Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Summary: Share in the epic journey of two brothers, as they set out to find a cure for their dying father.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Attack of the Fanboy
    Aug 17, 2015
    90
    Just as powerful as ever, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons still is one that every gamer truly needs to experience in their lifetime at some point.
  2. Vandal
    Aug 12, 2015
    85
    If you have already played the game, you won't find anything new here. If you haven't, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is one of those special titles everyone should, at least, try.
  3. Pure Xbox
    Aug 24, 2015
    80
    Fans of the game will find themselves once again transfixed as they embark on the journey once more and for those have not yet taken the plunge, now is definitely your chance. Just remember to keep the tissues handy. You might be in need of them.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 6, 2015
    80
    Loses [10 points] for being essentially the same game as on last-gen, but this is nonetheless a unique adventure that tugs on the heartstrings as much as the analogue sticks. [Nov 2015, p.78]
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  5. DarkStation
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a remarkable game. Even with the frustrating controls, Starbreeze Studios has managed to craft a superb puzzle-adventure game with mature themes, while still capturing those crucial moments that makes the relationship between two young brothers special.
  6. 4Players.de
    Aug 17, 2015
    78
    If you played it already on a older system, the playthrough video with the director’s commentary is the only thing new to you. But it is worth the full admission price tag? Not really. If you missed out on the thoughtfully crafted adventures of the siblings, this is the version to get, though.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Bolts
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    brilliant story telling with solid and varied gameplay. plus all the feels you could ever want from a game. one of the better 'indie'brilliant story telling with solid and varied gameplay. plus all the feels you could ever want from a game. one of the better 'indie' experiences I have ever had with a game. up there with limbo, braid, valiant hearts etc… Expand
  2. Richard_Morse
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    I was looking for a game for my 4 year old god daughter to use a s a first starter, Zoo Tycoon is great for joystick control and she also tookI was looking for a game for my 4 year old god daughter to use a s a first starter, Zoo Tycoon is great for joystick control and she also took to this game with 2 controllers in co-pilot mode, she controls one brother while I control the other and help with hers is she gets stuck. She uses the right joystick and right trigger and i use the left joystick and left trigger, I walked the game through on my own first so that I knew how to help her,.

    Great game, to play for me as well    … Expand
  4. twos
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    I loved this game for it's imagery and it's storyline. I have a definite soft spot for emotionally driven media of all forms and this gameI loved this game for it's imagery and it's storyline. I have a definite soft spot for emotionally driven media of all forms and this game really left me in a profoundly thoughtful and grateful state. Please play this game.… Expand
  5. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    yet to come -----------------------------------------------------------------
  6. CenkAlp
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 8
  7. Genjira
    Aug 30, 2018
    8
    It's so good. It is short but it's long enough. The mechanic at the end is incredible and it's amazing to see gameplay used emotionally. VeryIt's so good. It is short but it's long enough. The mechanic at the end is incredible and it's amazing to see gameplay used emotionally. Very clever. Highly effective story that just wouldn't have had anything like the same impact had they gone the 'other' way.… Expand
  8. Broyax
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    Oh la la, ça va pleurnichiarder (de : pleurnicher et : chiard) dans les chaumières des joueurs indés, très prompts à se tirer la virgule surOh la la, ça va pleurnichiarder (de : pleurnicher et : chiard) dans les chaumières des joueurs indés, très prompts à se tirer la virgule sur les jeux indés trop frais pleins d'émossion et de pôôézie...

    Pensez donc (ou essayez), deux frérots dont la môman est morte et dont le pôpa est sur le point de claquer, alors les deux chiards vont chercher un rémède et partent à l'aventure... enfin, c'est ce que l'on suppose vu qu'ils baragouinent une langue fictive sortie d'on ne sait où.

    Evidemment comme c'est frais, la jouabilité est fraîche, très fraîche elle aussi puisqu'il faut contrôler les deux trizos en même temps avec les joysticks et les gâchettes analogiques gauches pour l'un et droites pour l'autre, sans doute parce que l'un vote à droite et l'autre vote à gauche. Ou l'inverse. Bref, faut être un poulpe pour diriger une merde pareille.

    La musique pleurnichiante est à s'ouvrir les veines (émossion, t"entends !) et les graphismes (pourtant en Unreal 3) sont en 256 couleurs, le tout boulotté à la va-vite (tu la sens la pöézie, là ?).

    Et ils le "vendent" ce truc-là, c'est fou, c'est fou ! et y a même pas de Perrier.    … Expand

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