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  • Summary: Featuring epic boss fights, puzzle-solving and stealth-based games, Beyond Good & Evil broke the barriers of traditional action-adventure gameplay when it was released in 2003. The story follows Jade, and investigative reporter and martial artist, who works with a resistance agency toFeaturing epic boss fights, puzzle-solving and stealth-based games, Beyond Good & Evil broke the barriers of traditional action-adventure gameplay when it was released in 2003. The story follows Jade, and investigative reporter and martial artist, who works with a resistance agency to uncover a government conspiracy and reveal their horrific secrets. As Jade, players are tasked to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and obtain photographic evidence. Expand

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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 17, 2011
    90
    Still looks gorgeous. [Aug 2011, p.110]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 22, 2011
    90
    Do not expect anything other than a transfer of an old classic into polished graphics. Great gameplay however shows game ingeniousness and timelessness. [Issue#203]
  3. Jul 5, 2011
    90
    One of the best items available on XBL or PSN, Beyond Good And Evil HD is a smart buy.
  4. Jun 29, 2011
    83
    This HD remake is a perfect opportunity to get the game if you missed the game on the PlayStation 2. A pretty good game with a unique setting and fine gameplay. Even in 2011 the gameplay is great and the HD graphics are looking awesome.
  5. Jul 25, 2011
    83
    Equally fluid is the combat, which is what I'd describe as "Sands of Time lite."
  6. Jul 12, 2011
    80
    No doubt inspired by Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series, Beyond Good & Evil HD is an ambitious title that deserves to be played. It may not be groundbreaking today, but it is a key title on any essential list of video game gems. If you can force yourself to adapt to the controls, the experience is worth the hassle.
  7. Apr 18, 2011
    70
    Boasts enough variety to keep it consistently entertaining, and so that you never know where you will end up.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Beyond Good & Evil war das "Ocarina of Time" für die PS2. Denn genau so spielt sich das Abenteuer von Michel Ancer (Rayman) um Jade und Pey'jBeyond Good & Evil war das "Ocarina of Time" für die PS2. Denn genau so spielt sich das Abenteuer von Michel Ancer (Rayman) um Jade und Pey'j und ihrem Kampf gegen die bösen DomZ Aliens. Nein, tatsächlich spielt es sich gar noch besser, denn Ubisoft nimmt sich das Beste von Legend of Zelda - die großartig designten Dungeons, das automatische "Log on" Kampfsystem und die auflockernden Geschicklichkeitseinlagen - und kombiniert dies mit neuen Mechaniken, vor allem den knifflichen, aber nie unfairen Stealth Passagen, aber auch cineastische Actionsequenzen im Uncharted Stil. Das Ganze spielt sich dann auch noch so smooth und gut ausbalanciert, wie man es tatsächlich bisher nur von Zelda Spielen kannte.

    Dazu kommt eine Welt und ein Artdesign, das einfach nur so sprüht vor Charme und Witz. Jade und Pey'j, aber auch alle weiteren NPCs im Spiel, sind so charakterstark, witzig und charmant inszeniert, dass man dieses Spiel und seine Welt einfach ins Herz schließen muss. Das bewegende Ende der tollen Erzählung um die Heldin Jade trägt sicherlich auch dazu bei, dass Beyond Good & Evil ein Spiel ist, dass man nicht so schnell vergessen mag und nachdem die Credits über den Bildschirm liefen, am liebsten gleich wieder einlegen möchte.

