Beyond Good & Evil

Não existe razão nenhuma para não jogar "Beyond Good & Evil", que além de ser um dos mais divertidos e criativos jogos dos últimos tempos, é uma prova que não é preciso adicionar baldes de sangue para se criar um game de sucesso. O único defeito que pode ser citado é que depois de deixar você apaixonado pelo mundo e seus habitantes, a aventura parece acabar muito rápido. Mas não deixe isso desanimá-lo - você não vai se arrepender.

Não existe razão nenhuma para não jogar "Beyond Good & Evil", que além de ser um dos mais divertidos e criativos jogos dos últimos tempos, é uma prova que não é preciso adicionar baldes de sangue para se criar um game de sucesso. O único defeito que pode ser citado é que depois de deixar você apaixonado pelo mundo e seus habitantes, a aventura parece acabar muito rápido. Mas não deixe isso desanimá-lo - você não vai se arrepender.

But despite its relative simplicity and brief nature, few games that I've played recently have been as enjoyable as Beyond Good and Evil. Sometimes presentation wins over actual content, and as long as the gameplay is solid that's all I need sometimes. Camera troubles, overall length, and other minor imperfections keep this game from getting a full score, but the heart put into the production of this game prevent any reasonable review from giving it less than a B+. I'm going with a solid A- here, personally. Buy this now -- chances are it's only twenty bucks (US), and worth every penny.

The creative talent behind this game is Marcel Ancel, the guy behind the Rayman games. I can’t wait to see what he and his team come up with next. This is one of those games that should be played by everyone. And it’s on every single platform out there, so there’s no excuse to miss it. PLUS, it’s dropped dramatically in price recently. So what are you waiting for?

Não existe razão nenhuma para não jogar "Beyond Good & Evil", que além de ser um dos mais divertidos e criativos jogos dos últimos tempos, é uma prova que não é preciso adicionar baldes de sangue para se criar um game de sucesso. O único defeito que pode ser citado é que depois de deixar você apaixonado pelo mundo e seus habitantes, a aventura parece acabar muito rápido. Mas não deixe isso desanimá-lo - você não vai se arrepender.

This game is as close to perfection as one can get, and despite its relatively short length at 10-15 hours, it has become one of my favorite games of any era. However, despite critical acclaim and every indication of being a sleeper hit, Beyond Good & Evil absolutely bombed upon release, so the chances of seeing a sequel, however deserved, are unlikely. Still, the game stands on its own as a shining beacon of what game design can be. As if my unabashed gushing wasn't enough, I'll reiterate for the unsure: Video Game Talk Collector Series.

Beyond Good and Evil is a hugely entertaining title with an engaging story, wonderful visuals, likeable characters and inventive and well-crafted game play – I highly recommend it.

I could go on for another few thousand words about the immersive gameplay and just plain brilliant game design waiting for you in Beyond Good & Evil, but I would rather you go out and get your own copy and start enjoying it for yourself. This is a must have title regardless of what system you play it on. Just make sure you play it.

Beyond Good & Evil można podsumować jako przygodę życia. Gra jest niezwykle rozbudowana i obfitująca w niespodzianki. Każdy, kto po nią sięgnie ma gwarancję dobrej zabawy. Pierwszy raz się spotykam z grą, w którą i dziecko i dorosły bawią się jednakowo dobrze. Tutaj każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Amator katowania pada i klawiatury będzie na równi zadowolony, co wielbiciel rozrywki umysłowej. W pewnym sensie możemy mówić o grze niemalże idealnej, tudzież doskonałej. Gdyby nie pewne malutkie błędy wychwalałbym ją pod niebiosa, a tak, trochę niżej się wznoszę.

I could go on for another few thousand words about the immersive gameplay and just plain brilliant game design waiting for you in Beyond Good & Evil, but I would rather you go out and get your own copy and start enjoying it for yourself. This is a must have title regardless of what system you play it on. Just make sure you play it.

Probably my biggest gripe is the fact that because of poor sales, the chances of this game getting a sequel are rather slim. It is titles like this that are the backbone of the industry and the reason I got into gaming in the first place. Few games draw you in as much as this gem does, and in my opinion to not play Beyond Good & Evil would be a crime against its creators.

