SlasherJPC
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Yeah... I smack my head. I'd rather have more 4 hour experiences crafted as good as this!
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons |OT| We are One (PC and PSN, Out now)
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Yeah... I smack my head. I'd rather have more 4 hour experiences crafted as good as this!
I like the way the big brother and little brother are also reflected on the Xbox controller. The big brother has the side where the analog stick is positioned higher. Big brother and little brother are on your controllers! *MINDBLOWN*
Is this Xbox's Journey (until it makes it's way to other platforms)?
Oh man,
Is this Xbox's Journey (until it makes it's way to other platforms)?
Oh man,
holding the controller with one hand didn't feel good. Game was great, riding the mountain goats, wow.
Messofanego
Banned
I like the way the big brother and little brother are also reflected on the Xbox controller. The big brother has the side where the analog stick is positioned higher. Big brother and little brother are on your controllers! *MINDBLOWN*
Karak
Member
Actually it makes total sense really.
For instance I found it overly cumbersome, at first, which meant a short games enjoyment was shortened even more due to those cumbersome issues as I came to grips with them. And if the experience itself doesn't speak to you, as a person, then the length and linearness are brought even more to the forefront as a reflection of your enjoyment of the game.
Neuromancer
Member
I finished the game last night. Yes it is very short but it's excellent, there's no padding and its very impactful, emotionally. I got chills multiple times and I'm not going to lie, my eyes misted up a little at the end.
I definitely plan on playing it again, at least one more time to show it to my wife and pick up some more achievements (you only get them for doing weird out of the way stuff). It's kind of amazing no one's tried controlling two different people at the same time before, in my recollection anyway.
I loved the Fable-esque atmosphere, the music was great and I think the nonsense language made the game stronger and more universal than if they'd gone with English.
$15 may seem a lot for a game that's only a few hours long but it's on par with the price of going to a movie, in this case a really good movie. I recommend it heartily, now and when it comes to other platforms. I bet on the PC it'll look amazing.
I definitely plan on playing it again, at least one more time to show it to my wife and pick up some more achievements (you only get them for doing weird out of the way stuff). It's kind of amazing no one's tried controlling two different people at the same time before, in my recollection anyway.
I loved the Fable-esque atmosphere, the music was great and I think the nonsense language made the game stronger and more universal than if they'd gone with English.
$15 may seem a lot for a game that's only a few hours long but it's on par with the price of going to a movie, in this case a really good movie. I recommend it heartily, now and when it comes to other platforms. I bet on the PC it'll look amazing.
Wait until next week, final dashboard will most likely hit on August 13th and switch MS points to real currency. This will also allow you to pay the exact amount with PayPal or a credit card.
Neuromancer
Member
You can also do Paypal if you buy it on Xbox.com. Not sure about straight up CC.
Is that available in Europe?
But not right now? I mean if you are still using MS points.
SlasherJPC
Banned
That's understandable but I don't find the experience cumbersome at all. I was surprised to see your review being less favorable then the critics. Always good to see another side of things of course, but the only issues I have with controls are my own doing, and getting the characters confused on which stick. Though that was easily adjusted after the first 20 minutes or so. Even IF I found it as such, still wouldn't affect my feelings on the world and style in the game which is just masterfully done imo. If a game can bring me to care about what's going on with it characters with no actual understandable spoken words, bravo to that team.
Neuromancer
Member
It's been available in NA for a long time, since the last major dashboard update at least. Here's the full list of regions that can do it:
http://support.xbox.com/billing-and-subscriptions/manage-payment-options/use-paypal
According to that you can do it on the console as well, news to me.
Yep right now.
EteRnal PAL
Member
Played over a good hour last night and absolutely loving it. You can tell that ICO was a huge inspiration to them, what with the incredible atmosphere, the
being placed throughout the game, and the game just feels like a proper evolution of ICO's gameplay. Just gonna take it real nice and steady and soak it all in.
benches
Yeah I definitely do not want to give 20 to Microsoft right now for 2100 points.
I'll wait for real currency so I can buy it 1:1 it's market price. The game seems so worth it. I was thinking of waiting for the Steam release as well but it seems to be played better on a big TV and with a controller.
I'll wait for real currency so I can buy it 1:1 it's market price. The game seems so worth it. I was thinking of waiting for the Steam release as well but it seems to be played better on a big TV and with a controller.
VibratingDonkey
Member
Time to stock up on points I guess. 30% price hike or some such when that switch happens.
1200 points
Microsoft asks for this much on Xbox Live: 135:- ($21)
I pay this much on CheapXboxLiveCodes.com: 90:- ($14)
What was it they said about converting points on your account? There was an expiration date or something?
Karak
Member
Absolutely. I agree.
They(feelings, world, style) just didn't gel with me, sadly, which then brings you to the other aspects of the game and mechanics of the game. This game is indeed an experience moreso than a "game" lets say. And because of that it makes sense that if the experience doesn't gel for you the game could be considered lacking in some other areas. Or at least it , can become more noticable.
Regardless I am one of those people that knows that sometimes things gel or don't gel for others. I am stoked that people like it though because you can tell they put some effort into it regardless of my own thoughts about how well the product ended up.
FateBreaker
Member
How is that something to be proud of? Just wondering.
Neuromancer
Member
WASD + arrow keys?
Probably because other times exclusives for XBLA did not give release dates for other platforms, forcing you to either buy the Xbox version or wait for a port that could be many months away.
The ICO comparisons are pretty spot on. A very muted tone along with a non intrusive ost. They even sorta have the 'save couches' and their own made up language.
Draw distance is great and I love that they keep showing areas that you've come from and where your going. I would really love a top down full on rpg with this art style.
