Part 1

Your friendly guide to starting Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. Learn the unique controls and how to master the early game with your two brothers.

Hey there! Welcome to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. This game is pretty special, and the way you control the two brothers is its main hook. It might feel a little weird at first, but stick with me, and you'll be a pro in no time. Think of it like learning to pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time – it takes a little practice, but it's totally doable!

The biggest thing to get used to is controlling both brothers simultaneously. The left analog stick moves the older, bigger brother, and the right analog stick moves the younger, smaller one. If you're on PC, it's WASD for the older brother and the arrow keys for the younger. Honestly, if you're on PC, I'd really recommend tweaking the controls so the younger brother uses the numpad (8, 4, 5, 6). It'll save your hands a lot of grief! Using a controller is also super smooth for this game.

The core of the game is working together. The older brother is your powerhouse, great for moving heavy stuff like big levers. The younger brother is nimble, perfect for squeezing through tight spots. You'll see them hoist each other up walls – it's all about teamwork!

If you ever feel lost, just look around the environment. There are usually objects you can interact with, and the brothers will often point towards where you need to go. Plus, if you sit on any of the benches you find, the camera will show you the next objective. You rarely have to backtrack, so don't worry about going backward.

Don't stress too much about dying. Most areas are peaceful, and the few enemies you'll meet usually announce themselves. Getting too close to them is the main way to get a game over, but checkpoints are frequent, so you'll just restart nearby if you mess up. Falling off ledges, however, is a bit more common, especially when you're first learning to manage both characters' movements. Remember to hold the action button when you're hanging!