One of theAmazon Prime Gamingheadliners this month is Josef Fares' first video game;Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. The game brings players on an incredible journey that shows just how far two brothers are willing to go to save their father. Its narrative has been praised for showing just what video games can accomplish, and it helped kickstart Josef Fares' video game career. He has gone on to make even more stellar titles and has brought players on even more incredible journeys, andAmazon Prime Gamingshould delve into that impressive catalog.
Since the release ofBrothers: A Tale of Two Sons,Josef Fares has not only become an internet sensationthanks to his infamous speech at The Game Awards 2017, but he has also created two more critically acclaimed titles. He has brought players on a high-stakes adventure following two escaped convicts inA Way Out, and he has explored love and heartbreak throughIt Takes Two. Both titles have received praise for their inventive gameplay, and they would make for some great Prime Gaming offerings.
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is A Beautiful Game
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sonsbrings players on an incredibly deep journey that delves into brotherly love and what it means to be family. The story follows two young brothers as they traverse a fantastical land filled with all sorts of creatures to cure their father’s illness. On their journey, these two brothers help various people and grow closer together. Some of these adventures include saving a man from killing himself and reuniting a troll couple.
As the two brothers push through this land, they will also be faced with conquering their own fears. The game constantly presents players with these hard hitting moments, andits powerful narrative has received universal acclaim. It is often used as an example for just what games can accomplish and the artistry that goes into them. Anyone who wants to experience an emotional and powerful journey definitely should not miss out on grabbing the game.
Josef Fares' Catalog Needs to be Offered Through Prime Gaming
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sonshelped kick off Josef Fares' video game career, and he has not looked back since. Fares has gone on to deliver even more incredible journeys that have helped to showcase just what games can do. His games have repeatedly received strong reviews from critics, and he even took home the Game of the Year award atThe Game Awards 2021for his third titleIt Takes Two. These titles are powerful experiences, and they would each make great Prime Gaming offerings.
AfterBrothers: A Tale of Two Sunsreleased in 2013, it took Josef Fares until 2018 to deliver his next title.A Way Outserved as the second video game he directed, andthe first title from his studio Hazelight Studios. It tells the story of two convicted felons who attempt to break out of prison and run from the authorities. Each character is controlled by a different player, and their stories are told simultaneously via split-screen gameplay. While the game garnered a bit of criticism for its lack of single-player, the narrative was often praised and the game really set itself apart from the AAA landscape.
It Takes Twolaunched three years later, and brought players on an entirely different journey. It tells the story of a couple who are planning to get divorced, but they become trapped inside their daughter’s toy dolls and must work together to get back to their bodies. These two are brought back together over the course of the narrative, and they discover what it means to love each other. Once again, the game has to be played by two people with each person taking control of one of the protagonists. It is a very powerful adventure, and was able to beat titles likeRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartandResident Evil Villagefor Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021.
Josef Fares has gone on to make even more powerful games.Brothers: A Tale of Two Sonswas the first game that he directed, butFares has only upped his game since. As many gamers as possible should be able to experience his incredible journeys, and that is why Prime Gaming should delve further into Fares' catalog over the next couple of months.
Prime Gamingmembers can grabBrothers: A Tale of Two Sonsuntil June 16, 2025.
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