Everything about it is magic - and even if it is a bit on the short side, it's an amazing game that no one who experiences will soon forget.

Ok, so I’ve made some pretty heavy statements about Beyond Good and Evil. Do I really mean that after 25 years of gaming, and thousands of titles in my collection, that Beyond Good and Evil is one of the best games I have ever played? Yes. The absolute best? No, not by any means – but Beyond Good and Evil as an entire package is right up there on the top shelf. I really had a great time with this one, and the feeling of accomplishment I had when watching the ending credits has seldom been matched before.

Beyond Good & Evil is one of those games so good, you'll rant and rave about it to everyone you know until they either buy it or you drive them criminally insane. It harkens back to a day in video games when you'd replay a game countless times simply because it's fun, not because your forced to collect crystal #374,987 to get a "real" ending. It's simplicity at it's finest and a very drab, dark world if we are never treated to a sequel.

Beyond Good and Evil presents gamers with an all round superb game; with solid, excellent sound, a polished and easy to use graphical interface and a story worth telling - but in a way which provides minimum frustration and maximum enjoyment. This game is a must for any PS2 console owner!

Every once in awhile a game comes across my path that reminds me why I am a gamer. It creates for you an experience that no other medium could possibly convey and it does so artistically, emotionally, and spiritually while still maintaining the excitement you expect from a game. One such game is Beyond Good and Evil. This game has intrigued me since early in its inception, but never in my wildest dreams could I have expected the masterpiece that was to be. In short BG&E has everything and more that you could want in an action adventure game; great combat, intriguing story, memorable characters, exquisite stylized graphics, and innovation. There's a lot to love in this game, so come with me on the adventure of a lifetime.

Some of you may have wondered about a lack of quality in the recent game Rayman 3. While still a good game, it didn't quite have the innovation or the charm that Rayman and its first sequel had. That's because the creator of Rayman has been working on a new project instead of Rayman 3; it's an ambitious project with a lot of detailed elements. This game is called Beyond Good & Evil, and it's myriad of intriguing facets intrigued me and pulled me into the game - I simply couldn't stop playing.

Last spring, when the gaming community gathered in LA to celebrate all of the wonderful things to come, there was one multi-platform title that received more attention than any other game. Soul Calibur 2 impressed many, but it was more or less old news. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time rocked the worlds of many attendees, but it wasn't the game either. The most promoted, most talked about game was a brand-new franchise from Ubisoft called Beyond Good & Evil. The title could lead uninformed gamers into thinking that this is a survival/horror title, or perhaps something based on a crazy Court TV story. The game is neither though. Its title is relevant to the conspiracy-filled story, but that's not the reason why this game received so much attention. Seeing it, reading about it, or watching a movie on your computer screen will not be enough. This game must be played to be appreciated.

Beyond Good & Evil on juuri niitä pelejä, joiden ainoa synti on oikeastaan se, ettei pelattavaa ole loputtomasti. GTA-tyylinen elävämpi kaupunki olisi ollut tietty mannaa, sillä tässäkin tapauksessa tekemistä riittää vain tuollaiset kymmenisen tuntia ja homma on sillä selvä. Surku juttu, mutta hyvä näinkin, sillä ennennäkemättömän kunnianhimoinen pelilajihybridi toimii täysin saumattomasti ja kun sen päälle läiskäistään vielä kunnon tarina, mielenkiintoiset henkilöhahmot, omaleimaisen laadukas grafiikka ja upeat musiikit, ei peliltä enää paljon muuta voisi pyytää. Ei tässä muuta voi kuin ilmaista pelon sekaista kunnioitusta pelin tekijöille ja toivoa pikaista jatkoa sarjalle.

Generally, Beyond Good & Evil is an impressive game. However, there are a few instances of slowdown when too much is on screen at one time, but these are so rare it shouldn’t be nearly enough to deter you from this game. Also, some of the stealth sections, especially in the Slaughterhouse, tend to bog down the pacing of the game a bit. These sections are a just a Metal Gear Solid exercise in avoiding the line of sight of some very simply scripted soldiers, and if they see you… just run out of the room! They’ll forget you ever existed if you leave their area.

