Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

February 28, 2024

ActionAdventure PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale filled with discovery, loss, adventure, and mystery. With their father suffering from a deadly illness, two brothers must bravely set out to find the “Water of Life,” the one cure that can save him. With no option for failure the brothers must …

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Ahmed Alaaeldin Mohamed ElderPlayers Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons is a very beautiful game, and it has its own magic that makes you immersed in the experience, and all of this in a story that is only two hours long. As for the …"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Feb 2024
75.0 /100

"With hardly any changes in gameplay and development, the Brothers remake manages to offer a bigger show thanks to Unreal Engine 5, although not without technical problems at launch, such as notable firecracks and clipping, at least on PS5. If …"

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Andy Johnson Entertainium Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Attractive, eminently playable, and available on the current major platforms, Brothers A Tale of Two Sons Remake is easy to recommend to newcomers. While it provides no stern challenge nor a lengthy campaign, it retains an affecting story which is …"

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Arman Zarmehr Gamefa Feb 2024
89.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

92.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake does a decent job of keeping the magic of the original title, while making many improvements in the process. from the addition of local co-op to massive improve in visuals. Although there were …"

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Brodie Gibbons Press Start Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Just as it was ten years ago, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a succinct, yet economical, adventure that wastes no time in delivering a beautiful and devastating co-op experience that, through this remake, can now be shared with …"

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Chiara Roscini Indie Games Devel Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake is a product that has breathed new life into the 2013 original, enhancing graphics and gameplay and bringing back a title that will undoubtedly captivate new generations. With its evocative atmospheres, fantastic landscapes, …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Feb 2024
90.0 /100

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a top example of bringing back a classic to the present day, with stunning visuals and a great story."

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia Feb 2024
80.0 /100

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is another example of how remasters should be put together. Unlike the latest Tomb Raider remaster, the loving tale of the two brothers aged well and remained just as impressive as it was …"

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Eilish Janssen Gameliner Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

72.0

""Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was the start of something special, and that’s how you should view the remake as well. Aside from the improved visuals, the game hasn&s;t been significantly modernized—the controls remain somewhat tricky, and the puzzles …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Feb 2024
80.0 /100

"Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake reintroduces a great little cult game of the recent past with an appreciable graphic makeover, and basically that is enough to make it a recommended game even today."

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Gennaro Saraino Everyeye.it Feb 2024
90.0 /100

"In the ocean of remastered and remakes for their own sake, we are happy to be able to enthusiastically welcome the work done by Avantgarden on Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake, a graphic and sound remake that, in …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"You can tell it was not necessary, and you&s;d probably be right, but Brothers remake is a love letter to one of the most heartwarming titles of the last decade, and this version is the one new players shoud look …"

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Graham Banas Push Square Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a solid retread that occasionally gets in its own way. The graphical and musical overhauls are spectacular, and the emotional heft of the story is intact, but the industry has left the …"

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Heidi Hawes WayTooManyGames Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a fine game, and one I recommend playing. What disappoints me most is just how little was done to this version to set itself apart from the original. The gameplay remains untouched, …"

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Jamie Briggs NextPlay Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"The Brothers Remake allows new players to experience an incredible story, one that will stay with you for many years to come. It also gives fans of the original release an excuse to re-play Brothers with improved visuals, additional tracks, …"

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Jason Bolla Garage Band Gamers Feb 2024
70.0 /100

"This remake still has a lot of heart and is worth playing for anyone that missed it originally. And at just a couple hours in length, it&s;s not going to hurt the backlog all that much."

