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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 1.0.0

A heartwarming adventure game
3.9 
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A heartwarming adventure game

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is an adventure game wherein you will guide two brothers as they go on an epic fairytale adventure. You will solve puzzles, explore different locations, and fight boss battles while controlling both characters — letting you play co-op in single-player mode.

Like Journey and To the Moon, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a story-driven game that tells the tale of love and loss as the brothers embark on a journey to find a cure for their ill-stricken father — all of this against a beautifully crafted backdrop of towns and natural landscapes.

Great story with a unique control scheme

As mentioned, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons follows the journey of two siblings as they look for the cure that will save their dying father. They must set out on an adventure to retrieve the Water Of Life and rely on each other's abilities to survive. The journey will test their bond, narrated in a story that will pull on your heartstrings.

In terms of technicalities, the indie game diverts from the traditional gameplay of choosing just one character to play. Instead, this game entails you controlling the two brothers simultaneously. That means you will need to display impressive coordination to ensure that both characters move cohesively as you solve puzzles and fight against enemies. You also don't need to worry about losing your progress since it has an auto-save feature.

Despite the amazing storyline and unconventional control scheme, this game does have an issue with how you maneuver the character. The dueling-stick approach doesn't work smoothly and is difficult to master fully. It's not that bad, and you can still solve the puzzles without much trouble, but this issue can be frustrating — especially as you move on to the fight-centric sections of the game.

A classic reimagined

The remake of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons retains the emotional core of the original game, where you guide two brothers on a perilous quest. However, it gets a modern makeover with stunning visuals built in Unreal Engine 5, a beautiful orchestral soundtrack, and even the option for local co-op. While the puzzles remain the same, you can expect smoother controls, dynamic enemy AI, and a more polished experience. It's a faithfulupgrade that preserves the original's charm while offering a fresh take to suit evolving tastes.

Engaging game with a minor inconvenience

The beauty of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons lies in its heart-wrenching storyline and the brothers’ dynamics. The eccentric control scheme adds to the charm of the game as it provides a new gaming experience. However, this unique approach to maneuvering the characters has its issues that can affect how you play the game. You can still finish the game albeit not as smoothly as you would have if the control issues were not there.

Review summary

Pros

  • Strong narrative
  • Beautifully crafted background
  • Unconventional controls
  • Challenging puzzles

Cons

  • Control issues

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