RPad.TV caught up with Swedish film director Josef Fares to talk about the game he's directing for Starbreeze -- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). The game requires the player to control a pair of brothers using the left analog stick and trigger to control one, while the other is controlled by the right analog stick and trigger. It's a unique mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, that's somewhat reminiscent of Ico and Heavy Rain. Learn more about this unique game from Fares himself!
The news that Digital Bros. (and its publishing subsidiary 505 Games ) is in the process of restructuring is not new. It was last November when, in the midst of the maelstrom of layoffs in 2023, they announced that they were laying off 30% of the workforce , especially employees belonging to the development studios. This restructuring, like the international maelstrom, seems to be still underway and now affects the offices of the Italian multinational located throughout Europe.
Mum's dead, dad’s not too far behind her and it’s left to a couple of brothers to save the day - obviously! Looks like we’re going on an adventure! Brothers, a tale of two sons, is a remake of the original title from Josef Fares - you know, the “F##k the Oscars” guy! The original launched back in 2013 and in the 11 years since then, the original game has become a cult classic!
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons launched back in 2013, and a remake of the game is set to launch next week. Today, we look back at the original.