- Publisher: 505 Games
- Release Date: Sep 3, 2013
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One

- Summary: Two sons must set out on a perilous journey to bring back the Water of Life to their ailing father.
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- Developer: Starbreeze
- Genre(s): Action Adventure, Fantasy, Fantasy, Linear
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Positive: 9 out of 9
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Sep 19, 2013The brothers' commitment to their goal and to each other is so strong, the various parts of this game so superbly crafted and woven together, that it's hard not to feel deeply touched when you finally reach the end of the road and see how deftly this game marries its gameplay to its themes in a way few have before.
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Aug 13, 2013Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is an exquisitely told story set in a world overflowing with personality. It’s an immersive, emotional gem that’s not to be missed.
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Sep 23, 2013It’s easy to overlook a lot of what makes Brothers unique from first glance, its unassuming style belies a title with a lot more on its mind. But stick with it and you’ll be rewarded with something really quite special.
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Sep 27, 2013This is a breakthrough in what interactivity can accomplish with little aid from more traditional storytelling mechanics – its resulting importance to this medium is no exaggeration.
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Oct 11, 2013Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a true marriage of gameplay and narrative, and it is frankly a complete triumph.
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Oct 24, 2013A gorgeous world, bursting with personality. Great storytelling makes up for the short length and unchallenging puzzles.
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Sep 16, 2013Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons shows that huge budgets aren’t needed to thrill players and say something about the human condition using an interactive medium.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 237 out of 297
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Mixed: 38 out of 297
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Negative: 22 out of 297
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Sep 3, 2013
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Feb 19, 2014
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Apr 23, 2020Extremely cool and original game. Not many hours of gameplay though, but quite heart opening experience. I can recommend for younger players.
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Jan 2, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 14, 2022
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Jul 19, 2014
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Mar 14, 2022Supports only FHD
Troubles with joystick, impossible contol on keyboard
Missed subtitles
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