Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 230 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 176 out of 230
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 230
  3. Negative: 16 out of 230
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  1. BrianDavid94
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (6) Limited Appeal. Although there may be fans of games receiving this score, many will be left yearning for a more rewarding game experience.

    Great idea but very annoying controls. Each joystick controls one of the brothers so you have to pay attention to your movements because it feels so awkward controlling two characters at the same time. If you can look pass the annoying controls, maybe you'll enjoy it. I passed on it and youtubed the story.    … Expand
  2. p1nkhouse
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    *7.5*

    Short game with a nice story, although gameplay is somewhat clunky. You play with two brothers on one joystick, but can do a co-op using one controller.

    While it may seem as a cheery game at first, it soon becomes darker.
  3. Ruzaky
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Very beautiful little game that you can finish in like 2-3 hours. Unique and charming.
  4. Jattaman
    Feb 26, 2023
    6
    Puzzle game particolare, in cui si controllano contemporaneamente due personaggi.
    Lo stile artistico dovrebbe essere "poetico", ma francamente non mi ha ispirato molto.
    La trama vorrebbe essere toccante, ma non mi ha lasciato molto.
    Puzzle sufficienti, un po' troppo facili.
  5. SewAwOw
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Очень душевная, трогательная история про братьев, отправящихся в непростой путь за лекарством, чтобы спасти своего отца. Геймплей очень необычный, каждый брат управляется стиком на геймпаде, в связи с чем порой происходит путаница в их управлении, благо сам геймплей несложный. Локации в игре встречаются самые разные, даже есть жутковатые, игра не сюсюкается с игроком и не стесняетсяОчень душевная, трогательная история про братьев, отправящихся в непростой путь за лекарством, чтобы спасти своего отца. Геймплей очень необычный, каждый брат управляется стиком на геймпаде, в связи с чем порой происходит путаница в их управлении, благо сам геймплей несложный. Локации в игре встречаются самые разные, даже есть жутковатые, игра не сюсюкается с игроком и не стесняется демонстрировать "взрослые" эпизоды. Все механики завязаны на взаимодействии братьев, причем нет никаких отметок или указателей, игрок должен понять сам, что нужно делать. И благодаря великолепному лвлдизайну, ты интуитивно разбираешься в ситуации и находишь решение для той или иной задачки. Сюжет сильная сторона игры, именно он двигает тебя играть дальше. Игра короткая, но оставляет впечатление что прошел ты долгий путь, придя к финалу. Советую.… Expand
  6. TheAlgerian
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played.
    Very short, but longer would be pointless and would weaken the connection you build with the characters, which is absolutely central to the experience.
  7. jennievh
    Jul 28, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My niece recommended this to me, with the strong caveat that there was a sibling death. Even so, I was devastated. (I lost my sister 5 years ago) But strong feelings are feelings, and they are good.

    And I *loved* it. It was so, so hard for me at first, and I had to keep moving my joysticks so the younger one was physically on the right so that I didn't send someone the wrong way (thankfully, it's hard to make them fall off cliffs in most places).

