1. corky20

   Sep 3, 2013

   10

   I don't usually write reviews on metacritic but this game earned my 10/10 rating. It's absolutely beautiful, one of the best looking games i've played. The story is amazing. The puzzles are interesting. Everything just seems so fresh and original with this game. Most of all the gameplay which is a unique experience and really tests your multitasking in a new way. Trying to control both characters at the same time is fun experience and progressing past the puzzles is very rewarding. This is a must play.… Expand

   • 14 of 17 users found this helpful
2. ted88pd

   Oct 10, 2013

   10

   a little hidden gem in the world of videogames, a title that can be considered a true artwork, a masterpiece that can thrill you from start to finish. A plot that can keep you glued to the game for the duration of the story, although this is quite short, but given the quality of the game this is the only fault I could find...… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
3. GarryRyder

   Sep 14, 2013

   10

   One of the best games i bought for the PC. Its worth every penny. This game is really adventurous. I love the graphics. The storyline is extravaganza. It creates love between me and this game. Its a must try for all PC gamers who love playing adventure games.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
4. The_Ommadawn

   Sep 26, 2013

   9

   A classic through and through. Hard to fault this game to be honest and wholly justifies it's high praise. Started and finished in one sitting just shy of 4 hours (I paced myself as I didn't want it it end). Will I play it again? Probably not for a few years at least. Even with that in mind, I highly recommend anyone give this a bash as it's worth your money and your time. Enjoy.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
5. jcakes

   Sep 4, 2013

   9

   Great, though short game. This game is probably for those age 12 and 15, though the emotional story is powerful and would appeal to adults as well. My concern is that the price point is too high for a game of this length (about three hours), and its appeal to an English audience and keyboard users. Though I selected the English tab on startup I did not see any subtitles, nor hear any English being spoken. You don't really need any spoken dialogue to follow the story, which is a lot like the non-sanitized German children's stories I heard/read growing up. Again well written/designed game.… Expand

   • 7 of 10 users found this helpful
6. Wessen

   Sep 28, 2013

   9

   I loved it, the game conveys a powerful story without saying a word in any actual language, go play it f you haven't already, there's nothing quite like it out there… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
7. eternalsnows

   Sep 27, 2013

   5

   I recently wrapped up a 2 hour playthrough of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. I give the developers full credit for creating some astonishingly beautiful art, which truly enables the fairy tale world of the game to come to life. I was swept away by breathtaking vistas of misty valleys and snow-capped mountains, as well as some of the most gorgeous water effects I've ever seen in a video game.
   
   That being said, I didn't find any other aspect of this title to be particularly noteworthy or enjoyable. The puzzles are extremely simplistic and I was never, even for a moment, at loss as to how to proceed. This simplicity might lead one to think that this might be a good game for kids, but the grim tone and surprisingly gruesome middle section quickly put that idea to rest.
   
   I question the decision to implement a made up "language" for the characters to use to express themselves. I think it badly detracts from the seriousness of the story. I would have preferred either no dialog at all (pantomime would probably have been sufficient) or some concise dialog/narration in a real language. Perhaps something written in a fairy tale style would have fit the mood of the game perfectly.
   
   Finally, I have to take major issue with the ending. I think the developers were going for grand operatic tragedy, but because of the complete lack of characterization things fall completely flat. The shrill and melodramatic music that underscores "big" moments makes the lack of true drama all the more obvious and jarring.
   
   I'm sure many people will enjoy Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, but based on my own taste in games and art I don't find anything to recommend here.… Expand

   • 1 of 6 users found this helpful

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