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

84.0

"The original Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is one of the greatest indie games of all time. With its poignant story, varied gameplay and unique mechanics, it is truly a special title. The Remake perfectly captures these aspects and …"

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was hardly in need of a remake. However, replaying the game more than a decade after its debut, where every inch has been beautifully crafted anew, has been a delightful experience, and one we …"

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Jordan Andow Analog Stick Gaming Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

80.0

"I loved the four hours I’ve spent with Brothers: Tale Of Two Sons Remake. This fantastic remake tells a perfectly paced story that needs no words and combines it with simplistic controls and cleverly designed puzzles. If you missed the …"

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Kieran Stockton WellPlayed Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"A significant visual upgrade makes this faithful remake the best way to engage with this tragic tale, even if its simple themes still lack a little nuance."

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Laura Rey IGN Spain Feb 2024
80.0 /100

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is everything we hoped it would be. Avantgarden and 505 Games gave us a remake created in Unreal Engine 5 that is completely faithful to the story, which remains intact. With a wonderful …"

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Lorenzo Bologna Uagna Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The remake of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a work that brings back in an up-to-date guise a title that thrilled thousands of players in 2013. However, the genre to which it belongs pushes very little towards replayability, …"

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Marco Aurélio Couto PSX Brasil Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake retells the exciting story of the brothers, keeping the basic concepts of the original game, but improving its graphics and sound in a considerable way. However, technical problems go against these improvements, and …"

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Mert Köse Oyungezer Online Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Playing the original, which still holds up well, with today&s;s graphic standards probably didn&s;t even occur to many of us, but it felt nice to be reunited with the brothers."

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Nairon Santos de Morais GameLuster Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"This remake doesn&s;t offer much new to fans of the original except a shiny new exterior, but if you haven&s;t played the original Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, then this remake is worth playing to experience a short, but …"

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Nicholas Aguilera GamingTrend Feb 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"This retelling of the 2013 game stays largely faithful to the source material and adds some valuable improvements. If you&s;ve already experienced the original I think you can sit this one out; but newcomers should experience this remake at least …"

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Nicholas Mercurio The Games Machine Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

91.0

"AvantGarden Games has done a simple and effective job of bringing back an intense video game. Strengthened by a beautiful story, born from the pen of Joses Fares, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a work of art …"

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Oto Schultz SECTOR.sk Feb 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"We often regard remakes and remasters as a corporate form of quick profit, but every now and then a unique title like Brothers Remake appears unexpectedly and you finally recognize what a true videogame labor of love is. It&s;s a …"

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Pam K. Ferdinand Game Rant Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is an ideal opportunity for gamers who may have missed the original release, but it’s also worth another playthrough for those who enjoyed the 2013 version. While the game developed by Starbreeze remains …"

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Pascal Kaap Hinsusta Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

90.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake" is an emotional journey that won us over across the board. The game not only impresses with its grandiose narrative, but also with its unique game mechanics, which make for an unforgettable adventure. …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake takes you on an unforgettable journey that simply should not be missed. The enhancements, including the new local co-op option, the revamped graphics and the re-recorded orchestral soundtrack make this already exceptional indie …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Feb 2024
60.0 /100

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake feels like a missed opportunity to build on the unique concept of the original game. It could have been expanded with new scenes and situations to provide fresh new challenges and keep players …"

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Rob Kershaw Jump Dash Roll Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Brothers ticks all of the same boxes of its 2013 predecessor, with the same powerful story beats, simple control system and stunning upgraded graphics, but fans of the original will be left mourning what could have been if more had …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

96.0

"From its incredible story and how well it tells it to its wonderfully realized setting and more, all of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons&s; biggest strengths are present and accounted for in the remake. Given how faithful of a …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

70.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake misses the chance to be a more relevant and creative reinterpretation, focusing only on the visual redesign. In the end, the tale of the union between two brothers to save their father remains …"

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Feb 2024
80.0 /100

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is an emotional story worth experiencing at least once, offering plenty of surprise that are sure to get a reaction out of you."

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Zahid Ahmed PlayStation Universe Feb 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

86.0

"Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake for the PS5 is a great way to experience this classic indie on modern consoles. With its new visuals, creative gameplay mechanics, and deeply moving narrative, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience that …"

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