"Vinchenzo said:

"Oni said:

"Braid without a doubt.

Game that is years ahead of its time and does more to advance gaming as more than mindless entertainment than any game ever

VS

fun but still-broken brawler."

Ahead of its time? Going a little overboard there. Art has been around a long time, combine it with a puzzle game - nothing "ahead of its time" here. If anything it's unique, and that's about it."

Dropping 180 thou for some watercolor paintings isn't really my idea of gaming progression."

"Is brown landscapes seen through the bloom effect more your idea of progression?"

"HandsomeDead said:

"Is brown landscapes seen through the bloom effect more your idea of progression?"

"He doesn't like Braid... let's make fun of him and insinuate that he likes Gears of War!"

No."

"Jayge said:

"HandsomeDead said:

"Is brown landscapes seen through the bloom effect more your idea of progression?"

"He doesn't like Braid... let's make fun of him and insinuate that he likes Gears of War!"

No."

Fans of Braid are really defensive about it from what I've seen."