Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

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  • 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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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Giant Bomb
    Sep 19, 2013
    100
    If you're the sort of person who thinks video games are capable of not just entertaining us but also making us think and feel, you owe it to yourself to play Brothers.
  2. Game Over Online
    Sep 9, 2013
    94
    It’s an incredible game well-worth its $15 asking price on any platform you desire – although the symmetrical sticks of the PS3 may be a bit easier to get used to than the 360′s design.
  3. Meristation
    Aug 7, 2013
    90
    A nordic-esque fable narrated with a feeling of peace and sadness, Brothers A Tale of Two Sons is just the kind of game a fan of Starbreeze's last titles should avoid. The story of two brothers and their journey will take us on a ride similar to other jewels like ICO or Journey. A ride that maybe has a very peculiar use of the pad -simultaneously 1 player cooperative-, but where we can interact with two characters to a level never done before, in a journey of search that requires us to accept its rules and let us go into the experience by the hand.
  4. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Oct 1, 2013
    84
    Some games stay etched in your memory because of the emotional journey you experienced, like The Walking Dead, The Last of Us or Ico. Brother: A Tale of Two Sons does not quite belong on that list, but it does come very close. [October 2013 p.94]
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  5. Play UK
    Jul 23, 2013
    83
    A surprisingly touching adventure with innovative single-player co-op and beautiful scenery and music. If not for the short length, it would be an absolute must-buy. As it stands, this is still a unique treat that deserves a look. [Issue#233, p.83]
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  6. Push Square
    Sep 9, 2013
    80
    Marred only by occasionally obtuse controls and a slight lack of difficulty, if this is the kind of content we can expect from Sony’s army of indie developers, the future is very bright indeed.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Jun 12, 2013
    70
    This is a puzzle-platform game pared down to its base essentials, with a sweet, simple tale and an artfully imagined world wrapped around that core. [July 2013, p.122]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 57
  3. Negative: 5 out of 57
  1. hypnocoosh
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    This game or should I say "interactive experience" is absolutely outstanding. This is exactly what the game industry needs, a breath of freshThis game or should I say "interactive experience" is absolutely outstanding. This is exactly what the game industry needs, a breath of fresh air and creativeness.

    The art design, sound and music, and character development is beyond expectation. A lunch price of $14.99 is an absolute steal for a gem like this. I can see myself playing this game multiple times as the tale is that gripping.

    The team at Starbreeze has done an excellent job and I support their efforts and hope to see more gems from them in the future... Enclave II please     … Expand
  2. jedi5diah
    Feb 13, 2014
    10
    plain story but what a Journey this is, Absolutely Breathtaking!!!

    Things needs to pick, as it starts of like a 3 year old lame puzzle,    plain story but what a Journey this is, Absolutely Breathtaking!!!

    Things needs to pick, as it starts of like a 3 year old lame puzzle, weird controls game. Once you start your adventure with the brothers it just cries STUNNING! All in all the language and the emotion expressions are top notch, the "Acting" just brings you right in! This is almost what Last Guardian wants to bring into the gaming world.

    Just a pity it wasn't on PS4 yet, definitely a must port!

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  4. lokinecromorph
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Brothers is one of the best and most original indie games I've ever played and that's saying something coz almost all indie games tend to beBrothers is one of the best and most original indie games I've ever played and that's saying something coz almost all indie games tend to be innovative.
    You control the brothers at the same time and it creates a very innovative gameplay scenario and the puzzles are unlike anything ever created in a video game.
    The rest of the aspects including the story, music and visuals are also very good.
    The language in the game is fictional and very intriguing and so are the optional side missions that are surprisingly good and rewarding.
    A must play for those looking for innovative and fresh experiences.    … Expand
  5. Ad4m
    Oct 30, 2013
    9
    It is a very good game for that price and you will think about it after you finished it. Maybe the ending is a bit too depresive but that'sIt is a very good game for that price and you will think about it after you finished it. Maybe the ending is a bit too depresive but that's why it's unique. The gameplay is siple, but fun in a beautiful world.… Expand
  6. Sebas236
    Mar 2, 2014
    9
    Great game, got this free with ps plus and im glad I downloaded it. PROS: Story, characters, audio, visuals, gameplay. CONS: blurry textures,Great game, got this free with ps plus and im glad I downloaded it. PROS: Story, characters, audio, visuals, gameplay. CONS: blurry textures, short, confusing controls (sometimes)… Expand
  7. hippie_two
    May 14, 2014
    8
    At first I wasn't sure if I'd get involved in the story since I didn't really liked the promotional art. I'm really happy I continued myAt first I wasn't sure if I'd get involved in the story since I didn't really liked the promotional art. I'm really happy I continued my purchase. It is an absolutely beautiful game with interesting puzzles and a beautiful and moving story. Very nice! A must play!… Expand
  8. failureturtle
    Jan 25, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account just to review this game. I though it was something special to look at but I never got the hang of controlling two characters at the same time. Then the ending came, talk about a waste of time. The death of a young man while on a journey to save a sick older man undermines the whole reason for going on the journey in the first place. I'm sure the dad would have preferred to die instead of sending his son to death so it made the whole game feel pointless. You'll play through the game to save a life only to lose one even more important. This game is terrible & I hate it. I really wanted to like it but they killed the kid for "emotional impact" when all I could think was "Are you kidding me?!?! Why did I just spend three hours playing this game if the outcome solves nothing!!!!!!????" There is no resolution here, just a Frenchman's desperate attempt to pull on your "heart strings". Get out of here. No more Starbreeze Studios games for me.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#33 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013
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#77 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013