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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Number None}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Number None}} | ||
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{{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 | + | |gogcom id = 1461061433 |
+ | |official site= http://braid-game.com | ||
+ | |hltb = 1290 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 35529 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Braid | ||
|wikipedia = Braid (video game) | |wikipedia = Braid (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 9535 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1461061433|braid}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/26800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | http://braid-game.com | DRM-free |}} | + | {{Availability/row| official | http://braid-game.com | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0030BFW18 | DRM-free | Disc | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0030BFW18 | DRM-free | Disc version only. | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | braid | DRM-free | | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | braid | DRM-free | | Steam }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | braid | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 26800 | Steam | }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | braid | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id411902645 | MacApp | | | OS X}} | ||
+ | {{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. | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Currently only the Steam release contains the latest updates.{{cn|date=September 2016}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Braid\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/Braid/}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.Braid/}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Braid Launcher Options.png|Launcher options menu.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Braid Options.png|In-game options menu.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |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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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |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 = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Alt | + | |windowed notes = {{key|Alt|Enter}} switches to windowed mode. GOG.com launcher has windowed option. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Works using AutoHotkey. See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Works using AutoHotkey. See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
− | |vsync notes = Available on Linux only (see [[#Command-line parameters|Command-line parameters]]). | + | |vsync notes = Available on Linux only (see [[#Command-line parameters|Command-line parameters]]). GOG.com launcher has Vsync option. |
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} Game always runs in 1280x720. The resolution can be | + | {{--}} Game always runs in 1280x720. The resolution can, however, be changed using [[#Command-line parameters|command-line parameters]]. |
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Braid Gamepad Layout.png|The gamepad layout for the game.}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|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 = | + | |controller support notes = Keyboard controls not shown if controller is plugged in. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = always on | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = Can't disable vibration. | ||
+ | |digital movement supported = true | ||
+ | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and sound. | |separate volume notes = Music and sound. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No audio speech. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{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 = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{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 = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |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 = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{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 = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2836968740 Fan translation] |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Running at 1080p plays in slow motion=== | ===Running at 1080p plays in slow motion=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run at 30fps instead of 60fps using one of these options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
* 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 versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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 = FreeType 2 | |interface = FreeType 2 | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
− | |input = | + | |input = SDL2 |
− | |input notes = | + | |input notes = Linux only. |
|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
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===Command-line parameters=== | ===Command-line parameters=== | ||
− | {| | + | {{Help|Commandline}} |
− | + | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | |
− | + | {{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}}.}} | |
− | + | {{Standard table/row|-editor|Enable the built-in editor. Press {{key|F11}} to bring up the editor when in-game.}} | |
− | |- | + | {{Standard table/row|-half|Render at half the current resolution.}} |
− | + | {{Standard table/row|-height|Force a specific height.}} | |
− | || | + | {{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: |
− | |- | + | * {{Code|english}} |
− | + | * {{Code|french}} | |
− | || | + | * {{Code|german}} |
− | |- | + | * {{Code|italian}} |
− | + | * {{Code|japanese}} | |
− | | | + | * {{Code|korean}} |
− | | | + | * {{Code|polish}} |
− | + | * {{Code|portuguese}} | |
− | | | + | * {{Code|russian}} |
− | | | + | * {{Code|spanish}} |
− | + | * {{Code|tchinese}} | |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{Standard table/row|-no_launcher|Disable launcher.}} |
− | + | {{Standard table/row|-no_music|Disable music.}} | |
− | || | + | {{Standard table/row|-no_post|Disable post-processing effects.}} |
− | |- | + | {{Standard table/row|-no_vsync|Tries to disable vsync.}} |
− | + | {{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]}} | |
− | | | + | {{Standard table/row|-vsync|Try to force vsync.}} |
− | + | {{Standard table/row|-width|Force a specific width.}} | |
− | + | {{Standard table/row|-windowed|Run the game in a window.}} | |
− | || | + | }} |
− | |- | ||
− | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minCPU = 1.4 GHz | |minCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 768 MB | |minRAM = 768 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 200 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 |
|minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 185 MB | |minHD = 185 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 |
|minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = 1.4 GHz | |minCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 200 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 |
|minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:21, 4 February 2024
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 |
Braid | |
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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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | ||||
Amazon.com | Disc version only. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | Requires Steam to launch the game.[1] | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
Version differences
- Currently only the Steam release contains the latest updates.[citation needed]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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. |
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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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Can't disable vibration. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and sound. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No audio speech. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Copy <path-to-game>\data\strings\unofficial\czech.mo into the upper directory. |
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French | ||||
Georgian | Copy <path-to-game>\data\strings\unofficial\georgian.mo into the upper directory. |
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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] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | FreeType 2 | |
Input | SDL2 | Linux only. |
Command-line parameters
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
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-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:
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-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 | ||
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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) | ||
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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 | ||
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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
- ↑ Verified by User:Lateemu on 2022-06-25
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023