Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

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  1. yazazuyo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is the only game I ever saw where you play multiple characters at once. It's a unique experience with an amazing story and good graphics. Only thing I asked myself is why there is no support for local multiplayer...
  2. BenjaminMettang
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Great puzzle game with unique controls. 2-3 hours playtime might be a bit short.
  3. martins0110
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    O jogo é uma experiência envolvente de mais de 3 horas, e definitivamente vale a pena. Uma das características mais interessantes é a necessidade de controlar simultaneamente dois personagens, o que adiciona um elemento desafiador e cativante à jogabilidade.

    Além disso, o enredo é muito cativante e instigante, o que motiva o jogador a continuar avançando até o final. A história é bem    O jogo é uma experiência envolvente de mais de 3 horas, e definitivamente vale a pena. Uma das características mais interessantes é a necessidade de controlar simultaneamente dois personagens, o que adiciona um elemento desafiador e cativante à jogabilidade.

    Além disso, o enredo é muito cativante e instigante, o que motiva o jogador a continuar avançando até o final. A história é bem desenvolvida e capaz de prender a atenção, fazendo com que você queira descobrir o desfecho.

    No geral, o jogo proporciona uma experiência de jogo altamente satisfatória, com uma jogabilidade única e um enredo empolgante. Definitivamente, é um jogo que vale a pena ser jogado.

    It's a little over 3 hours of gameplay, but it's worth it because the game is really good. The fact that you have to control both characters at the same time makes the game interesting. The game's storyline is engaging, which makes you want to reach the end.

    The game offers an engaging experience of over 3 hours, and it is definitely worth it. One of the most interesting aspects is the need to control both characters simultaneously, which adds a challenging and captivating element to the gameplay.

    Furthermore, the storyline is very captivating and intriguing, which motivates the player to keep advancing towards the end. The story is well-developed and capable of holding your attention, making you want to discover the outcome.

    Overall, the game provides a highly satisfying gaming experience, with unique gameplay and an exciting storyline. It is definitely a game worth playing.    … Expand
  4. edxtan
    Apr 14, 2023
    6
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons' mediocre plot and gameplay is elevated through its use of its controls as a representation of the relationship between its two protagonists.
  5. ErayTellezi
    Mar 28, 2023
    5
    İki kardeşin hikayesi denince daha duygu yoğunluklu bir şey bekliyordum. Son dakikaları hariç bir platform oyunundan fazlası değil. Platform da keskin değil, eskimiş. Hiç diyalog yok.

    Ama daha önce hiç görmediğim bir şey yapıyor oyun. Aynı anda iki karakteri yönetiyoruz. Kontrolcünün sol tarafıyla abiyi, sağıyla küçük kardeşi. Bulmacaları ve platformları iki karakteri birbirinden ayrı    İki kardeşin hikayesi denince daha duygu yoğunluklu bir şey bekliyordum. Son dakikaları hariç bir platform oyunundan fazlası değil. Platform da keskin değil, eskimiş. Hiç diyalog yok.

    Ama daha önce hiç görmediğim bir şey yapıyor oyun. Aynı anda iki karakteri yönetiyoruz. Kontrolcünün sol tarafıyla abiyi, sağıyla küçük kardeşi. Bulmacaları ve platformları iki karakteri birbirinden ayrı ama koordineli bir şekilde yöneterek hallediyoruz.

    Bazı konseptler gerek fikir gerek de çizim açısından hoşuma gitti. Dev cesetlerin içinden yürüdüğümüz bölüm örneğin.

    A Way Out ve It Takes Two'nun yönetmeninin ilk oyunu.

    Neticede küçük bir stüdyo tarafından 10 yıl önce yapılmış bir işe göre fena değil. Kısa bir oyun zaten, 2,5 saat.    … Expand
  6. co3676
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    yedi .
  7. Onlyclassicvg1
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    The 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 bef
  8. Asspull
    Mar 9, 2023
    0
    BIG NAGATIVE . I am not satisfied with the Graphic , it looks like old 3D game . Secondly I played alone , the walkthrough story and playable part is boring . what and I gonna to do with monotonous "WASD" and "SPACE" . It looks very familiar to A Plague Tale which is disappointing and waste my time . I feel like I have strong foreseen that I would easily figure out what's next screen andBIG NAGATIVE . I am not satisfied with the Graphic , it looks like old 3D game . Secondly I played alone , the walkthrough story and playable part is boring . what and I gonna to do with monotonous "WASD" and "SPACE" . It looks very familiar to A Plague Tale which is disappointing and waste my time . I feel like I have strong foreseen that I would easily figure out what's next screen and what the game letting me do next . that really lose my interest .
    but honestly , play with someone maybe totally different experiments .    … Expand
  9. JK458
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Just perfect .................................................................
  10. MoonSlayer
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Un Juego que se aleja de lo común, totalmente recomendable , jugablemente sencillo pero totalmente divertido, muy buena historia, con mucho peso sentimental
  11. Maarius81
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    No Spoilers here. I have to say while I played this short gem, I didn't quite get the good scores. You control the two brothers at the same time with the left and right analogue stick / bumper. You solve -not too hard but intuitive - puzzles in a beautiful designed linear world and are quite restricted in where you can go.

