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General discussionComing soon: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake(64 posts)(64 posts)
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Posted December 08, 2023
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a 2013’s epic fairy tale journey hailed by critics when it was originally released, and created by an award-winning game director, Josef Fares, and talented developer, Starbreeze Studios.

Now, this beautiful tale filled with discovery, loss, adventure, and mystery is back and coming soon to GOG in the form of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake!

With their father suffering from a deadly illness, you’ll once again guide two brothers, who 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 rely on each other using their individual skills to protect one another and overcome the obstacles ahead in this unforgettable journey.



The Remake remains faithful to the gameplay and touching story from 2013, while featuring rebuilt characters and landscapes based on the original. It has been updated to the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Paired with a re-recorded soundtrack with a live orchestra, prepare for an emotional experience that will take your adventure to all new heights.

Expect to solve puzzles, discover hidden stories, traverse dangerous locations, and fight deadly bosses. In single-player mode, navigate this story as both brothers in tandem or play in local co-op with a friend, each controlling one of the brothers as you play together.

Wishlist the game now and be prepared to immerse yourself in the emotion world full of hidden details that reward those who seek them out.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake – soon on GOG!
Posted December 08, 2023
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robaato.san: Considering how the original game ends, and that it's a powerful closure, pretty much any kind of a sequel would be a disrespect to the original game, and frankly, an insult.
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Breja: That's why I said "some sort". They could keep the same basic idea and gameplay (with or without improvements/additions), and the story could be completely new and disconnected from the first game.
Yes, but that is neither a sequel, nor "some sort" of a sequel. ;)
Posted December 08, 2023
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Longcat: Not sure what you mean by allegedly better, since there is now coop mode, whereas there was none before. The game was originally designed for one player.
And yet: you could play it together.
Posted December 08, 2023
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Breja: That's why I said "some sort". They could keep the same basic idea and gameplay (with or without improvements/additions), and the story could be completely new and disconnected from the first game.
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robaato.san: Yes, but that is neither a sequel, nor "some sort" of a sequel. ;)
Tell that to Quake 2.
Post edited December 08, 2023 by Breja
Posted December 08, 2023
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Longcat: Not sure what you mean by allegedly better, since there is now coop mode, whereas there was none before. The game was originally designed for one player.
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BreOl72: And yet: you could play it together.
Yes, if you shared a controller/keyboard, or remapped the keys using external software, which you could do for any game. This was only possible on pc. You’re just trolling at this point. It had no native coop.
Post edited December 08, 2023 by Longcat
Posted December 08, 2023
The original game was build on UE3. The remake build with UE5. Still one of the best adventures of all time! So emotional!
Posted December 08, 2023
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Longcat: Not sure what you mean by allegedly better, since there is now coop mode, whereas there was none before. The game was originally designed for one player.
... and there's a very potent point to that design decision that doesn't have the same impact if you play it in co-op. So then I guess some things will get lost in translation, but that's not uncommon with remakes.
Posted December 08, 2023
I don't know, but in my personal opinion we're getting a bit carried away with some of the remakes. This particular game is beautiful the way it is. And, even though many criticized its controls I had no problems playing it with the keyboard, it's just a matter of getting used to it. I can understand rescuing a gem that was released 30 or 20 years ago. But games that can still run on modern computers without any problems and with only a few years since their release seems a bit exaggerated to me. I'd prefer a sequel, spin-off or prequel. The industry is running out of ideas, that's the truth, and with examples like those given by Sony regarding some of their remakes, I really don't know what else to think.

Edit.- And I have nothing against remakes, nor against Sony, in case anyone is wondering.
Post edited December 08, 2023 by UCrest
Posted December 08, 2023
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BreOl72: And yet: you could play it together.
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Longcat: [...] You’re just trolling at this point. [...]
Yeah, whatever.

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BreOl72: - I had no problem with the old looks, and
- I played through the original, together with my (then) little son, with the mode that was available to us.
- My son's now in his 20s, and I doubt we'll ever replay this one.
-So, I'm not sure whether these improvements warrant a re-purchase (for me).
These were the crucial points of my initial post.
That I don't need the new graphics, and that I don't need co-op.
Therefore, I probably won't buy this.

My post was never about whether this game had - at any point in time - a functional co-op mode.

Try to read between the lines.

FFS: there really exists a subset of GOG users who HAVE TO go against EVERYTHING someone else writes...
Their main thing is "to be against it", no matter what, no matter why.
Posted December 08, 2023
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Longcat: Not sure what you mean by allegedly better, since there is now coop mode, whereas there was none before. The game was originally designed for one player.
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WinterSnowfall: ... and there's a very potent point to that design decision that doesn't have the same impact if you play it in co-op. So then I guess some things will get lost in translation, but that's not uncommon with remakes.
If you read the description, the remake has both single player and coop. So you can choose. I have played the game with both my oldest niece and by myself. Both were good experiences.

I’m for this remake, and happy it’s being made. Great studio with great games. Will probably play it again with my youngest niece when it comes out, and also to support the dev.
Post edited December 08, 2023 by Longcat
Posted December 08, 2023
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Longcat: If you read the description, the remake has both single player and coop.
... well, if you want to be pedantic about reading, I said that "if you play it in co-op" (arguably for the first time), some things will hit quite differently. The ability to choose was implied.

But fair enough, I didn't say it's a bad choice, I said that at least to me it's pretty clear why they designed the original game to be a singleplayer experience first and foremost.

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BreOl72: FFS: there really exists a subset of GOG users who HAVE TO go against EVERYTHING someone else writes...
There will always be people doing things however they please, that's one of the certainties of life. What you can control is how you react to them ;).
Post edited December 08, 2023 by WinterSnowfall
Posted December 08, 2023
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BreOl72: FFS: there really exists a subset of GOG users who HAVE TO go against EVERYTHING someone else writes...
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WinterSnowfall: There will always be people doing things however they please, that's one of the certainties of life. What you can control is how you react to them ;).
True that! Just sometimes...SMH :)
Posted December 08, 2023
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Marrazan: The remake you didn't expected, and didn't knew you wanted.
The remake I expect, and I know I want, is The Witcher 1. And this Tale of CD Projekt Red is older than That Game of Two Sons.

Best edible as an integration in Part 3. Together with Part 2.
Post edited December 08, 2023 by Sternitzky
Posted December 08, 2023
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Marrazan: The remake you didn't expected, and didn't knew you wanted.
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Sternitzky: The remake I expect, and I know I want, is The Witcher 1. And this Tale of CD Projekt Red is older than That Game of Two Sons.

Best edible as an integration in Part 3. Together with Part 2.
A good example of a game that for reasons of time has not aged as well as other titles of the time. I'm also looking forward to The Witcher remake.
Post edited December 08, 2023 by UCrest
Posted December 08, 2023
First of all I want to clarify I have no interest in the remake or the original. Not my type of game.


Now my question, is the original going to be available for purchase even after the release of the remake? I see there is a vastly different system requirements list for each game and I can easily see how one can be playable on more budget or old systems where the remake while not Alan Wake 2 in requirements, still is not as light as the first.

As I said, it doesn't affect me directly as I will probably never get either, but I was curious if there are any plans.
Posted December 08, 2023
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trusteft: (...)
Now my question, is the original going to be available for purchase even after the release of the remake?
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Well, I would say in answer to your question (although only the developer, the publisher or GOG could give you the answer you are looking for) the following:
It is likely that the older title will either disappear from the catalogue, or it will be included in the list of titles in the catalogue with the label ''2013 version'' or something like that.
As for the game, it's a great title, really. I heartily recommend it. :)
Post edited December 08, 2023 by UCrest
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