| EaglesEye379 said: Just finished Braid wow wow wee! Amazing game. But I dont get it, in the Epilogue stage, there this platform with a lever that swings up if you pull the lever and it has green mist for time standstill on it. There doesnt seem to be a point of it, does anyone know what its for? Also is the Princess portrayed as dead or asleep? What does going back in time in the last level signify? I did above about the atomic bomb and it makes sense to me. Thanks for that. All in all I am very confused in the overall story but there were times I did think of certain morals. The puzzles are extremely innovative and I have to say I wont forget playing this game anytime soon and a sure contender for my GOTY! |
Earlier in this thread, jason tells me about secret texts during the Epilogue. You'll hear a woman say "ahhhh" and at that exact spot you can read the alternate text from the book. In the room with the platform and lever, it's needed to cross to the other side of the room where the "ahhh" sound is without disturbing the books. It gives just a bit more insight into the story by reading these alternate texts.
I believe the last level during World 1 signifies Tim coming to terms with his search for the Princess. He has ruined his relationships for this pipe dream to search for something better in life, because he is not satisfied with the mistakes he makes. The Princess running away is to show that his search has no Princess awaiting him at the end, and his pursuit was the biggest mistake he's made. During the Epilogue you notice the story content takes place with his mother and girlfriend/wife and what he has done. That's my take at the moment anyways. I'm sure i'll take the story differently tomorrow. That's the brilliance of it though. It's how each person can take from the story and create their own scenario of what's happening based on the same information. Maybe it's about relationship, or atomic bombs. Maybe it's a big metaphor, or maybe it'd interdimensional travel. It's up to you to decide.
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