Was für ein Spiel! Jade trifft genau meinen Geschmack in punkto Polygonfrauen und für Pey'j werd ich sogar noch Vegetarier! Aber nicht nur die Charakterdesigns der Hauptdarsteller, auch der Rest des Spiels ist einfach fantastisch: Angefangen bei den spannenden Rätseln über die hervorragenden Zwischensequenzen bis hin zur erstklassigen Grafik. Es gibt eigentlich nichts was man an diesem Meisterwerk bemängeln könnte, außer vielleicht die ungewöhnlichen "Cinemascope-Balken", welche allerdings durch das fesselnde Gameplay schnell in Vergessenheit geraten. Die spannende Geschichte und die hervorragende Inszenierung verweist viele Genrekollegen auf die hinteren Plätze und begeistert den Spieler bis zum Schluss. Jeder unter Euch, der sich auch nur im entferntesten für Action-Adventures interessiert, kommt um dieses Spiel nicht herum - für mich reiht es sich jetzt schon ganz locker in die Top 10 der besten Spiele des Jahres ein.

Simply put, Beyond Good & Evil takes so many facets of game play, and does them all so well, that this game is one of the must-own games of the year. I’d be satisfied with half a game this good. To have a whole one is more than I could have asked for.

Regardless, I'm very impressed by it, and I want you all to go pick it up. I don't care if you'll never play it, although you should because it is fun. I just want to see what Ubi Soft will do with a potential sequel, how they will choose to broaden and expand what's already a remarkable work.

Regardless, I'm very impressed by it, and I want you all to go pick it up. I don't care if you'll never play it, although you should because it is fun. I just want to see what Ubi Soft will do with a potential sequel, how they will choose to broaden and expand what's already a remarkable work.

Regardless, I'm very impressed by it, and I want you all to go pick it up. I don't care if you'll never play it, although you should because it is fun. I just want to see what Ubi Soft will do with a potential sequel, how they will choose to broaden and expand what's already a remarkable work.

Take a trip down memory lane with me, hardcore gamers. Do you remember the time you picked up a controller to play an RPG for the very first time? Do you recall the way you felt the minute you discovered that this wasn’t going to be the usual shoot-to-kill action game but an altogether new experience with characters and a story that hooked you to the point that you just had to continue playing to see how it ends? I’m sure you do and long-time gamers such as myself have been craving to feel that again. In the years that I’ve come to see games evolve to what they are now, I felt that I’ve seen it all and played it all. That is, until Beyond Good & Evil came along and my Xbox (as well as myself) were never the same again.

With the 2003 Holiday Season finally over, we will now see which games were the best selling/most popular. It is a shame that so many games where released over the past eight weeks, because a lot of high quality games will likely have fallen under the radar. Hopefully a game called Beyond Good and Evil did really well over the holidays because it is one of most inventive and best games I have played during this season.

Beyond Good and Evil bezaubert von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute mit einer Eigenschaft, die man in der vorweihnachtlichen Spieleflut kaum noch findet: Seele. Man merkt dem Abenteuer rund um Reporterin Jade an, dass jemand meisterhaft im Hintergrund Regie geführt hat. Rayman-Erfinder Michel Ancel hat mit diesem Titel endgültig bewiesen, dass er zu den ganz Großen der Branche gehört. Das Spiel hat eine unglaublich gute Story, bleibt ständig spannend, steckt voller kreativer Ideen und fesselt bis zum großen Finale. Und selbst wenn man den Mix aus Rätseln, Kämpfen, Schleichen, Wettrennen und Aufrüsten auch woanders findet, werden die Teile nirgends zu einem derart lebendigen Ganzen verschweißt. Das Leveldesign ist stimmig, die Speicherpunkte passen und unnötiger Frust ist Fehlanzeige. Die Welt von Hyllis ist so faszinierend vielfältig, die Odyssee so packend inszeniert, dass man fast darin versinken kann.

The bottom line is that I whole heartedly recommend Beyond Good and Evil. Even if somewhat short by today's standards at only 20 hours, the game doesn't compromise with gameplay, looks good, and succeeds at delivering an interesting, engaging story you can relate to. And if you are at all partial to good sci-fi and slamming soundtracks, that should seal the deal.

