Braid may not be my favorite game of all time, and I wouldn't even know how to fit it in there, but the experience of the whole thing, from earning each puzzle piece to deciphering the final one, hinted at by the cryptic epilogue, combined with the gorgeous graphics, fun gameplay mechanics, and superior soundtrack makes for one of the most complete games I have ever played.

After seeing the final scene play out in earnest, I had to stop and take in what just happened...

It was the best gaming experience of my life.