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World 1 - Level 1 - Braid
Braid

World 1 - Level 1 - Braid

Master World 1 - Level 1 of Braid with this fast-paced walkthrough. Learn to outrun the wall of fire, time your jumps, and navigate tricky platforming sections to reach the end.

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Master World 1 - Level 1 of Braid with this fast-paced walkthrough. Learn to outrun the wall of fire, time your jumps, and navigate tricky platforming sections to reach the end.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head right over platforms. Wait for the princess to flip the barrier.
  2. 2
    Go right to the ladders. Drop down, don't climb.
  3. 3
    Wait for the flytrap, walk right, and wait for the barrier. Jump forward at the last possible second to land on the slowly lowering barrier, then jump again to propel yourself forward.
  4. 4
    Wait until the flames are close, then leap into the pit. A platform will rise.
  5. 5
    Keep running right. Drop between fireballs on the ladder, hop over the next, and jump to the ladder.
  6. 6
    Climb up, hit the switch, climb onto the ladder, and jump to fall down.
  7. 7
    Move quickly right. Jump onto the climbing wall, dropping when moving down. Jump over the death pit and bounce on an enemy to reach the next platform.
  8. 8
    Continue bouncing on enemies up to the platform with the switch. Hit it quickly.
  9. 9
    Drop down BETWEEN enemies going into and out of the next passage. This requires precise timing as one enemy exits and another enters. Rewind if you miss the small window.
  10. 10
    Hop up to the orange platform, which the princess will raise.
  11. 11
    Continue right, under the stairs, and wait for the flytraps.
  12. 12
    Watch the chandelier fix itself and keep moving right.
  13. 13
    Run right, climb the climbing wall. The screen will flash, music stops, and fire disappears.
Tips
  • Speed is paramount. You must run constantly to outrun the wall of fire.
  • Perfect your platforming skills. You will likely need to rewind and retry sections multiple times.
  • When descending ladders, drop instead of climbing down to save time.
  • For the pit jump, wait until the flames are almost touching you before leaping.
  • The passage between enemies requires very precise timing. Don't be afraid to use rewind.

FAQ:

  • Q: How do I rewind?
    A: Press <X>.
  • Q: What are these green things?
    A: They are objects immune to your rewinds.
  • Q: What are these purple things?
    A: They are objects your shadow can interact with.
  • Q: What does this platform with green/white sparks coming out of the top do?
    A: It is a time anchor. If you rewind while on top of it, Tim won't move, but time will still move backwards.
  • Q: Hey, what happened to World 1? Why do I start the game at World 2?
    A: Just keep playing, you'll find out.
  • Q: How do I get into the attic?
    A: Find all the puzzle pieces and assemble the paintings.
  • Q: What's up with these blocks with letters on them in the bathroom?
    A: They are the PC controls. The developer left them in the 360 version by accident.
  • Q: Why aren't the stars in your guide?
    A: The author's first priority was finishing the actual puzzle pieces. Stars will be added later, but they are difficult to explain how to obtain.
  • Q: The unlockable description you submitted is wrong! There are only 60 puzzle pieces!
    A: The author realized this after submission but couldn't correct it. It was later fixed.
  • Q: My puzzle pieces are stuck together in a weird way, how do I unstick them?
    A: You have to start over. There is a bug where if you find a piece, combine it within the level portrait, leave canvas view, and rewind to before you got the piece, the portrait can glitch and become unsolvable. This often happens in World 2 if the enemy is killed before getting the piece above the door.

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