The Other Brothers

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  • Summary: Pocketgamer - "The Other Brothers has the potential to be the best mobile platformer of 2013. Seriously." - Top 20 Anticipated iOS Games of 2013TouchArcade - "A really slick-looking pixel-art-packed platformer that we've had our eyes on for quite some time now." Top 10Pocketgamer - "The Other Brothers has the potential to be the best mobile platformer of 2013. Seriously." - Top 20 Anticipated iOS Games of 2013TouchArcade - "A really slick-looking pixel-art-packed platformer that we've had our eyes on for quite some time now." Top 10 most anticipated upcoming gamesKotaku - "What I'm liking about how this is shaping up isn't just the fact its visuals are all retro-inspired, but the controls as well."MTV Multiplayer - "The Other Brothers features coveralls-wearing, mustachioed mechanics Joe and Jim moving from left to right and having adventures as they attempt to save their lady friend, Tavy.Indiestatik - "The Other Brothers is interesting for a number of reasons that lie beyond its attractive pixel art. Levels are non-linear and encourage exploration!"About the game:The Other Brothers is a platformer that will have you running, jumping, collecting and racing against the clock in a modern take on that time-tested genre!With today's technology we are able to bring back that classic 16-bit aesthetic and combine it with modern mechanics, physics and gameplay to bring you a platforming experience like no other! Pixel art is a beautiful art form that was swept away by the advances in 3D graphics. We are bringing it back for the new generation and making it better than ever!Join The Other Brothers, Joe and Jim, on their wild and crazy adventure, as they traverse junkyards, cities, sewers and more to track down our, red haired, damsel in distress, Tavy!Play your way through a mix of classic and non-linear environments populated by uniquely entertaining AI that will pit you against the Mob, the Law and everything in-between!??? Experience New Retro! ???? Experience a striking, modern twist on the 16-bit Platformer genre? Unique eye-popping and hand painted pixel art style that stands out? Rock out to an original soundtrack written and recorded especially for the game!? Explore unique, multi-path levels that you'll come back to time and again? Fight entertaining enemies with personality, can you discover their weaknesses?? Revolutionary touch controls will have you jumping and fighting through the impossible!? Action packed, zany boss fights? Entertaining hand crafted cut scenes? High replay value and rewarding gameplay? 3 Star rating system and unlockables? Simian Tech engine provides authentic Mode 7 visuals… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. TouchArcade
    Apr 16, 2013
    80
    With all the comparisons and nods to Super Mario Bros., mobile gamers might wonder if The Other Brothers is their platformer's Mario. I wouldn't go that far, but 3D Attack's long-awaited entry in the house that Mario built is charming, humorous, and most importantly, feels darn good in motion. Give it time to grow and I foresee it getting even better.
  2. AppSpy
    Apr 4, 2013
    80
    The Other Brothers is a beautifully presented and highly unique platforming experience for the iOS platform, but without tighter controls the game goes from challenging to frustrating all too easily; thankfully it's also short, so you won't be entirely infuriated by the experience.
  3. Gamezebo
    Apr 4, 2013
    70
    A great concept partially foiled by really shoddy implementation.
  4. Vandal
    Apr 24, 2013
    55
    A great idea ruined by poor controls and a bad level design. The concept has been proven right many times before, but this time it needs extra polishing.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Apr 12, 2013
    50
    The artwork goes some way to redeeming The Other Brothers; for all the detail to be found in the backgrounds and sprites, everything moves fluidly, but ultimately this is still a platforming game on the wrong platform.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 10, 2013
    50
    A potentially great platform completely spoiled by shameful controls and an ordinary level design.
  7. MacLife
    Apr 10, 2013
    30
    The Other Brothers' control issues are bad enough to sink this platformer.

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