It's hard not to be sceptical when a full remake is announced for a game that's only a decade old—doubly so when the original is still accessible and holds up well. So I can't say I went into Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake with an entirely open mind, but even still I think it's a profoundly disappointing release.
When Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons first released, it was one of those amazing out-of-nowhere surprises—a beautifully told story of two boys on a quest through a whimsical world to save their dying father. Its mechanical twist—you control both brothers simultaneously, each having their own thumbstick and trigger—still feels innovative and unique today. The control scheme and the narrative weave together wonderfully as each boy's personalities, strengths, and fears are expressed, culminating in an emotional and surprising finale that pays off both to sublime effect.
