Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 1, 2015
    90
    This is a fairy tale of "hope" and two brothers will bring the weight to the end.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 26, 2015
    90
    Sense of wonder, emotions and clever approach make for an overall brilliant game that goes well beyond its technical limits.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Aug 19, 2015
    85
    Brothers is a beautiful tale of love and loss. A marvelous adventure that will hit your heart.
  5. Digital Chumps
    Aug 25, 2015
    82
    An indie gem that shouldn't be missed regardless of your platform of choice. It would have been ideal to see this re-release separate itself more from previous versions, but it's still a very good and memorable experience.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Sep 4, 2015
    80
    It's still and enjoyable and original game, although this remake should be considered only by those who haven't already played the original, as the extra content is really thin.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 17, 2015
    80
    The worldless storytelling is some of the most compelling of the year and the purposefully frustrating control system an outrageously daring experiment.
  8. VideoGamer
    Aug 14, 2015
    80
    The best way to play the game on consoles and it's very much worth playing if you're yet to experience it.
  9. Push Square
    Aug 13, 2015
    80
    Enchanting and unique, this is a very welcome new member of the PS4 family.
  10. GameCrate
    Aug 17, 2015
    75
    The controls take some getting used to, and the graphics could've been a little bit better, but overall, this is a sibling rivalry you should check out.
  11. IGN Italia
    Sep 8, 2015
    72
    Style and emotions remain deliciously unchanged, yet this re-release on current generation consoles isn't exactly a luxurious one (and it's even pricier than before...).

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#46 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#67 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 230 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 176 out of 230
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 230
  3. Negative: 16 out of 230
  1. SuperDuck23
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    The biggest strength of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is the very well realised world it is set in. It captures a sense of real wonderment andThe biggest strength of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is the very well realised world it is set in. It captures a sense of real wonderment and intrigue which is no easy feat. Another positive is how it captures the strong brotherly bond between the two main characters by having the player control the pair of them at the same time. The puzzles are very simplistic but I feel they are just about enough to satisfy most players. The story is solid and never boring while managing to fit in quite a lot considering the game's short runtime. Overall, it's well worth a playthrough.… Full Review »
  2. bersi84
    May 20, 2018
    8
    I m a little bit torn on this game. The visual presentation and atmosphere is great. I love the adventure of the sons. The controls can be aI m a little bit torn on this game. The visual presentation and atmosphere is great. I love the adventure of the sons. The controls can be a little confusing at times because the left side of your controller will be used for one brother and the right side for the other. Although there is not much of a hazzle or dying in this game, so it wont be much of a deal.

    The puzzles are nice and not overcomplicated. Most of the time you can discover a secret or two alongside the road which can be acquired afterwards via chapter selection also. At first I thought of this being a cute relaxing game mostly for a younger audience, but I have to revise this. The sub tone of this game has a dramatic note and at some point a dark theme where you can for example rescue someone from hanging themselves. Also you wander through a forest within which hung people are displayed. This irritated me alot because the rest of the game was also suited for under aged youngsters.

    The playtime is pretty thin. I guess when you are used to controllers and go straight it ll turn to be a 3-5hr journey. There is no real dialog in this game, its some sort of mumbling and pointing to the solutions.

    After all I still suggest to grab this game although I d strongly advise to go for a deal of 9.99 or less because of the short playtime and the overall thin content. Still the atmospheric and lovely art is making this a worthwhile a heart breaking trip that you dont want to miss.    … Full Review »
  3. blopho
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    This is a great puzzle-platformer with a love-it-or-hate-it control scheme. The story is simplistic, and the dialogue is in a sort ofThis is a great puzzle-platformer with a love-it-or-hate-it control scheme. The story is simplistic, and the dialogue is in a sort of fictional foreign language. Yet it's very easy to follow the plot, which progresses and actually becomes more and more fascinating.

    The story is very well-done and emotionally driven. I won't spoil any more about it, you just gotta play it. good game, could be longer....but well done.    … Full Review »
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