For those of us who have brothers, we know how much of both a blessing and a nuisance it can be to have a sibling. However, no matter what, you are ready to stand by each other’s side and face any troubles together, at least in theory. A sibling is there through thick and thin, making this a great plot for developers to build their stories on.
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The bond formed by a shared childhood is unique and complex, giving developers both a deep bond or a bitter rivalry to tap into. Here we focus on the positive dynamics of big brother relationships.
10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
“Cowabunga!”
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comprise brothers Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo who fight crime in New York under the guidance of their master, Splinter. Named after famous Renaissance creators and distinguished by four colors (blue, red, orange, and purple respectively), the renowned brother quartet has starred in numerous video game releases.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge supports up to six players in the local party mode, encouraging you to play some good old-fashioned couch co-op with your own siblings.
The latest release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, is rediscovering the old concept of the first TMNT games, a classic beat ’em up. Fighting old enemies, Bebop and Rocksteady, under the command of Shredder, is sure to invoke lots of memories and remind us of a bond between four brothers.
9 Sean “Sweet” Johnson – GTA San Andreas
“You Gotta Love Your Hood Like You Love Your Homies.”
Forced to be the man of the house from a young age, Sean “Sweet” Johnson helped his mom take care of his younger siblings, Carl (CJ), Kendl, and Brian. Ruthless and somewhat naive, Sweet grew up to be the leader of Grove Street Families in GTA: San Andreas, taking his brother Carl (CJ) under his wing.
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When CJ returns from the East Coast, the series of events sees the once-distant brothers reconnect in this story of betrayal, power, and brotherhood. Sweet proves to be a true ally and confidante to his younger brother, helping him put Los Santos under his control.
8 Tommy Miller – The Last Of Us
“My Cause Is My Family Now.”
Joel’s younger brother, Tommy Miller, is one of the main side characters in The Last of Us series. The series follows two brothers who survive together, fall out, and reconnect throughout two installments. As a younger brother, Tommy chooses to leave Joel and join the Fireflies; however, not long after, he starts his community in Jackson.
As the game progresses, Joel finds his brother once again. When he decides that Ellie will not partake in the Fireflies experiment, he returns to Jackson, where he decides to settle down and help Tommy lead and protect the community from infected and raider attacks.
7 Naia – Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
“The Older Brother”
In a quest many perceive as being well beyond their capabilities, two brothers set out to retrieve the Water of Life to save their father from death. You’ll discover that the Older Brother is potentially named Naia through several hints.
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His role is to protect and lead The Younger Brother (Naiee) through their quest, while being ready to offer help to strangers along the way.
6 Samuel “Sam” Drake – Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
“I’m The ORIGINAL Drake, You Got That?!”
After he was long presumed to be dead for three parts of Uncharted, Sam Drake made his official reappearance in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, as he sets out on a quest with his brother, protagonist Nathan Drake, to find the lost treasure of Henry Avery.
As an older brother who grew up in an orphanage with Nathan, Sam has resorted to various forms of crime to support himself and his brother. This has led him to serve multiple jail sentences, leading to an assumption that he had passed away during an unsuccessful prison break.
5 Jonas – Oxenfree
“You Think I’m Kind Of A Slacker Idiot, Right?
Not all brothers and sisters are related by blood; however, the events and challenges they face together may form a bond that is just as strong. This is particularly evidenced in Oxenfree, as Jonas, Alex’s step-brother, tries hard to develop a strong relationship with his new step-sister.
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Depending on the progress and choices in the story, you can find out more about Jonas’ past and why he is the way he is. Certain choices can also make the two step-siblings distant, thus portraying the variety of relationships in everyday life.
4 Daniel Diaz – Life Is Strange 2
“If It’s Bad, Then… Why Did You Do It?”
As with every younger brother, Daniel Diaz is quite often mischievous, curious, and stubborn. But, he takes a lot from his older brother Sean in Life is Strange 2, seeing him as a role model and directly repeating the behavior he is shown by his sibling throughout the game.
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The choices you make as Sean change Daniel’s use of his supernatural powers and affect his moral views. In turn, this will impact the events of the game, from beginning to end.
3 Hugo De Rune – A Plague Tale: Requiem
“It’s True, It’s Dangerous Out There… But Sometimes It’s Fun Too…”
Carrying a powerful Prima Macula curse, Hugo de Rune in A Plague Tale: Requiem embodies the little brothers unspoiled by the world’s evils and who try to see the best in people. Only five years old, his physique doesn’t do justice to the immense power he holds, as well as the love he has for his older sister, Amicia.
Hugo struggles to understand the events in the world he lives in and the power he possesses, which often leads him to naive and hasty conclusions. Despite this, he shows great empathy towards his sister as well as people and animals they meet on their quest.
2 Vergil – Devil May Cry
“Why Not? After All, We Share The Same Blood.
Everything his brother is not; Vergil is often calm, composed, and stoic, while Dante is brash, hasty, and hedonistic. Taking a detour from the popular narrative in video games where brothers are allies, Vergil portrays a villain in the majority of the Devil May Cry series.
Seeking the ultimate power, Vergil is devoted to his training and often ruthless in his command, further emphasizing the difference between him and Dante, despite their striking physical resemblance.
1 Luigi – Super Mario Bros
“Luigi time!”
No sibling duo is more recognizable in gaming than Mario and Luigi, with their brotherhood spanning over four decades and a large number of games. In each one of them, Luigi is ready to help his brother in any way possible.
Luigi’s character is much more composed than Mario’s, which helps the duo approach and tackle obstacles in various ways. Luigi often offers a different perspective than his brother. Wearing a mustache, green overalls, and a big L on his hat, it is hard to imagine Mario without his faithful companion, Luigi.
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