it's me, Hououin Kyouma. Apparently the Organization has taken action, what is our next move?
I liked the part where he talks about the time.
Game is ahead of its time with its blend of gameplay and story like you mentionned, amazing episode, love me some philosophical talk
Still say I wanna torture him and make him play Shadow the Hedgehog. I honestly think it may be the longest game to 100% while also being the most dreadful. Most missions have 3 objectives each which can get an A rank, the game tracks the order you beat the missions in so you have to play through the story 365 times to get all paths of the story listed (yes you read that right, the game really does keep track so it does count), The bosses also have to be A ranked, after getting all 10 endings (not all story paths) you got to then do the Final Story, then after you get an A rank on every mission on every level you get to do it again as it unlocks Hard Mode which has whole new A ranks for every single mission. You can't tell me there is a more dreadful 100% that exists.
so evil
@@MizhiBirb so edgy
Ahhh the music! It has one of my favorite tracks from Diddy's Kong Quest!
Wow, I had never heard of thus game before, It seems amazing and majestic. Really loved the video and learning about such a clear masterpeice.
This game was a piece of art and one of the finest games of the last generation!
Loved the video too! Thank you! 🙂🙏
Thanks for covering this.
This game melted by brain back then.
Yo Jirard, just wanna be the comment that lets you know that I’ll always appreciate what you do. It’s an incredible feat to be so compete in a media field, and what you’ve done for video games has been incredible. You and all your team should be incredibly proud of the content that you’ve put out the past couple of years.
"I even considered doing this entire episode in reverse"
*Ska music plays*
"Oh no, Susie's gift!"
Braid is such a special game.. watching the ending gets me every time.
Same
So... am I a bomb?
Does every 1 die b coz of me?
Maybe I'm just DA BOMB!?!?
That intro man... The writing on this channel is really quite special.
I am so happy see one of my favorite indie games on the show, Now I hope him does Dust: An Elysian Tail, in the future
Can we have a series where Jirard talks eloquently and with his soothing voice about philosophy, Game Design or about pretty much anything really for 1 hour please?
Oooofff that intro! nicely written
13:30 wait wait wait wait wait how the hell is tim in the princess' room with her?
Neat! All of the background music pieces we hear throughout this video are actually slowed-down versions of classic video game songs from his favorite games, including DKC2!
That MUSIC. It's been on constantly in my playlists since playing that game. I listen to it while I go for nature walks. Its so soothing and beautiful. The game is fantastic as it is, but the music brings this game to a whole-nother level.
One of my favorite games, and my first speed run game. So glad to see Jirard talk about this game!
Thanks for reminding me I still need to watch Primer!
This game was the first stone that kicked of the landslide of my game design interest. It made me realize games are art pieces if intended (and sometimes unintended). This game showed me how games and gaming tropes can be used to tell a story, and engage the player in a transcended manner. Really happy that you give this a showcase. It's a great games simply for how it weaves the story and immerses the player.
I never played Braid, but I love how they use the rewind feature in so many ways
I remember my first time playing Braid. I felt so stupid at times because I couldn't figure out how to get certain puzzle pieces, and having to look up guides on how to get them, thus somewhat staining my experience with it. But I definitely wasn't expecting that twist at the end. I still remember it vividly.
The great thing about you, Jirard, is that your love for videogames always comes across in each and every one of your videos. Even if you don't like the game that much, you can still find things you enjoy about it. I never knew about Braid when it came out, so this has made me consider digging it up and having a go.
Dang just hearing that song kicked in nostalgia
I didn’t care much for this one but I’m always happy to see Jirard post.
To clarify, the video was great. I don’t think Braid is as good as everyone says.
@@quag311 why not?
Jonathan Graber I made the mistake of watching the Indie Game movie, and couldn’t separate the main character with the director. I thought the gameplay was interesting but the story was sappy and overly personal. I didn’t want to play Jonathan Blow The Game.
@@quag311 i see.
Thanks for your answer :)
ooo Braid. I remember this game very well. this game is what inspired me to begin story writing in college
Another game knocked out, simply amazing! Great job my dude.
I haven’t played Braid but I have heard consistently good reviews of it. This was by far the best review I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!
I was having an awkwardly silent dinner with my dad when the notification rang. I remembered Braid having a something of a link with Dr Strangelove, so I Checked to see if it was available on Prime Video, it is; and from there I struck a conversation about classical and overrated movies with my father. Thank you.
That 15 minutes that wasn't used was used for this episode
feels like theres a more analytical tone to this one. i like it.
Cave Story, Castle Crashers, Braid, and Super Meat Boy .. The immortal indie game overlords.
i was thinking about filming this episode backwards but "HOUSE GODS".
The most powerful warriors are patience and time...
-Leo Tolstoy-
Unless you have the ability to manipulate it...
Then you are the god.
I've been looking for this game, I've played it a while back and forgot what it was called. I love it.