    I actually found controlling both annoying. Maybe it would have    No Spoilers here. I have to say while I played this short gem, I didn't quite get the good scores. You control the two brothers at the same time with the left and right analogue stick / bumper. You solve -not too hard but intuitive - puzzles in a beautiful designed linear world and are quite restricted in where you can go.

    I actually found controlling both annoying. Maybe it would have clicked some time, but after 3 hours I finished the game, so there never was enough time for that.

    That all said, the last part of the game was brilliant. At a key moment in the story it became intense and I had moments which made me think back at all that happened in the last 3 hours and how clear everything felt. Not only storywise it was a WOW moment but also gameplay related.

    If you value highly emotional games, give it a try.    … Expand
  12. dhforhd
    Dec 11, 2022
    6
    the adventures of two sons who are devoted to their father
    Even though the play time is short, it is touching and fun
  13. Thyarlison
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Good art style, but is not that good graphics for 2013. But this game bright on criativity, the "2 player" (but you play alone, and that is sad for the game) mechanics are good, simple puzzles, but works. Good and emotional history, the interactivity with the scenery is cool, the two caracthers are different and does different things,
    according to their personalities.
  14. hileger
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Класная идея управление с двух рук , не устарела хотя индюхи редко устаревают
  15. Geralt123
    Aug 14, 2022
    9
    A heartwarming conming of age story about two brothers in search of a cure for their dying father.

    Wow. This game blew me away. It is short but extremely well done. Story - excellent Gameplay - excellent Graphics - excellent One of the few games that made me cry :-( P.S. In this game you control the two brothers. It can be played alone, no problem. WASD for older brother,    A heartwarming conming of age story about two brothers in search of a cure for their dying father.

    Wow. This game blew me away. It is short but extremely well done.

    Story - excellent
    Gameplay - excellent
    Graphics - excellent

    One of the few games that made me cry :-(

    P.S. In this game you control the two brothers. It can be played alone, no problem. WASD for older brother, Arrow Keys for the younger brother.    … Expand
  16. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    A very short but beautifully told story about two brothers on a quest to save their dad. The controls of this game aren't anything phenomenal but it's how it all ties together that make it a one of a kind experience that's definetely worth your time.
  17. Christian_TV
    May 27, 2022
    6
    It's a nice game. The storyline too.
    The mechanics of the game are nice, the game is a bit short and not very long, which is why I can't assign 8 but it's a game to try. I advise
  18. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    9
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.
  19. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    The game is very interesting and very emotional. About 80% of the game I passed myself, and the end has already passed with my brother. And when I started playing with my brother, I felt completely different emotions of the game.
    This game will be more interesting with my brother. You will play together and solve puzzles together. But this game can be easily passed alone. (Personally, I    The game is very interesting and very emotional. About 80% of the game I passed myself, and the end has already passed with my brother. And when I started playing with my brother, I felt completely different emotions of the game.
    This game will be more interesting with my brother. You will play together and solve puzzles together. But this game can be easily passed alone. (Personally, I felt the plot when playing one)
    This is the best game for two I've ever played!    … Expand
  20. Tomle1202
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is an excellent example of intertwining gameplay and story to great effect.
  21. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a 2013 adventure game developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by 505 Games. The narrative takes place in a fantasy world filled with fictitious creatures such as orcs and trolls, where two young brothers set out on a journey to find a cure for their father's illness. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is presented from a third-person view overlooking the twoBrothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a 2013 adventure game developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by 505 Games. The narrative takes place in a fantasy world filled with fictitious creatures such as orcs and trolls, where two young brothers set out on a journey to find a cure for their father's illness. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is presented from a third-person view overlooking the two brothers. The brothers are moved individually by two thumbsticks on the controller. The controller triggers cause the respective brother to interact with the game world, such as talking to a non-player character or grabbing onto a ledge or object. The older brother is the stronger of the two and can pull levers or boost his younger brother to higher spaces, while the younger one can pass between narrow bars. The player progresses by manipulating the two brothers at the same time to complete various puzzles, often requiring the player to manipulate both brothers to perform differing functions (such as one distracting a hostile non-player character while the other makes their way around). Should either brother fall from a great height or get injured, the game restarts at a recent checkpoint. All of the in-game dialogue is spoken in a fictional language based on Lebanese Arabic, thus the story is conveyed through actions, gestures and expressions.… Expand
  22. zyllus
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    It is a fabulous co-op game with a beautiful storyline and gameplay. The game is about 3 hrs short and I played it alone but if you have a sibling, I would definitely recommend playing it with them. The story revolves around 2 brothers on a journey to find the cure for their sick father. The game has some beautiful moments and the music shines throughout the game. The game ending with itsIt is a fabulous co-op game with a beautiful storyline and gameplay. The game is about 3 hrs short and I played it alone but if you have a sibling, I would definitely recommend playing it with them. The story revolves around 2 brothers on a journey to find the cure for their sick father. The game has some beautiful moments and the music shines throughout the game. The game ending with its beautiful music was enough to make me cry. The character arc by the end of the game is fascinating with the last few missions being very dark. Except for some lever mechanism which works very slow, the game is a gem and a must-play.… Expand
  23. Nikshadow92
    Mar 14, 2022
    0
    Supports only FHD
    Troubles with joystick, impossible contol on keyboard
    Missed subtitles

