Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

If you haven’t experienced Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, this is the time to do so. This remake rejuvenates a hidden gem with excellent visual and audio refinements that make the original seem decades old despite only being a singular decade old. If you take out the remake’s flourishes you’ll still be privy to one of the absolute best indie experiences around with one of the most emotionally arresting games you’ll ever play. The controls may not be ideal for those with co-ordination issues, and are otherwise quite finnicky at times, but their inventiveness more than makes up for any stodginess. A Tale of Two Sons‘ elegant autumnal sheen has been evolved remarkably, and now is the time for the outliers to lie inside and cozy up to one of the most striking and artistically nourishing hidden delights in modern videogames.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a stunning game that can be enjoyed by lovers of the original and newcomers. The story is captivating and you will adore the fantasy edge. Additionally, it never outstays its welcome. If I were to be picky, the puzzles are occasionally too easy.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake reintroduces us to a game that left its mark on history, giving us a unique and memorable experience. Those who never played it can enrich their gaming experience with a true little gem, while the new features, as well as the opportunity to return to the debut work of one of the industry's most interesting game designers, are enough to deserve the interest of those who already know the game.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is everything a remake should be: true to the original and an important graphical improvement. Although it lessens its emotional impact if you've played it before, this is a story worth a replay, also thanks to its original gameplay mechanic that fits perfectly with narrative. It has now a coop mode.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a lovingly remade version of a much praised game. It may be short, at around four hours of playtime, but every second spent in this world is taken up marvelling at the well-designed puzzles, taking in the stunning vistas and enjoying the interaction between the two siblings.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is still a journey worth taking, and remains a shining example of how gameplay and narrative can combine to produce something that only this medium can provide. However, fans of the original will find little new here outside of a very nice coat of fresh paint and some easy to obtain achievement points.