    Mit dem HD Remaster für die PS3 hat man nun die Möglichkeit dieses, für mich beste Spiel der PS2 Ära nachzuholen. Durch das sehr stilisierte Artdesign des Originals, das übrigens damals bereits in 480p lief, ist das Spiel auch grafisch absolut in Würde gealtert und hat kaum an Reiz eingebüßt. Ubisoft arbeitet derweilen an einer Fortsetzung des Titels: Beyond Good & Evil 2. Mal schauen ob es diesmal mit einer Veröffentlichung auch klappt. Man soll die Hoffnung ja nie aufgeben.
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  2. Apr 30, 2016
    9
    Beyond Good and Evil is one of those titles that acquire a huge reputation from hardcore gamers but wasn't a commercial hit (like Okami forBeyond Good and Evil is one of those titles that acquire a huge reputation from hardcore gamers but wasn't a commercial hit (like Okami for example) and as we wait for the long time announced sequel we can enjoy this remastered version.

    Technically honestly the game doesn't look much better than the original therefore if you still have your copy and console the HD version isn't very interesting but at least the game has no bugs, and a steady framerate. Unfortunately the game also suffers from its camera during the fights which is probably the biggest flaw of the game and some fights are really messy.

    The rest of the game is awesome, the infiltration is clever, there is a lot of diversity during the game and you'll never get bored. The universe is enchanting and original with a rather clever story that will end a bit too soon, count 10 hours to finish the game at 100%, but boy you'll not see them pass.

    So all in all Beyond Good And Evil HD is still a wonderful game advisable for every one that didn't play it when it originally came out, if not it's really a great game to play with one of the best original universe created for a videogame,can't wait for the sequel.
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  3. Jul 15, 2011
    9
    Great game. Never had the chance to try it. But now here it is in HD. This game is still awesome comparing to current games. Great storyline,Great game. Never had the chance to try it. But now here it is in HD. This game is still awesome comparing to current games. Great storyline, great characters, and the fantasy world is very well designed. Music is good and voice acting superb. Lots of things to collect. Few trophies though and no platinum. Expand
  4. Apr 16, 2014
    8
    The HD update delivers. It has leaderboards, meaningful trophies, and the sharp cartoon graphics look recent, even impressive sometimes. TheThe HD update delivers. It has leaderboards, meaningful trophies, and the sharp cartoon graphics look recent, even impressive sometimes. The action is not so exciting, but the adventure part is almost a puzzle game by today's standard. This is from back when games didn't play themselves. You have to figure out lots of sections in the game. I suspect that's why the game stayed relatively obscure. The kids who were smart enough to figure it out didn't recommend it do their more impatient friends. Those ready for it can look forward to 10 hours of smart action adventure with lots of mini-games and secrets, in an almost Zelda-like smoothness of presentation and ambition. I was irritated more than a few times by mistakes I could not have foreseen. The last boss fight in particular allowed no shopping for health packs, so I went in unprepared. Those small things where the game suddenly screws you over, that's not cool. And much of the levels are located in rather dark and grey environments, despite the colorful and inviting 'overworld'/'hub'. I'd like to have played more in the colorful environments. Expand
  5. Nov 6, 2014
    8
    Unique game with great story which is its main draw. Artstyle is remarkable and so the characters. There's lots to do and also you can rideUnique game with great story which is its main draw. Artstyle is remarkable and so the characters. There's lots to do and also you can ride different vehicles, is sorta an adventure game, with stealth elements, some action (thats the weaker spot but still fun). Is a game with personality, recommended to play anytime, little replay value but a WORTHY experience. Expand
  6. Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Beyond Good & Evil is a 2003 action-adventure video game developed and published by Ubisoft.

    + Story and Characters + Gameplay - Bad
    Beyond Good & Evil is a 2003 action-adventure video game developed and published by Ubisoft.

    + Story and Characters
    + Gameplay
    - Bad Controls
    - Bad Camera
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  7. Sep 10, 2011
    5
    I didn't play the whole version but tried the demo. I have to say it seemed pretty lame. The combat was boring single button mashing without aI didn't play the whole version but tried the demo. I have to say it seemed pretty lame. The combat was boring single button mashing without a lot of options for moves. Like I said I didn't play the whole game, I lost interest after about 10 minutes. After taking pictures of some animals I quit the game and deleted the demo. Expand

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