Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

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Release Date: August 7, 2013

A fairy tale adventure and arcade game created by the Swedish Starbreeze studio, known for such titles as Kroniki Riddicka or Syndicate. The production tells the story of two brothers travelling through picturesque lands in search of medicine for their sick father. During the game, we control both characters at the same time, and most of the challenges we face require their close cooperation.

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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a fairy tale adventure and arcade game created by the Swedish Starbreeze studio. The developer is known for many successful productions, such as The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, The Darkness or Syndicate. Interestingly, the Swedish director Josef Fares, the author of such films as In a Foreign Country, Police and Zozo, took part in the work on Brothers.

The plot of the game draws its inspiration from both the rich Nordic culture and classic fantasy stories, reminiscent of the Fable series. It tells the story of the brothers who set out on a dangerous journey to find a cure for their sick father. Reaching the healing "water of life" requires getting through both peaceful valleys and dangerous mountains. The gameplay is full of platform scenes and simple puzzles. A friend monster, for example, assists you in climbing and crossing the abysses.

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Producers of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons wanted to create a kind of emotional experience that would involve players and allow them to live with their heroes. The realization of this goal was helped by a nice, picturesque visual setting and perfectly selected, subdued music. It is also worth noting the unusual control system in which we control both brothers at the same time, and most of the challenges facing us require their close collaboration.

Platforms:

PC Windows September 3, 2013

Xbox 360 August 7, 2013

PlayStation 3 September 3, 2013

PlayStation 4 August 12, 2015

Xbox One August 12, 2015

Android May 24, 2016

Apple iOS October 22, 2015

Windows Phone cancelled

Nintendo Switch May 28, 2019

Developer: Starbreeze

Publisher: 505 Games

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 8600 or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7, Internet connection.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Video Game.

7.7

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 71% of Critics. There are 31 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

COGconnected: 55 / 100 by Haley Perry

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons looks like it would be a fun, artsy game to play with a buddy, but most of what you do feels like pointless busy work with almost no trace of the story past the two-minute mark.

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Digital Chumps: 8.2 / 10 by Steven McGehee

An indie gem that shouldn't be missed regardless of your platform of choice. It would have been ideal to see this re-release separate itself more from previous versions, but it's still a very good and memorable experience.

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Metro GameCentral: 8 / 10 by Roger Hargreaves

The worldless storytelling is some of the most compelling of the year and the purposefully frustrating control system an outrageously daring experiment.

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94%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (33,581)

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The main pros of the game

Unique Gameplay Mechanics: Players appreciate the innovative control scheme that allows simultaneous control of both brothers, enhancing the cooperative gameplay experience.
Atmospheric Design: The game is noted for its beautiful graphics, scenery, and overall ambiance, creating an immersive experience.
Emotional Experience: Many s found the game to be a heartfelt adventure with a strong emotional core, emphasizing themes of family, loss, and resilience.
Short and Engaging: The game?s short runtime (around 3-4 hours) is seen as a positive for those looking for a quick, impactful experience.
Puzzles and Exploration: Players enjoyed the inventive puzzles and exploration aspects, which added depth to the gameplay.

The main cons of the game

Predictable Story: A significant number of reviews mention disappointment with the story, describing it as predictable and lacking depth, particularly in character development.
Emotional Disconnect: Some players felt they could not connect with the characters, leading to a lack of emotional investment during key moments in the story.
Linear Gameplay: The linearity of the game was criticized, with some players preferring more open-ended experiences.
Controls Can Be Challenging: While the dual control scheme is unique, some players found it difficult to master, particularly when playing solo.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Deeper Storytelling: s expressed a desire for a more complex narrative with richer character development to enhance emotional engagement.
More Gameplay Variety: Some players wanted additional gameplay elements or mechanics to add variety beyond the core puzzle-solving and exploration.
Improved Save System: The lack of manual save options and reliance on auto-saves was mentioned as a drawback by some players.
Co-op Mode Enhancements: While co-op play is encouraged, some players felt that the experience could be improved with more features or options tailored for cooperative gameplay.

Summary

Overall, "Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons" is praised for its artistic design and emotional themes, but it faces criticism regarding its story predictability and character depth.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024

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