    Incredibly creative to make a game that hardly uses *anything* on the controller save the triggers and joysticks. *wow* And without understanding anything they said, the two boys are so expressive and athletic and loving and inventive. I wish it had been longer.    … Expand
  8. BipolarSmile
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    A great game with a touching story.
    The controls could get a bit uncomfortable to use.
  9. tadnid
    Mar 20, 2022
    6
    Decent story, short game (3h), good music. Much overrated though. I preferred Silence (ps4 game 2016) by a large margin.
  10. Slckaer
    Dec 16, 2021
    8
    Unique in it's controls and fun to play! I would recommend to play this game :)
  11. itsMahran
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    يوسف أنت رائع رائع .. القصة ياخي جدًا مؤثرة والجيمبلاي والفكرة وكل شي .. شكرًا على هذه التحفة
  12. sinantos
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    A beautiful story of a journey into a fairy land with lots of fun. Played in 2021 and enjoyed a lot. Lots of hidden details telling side stories and missed most of them in the first run...
  13. davidthesloth
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    A surprisingly fun game that has a lot of heart and is very underrated. Control scheme is very simple (in a similar vain to Overcooked). Level design is gorgeous and beautiful. Although this game is set in a mythical place, the story is very real and grounded. You can really feel the brotherly bond that the two main characters share despite there is no legible dialogue. An absolute gem of a game.
  14. yolo004
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Emotional story, very nice visuals, and fun gameplay though it can be a little confusing.
  15. tekkenjoe
    Jan 18, 2021
    8
    Brothers - a Tale of Two Sons, PS4 version è una bella storia triste di legami e perdite. L' amore fraterno nel dolore e nella speranza. Balla la grafica e il design dei Troll, cascate, montagne, foreste, cimiteri e fuochi accesi. C'è tutto ed è molto godibile e semplice come leggere una Fiaba. Consigliato a chi ama la natura e le storie in stile fiabesco.
  16. flanflu23
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    Excellente expérience.
    Fait sur PS4 pro, vraiment classe.
    Le maniabilité est unique.
  17. AbhinavDasiga
    Sep 8, 2020
    7
    Brothers is a decent puzzle platformer with the unique aspect of controlling the titular boys via gameplay. The level design superficially seems rich but doesn't live up to the promise. The entire game could have used more meet on the bones. Still a worthy effort by a small team.
  18. SemenGalyutin
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Игра в которой все понятно без слов. Одна из самых трогательных игр. Это явно игра ТОП - 10. И 2 место в моем личном ТОПе. Играть всем обязательно.
  19. Armin4
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    One one the best Indi games but not the best one
    This journey was hell of a ride for me
  20. piuscorvus
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game was such a pleasant surprise! The story is so simple, so beautiful and sad. Gameplay is really interesting. You control two brothers at the same time on their quest to find a cure for their ill father. If you like games like "Journey" and short adventures and you don't need brutal animation and graphics, this is indeed a little gem of a game you should try.
  21. Chain_Affinity
    May 25, 2020
    10
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is such a beautiful and magical tapestry of story weaving. The minimalistic design told through imagery, ambiance and music come together to create a gem of an experience. Simply a masterpiece.
  22. NXT
    May 15, 2020
    8
    Solid 8 but will never be a 9. Still very fun story and gameplay. Too short. Must play for the diferent experience.
  23. Professorfett
    Apr 21, 2020
    6
    Can you make a game about kids that go on an adventure and have them not speak english, and have Brandon like the game? Yes, yes you can. Hey Brandon here to discuss Bothers Tale of Two Sons. This is a downloadable game for the PC, XBLA, and PSN. It is a interesting game that gives you that good ole PG adventure you just loved as a kid.

    The story is about two brothers, these two    Can you make a game about kids that go on an adventure and have them not speak english, and have Brandon like the game? Yes, yes you can. Hey Brandon here to discuss Bothers Tale of Two Sons. This is a downloadable game for the PC, XBLA, and PSN. It is a interesting game that gives you that good ole PG adventure you just loved as a kid.

    The story is about two brothers, these two nameless kids are on a quest to help find the thing to help their dying father. I know it sounds cliche Disney **** but believe me this is better. The rest of the story is the quest itself you see slave minds, invisible monsters, and a battlefield that giants fought on. Now the characters never speak anything but simlish but they do get some emotions out of these kids. By the end I was thinking, "what is this feeling? Is this empathy for these little bastards? Nooo!" something around those lines.

    The game uses that cartoony almost World of Warcraft art style which I don't mind for it being a low budget game. The game does have these vast and original environments that vary so much that you do feel as if you were going on a adventure. The games soundtrack is good but a bit generic at times.

    The developers went out of their normal wheelhouse with this one. Starbreeze Studios the makers of the poor Payday series and the remake of Syndicate. They made a platforming puzzle game, oddly enough this is some of their best work yet. Maybe you guys should stick to this? Payday isn't working out so well.

    The gameplay takes a bit getting used to. You have control of both brothers with each analog stick. It is super weird and will really test you on just making the simplest of movements. The puzzles are very easy and forward which is great for people like me who have a ton of things on their plate to worry about this. The game isn't terribly long with no replay value to really speak of but it is definitely worth at least one go through. The fact the brothers have their own specialties makes for a nice way of showing individualism between them.

