<\/p>\n

This is the fourth part of my series of Braid hints. It’s not a walkthrough, because simply giving the puzzles’ answers would ruin the game. But I got so frustrated at the game that I gave in to temptation and looked online to find answers to a puzzle in both world 2 and world 3, so I’m now providing the spoiler-free hints I wish I’d had access to.<\/p>\n

The official walkthrough says…<\/p>\n

Some of the puzzles will be hard. But when you manage to solve those hard puzzles, you will feel very good about it<\/strong>. The game will feel very rewarding. Don’t rob yourself of that feeling by reading a walkthrough!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I urge you to only read the hints on levels where you’re completely stuck. Once you read a spoiler, you can never un-read it.<\/p>\n

World 5:Time and Decision
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

World 5 introduces your shadow self. After you rewind, a shadow copy of yourself will re-perform whatever actions you have.<\/p>\n

The Pit <\/strong>
\n<\/em>1. (very easy)
\n<\/em>No hint.<\/p>\n

So Distant<\/strong>
\n1.(easy)<\/em>
\nYour shadow self can’t pick up this puzzle piece, but it can help you to get it.<\/p>\n

2.(easy)<\/em>
\nLook! There are two tasks, and there are two of you. Have one do each.<\/p>\n

(No Name)<\/strong> – It’s not clear whether the game developers intentionally left this level unnamed, but there is in fact no name.
\n1. (hard)<\/em>
\nThe pit is too far to jump, but it’s so close<\/em>… How about a relay?<\/span><\/p>\n

2. (medium)<\/em>
\nHave your shadow self create a diversion.<\/p>\n

Crossing the Gap<\/strong>
\n1. (easy)<\/em>
\nNotice that a new monster comes out of the cannon when the first one dies.<\/p>\n

2. (medium)<\/em>
\nYou should probably be pulling that lever earlier than you think.<\/p>\n

3. (very hard)<\/em>
\nI figured this one out purely by accident while screwing around and trying different things. Just as you can jump on the monster’s head, it can jump on your shadow’s head.<\/p>\n

Window of Opportunity<\/strong>
\n1. (hard)<\/em>
\nThe real you needs to pull that lever to get the platform to move – your shadow self can’t do it. Getting to the lever and pulling it is easy. Getting back out is what’s hard. Let your shadow self help you. You just need to time things right.
\n2. (very hard)<\/em>
\nIt took me forever to figure this one out. Hard to give a hint without giving it away, but just keep in mind that in order for your shadow self to pull a lever, he’s got to be in the right vertical position.<\/p>\n

Lair<\/strong>
\n1. For the most part, this is just like the earlier Lair level. The main difference is the fairly easy puzzle at the end. The lever and door are at opposite ends, so you and your shadow self will need to go in opposite directions. Keep in mind that just because you can’t see something happening, it doesn’t mean that it’s not happening…<\/p>\n

Fragile Companion<\/strong>
\n1. (very hard)<\/em>
\nThis one is so simple, but so damned hard. This is the only level in world 5 that I looked up online. Yes, I cheated. Here’s a hint: you don’t need to use the monster. The second one is almost a spoiler, so read with care: start rewinding mid-jump.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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