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

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Beyond Good & Evil Xbox $9.18  
Beyond Good & Evil Windows $19.99  
Beyond Good & Evil GameCube $17.90  
Beyond Good & Evil PlayStation 2 $5.99  
Beyond Good and Evil Windows $5.84  
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Beyond Good & Evil    
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Beyond Good and Evil™ $9.99  
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User Reviews

It's superficial. But it's fun, damn it! PlayStation 2 Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (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 Bronze Star Contributing Member (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 Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909)
Courageous as Snake, destined as Sora, and gorgeous as Rayne makes the essence of Jade. PlayStation 2 MAT Bronze Star Contributing Member (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 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 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 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 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.



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