    In the end with the shortness and lack of replay it takes away from the value of the game. The story is great and light for the most part which is nice when so much media is turning darker in todays age. I give this a 3/5. If you see it at a discount purchase it, but 15$ seems a bit much. Man I wish I had a brother so we could go find the sacred fountain of Mellow Yellow.    … Expand
  24. painava
    Jan 15, 2020
    5
    Very predictable story and not a lot of game play. I was quite disappointed with this one.
  25. TheMegaGodz
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    A fun and emotionally intense game. The controls can be a bit messy at times, but for the most part, it's a great experience.
  26. MayorMyers
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This game is a story telling master piece. First, lets talk about the beauty of this game. It looks gorgeous, and I believe it could compete with 2019 graphics. Now the story is well made. It focuses on the two sons (Brothers) and doesn't drift away from there story too much. Now there still is a story with their mother, and father, but it emotionally ties in with the brothers frustrationThis game is a story telling master piece. First, lets talk about the beauty of this game. It looks gorgeous, and I believe it could compete with 2019 graphics. Now the story is well made. It focuses on the two sons (Brothers) and doesn't drift away from there story too much. Now there still is a story with their mother, and father, but it emotionally ties in with the brothers frustration and depression. I could awe about the story line all day, but theirs also some neat mechanics within each chapter of the game that gives brothers a unique taste. One other thing I like about Brothers is its co-op when playing with people. Doing puzzles with Friends or Family is very fun.
    I hope you buy this game, it would be a very pleasant experience with friends, and family, or just as a standalone experience.    … Expand
  27. 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 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 justThe 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.… Expand
  28. KayVen17
    Aug 3, 2019
    8
    + gute Geschichte, die man obwohl man kein Wort von den Charakteren versteht gut nachvollziehen kann
    + die Steuerung ist etwas "Neues"
    + die Musik ist wirklich atmosphärisch
    + trotz der nicht aktuellen Grafik werden fantastische Bilder gezaubert
    + viel Abwechslung dank nach und nach neuer Gameplay-Mechaniken

    - etwas kurz
    - die Steuerung hat schon manchmal ihre Macken
  29. Sabhiiten
    Jun 20, 2019
    7
    It's a nice, moving, short story you can finish in a couple of hours. And I say that even though I played after seeing a spoiler of the end. The gameplay... Well, it's interesting controlling two characters at once. Problem is, it doesn't run very smoothly, at least on my PS4 Slim. I had to shut the game two or three times to get it working properly. I wouldn't get it for the full price,It's a nice, moving, short story you can finish in a couple of hours. And I say that even though I played after seeing a spoiler of the end. The gameplay... Well, it's interesting controlling two characters at once. Problem is, it doesn't run very smoothly, at least on my PS4 Slim. I had to shut the game two or three times to get it working properly. I wouldn't get it for the full price, but it's worth on a sale.… Expand
  30. BSchwarz95
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    For everything that this game is, and everything this game does, I can offer nothing but the highest praise. It's a short game, but is soaked in glorious grandeur from the controls to the music. The level design itself is not complicated but having to re-think how you hold and play with a controller is easily the most unique game mechanic I've experienced recently. It might not go down asFor everything that this game is, and everything this game does, I can offer nothing but the highest praise. It's a short game, but is soaked in glorious grandeur from the controls to the music. The level design itself is not complicated but having to re-think how you hold and play with a controller is easily the most unique game mechanic I've experienced recently. It might not go down as one of my favorite games, but I can assert with confidence that it's absolutely a game that I will think about time and again. If you're on the fence about playing it, just pick up the controller and go for it -- the sweet, melancholy, and fantastical nature of this intimate story will hook you and leave you thinking about games in an entirely new way (at least based on games I've played previously). Brothers is spectacular.… Expand
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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
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 1, 2015
    90
    This is a fairy tale of "hope" and two brothers will bring the weight to the end.
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  2. 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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  3. 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.
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