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Stuck on World 6, Level 1, Puzzle Piece 1 in Braid? This guide breaks down the tricky shadow mechanic and how to use it to grab that elusive puzzle piece.

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Stuck on World 6, Level 1, Puzzle Piece 1 in Braid? This guide breaks down the tricky shadow mechanic and how to use it to grab that elusive puzzle piece.

This puzzle is a real head-scratcher for a lot of players, but don't worry! It all comes down to understanding how your shadow works with the rewind mechanic. We'll get you through it.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, climb up the climbing wall.
  2. 2
    Drop down onto the platform where you'll find an enemy carrying the green key. Take him out and grab the key.
  3. 3
    Now, look to your right. You'll see two purple doors blocking the puzzle piece.
  4. 4
    Here's the trick: green keys break forever once used. To open both doors with just one key, you need your shadow to open one of them.
  5. 5
    This is all about timing and momentum. You need to run towards the first purple door. Just before you reach it, hit the rewind button.
  6. 6
    Your shadow, which perfectly mimics your actions, will continue running forward. Because you rewound *before* opening the door, your shadow will run up and open the first purple door.
  7. 7
    As soon as your shadow opens the first door, you can then run forward and open the second door yourself, clearing the path to the puzzle piece.
Tips
  • This might take a few tries to get the timing just right. Don't get discouraged if you don't nail it on the first go!
  • If you mess up, you can always leave the area and come back to try again.

World 6 Introduction:

Welcome to World 6, Hesitance! This is the last world that contains puzzle pieces. Get ready for some mind-bending puzzles, as this world introduces a new time power: the time ring. You can place this ring using the button, and it creates an area where time slows down significantly. Unlike previous worlds where Tim directly controlled time, here you can create localized 'time fields'. The ring's power is radial, meaning its effect weakens the farther you are from its center. This world features some of the most challenging and fascinating puzzles in Braid, so have fun exploring them!

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