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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
Released On: Feb 28, 2024
79
7.7
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
79
83% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
13% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
79
83% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
13% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake pushes away all the technical limits of the original game while staying extremely loyal to its core, and presents the perfect remake for both fans and new players.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake takes the presentation and soundtrack of a real classic to a contemporary level and also optimizes controls and enemy behavior. The 2-player co-op mode is a nice addition which, strictly speaking, already existed in the 2019 Switch version. If you already know the latter or have already played through the original, you are paying primarily for a nice technology upgrade. However, if you never experienced the original, the remake is undoubtedly your best option at the moment.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 38 User Ratings
7.7
68% Positive
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
24% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 38 User Ratings
7.7
68% Positive
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
24% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is an extraordinary experience that blends emotional narrative with innovative gameplay. The story follows two brothers on an epic journey to save their father, told through wordless yet meaningful storytelling. Simultaneous control of the two brothers offers a unique perspective and creates an emotional bond with the characters. The enchanting world and challenging puzzles make this game a masterpiece, conveyed with simplicity and depth through interaction and exploration. Highly recommended for those seeking an engaging and touching gaming experience. The new graphics do justice to the original project, captivating from the very beginning.
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PlayStation 5
A indie masterpiece. The remake is absolutely gorgeous and it's astonishing achievement that this game can captures such heart, beauty and heartbreak without a single world being said is a testament to the devs that works so hard to create this gem.
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PlayStation 5
While the original Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons had a charming artstyle, the graphical update is a vast improvement, the attention to detail adding depth to the already mysterious world. The narrative and innovative control system remain in place, making this the perfect on-boarding for new and returning players. The addition of local co-op allows you to team up and play the game together, although I strongly recommend playing the game single player in order to achieve the full impact of the experience. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake sticks close to its roots and remains the pinnacle of game mechanics being used to convey a story.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was hardly in need of a remake. However, replaying the game more than a decade after its debut, where every inch has been beautifully crafted anew, has been a delightful experience, and one we can finally share with a second player. We just wish there was more of it.
Brothers isn't perfect. Its blend of serious tone and incomprehensible delivery doesn't fully work, and its characters (especially a female character introduced late in the game) are more archetypes than believable people. However, the remake's improved presentation of the original's unique gameplay make it well worth experiencing. Even if, like me, you're a decade late to the party.
While personally I don’t think Brother: A Tale of Two Sons Remake feels like an essential release, it’s still a welcome and faithful reimagining. Its gentle pace and dark themes are sure to inspire many to spend a few hours traipsing across its beautiful magical land, even if I believe that those dark themes don’t ultimately crystallise into something truly cohesive. The visual makeover is at least profound and breathes new life into the title, and this is certainly the definitive way to experience the tragic yet heartwarming tale of our two suffering siblings.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake feels like a missed opportunity to build on the unique concept of the original game. It could have been expanded with new scenes and situations to provide fresh new challenges and keep players on their toes. Given the success of A Way Out and It Takes Two, more work could have been done to make its co-op mode much more intuitive and enticing, too. As it is, it’s successful in beautifying the original game but nothing more, unfortunately.
Its always hard to rate a remake, do you judge them on their own, or compared to the original? On its own, its an indie game that deserves a 10/10. It looks great, but its the story and interaction between the two brothers that carry it. There are funny moments, playful moments, and equaly dark, sombre and bittersweet moments. The platforming and puzzles are straightforward, but its all about the experience. As a remake, 8/10. I was hesitant about the graphics style prior to playing, but, there is no denying it looks amazing (especially water scenes, and the valley of blood). I do think perhaps it lacks some of the charm and poignancy of the original but that may just be my thinking fondly of the original. There isn't anything new for people who played the game before, the puzzles are the same, the story is the same, but it does look amazing. I think the updated graphics certainly make it worth a play, and the addition of co-op mode adds it to the quite short list of must-play coach co-ops. (and it has a bonus video of directors commentary on the original game which was really interesting). If I had one gripe about the remake, its that there was a missed opportunity with haptics on the PS5 which were not utilised, or even motion control for the flight scenes etc.
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PlayStation 5
My conclusion on the remake of "Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons" for the current generation of consoles is really good. The game's story is still worth seeing and hearing. The developers from Avantgarden impress with a special story and the mixture of many emotions and a powerful environment. It doesn't matter that the characters only speak a little, but the way in which a story can be told. The mood is set by many decisions and emotional situations and an excellent soundtrack. There is also a control concept in the game that takes some time to get used to. But then you experience a good mix of controlling the two brothers in the game. As a bonus, a local co-op mode has been added to the classic single-player experience, allowing two players to control one of the brothers.
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PlayStation 5
This game is so fxxking short and only took me 2 hours to finish. It's really not worth spending HKD148 for this game. The graphics are also not that good and it takes two have better graphics . This game is just horrible and the whole story plot and ending is just so bad that even lying on the floor for 2 hours I'd better. I don't know what others think but it's definitely not worth and don't you dare try this garbage game. Remake is better graphics but it's actually still not too good bruh. IN CONCLUSION, THIS GAME ****
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PlayStation 5
This remake is a steaming pile of garbage. I can't believe this piece of garbage was an internet darling back in 2013. Luckily there were higher quality games that were received better by critics and nerds that year, otherwise this stupid artsy fartsy game could've had a huge influence on the gaming industry. The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The puzzles are awful. The cutscenes are cringeworthy. The campaign is under 3 hours. Remember when toy-colleting millennials roasted COD Ghosts for the 4 hour campaign, how did this get a pass? Sure this game was cheaper but it only has 1/3 of the modes Ghosts had, so it's a fair comparison. Ghosts had a campaign alongside PvP and exclusive co-op content, which brings me to my next point. ● The multiplayer is complete trash. It is the laziest form of multiplayer imaginable and that is co-op for the campaign only. Why can't they give me exclusive content for the co-op? Oh that's right because they are too cheap and lazy for that. These cheapskates didn't even include an online option, only local co-op. The original should've had a co-op option right from the start. It annoys me when a game has a companion with you throughout the entire campaign, yet there isn't a single co-op option, all because these developers are too greedy and lazy for multiplayer. The greedy developers locked the co-op behind a $20 paywall when they could've just added it through an update for the original. I don't recommend this game at all. ● P.S. The review is for A Tale of Two Sons Remake, why does it say South Park? Fix your site Metacritic.
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PlayStation 5
Summary With their father suffering from a deadly illness, two brothers must bravely set out to find the "Water of Life," the one cure that can save him. With no option for failure the brothers must rely on each other using their individual skills to protect one another and overcome the obstacles ahead in this unforgettable journey. Hailed by...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- PC
Initial Release Date: Feb 28, 2024
Developer:
- Avantgarden Games
Publisher: 505 Games
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