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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Number None}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Number None}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Hothead Games}}
 
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Ryan C. Gordon}}
 
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Ryan C. Gordon}}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Aaron Melcher|Maintainer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Aaron Melcher|Maintainer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Hothead Games|OS X}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|OS X}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Number None}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 20, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 20, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 14, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 14, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|braid|90}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|braid|87}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Scrolling, Side view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Platform, Puzzle, Action }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Braid }}
 
|steam appid  = 26800
 
|steam appid  = 26800
−
|gogcom page  = braid
+
|gogcom id    = 1461061433
 +
|official site= http://braid-game.com
 +
|hltb        = 1290
 +
|mobygames    = 35529
 
|strategywiki = Braid
 
|strategywiki = Braid
 
|wikipedia    = Braid (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Braid (video game)
 
|winehq      = 9535
 
|winehq      = 9535
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://braid-game.com Official Website]
+
{{GOG.com links|1461061433|braid}}
−
{{GOG.com links|braid|braid}}
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/26800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/26800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=560 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| official | http://braid-game.com | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Availability/row| official | http://braid-game.com | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0030BFW18 | DRM-free | Disc version only. | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0030BFW18 | DRM-free | Disc version only. | | Windows}}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BRAID | GamersGate | | | Windows}}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | braid | DRM-free | | | Windows}}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BRAIDMAC | activation | | | OS X}}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | braid | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | braid | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | braid | DRM-free |  | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | braid | DRM-free |  | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id411902645 | MacApp | | | OS X}}
 
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id411902645 | MacApp | | | OS X}}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 26800 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 26800 | Steam | Requires Steam to launch the game.<ref name="Steam-DRM">{{Refcheck|user=Lateemu|date=2022-06-25}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BRAIDMAC | activation | | | OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} Currently only the Steam release contains the latest updates.
 
  
−
{{DLC|
+
===Version differences===
−
{{DLC/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/26803/ Braid Soundtrack] | Available as DLC for the Steam version. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{ii}} Currently only the Steam release contains the latest updates.{{cn|date=September 2016}}
−
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration file and save game data location===
+
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Braid\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Braid\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Preferences/Braid/}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/Braid/}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|home}}/.Braid/}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.Braid/}}
−
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{P|Steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/26800/}}
+
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|Steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/26800/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
 +
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Braid\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/Braid/}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.Braid/}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|Steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/26800/}}
 +
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Braid Launcher Options.png|Launcher options menu.}}
 
{{Image|Braid Launcher Options.png|Launcher options menu.}}
 
{{Image|Braid Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
 
{{Image|Braid Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/braid
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/braid
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Set in launcher (Steam version) or use [[#Command-line parameters|launch parameters]] <code>-width XXXX -height XXXX</code>. Higher resolutions than 1280x720 have a minimal effect on graphical fidelity, however.
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Set in launcher (Steam version) or use [[#Command-line parameters|launch parameters]] <code>-width XXXX -height XXXX</code>. Higher resolutions than 1280x720 have a minimal effect on graphical fidelity, however.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate capped at 60 FPS.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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{{--}} Game always runs in 1280x720. The resolution can, however, be changed using [[#Command-line parameters|command-line parameters]].
 
{{--}} Game always runs in 1280x720. The resolution can, however, be changed using [[#Command-line parameters|command-line parameters]].
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Braid Gamepad Layout.png|The gamepad layout for the game.}}
 
{{Image|Braid Gamepad Layout.png|The gamepad layout for the game.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = Keyboard controls not shown if controller is plugged in.
 
|controller support notes  = Keyboard controls not shown if controller is plugged in.
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = Xbox
+
|xbox prompts              = true
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
 +
|light bar support         = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = true
+
|haptic feedback          = always on
 
|haptic feedback notes    = Can't disable vibration.
 
|haptic feedback notes    = Can't disable vibration.
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|digital movement supported = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|digital movement supported notes=
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound.
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Copy {{file|{{p|game}}\data\strings\unofficial\czech.mo}} into the upper directory.
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Georgian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Copy {{file|{{p|game}}\data\strings\unofficial\georgian.mo}} into the upper directory.
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
  |fan       =
 +
|notes    = Official localization by «Russobit-M». Retail only.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes     = [http://enpy.net/forum/files/file/65-braid/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = The download for [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=711626516 the translation file] is missing.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
−
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
−
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2836968740 Fan translation]
−
  |fan notes = A Turkish fan patch is available [http://forum.oyunceviri.com/showthread.php?t=297 here].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Running at 1080p plays in slow motion===
 
