The new Alone in the Dark game, a relaunch of the horror series that first launched in 1992, is not quite what we expected it to be. And for the most part, being surprised is a good thing in this case!
28.02.2024 - 16:05 / thesixthaxis.com / A.Tale
What makes a game truly worthy of a full-blown remake? We’re currently in an era where remasters, remakes and reimaginings are the norm, where games can receive massive free face-lifting updates, and where even acclaimed AAA hits are getting built again from the ground up within a decade f their original debut – yes, The Last of Us, we’re looking at you.
Funnily enough, the original Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons launched within weeks of Sony’s blockbuster survival horror masterpiece in 2013, and now it too has been remade. Featuring two inseparable protagonists tasked with finding a cure, there’s a surprising amount of overlap with The Last of Us and how players embark on a bleak and sometimes harrowing journey. There’s a fair amount of fungi too, albeit protruding from the back of a lumbering troll who, despite his gargantuan figure, turns out to be a friend.
Steeped in Swedish folklore, Brothers set itself apart thanks to a cleverly core gameplay mechanic. Throughout the game you’d control two siblings simultaneously, solving puzzles and interacting with your surroundings. It was delightfully simple and, with the game clocking in at just a few hours, A Tale of Two Sons didn’t outstay its welcome – in fact, we were left clambering for more.
Over the past decade we’ve seen the game leap between hardware generations and platforms, including mobile and Nintendo Switch, with publisher 505 Games having acquired the property from its original developers, Starbreeze Studios. Meanwhile, creator Josef Fares (a name you might recognise, especially if you enjoy watching The Game Awards) has gone on to helm unforgettable co-op experiences including prison break saga, A Way Out, and the brilliant It Takes Two.
With the game perfectly playable on the latest lineup of home consoles thanks to backward compatibility to the PS4 and Xbox One release, some might argue that Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is unsolicited. However, for 505 Games, it’s an opportunity to celebrate one of its greatest hits, potentially laying the groundwork for more stories in this fraternal fantasy world.
So what’s new? The biggest change here is the visual overhaul with new developer Aventgarden Games recreating character models and environments, utilising Unreal Engine 5 to ramp up the fidelity and overall atmosphere. As a result Brothers looks slightly more realistic than the 2013 original though still retains that enchanting, otherworldly look which speaks to the enduring allure of its original art direction. You’ll find benches throughout the game that act as rest stops, conveniently placed at beauty spots that allow you to unplug for just a second and sink into these mystical backdrops.
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The new Alone in the Dark game, a relaunch of the horror series that first launched in 1992, is not quite what we expected it to be. And for the most part, being surprised is a good thing in this case!
Blizzard has posted 12 new Hero Talent Trees revealing the first Demon Hunter, Monk, and Shaman Hero Talent Trees and all the remaining Death Knight, Druid, Evoker, and Warrior trees! The War Within Hero Talents Overview
The recently released remake of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons reportedly struggles with performance on consoles, especially on Xbox Series S.
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Years before becoming a household name thanks to a hilarious, impassioned speech at The Game Awards, Josef Fares — alongside Starbreeze — was already releasing quality games. His first venture, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is an emotional excursion that sees two brothers set out on a dire journey. Now, Avantgarden Games has taken up the task of remaking the 10-year-old game. But has it held up? In a contemporary setting, does Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake still offer the same level of emotional weight and mechanical mastery that the original did all those years ago? Well, the answer to that is: sometimes.
With the recent reveal of the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A taking the gaming community by storm, one creative member of the Pokemon community has shown off their own «Mega Mewtwo Z» design to celebrate the reveal of the upcoming Pokemon Legends title, as well as the return of Mega Evolution. While fans have only gotten a glimpse at the already greatly-anticipated Pokemon Legends: Z-A from the game's reveal trailer shown at this year's Pokemon Presents, many fans have already begun speculating on what new Mega Evolutions players might encounter when they step back into the Kalos region next year.
Some World of Warcraft fans have pointed out that the Hero Talent trees coming in The War Within don’t give every playable race equal treatment. Though the new player power feature seems exciting at baseline, some World of Warcraft fans are worried the disparity of themes between Hero Talents like Elune's Chosen and the Herald of the Sun could become problematic.
World of Warcraft just revealed eight more Hero Talent trees coming in The War Within. Druid, Evoker, Paladin, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior players now have a better idea as to how their World of Warcraft classes will play once The War Within releases later this year.
We've uploaded all 8 new Hero Talent Trees onto Wowhead! Preview the new trees for Druid, Evoker, Paladin, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior now. All Revealed Hero Talent Trees Note: All icons seen in the Talent Trees below are placeholders.
The War Within expansion introduces Hero Talents as a new update to World of Warcraft classes. They are an evergreen form of character progression for each class specialization that introduces new powers and class fantasies. Feedback is critical to us as a part of creating an impactful and fun addition to the game, so we are sharing our goals for Hero Talents with the community to get first impressions of them and learn how well we’re meeting those goals.
Blizzard has posted 8 new Hero Talent Trees revealing the first Rogue and Warlock Hero Talent Trees and all the remaining Paladin trees!
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