The bottom line is that I whole heartedly recommend Beyond Good and Evil. Even if somewhat short by today's standards at only 20 hours, the game doesn't compromise with gameplay, looks good, and succeeds at delivering an interesting, engaging story you can relate to. And if you are at all partial to good sci-fi and slamming soundtracks, that should seal the deal.

Jag är Indiana Jones, Solid Snake och James Bond på en gång. Fast tjej. Och fransk. Vilket ju känns betydligt mer här och nu än någon av de medelålders männen på raderna ovanför.

The bottom line is that I whole heartedly recommend Beyond Good and Evil. Even if somewhat short by today's standards at only 20 hours, the game doesn't compromise with gameplay, looks good, and succeeds at delivering an interesting, engaging story you can relate to. And if you are at all partial to good sci-fi and slamming soundtracks, that should seal the deal.

Beyond Good & Evil is a complete package, to say the least. In fact, it might even be brimming over. There's a variety of gameplay styles, a unique and beautiful game world, fantastic music, sympathetic characters and a compelling story all under the banner of one title. The only thing lacking here is length and scope, but that doesn't keep it from being one of the best damn games released in all of 2003.

Because what is exhibited here is a non-stop roller-coaster ride that never lets up for a second. Jade will struggle on heroically through mammoth odds with an entire race vying for her immediate demise, a race not afraid to play dirty. It is only through her strength that you will prevail to the apocalyptic and eye-opening finale that sadly takes place all to soon. Things happen quickly in the world of Beyond Good & Evil, all the more so because you won't stop playing. You'll want to uncover that last scrap of evidence, to free that last hostage, to liberate that last weapons stockpile and to photograph that last lifeform. You'll want to save Jade and her world because it is something special. Something unique that has yet to be replicated.

Sublime et enchanteur, Beyond Good & Evil fait partie de ces grands titres de l’histoire du jeu vidéo. Une aventure qui nous prend dès l’introduction pour nous transporter dans un monde que l’on croirait vivant et dont on a envie d'apprendre plus. Vivement la suite !

Sublime et enchanteur, Beyond Good & Evil fait partie de ces grands titres de l’histoire du jeu vidéo. Une aventure qui nous prend dès l’introduction pour nous transporter dans un monde que l’on croirait vivant et dont on a envie d'apprendre plus. Et puis, au prix très bas où le jeu est proposé, vous auriez tort de vous en priver !

Sublime et enchanteur, Beyond Good & Evil fait partie de ces grands titres de l’histoire du jeu vidéo. Une aventure qui nous prend dès l’introduction pour nous transporter dans un monde que l’on croirait vivant et dont on a envie d'apprendre plus. Vivement la suite !

The only recommendation I can give with this game is to head out and buy it. It is such a refreshing change of pace from the rest of the games that are coming out with their cookie cutter stories and lack of depth and character development. Normally a feeling of sadness for leaving characters only happens when finishing really good books or movies, and rarely happens in video games; but when the credits rolled for BG&E, I was sad that this might be the only time I had with them. We need to support fresh ideas such as this game in order for them to be made, because without them, we are stuck with the latest outing of Crash and Lara games, which recycle old ideas and don’t improve on much.

I’m forced to agree with other reviews I’ve read in giving BG&E a high score. My only complaints about the game were that it was occasionally too easy in the stealth and exploration bits, and that it was probably too short. I finished it in about 9 hours on my first try. The games strengths simply overwhelm these ‘inadequacies’. The story is top-notch, and the voice acting competent and compelling. The premise and plot are original to the point of surrealism, which is something anyone in the jaded gaming community can appreciate. Finally, even if a tad short, our apathy as gamers has allowed most stores to reduce the price on this game way low ($19.99 US), so you’ve got nothing to lose by picking it up and cracking it out in a week of evenings. Beyond Good & Evil is easily worth the 9/10 I award it, and maybe even a bit more based of the power of the story alone. Hurry up and go buy it. I had to have every magazine out there tell me to before I did. Don’t follow my example.

Although some might find the game too short there is plenty to see and do in Beyond Good and Evil and I’m only complaining because I didn’t want the game to end as quickly as it did, not because I felt short changed. The game is filled with richly developed characters and a storyline that stands easily above the majority of games on the market. At its recommended retail price of $49.95 Ubisoft are doing their best to entice those of us that are even a little bit curious about this game to pick it up and try it. Trust me: you won’t regret it one bit. This is in no way a budget title and simply must be experienced by all adventure gaming fans looking for something original and lovingly created just for them.