===Running at 1080p plays in slow motion===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run at 30fps instead of 60fps using one of these options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Run at 30fps instead of 60fps using one of these options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
* Enable 30fps using the launcher when starting the game  
 
* Enable 30fps using the launcher when starting the game  
 
* Command-line: <code>-30fps</code>
 
* Command-line: <code>-30fps</code>
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        = 2.0
 
|opengl versions        = 2.0
 
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 2
 
|shader model versions  = 2
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable      = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes= OS X and Linux only.
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
|64-bit executable      =  
 +
|64-bit executable notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            = SDL2
 
|input            = SDL2
−
|input notes      =  
+
|input notes      = Linux only.
 
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
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===Command-line parameters===
 
===Command-line parameters===
−
{| class="wikitable"
+
{{Help|Commandline}}
−
|-
+
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
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! scope="col" width="130px" | Parameter
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{{Standard table/row|-''N''fps|Run at ''N'' FPS, where ''N'' is one of: {{code|60}}, {{code|30}}, {{code|20}}, {{code|15}}, {{code|12}}, {{code|10}}.}}
−
! scope="col" width="580px" | Description
+
{{Standard table/row|-editor|Enable the built-in editor. Press {{key|F11}} to bring up the editor when in-game.}}
−
|-
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{{Standard table/row|-half|Render at half the current resolution.}}
−
!| {{Code|-windowed}}
+
{{Standard table/row|-height|Force a specific height.}}
−
|| Runs the game in a window.
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{{Standard table/row|-language|Run the game in a specific language located at {{code|{{p|game}}\data\strings\''lang''.mo}}, where lang can be one of:
−
|-
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* {{Code|english}}
−
!| {{Code|-vsync}}<br/>{{Code|-no_vsync}}
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* {{Code|french}}
−
|| Tries to force or disable vsync.
+
* {{Code|german}}
−
|-
+
* {{Code|italian}}
−
!| {{Code|-width X}}<br/>{{Code|-height Y}}
+
* {{Code|japanese}}
−
|| Specify size of window.
+
* {{Code|korean}}
−
|-
+
* {{Code|polish}}
−
!| {{Code|-no_music}}
+
* {{Code|portuguese}}
−
|| Disables music.
+
* {{Code|russian}}
−
|-
+
* {{Code|spanish}}
−
!| {{Code|-half}}
+
* {{Code|tchinese}}
−
|| Reduces rendering to half.
+
}}
−
|-
+
{{Standard table/row|-no_launcher|Disable launcher.}}
−
!| {{Code|-60fps}} / {{Code|-30fps}}<br/>{{Code|-20fps}} / {{Code|-15fps}}<br/>{{Code|-12fps}} / {{Code|-10fps}}
+
{{Standard table/row|-no_music|Disable music.}}
−
|| Runs at X fps.
+
{{Standard table/row|-no_post|Disable post-processing effects.}}
−
|-
+
{{Standard table/row|-no_vsync|Tries to disable vsync.}}
−
!| {{Code|-language ''X''}}
+
{{Standard table/row|-universe {{code|name}}|Run a mod. Replace {{Code|name}} with the name of the mod. More detailed explanation of the mod system is located [https://web.archive.org/web/20190815020120/http://braid-game.com/news/2009/04/the-braid-level-creation-thread/ here]}}
−
|| Chooses game language, where {{Code|X}} is one of the following: {{Code|english}}, {{Code|german}}, {{Code|french}}, {{Code|italian}}, {{Code|spanish}}, {{Code|portuguese}}, {{Code|japanese}}, {{Code|korean}}, {{Code|tchinese}}.
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{{Standard table/row|-vsync|Try to force vsync.}}
−
|-
+
{{Standard table/row|-width|Force a specific width.}}
−
!| {{Code|-no_launcher}}
+
{{Standard table/row|-windowed|Run the game in a window.}}
−
|| Disables launcher.
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}}
−
|-
 
−
!| {{Code|-no_post}}
 
−
|| Disables post-processing effects.
 
−
|-
 
−
!| {{Code|-universe ''X''}}
 
−
|| Run a mod. Replace {{Code|X}} with the name of the mod. More detailed explanation of the mod system is located [http://braid-game.com/news/2009/04/the-braid-level-creation-thread/ here].
 