Getting more used to controlling both brothers. Just sent one of them plummeting to their deaths too! First death for me.
Draw distance is great and I love that they keep showing areas that you've come from and where your going. I would really love a top down full on rpg with this art style.
Getting more used to controlling both brothers. Just sent one of them plummeting to their deaths too! First death for me.
Just ended a session with this tonight. The game keeps upping itself. I know it's supposed to be a short game but the pacing is fantastic.
Maybe around the early middle part spoiler (Hard to tell not having chapters and all)? I was legitimately shocked when
If it keeps going this strong then it probably will end up as one of my favorite games this generation. It's not difficult in any sense of the word (so far) but the 'experience' I'm having with this game is a blast.
Also, every couch view is freaking gorgeous. This has to be one of the smoothest UE3 games I;ve ever played.
Maybe around the early middle part spoiler (Hard to tell not having chapters and all)? I was legitimately shocked when
you come across the mountain top and see a dude trying to hang himself. Trying to untie him and getting the achievement for fetching his families music box was nice. Then there was some goat climbing to lighten the mood right after. Perfect.
If it keeps going this strong then it probably will end up as one of my favorite games this generation. It's not difficult in any sense of the word (so far) but the 'experience' I'm having with this game is a blast.
Also, every couch view is freaking gorgeous. This has to be one of the smoothest UE3 games I;ve ever played.
DaxMedFlax
Member
Just finished this. What a wonderful experience. Such perfect pacing and lots of variety in both gameplay and scenery.
The epilogue really got to me... Beautiful stuff.
The epilogue really got to me... Beautiful stuff.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Finished this last night.
My missus had been watching me play, so although she didn't get my gasp of surprise/delight at "that" part...but she thought it was a lovely game.
Beautiful. Gonna go back through it and acheivement hunt
My missus had been watching me play, so although she didn't get my gasp of surprise/delight at "that" part...but she thought it was a lovely game.
Beautiful. Gonna go back through it and acheivement hunt
Neuromancer
Member
I'm pleased that this has an 85 on Metacritic. I might have thought the short length would have doomed it to poor reviews.
Downloaded the trial last night and gave it a shot for 10-15 minutes this morning. Bought the game before I left for work and I'm looking forward to going through it when I get home. Took some time to get used to the twin stick control scheme, but it does a good job of easing you into it.
d00d3n
Member
I have bought several games on both 360 and steam due to lack of transparency regarding the later pc release. It is a complete ripoff, especially when the "unannounced" pc version comes a month or so later.
Neuromancer
Member
I keep thinking about this game when I'm not even playing it. It stays with you.
toythatkills
Member
It's quite easy for reviewers to not care about length because they didn't pay $15 for the game. I bet if they did, they might be a little more concerned about it.
(Though the game would obviously still review well.)
Neuromancer
Member
May want to edit that title too haha.
Neuromancer
Member
Yeah I just had my first system lock up today on my second playthrough.
CitizenCope
Member
Played the demo. Loved it. Think I was in need for a game like this at this time.
HawksWinStanley
Member
This is my only concern. I tried to justify a purchase by telling myself that I've bought full retail games at 4x the price for a campaign that's only 3x longer but I still can't pull the trigger. I really enjoyed the demo but I just don't know if it's worth 1200pts.
Then again I thought I remembered reading that all of my current points are going to be useless some time next year as MS transfers over to real money (use it or lose it kind of deal) so maybe I'll jump on this after all.
CitizenCope
Member
Only played the demo but I can't be the only one who from time to time had the brothers all crossed up and walking into the opposite sides of a path. Would have to take my fingers off the thumb sticks and restart my brain.
Neuromancer
Member
I always try to keep the brother in red on the right as much as possible, it seems to help.
Just finished the game. Really good stuff, bummer to hear quite a few of you have had a game-breaking bug because that game goes places. I've never played ICO myself but I've seen bits of it and they look similar in several aspects. There's also a few moments where the Journey element is obvious, although one of my favourite moments was the bit where
The achievements are also pretty interesting.
the brothers tethered themselves together as you climbed the castle and you could have one brother swing freely from point to point, using the other as an "anchor".
The achievements are also pretty interesting.
Riddles in and of themselves, plus they reward you for looking around.
Zeouterlimits
Member
Seem to have encountered a blocking bug. Reseting to checkpoint and restarting the console has no effect.
Fairly pissed off.
Fairly pissed off.
here is a review from a child's perspective
http://www.playereffort.com/2013/08/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons-review-a-kids-perspective/
I usually get my little brother to play video games that are much more interesting by nature. This time he was compelled enough to write a review for it. I remember when I told him to play Spec Ops: The Line...poor chap didn't touch the Xbox for a few days after.
http://www.playereffort.com/2013/08/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons-review-a-kids-perspective/
I usually get my little brother to play video games that are much more interesting by nature. This time he was compelled enough to write a review for it. I remember when I told him to play Spec Ops: The Line...poor chap didn't touch the Xbox for a few days after.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
Have only played the first half hour but I think I'm really going to like it. It's pretty relaxing so far which I enjoy in games more and more as I get older.
Controlling both brothers can definitely be awkward but you don't really need to be precise or too quick or always move both at once or anything so it works fine so far. I like it for this game.
I got a single achievement and I hope they are all like that. It encouraged interaction and wasn't some boring "kill 5 bad guys" or "beat the level" type deal.
Controlling both brothers can definitely be awkward but you don't really need to be precise or too quick or always move both at once or anything so it works fine so far. I like it for this game.
I got a single achievement and I hope they are all like that. It encouraged interaction and wasn't some boring "kill 5 bad guys" or "beat the level" type deal.