Beyond Good & Evil is a perfect addition if you’re looking for something to get you through the month. While it’s over way too early, you’ll still have a sense of gratification when finishing out the story. BG & E gives action/adventure junkies just what they’re looking for: a well made story that needs to be played out and experienced for all its worth. Being one of the prettier and more interesting games of 2003, there is no reason this title shouldn’t be one of the first titles you play for 2004.

Malgré cela, BGE reste un grand, très grand, titre. Le jeu nous prend en haleine dès l’introduction et ne nous lâche qu’après le générique. Une expérience sublime, qui, avec Prince of Persia, Les sables du temps, augmente significativement le niveau des jeux Playstation 2 cette année. A découvrir absolument.

Man sollte sich durch die comichafte und kindgerechte Optik nicht täuschen lassen: Beyond Good & Evil ist ein wunderbares Action-Adventure, dass den Schwerpunkt auf Rätsel und Schleicheinlagen legt. Dabei langweilen die Rätsel eigentlich nie, da teilweise neue Elemente hinzukommen oder bereits bekannte variiert werden. Zusammen mit den Minispielen erhält man ein sehr abwechslungsreiches Gameplay das sich angenehm von anderen Titeln abhebt, da man nicht immer nur alle Gegner niedermetzeln muss. Durch den niedrigen Schwierigkeitsgrad dürfen sich gerade auch Anfänger und Gelegenheitsspieler angesprochen fühlen.

Beyond Good & Evil is a fine example of how to take a number of different styles of gameplay and mix them into one finished product. Many games have tried to do this, but none have been this successful. Every facet of the game sets a high standard and easily lives up to that standard. It's an inventive creation that basks in some of the finest voice acting available, an incredible amount of visual pizzazz, and an incredible mixture of gameplay. Though I wish the adventure had been a bit longer and the combat sequences would have been a little more involved, I simply found myself mesmerized by the overall quality of the game.

Beyond Good & Evil blends elements of superb gameplay design and storytelling into a wonderful experience. It is an excellent example of the direction that games are headed. They’re moving into a realm of compelling stories matched with equally impressive gameplay. This is a title that anybody looking for a story in their game would be a fool not to pick up.

The game never gets anywhere bordering difficult or forces you to replay large sections as save points are regularly spaced, and even the toughest boss battles are unlikely to need more than a couple of attempts to master - it's clear that Michel Ancel and his team wanted everyone to see the entire, charming game. BG&E manages to supply excitement, violent encounters and tense moments without the need for shotguns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers or snapped necks, and there are a lot of games out there that were good, but could have been great if they'd been more like Beyond Good & Evil.

This is among my favorite games this may just be the best game you never heard of. Because of the recent price drop, I recommend it to anyone who can handle the slight occultic themes and mild cursing.

Tarinansa kepeyteen nähden turhan pateettisesti nimetty Beyond Good & Evil on vetävä sekoitus seikkailua, toimintaa, hiiviskelyä ja ongelmanratkontaa. Pelaaminen on viilattu ilahduttavan sujuvaksi. Akrobaattiset temput, kuten kielekkeillä loikkiminen hoituvat automaattisesti.

You've probably seen a great movie at some point or other, and later asked, "Who made this?" so you could watch for the artist responsible in the future. I think that's the reaction many people will have with Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil. In this case, the answer happens to be Michel Ancel, the soft-spoken French game designer responsible for the first two Rayman games. While they were good and great, respectively, they still didn't properly prepare my expectations for BG&E. Quite simply, BG&E is a tour-de-force of imagination, an electronic window into a fantastic world that exists in only our consoles and a creative French guy's mind. I greatly enjoyed my time in that world, and my only real regret is that it was over so soon.

I'd like to think that Beyond Good & Evil is what the classic LucasArts-style adventure games could have evolved into. The game tosses together aspects of racing games, platformers, beat-em-ups, and even a Pokémon -esque beast chase into a witch's brew that defies easy categorization. In the end, though, all of these elements combine together smoothly to help players overcome a series of puzzles and obstacles while they work to move forward a cinematic storyline. Whatever you call it, it's beyond dispute that Beyond Good & Evil is one of the best games released in 2003.

