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Struggling with the tricky key mechanic in Braid's World 4-1? This guide breaks down the puzzle step-by-step, helping you grab the puzzle piece.

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Struggling with the tricky key mechanic in Braid's World 4-1? This guide breaks down the puzzle step-by-step, helping you grab the puzzle piece.

This level, World 4-1, is a real head-scratcher for a lot of players, so let's break it down together. You'll start off with a key right to your right. Now, this isn't just any key; it plays by World 4's rules. What that means is when you move right, the key stays with you. But if you turn around and move left, the key will keep going along its own time path, even if you're not there anymore.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, grab that key. Then, jump over the pit right in front of you.
  2. 2
    You'll see another ladder; climb it and keep going until you reach a lever.
  3. 3
    Pull the lever, and then drop down to a square platform below.
  4. 4
    There's a time-immune enemy patrolling this area. Take him out. Keep an eye out, though, because another one will soon fly out of the cannon above.
  5. 5
    Your goal here is to get this new enemy to land on the platform you're on. Once it's on the platform, quickly move to the left. This will cause the platform to move back to its starting position, with the enemy still on it.
  6. 6
    With the enemy on the platform, keep moving left. Head towards the ladder.
  7. 7
    Climb this ladder as fast as you can. If you're quick enough, you'll end up to the left of the enemy as it walks towards you.
  8. 8
    Eventually, the enemy will pick up the key. Don't worry, this is exactly what we want to happen!
  9. 9
    Once the enemy is to the left of the ladder that leads to the door and the puzzle piece, bounce on its head. This is your chance to grab the key.
  10. 10
    Be careful when you bounce! Make sure you have enough momentum to grab the key and immediately move right. You need the key to stay with you. If it teleports back down to the ground, you'll have to try this part again.
  11. 11
    Now that you've got the key back, climb the ladder, open the door, and claim your puzzle piece!
Tips
  • The key's unique behavior in World 4 is the core mechanic here. Always be mindful of its time path when you change direction.
  • Speed is crucial when climbing ladders and moving away from the enemy-controlled platform. Don't hesitate!
  • If the key drops, don't get discouraged. Rerun the section where the enemy picks it up and try to get the bounce and immediate rightward movement just right.

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