    That sh %t earns 0
  24. Demiurge11
    Feb 28, 2022
    2
    A 3D birds-eye-view puzzle/platform game where you control 2 characters with one controller

    The Good: - The graphics are pretty - I got this game free on Epic and so didn't waste any money on it. The Bad: - Characters speak to each other in an off-putting non-language. I would have preferred simple text to whatever *that* is. - Maybe it's just the tutorial section at the    A 3D birds-eye-view puzzle/platform game where you control 2 characters with one controller

    The Good:
    - The graphics are pretty
    - I got this game free on Epic and so didn't waste any money on it.

    The Bad:
    - Characters speak to each other in an off-putting non-language. I would have preferred simple text to whatever *that* is.
    - Maybe it's just the tutorial section at the beginning, but the puzzle interactions are not interesting. The only challenge is in figuring out the weird controls and what on Earth the developers want me to do without any actual instructions. Mind-reading is not fun.
    - Even though you have 2 characters, it is not possible to play with a friend

    The Ugly:
    - Wear a life jacket when boating!
    - When you are infected with a life-threatening disease, wear a face mask, or at least cover your mouth while coughing.    … Expand
  25. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    i love it fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
  26. Topoide
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Una historia corta y muy buena, jugabilidad simple y gráficos como si fueran una pelicula animada
  27. Pohch
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    Классная игра для кооперативного прохождения, при наличии друга - неплохой проект для того чтобы провести пару вечеров. Но слабая стилистика и однотипный геймплей.
  28. JustinForgueims
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Beautiful game with a cute and sad story.
    The way you control both brothers at the same time is super clever but sometimes a little bit confusing. That's the point of the game, your brain needs to adapt to simultaneous movement.
    The camera needs an improvement. Is not always oriented to the best place and you can and need to move it manually. So you need to stop playing, reorient and    Beautiful game with a cute and sad story.
    The way you control both brothers at the same time is super clever but sometimes a little bit confusing. That's the point of the game, your brain needs to adapt to simultaneous movement.

    The camera needs an improvement. Is not always oriented to the best place and you can and need to move it manually. So you need to stop playing, reorient and move again. Not the best mechanic in a game.

    There's also a super annoying bug with the elevators slow speed that needs to be fixed.    … Expand
  29. tunahan43
    Feb 15, 2022
    1
    overrated bir oyun yakınından geçmeyin .Aynı anda 5 ,6 tuşa basmanız gerekiyor .yanınızda biri olmadığı zaman buda çok zor oluyor .ben bir oyunu kendim oynarkene zorlanacaksam yemişim öyle oyunu.
  30. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    6
    Yes, it has that moment, but otherwise, I think it's a pretty dull game personally.
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  1. Riot Pixels
    Oct 31, 2013
    83
    Brothers, unlike many recent indie hits, is very down to earth. It is not rife with intellectual puzzles like Braid, it is not as open to interpretations as Journey. It just makes you think about simple human values.
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  2. PC Gamer
    Oct 24, 2013
    85
    A gorgeous world, bursting with personality. Great storytelling makes up for the short length and unchallenging puzzles.
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  3. DarkZero
    Oct 11, 2013
    90
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a true marriage of gameplay and narrative, and it is frankly a complete triumph.
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