10 One-Of-A-Kind Video Game Mechanics

Every gamer worth their salt knows how a controller works. Buttons perform actions, and the analogue sticks guide the protagonist - it's simple. However, even a small alteration to that system can be jarring, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons dares to mess with those well-established conventions.

In this game, the player takes charge of both protagonists (the brothers Naiee and Naia) through one controller. You explore the world and solve puzzles with the two thumbsticks controlling one brother each.

This (naturally) requires patience as it goes against the typical mechanics of a controller. But it's easy to see the artistic benefits once you've gotten used to it.

Gamers are used to switching between multiple characters, but managing both brothers through a single device changes your perception. It quickly signifies their powerful connection and forces you to adjust to them as a pair, subverting the solo duties that single-player games often push you towards.

This game is a loving blend of narrative and gameplay, with the story influencing the controls and the controls heightening the themes. Talk about synergy!