Brothers is presented from a third-person view overlooking the two brothers. The brothers are moved individually by two thumbsticks on the controller. The controller triggers also cause the respective brother to interact with the game world, such as talking to a non-player character or grabbing onto a ledge or object. The older brother is the stronger of the two and can pull levers or boost his younger brother to higher spaces, while the younger one can pass between narrow bars. The player progresses by manipulating the two brothers at the same time to complete various puzzles, often requiring the player to manipulate both brothers to perform differing functions (such as one distracting a hostile non-player character while the other makes their way around). Should either brother fall from a great height or get injured, the game restarts at a recent checkpoint. All of the in-game dialogue is spoken in a fictional language, thus the story is conveyed through actions, gestures and expressions.
About the story
A man, clinging to life. His two sons, desperate to cure their ailing father, are left with but one option. They must set out upon a journey to find and bring back the "Water of Life" as they come to rely on one another to survive. One must be strong where the other is weak, brave where the other is fearful, they must be... Brothers.
Platforms
Android iOS Switch PC PS3 PS4 Win Phone X360 XONEGenres
Adventure Indie PuzzleThemes
Action Drama Fantasy StealthLanguages: English and 10 more
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Critic Reviews
By Przemysław Naglik
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a refresh that was completely unnecessary. The original version of the game still looks quite good and offers an atmosphere better suited to the storyline. The creators didn't decide to implement the needed changes, leaving the title full of problems that have been mentioned for a long time. It's an OK game, but still a bit of disappointment.
- 14 Mar, 2024
By Matteo Merlano
https://www.mondoxbox.com/recensione/3647/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons-remake.html
- 28 Feb, 2024
By Anthony John Agnello
Starbreeze's collaboration with first-time game director Josef Fares is a soaring success, joining wholly unique and effective controls with a vivid visual language.
- 18 Nov, 2020
By Andrew
It's certainly not a game for those that love fast-paced action, but for anyone wanting to take the time to appreciate the world around them, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a good choice.
- 16 Dec, 2019
By Tiago Marafona
Its emotional experience is worthy of praise, as it is its heavy, gritty environment. The plot is rather short-lived, which makes the journey less involving than it could be, but overall the experience of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is worth exploring by all those who are interested in a more emotional component of gaming.
- 28 Jun, 2019