Beyond the blockbuster games and the rotten tomatoes, the runaway hits and the forgettable travesties, there lies a nebula of quality gems that are undeservedly relegated to the bargain bin. These games—these sleepers—are often passed over in favor of the big-name games, the heavy hitters that sell 400,000 copies on name alone, quality be damned. Beyond Good & Evil is one of the overlooked games.

Can a game offer plenty of finger-twitching action, wow-worthy visuals, and still tell a story that's sophisticated, even profound? Can videogames convey social and political messages and still be a lot of fun? The answer, of course, is yes. It's just that in an industry so focused on technical accomplishment and razzle-dazzle, it's rare when all that style meets some very real substance. With Beyond Good & Evil, we've got one of those rarities. And it's a darned good time, too.

Can a game offer plenty of finger-twitching action, wow-worthy visuals, and still tell a story that's sophisticated, even profound? Can videogames convey social and political messages and still be a lot of fun? The answer, of course, is yes. It's just that in an industry so focused on technical accomplishment and razzle-dazzle, it's rare when all that style meets some very real substance. With Beyond Good & Evil, we've got one of those rarities. And it's a darned good time, too.

Beyond Good & Evil stars Jade, a photojournalist with cat-killing curiosity, nimble martial arts moves and a Mona Lisa smile. It's a new game with new characters, but what's stunning about Rayman creator Michel Ancel's latest work is how much his characters seem to like one another.

You've probably seen a great movie at some point or other, and later asked, "Who made this?" so you could watch for the artist responsible in the future. I think that's the reaction many people will have with Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil. In this case, the answer happens to be Michel Ancel, the soft-spoken French game designer responsible for the first two Rayman games. While they were good and great, respectively, they still didn't properly prepare my expectations for BG&E. Quite simply, BG&E is a tour-de-force of imagination, an electronic window into a fantastic world that exists in only our consoles and a creative French guy's mind. I greatly enjoyed my time in that world, and my only real regret is that it was over so soon.

Can a game offer plenty of finger-twitching action, wow-worthy visuals, and still tell a story that's sophisticated, even profound? Can videogames convey social and political messages and still be a lot of fun? The answer, of course, is yes. It's just that in an industry so focused on technical accomplishment and razzle-dazzle, it's rare when all that style meets some very real substance. With Beyond Good & Evil, we've got one of those rarities. And it's a darned good time, too.

- Can a game offer plenty of finger-twitching action, wow-worthy visuals, and still tell a story that's sophisticated, even profound? Can videogames convey social and political messages and still be a lot of fun? The answer, of course, is yes. It's just that in an industry so focused on technical accomplishment and razzle-dazzle, it's rare when all that style meets some very real substance. With Beyond Good & Evil, we've got one of those rarities. And it's a darned good time, too.

You've probably seen a great movie at some point or other, and later asked "Who made this?" so you could watch for the artist responsible in the future. I think that's the reaction many people'll have to Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil. In this case, the answer happens to be Michel Ancel, the soft-spoken French game designer responsible for the first two Rayman games. While they were good and great, respectively, they still didn't properly prepare my expectations for BG&E. Quite simply, BG&E is a tour-de-force of imagination, an electronic window into a fantastic world that exists in only our consoles and a creative French guy's mind. I greatly enjoyed my time in that world, and my only real regret is that it was over so soon.

Een schitterend meeslepend sprookje, een prachtig spel dat zonder twijfel tot de absolute top der platform games behoort. Briljant.

This is a wonderful, rare gem of a game that really delivers on all levels; it looks spanking, plays like a dream and sounds divine. That, and it feels wonderfully different to most action/adventures – more than likely attributed to its European origins. Still, while playing sometimes it feels slightly more shallow than, say, Skies of Arcadia, which boasts a large cast of highly memorable characters; while this game also has a nice cast, the stereotypical definitions of character (the hot-headed one, the loner, the wistful girl etc etc) are absent; while this is again probably attributed to the fact that the Japanese norm is far more prevalent over here than the European, it may make some people feel a little less familiar with the characters. People that will discard the game because of this really will miss out on this jewel; its difference is exactly what makes it so refreshing to play. Buy it and play it now.

