For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons £9.99 approx (1200 MS points) Xbox 360 (via XBLA) 505 Games **** Owing much to Limbo and Journey, Starbreeze’s Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons depicts the brave struggle of a pair of siblings as they travel a fairy-tale world in search of a cure for their ailing father. With each brother controlled simultaneously – one mapped to each analogue stick – the possibility for synchronised puzzles is obvious, and is explored to its furthest extent as the duo progress across a series of beautiful environments. At times, handling each brother is akin to patting your head while rubbing your stomach; but it all works well in general, helped by the fact that the puzzles are rarely set out so that failure can be wholly attributed to the control scheme. Elsewhere, vibrant visuals, an understated but well-conceived story and a stirring soundtrack complete a strong first entry into this year’s Summer of Arcade – though the omission of a two-player mode feels like a missed opportunity. Michael… Read full this story
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