Brothers and Boss Battles

Our next game you can beat in a night is another critically acclaimed puzzle game. This time we're discussing Portal, developed by Valve and released in 2007. Did this one live up to the hype for the brothers? Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbossbattles.com/

Our next category promises to be a quick one. We're discussing games that you can complete in a night. First up is critically acclaimed indie game INSIDE, developed and published by Playdead and released in 2016 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Does this dark, puzzle game live up to the hype? Listen now to find out! Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBo...

In the past weeks, we've discussed three great games named after their main protagonist - Victor Vran, Max Payne, and Alan Wake. Who will emerge victorious in today's brodown episode? Listen now to find out which one was our favorite. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbossbattles.com/

We're rounding out our category of games named after the main protagonist with another one from Remedy. The final name on our list is Alan Wake, prolific writer and star of the thriller action/adventure game of the same name. Listen now to hear our thoughts on Alan's journey through Bright Falls and the Dark Place. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBos...

We're continuing our category of games named after the main protagonist. The next name on the list is Max Payne, the lead of Remedy's neo-noir third-person shooter released in 2001. Listen now to hear our thoughts on Max's quest for revenge through the gritty streets of New York City. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersan...

For our next category we're looking at games named after the main protagonist. Our first name on the roll call is Victor Vran, who stars in an action RPG developed by Haemimont Games and released in 2015. Listen now to hear our thoughts on Victor's journey through the gothic fantasy world of Zagoravia! Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles http...

Over the last few weeks, we've discussed 3 games starring 3 iconic characters, but in a different context from what made them famous - games that we have been referring to as "spinoffs". First we discussed PAC Man moving into a platformer in PAC Man World: Re PAC. Then we saw Mega Man moving into a 3D action adventure game in Mega Man Legends. And finally, Fox McCloud ditched his fam...

Our final spinoff game comes from Nintendo and legendary developer, Rare. Fans of the Star Fox series love the signature action packed aerial rail shooting gameplay. But how did Fox and his squad fare in their foray into the world of 3D adventure games? Today we're discussing Star Fox Adventures which released in 2002 for the GameCube. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles I...

Today we have another spinoff game to discuss. We all know Mega Man from his 2D side scrolling platformers, but did you know the Blue Bomber also starred in a 3D action adventure game with RPG elements? That's right! We're digging into Mega Man Legends, which was developed by Capcom and released in 1997 for the PlayStation. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram...

We're starting a new category today - Spinoff Games! In this category we take a look at games from characters we know and love but in a different context from what made them famous in the first place. First up we have PAC Man World Re PAC, which released in 2022, but is a remake (hence the name "Re PAC") of a game intially released for the original PlayStation. We're used to play...

We've discussed three great 2D Platformers over the past few weeks. Now its time for Celeste, Mega Man 2, and Donkey Kong Country to enter the Brodown arena. Which one will emerge as the victor? Let us know which is your favorite by dropping a comment on one of our social media platforms. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbos...

We have one more game to discuss in our 2D platformer category and that game is Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo. Donkey Kong Country is a critically acclaimed title that re-established Donkey Kong as a major Nintendo franchise. It received perfect scores from many reviewers but do we agree with the masses? Listen now to hear our thoughts! For the...

Our 2D Platformer category continues with the oldest game we've ever covered on the podcast. That game is Mega Man 2, which was released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Mega Man's sophomore game is one of the most beloved in the series, but does it still hold up over 35 years later? Listen now to hear our thoughts on this piece of video game history! For the mid episode fill...

We're kicking off the new year with a new category - 2D Platformers! Our first game up for discussion is 2018's Celeste, developed and published by indie studio Maddy Makes Games. Listen now to find out if we agreed with the universal acclaim bestowed upon Celeste from the gaming community. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothers...

Join us for the final brodown of the year - Twisted Metal Black, Star Fox 64, and The Simpsons: Road Rage are up for consideration this time. Which game where you play as someone in a vehicle but aren't racing will be the winner? Let us know which is your favorite by dropping a comment on one of our social media platforms. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @Bro...

For this month's Bonus Level episode, we're sharing the audio from our recent Twitch live stream where we played the new beat 'em up, Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Listen to us play through some of the game's campaign mode and give our initial thoughts. Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbossbattles.com/

We finish our "non-racing vehicle game" category with a familiar and personal favorite IP. The Simpsons Road Rage was developed by Radical Entertainment and released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. Being huge fans of The Simpsons, we are excited to cover our second game set in the town of Springfield. This week the brothers ask which kind of game would you like to see...

Our non-racing vehicle category continues with Star Fox 64, which released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64. Play as Fox McCloud and pilot the iconic Arwing and other vehicles in an epic journey to bring peace to the Lylat System. This week the brothers ask, which of Fox's companions would you rather have as your ally? Peppy Hare and his folksy wisdom, Slippy Toad and his energetic enthusiasm, or F...

Today we're starting a new, unique category - games where you control a vehicle but are not racing. To kick things off we have Twisted Metal Black, originally released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. We have mentioned the Twisted Metal series a few times in our Bonus Level episodes and are excited to deep dive into what many consider the best game in the series. The brothers discuss their favor...

Join our Halloween celebration with our Horror Brodown episode. This time we have The Evil Within 2, SOMA, and Until Dawn entering the arena. Which one will come out on top? Tom argues for the strong, robust gameplay of the Evil Within 2. Pete touts the great story and relatable themes of SOMA. Ant praises the scare factor and branching, choice based narrative of Until Dawn. Let us know your ranki...

In our last episode we discussed Until Dawn, a horror game that was recently given a movie adaptation. This got us thinking about what other games we'd like to see made into movies or TV series. Let us know your thoughts by dropping a comment on one of our social media platforms! Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles YouTube @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbossbattles....

For our final game in this year's horror category, we're covering 2015's Until Dawn from Supermassive Games. In a game where players must make choices that impact the story, there is much to discuss, but also many spoilers. So be forewarned! The brothers discuss their favorite and least favorite characters, the choices they made throughout the story, and the fates of the 8 playable cha...

The horror continues with 2015's SOMA, developed and published by Frictional Games. Boasting a deep, thought provoking story, SOMA offers a unique horror game experience for the Brothers & Boss Battles catalogue. The brothers enjoyed the rich story of SOMA but had issues with some of the gameplay mechanics. Themes of the game's story end up spurring a philosophical debate on what it me...

Spooky season is right around the corner and we're back with another round of horror games. We're getting started with the sequel to the winner of last year's survival horror Brodown episode. The Evil Within 2 was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in October 2017 and was developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. Did the sequel live up to our expectations? Th...

It's gametime! This week's episode sees Mario Superstar Baseball, Sega Soccer Slam, and NFL Street enter the brodown arena. Which of these cartoony sports games will come out on top? Ant tries to argue that Mario Superstar Baseball is the best game because he feels baseball is the best sport. Pete argues that the simplicity of Soccer Slam should solidify it as the best arcade type game. To...