−
|-
 
−
!| {{Code|-editor}}
 
−
|| Enable the built-in editor. Press {{key|F11}} to bring up the editor when in-game.
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 185 MB
 
|minHD    = 185 MB
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|minGPU  = ATi Radeon 9500
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|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 9500
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|minGPU2  = nVidia GeForce FX 5900
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|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900
 
|minGPU3  = Intel GMA 950
 
|minGPU3  = Intel GMA 950
  

Latest revision as of 07:21, 4 February 2024

Braid
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Developers
Number None
Maintainer Aaron Melcher
macOS (OS X) Hothead Games
macOS (OS X) Ryan C. Gordon
Linux Ryan C. Gordon
Publishers
Number None
Release dates
Windows April 10, 2009
macOS (OS X) May 20, 2009
Linux December 14, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 90
IGDB 87
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Scrolling, Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Platform, Puzzle, Action
Art styles Stylized
Themes Fantasy
Series Braid
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Braid on HowLongToBeat
Braid on IGDB
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Braid guide on StrategyWiki
Braid on MobyGames
Braid on Wikipedia
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Braid
Braid 2009
Braid Anniversary Edition 2024

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com
DRM-free
 Disc version only.
Windows
GamersGate
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
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 Requires Steam to launch the game.[1]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate (unavailable)
Requires online activation
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

Currently only the Steam release contains the latest updates.[citation needed]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Braid\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/Braid/
Linux $HOME/.Braid/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/26800/
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Braid\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/Braid/
Linux $HOME/.Braid/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/26800/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher options menu.
Launcher options menu.
In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 The game always is letterboxed to 16:9.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 Set in launcher (Steam version) or use launch parameters -width XXXX -height XXXX. Higher resolutions than 1280x720 have a minimal effect on graphical fidelity, however.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Alt+↵ Enter switches to windowed mode. GOG.com launcher has windowed option.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Works using AutoHotkey. See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Available on Linux only (see Command-line parameters). GOG.com launcher has Vsync option.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate capped at 60 FPS.[2]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Game always runs in 1280x720. The resolution can, however, be changed using command-line parameters.

Input

The gamepad layout for the game.
The gamepad layout for the game.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Keyboard controls not shown if controller is plugged in.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Can't disable vibration.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and sound.
Surround sound
Subtitles
No audio speech.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Copy <path-to-game>\data\strings\unofficial\czech.mo into the upper directory.
French
Georgian
Copy <path-to-game>\data\strings\unofficial\georgian.mo into the upper directory.
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Official localization by «Russobit-M». Retail only.
Russian
Fan translation by «ENPY Studio».
Spanish
Turkish
The download for the translation file is missing.
Ukrainian
Fan translation

Issues fixed

Running at 1080p plays in slow motion

Run at 30fps instead of 60fps using one of these options[citation needed]
  • Enable 30fps using the launcher when starting the game
  • Command-line: -30fps

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2.0 OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 2
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Interface FreeType 2
Input SDL2 Linux only.

Command-line parameters

See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter Description
-Nfps Run at N FPS, where N is one of: 60, 30, 20, 15, 12, 10.
-editor Enable the built-in editor. Press F11 to bring up the editor when in-game.
-half Render at half the current resolution.
-height Force a specific height.
-language Run the game in a specific language located at <path-to-game>\data\strings\lang.mo, where lang can be one of:
  • english
  • french
  • german
  • italian
  • japanese
  • korean
  • polish
  • portuguese
  • russian
  • spanish
  • tchinese
-no_launcher Disable launcher.
-no_music Disable music.
-no_post Disable post-processing effects.
-no_vsync Tries to disable vsync.
-universe name Run a mod. Replace name with the name of the mod. More detailed explanation of the mod system is located here
-vsync Try to force vsync.
-width Force a specific width.
-windowed Run the game in a window.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP 7
Processor (CPU) 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 768 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9500
Nvidia GeForce FX 5900
Intel GMA 950
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 2.0 support
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8, 10.6.3
Processor (CPU) Intel 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 185 MB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9500
Nvidia GeForce FX 5900
Intel GMA 950
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 2.6
Processor (CPU) 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9500
Nvidia GeForce FX 5900
Intel GMA 950


References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Lateemu on 2022-06-25
  2. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023