When comparing Stealth Bastard Deluxe vs Braid, the Slant community recommends Braid for most people. In the question“What are the best 2D games on Steam?” Braid is ranked 39th while Stealth Bastard Deluxe is ranked 56th. The most important reason people chose Braid is:
On the outset, Braid looks like any other platformer but once any time is spent with the game, users soon find that the puzzles are deviously difficult, forcing users to think outside of the box and even time itself.
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Pros
Pro Twitch based platforming and stealth
Basically one want to quickly get though levels. A speed up version of a normal stealth game.
Pro Generous save system
The game focuses on exploring and trial and error, so death will happen quite a bit, but luckily the save system is quite generous which allows for one to test out areas with ease and no fear of dying over and over again.
Pro Wonderfully challenging
On the outset, Braid looks like any other platformer but once any time is spent with the game, users soon find that the puzzles are deviously difficult, forcing users to think outside of the box and even time itself.
Pro Clever game mechanics
Braid utilizes a rewind mechanic wherein the player can rewind the action in the game at any time. This is coupled with puzzle layouts to each lever where the player has to use the rewind mechanics to reach certain spots in a level.
Pro Most brilliant puzzle mechanic and unique art style
Nearly the father of indies and an amazing experience that never gets old. A very unique experience.
Pro Unisual mechanics for genre
Time control is not much used in games of that type. Espesially when its used like core mechanic of the game.
Pro An ambiguous, yet impactful retelling of a man's downfall and a warning to others
Braid is a story about loss and obsessiveness and how those forces drive the hunt for redemption.
Cons
Con Boring story
There is really nothing much original or exciting to the story, but luckily it does not detract from the actual gameplay.
Con Story is depressing
There is a definite sense of melancholy while playing this game which can make for a depressing experience while playing the game, which may reduce the amount of time played.