Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Review
thesixthaxis.comWhat makes a game truly worthy of a full-blown remake? We’re currently in an era where remasters, remakes and reimaginings are the norm, where games can receive massive free face-lifting updates, and where even acclaimed AAA hits are getting built again from the ground up within a decade f their original debut – yes, The Last of Us, we’re looking at you.
Funnily enough, the original Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons launched within weeks of Sony’s blockbuster survival horror masterpiece in 2013, and now it too has been remade. Featuring two inseparable protagonists tasked with finding a cure, there’s a surprising amount of overlap with The Last of Us and how players embark on a bleak and sometimes harrowing journey. There’s a fair amount of fungi too, albeit protruding from the back of a lumbering troll who, despite his gargantuan figure, turns out to be a friend.
Steeped in Swedish folklore, Brothers set itself apart thanks to a cleverly core gameplay mechanic. Throughout the game you’d control two siblings simultaneously, solving puzzles and interacting with your surroundings. It was delightfully simple and, with the game clocking in at just a few hours, A Tale of Two Sons didn’t outstay its welcome – in fact, we were left clambering for more.
Over the past decade we’ve seen the game leap between hardware generations and platforms, including mobile and Nintendo Switch, with publisher 505 Games having acquired the property from its original developers, Starbreeze Studios. Meanwhile, creator Josef Fares (a name you might recognise, especially if you enjoy watching The Game Awards) has gone on to helm unforgettable co-op experiences including prison break saga, A Way Out, and the brilliant It Takes Two.
With the game perfectly playable on the latest lineup of home consoles thanks to backward compatibility to the PS4 and Xbox One release, some might argue that Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is unsolicited. However, for 505 Games, it’s an opportunity to celebrate one of
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