Oh man, Braid was one of the first big indie games I ever played. Real real blast from the past on this one.
The Company of Myself is another great game about time. It is a browser game where, through repeated tries, you help yourself get through puzzles.
This is one of my favorite games of all time! (No pun intended) Thank you for this awesome video, Jirard.
The ending you unlock is so good, though. Completing it is totally worth it.
Braid: Chrono Legends
Really, really liked the thumbnail for this one. That thoughtful, uneasy pose says a lot without saying anything.
All I have for you is a word: Tenet.
It'll open the right doors and some of the wrong ones too.
SATOR
AREPO
TENET
OPERA
ROTAS
I really hope that movie actually gets released sometime this year
Ah, a classic not lost to time.
"Time isn't holding up
Time is a asterisk
Same as it ever was
Same as it ever was"
-David Byrne
"Burning down the house!"
I would actually want this episode but in reverse now that you mentioned it...!
Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess.
First time I see similar twist was the Drakengard game.
First time seeing a game with so many twist ending for me would be The Sengoku Basara series from Japan
She got a restraining order
The end:)
Love the end card music!
This games soundtrack has been on constant rotation in my life since I first played it. Downstream is pure bliss.
BRAID: SHADOW LEGENDS
Dude, that Primer reference. One of my all time favorite time travel movies (that, tragically, barely anyone has seen)!
Unfortunately not that well known. One of my top movies of all time too, and I generally don’t keep lists! Also worth 25 minutes of your time is ‘Voices of a Distant Star’. It seems there’s an upload of it on Vimeo at the moment ;)
I know you said Patreon... but Quackshot should be in the running for a metroidvania game that is reviewed. It is massively underrated and one of the few in that genre on the genesis.
Take a drink every time he says "time"
I just want to say this game looks amazing, sound amazing and is all-round AMAZING!
One of My Favorite Single-player plat formers
It took me almost the entire video to realise the violin music in the background is a DKC 2 music (the second level's theme song)
I remembered an old flash game that me and my brother loved but never remembered the name of. I think it was a Braid fan game, so thanks for reminding me of it
Ooh now you gotta do Baba Is You. There's a mind bender for you, and there's a hell of a completionist criteria as well.
It turns the act of jumping on their heads... erm... on its head.
I was totally hoping you'd say that, Jirard ㅋㅋ
Wow, one of the first few commentators on a video with a channel as big as this.
Man now I want replay Braid it's been so long.
I just noticed the tiny Nidorans at 5:30 😂
Either that, or they look damn near close to them
That title is more true than ever.
Great video! You should try the infamous series!
I NEED THAT DKC2 / DOWNSTREAM SONG
I hate to admit how much I needed a guide for this game lol.
Another great video. I keep meaning to check this game out but I for some reason never do. Maybe someday.
How have I never heard of this game? I love puzzles, I love stuff that involves time be it travel or manipulating, I love popular indie games Shantae, Shovel Knight, and undertale which also have retro ascetics.
Best videogame theme song ever. 'Nuff said.
I've been hearing this game's title wrong for so many years
Great narration my guy God bless
I’ll admit I could be wrong but nice parodying of Rod Sterling from Twilight Zone in the title card!
Everyone should like this for this channel. They do amazing content and deserve it. Channels that actually make content on things that their supporters want, you all are the reasons why TH-cam is amazing.
Get ready for the sequel, braid shadow legends
Great vid, very well done. I think you did the game justice. Liked and subscribed
As a lover of time puzzles and weird stories, this game certainly struck a cord with me. I'm not too sure if I'd argue it's held up after all this time, but its importance to the indie scene is undeniable.
Of course it has held up, no other game really does what it does till this day, and never will.
I bought this game on Humble a long, long time ago, but it never interested me until now. I'll definitely check it out now. Thank you.
I remember playing this game way back when, and at that point there was this weird air of "indies are the way" and every other indie game was somehow changing the genre they had.
When he started with hey all I thought it was gonna end with Scott here
This game was definitely an experience...
Game certainly did surprise me, so good. Love the soundtrack
That problem with layers, is that you have to peel back the previous layer to get to the next one, discarding any meaning or purpose the previous layer had.
It's probably been 10 years since I played Braid. Never beat it but such a great game. 1 or 2 puzzle pieces that were just too big brain for me.
The real ending blew my minf
Time is ever marching onwards beyond reality but eternally linked to reality. When you try to understand the complexity of Time and reality it is always harder to connect it to something inside everyday life.
How crazy, starting you off from stage 2... almost as crazy as starting you off from stage 3 in 1998's Radiant Silvergun. :P
a platforming classic that everyone should play if you ask me
Top notch videos...as always.
Interesting. Shame you had to avoid spoiling the story, since that's one of the more interesting parts. I liked hearing about how some of the stars were solved. I like knowing about the fancy tricks & puzzles in games.
You inspired me to go an indie game hunt!
Jonathan Blow is a danged genius.