Beyond Good & Evil

Description

In the future, on the planet Hillys, the population suffers from constant attacks from the alien DomZ. The situation is gradually getting worse, as the rate of DomZ kidnapings increase. The Alpha Section forces, who are in charge of protecting citizens, seem to be completely ineffective, not even fighting the DomZ. In the midst of this situation, the secretive organization IRIS alleges that the Alpha Section is involved in a massive government conspiracy, and seeks to expose the truth through journalism.

You control the young reporter/photographer Jade, with her companions Pey'j and Double H. After experiencing first-hand a DomZ attack, she is contacted by IRIS, who recruit her as an action reporter. Jade is now tasked with infiltrating the Alpha Section, exposing the government conspiracy, and ultimately finding the truth for herself.

Beyond Good & Evil is an action-adventure game with diverse game play. Most of the game is based on stealth and puzzles, but there are sequences of racing, shooting, combat, and platform action. There are several mini-games and even an online ranking system (used by entering codes online after they are assigned in-game when the game is saved). As the game progresses, a large story unfolds, even dealing with some social issues on the way.

Alternate Titles

• "神鬼冒險" -- Chinese title (traditional)
• "撕裂的天堂" -- Chinese title (simplified)
• "За гранью добра и зла" -- Russian title
• "Project BG&E" -- Working title
• "Between Good & Evil" -- Working title

Part of the Following Groups

• Female protagonists
• Game Engine: JADE
• Photography

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User Reviews

It's superficial. But it's fun, damn it!	PlayStation 2	Unicorn B. Lynx (63268)
An Incredible Experience, Don't Overlook It Too!	PlayStation 2	Searly (30)
Brilliant.	Windows	Ola Sverre Bauge (236)
Who spilled Oddworld in my Splinter Cell?	PlayStation 2	Terrence Bosky (5237)
Unique and a whole lotta fun.	Windows	SDfish (1843)
An eclectic gem in the rough, marred by a few rather silly problems	Windows	Andreas SJ (22)
Shallow, boring and uninspired.	PlayStation 2	Supernintendo Chalmers (10819)
A gem ... so sadly ignored	GameCube	Kartanym (9909)
Courageous as Snake, destined as Sora, and gorgeous as Rayne makes the essence of Jade.	PlayStation 2	MAT (35305)
If you like Zelda, get this, if you don't like Zelda, get it anyway..	GameCube	Darkflame (15)

The Press Says

UOL Jogos	GameCube	Dec 22, 2003		100
Digital Press - Classic Video Games	Xbox	Mar 18, 2004	9.5 out of 10	95
Next Level Gaming	Xbox	Dec 07, 2003	94 out of 100	94
Game Captain	Windows	Dec 05, 2003	90 out of 100	90
Pelit	Windows	Feb, 2004	90 out of 100	90
GameSpy	Windows	Dec 02, 2003		90
N-Zone	GameCube	Apr 13, 2004	89 out of 100	89
GameSpot	GameCube	Dec 03, 2003	8.3 out of 10	83
Game Freaks 365	PlayStation 2	2003	8.1 out of 10	81
1UP	GameCube	May 09, 2004	7.5 out of 10	75

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Trivia

In an interview on LadyGamers.com, Tyrone Miller explains how the game relates to Nietzsche:

Many people assume that Beyond Good & Evil is a reference to the Friedrich Nietzsche book by the same name. Although you could probably make an argument – this game really has no connection to the German philosopher. As an action reporter, players need to investigate beyond the superficial facts of what is good and what is evil – which is dictated through government propaganda in the game. The player has to see what nobody else can see, what is hidden to the people of Hyllis. This theme is relevant to issues we face today – understanding the reasons behind the apparent facts.