Angefangen bei der spannenden Story bis hin zu der faszinierenden Grafik ist Beyond Good & Evil ein Action-Adventure der Spitzenklasse. Die vielen witzigen Minispiele, die Hovercraft-Fahreinlagen und das Sammeln der Perlen motivieren ungemein; man kann nicht aufhören, bis man den Abspann zu sehen bekommt. Und da liegt auch der einzige Kritikpunkt: Nach ungefähr zehn Stunden Spielzeit ist das Spiel gelöst. Aber der Einführungspreis von 30 Euro ist in diesen geldbeutelunfreundlichen Tagen ein dicker Pluspunkt.

The letterbox presentation of Beyond Good & Evil gives the gamer a good indication from the get-go of what to expect; wonderful direction, excellent storytelling, and a compelling plot. The gameplay is good enough to hold its own within the cinematic confines and actually does its fair share to charge the story forward. Michel Ansel, creator of the slick Rayman title, does nothing to disappoint with BG&E creating a truly imaginative story that would be good in any medium. The key to the success of this project was Ubi Soft’s ability to turn Ansel’s world into a plausible and polished venue from which to play. The result is a gaming experience nothing short of unique and special in the realm of action/adventure titles.

Beyond Good & Evil arrives on the PlayStation 2 in the face of some stiff competition including Jak II, Ratchet & Clank II, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time etc. In my opinion it compares rather well against all of these and has the added bonus of being very deaf gamer friendly too. The only real downside to the game is it's length and most will have the game finished in around 10-12 hours which is short by all accounts. Still the gameplay is very enjoyable and it's quite unlike any other game on the PlayStation 2 at the moment. Let's hope a sequel is being planned because this is an impressive effort.

Overall, Beyond Good & Evil is a fantastic platforming title. It's not as engrossing as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time mainly because the puzzle element isn't quite as strong, but this is still a stunning title that will have you engrossed until the end. Michel Ancel really has a knack for creating good characters, and those in this game are equally impressive, but it's the story that will have you captivated as you help Jade on her quest.

Overall, Beyond Good and Evil is a gem of an action-adventure title, and one of the best games of this genre for GameCube. It is available on all systems and won’t cost you much: the retail price is only $20. Really, it’s a bargain for a game this good. The storyline is compelling, the gameplay clean, and the characters likeable. One can only hope that, despite the low sales, Ubisoft will see fit to release a sequel.

And so, overall, I found Beyond Good & Evil to be a lot of fun to play. I liked the characters, the game sounded and looked good, and the action sequences were challenging without being too challenging. Even some of the potential pitfalls, like the save points, didn’t bother me much. So if you think you’d like a story-driven action game, Beyond Good & Evil is definitely one you should buy.

For whatever reason, Beyond Good and Evil hasn't sold well and is now only $20 at stores. Maybe it got lost in the Christmas deluge of games, didn't get enough advertising support, or perhaps people are just tired of this kind of game, but it is one of the better games to be released this winter. Now that it can be had for twenty bucks there's no reason not to check it out. If you're looking for something different than the commercialized games out there, then Beyond Good and Evil is worth a look.

Drei Jahre haben Rayman-Erfinder Michel Ancel und sein Team an Beyond Good & Evil (BG&E) gearbeitet. Die Mühen waren nicht umsonst. Bereits die Story bietet alles, was den gemeinen Spieler fesselt: fiese Alien-Attacken, geheimnisvolle Regierungsverschwörungen, furchtlose Rebellen, ein wenig Sozialkritik und eine tapfere Journalistin als Hauptdarstellerin. Diese hört auf den Namen Jade und stellt fest, dass die Bewohner des Planeten Hillys von der Regierung belogen werden. Sie schließt sich einer rebellischen Untergrund-Organisation an und macht sich auf, die schmutzigen Machenschaften des Regimes an die Öffentlichkeit zu bringen.

The criticism/minus point about this game is its length, or lack thereof, it is very short. I beat it in a weekend and the lack of replay value kind of hurts the game a little. This is to be expected since the game is a great story that is worth playing through at least twice, of course when a game is this good, you always want more. Wonderfully done and one of the surprise games of last year in my opinion.

Quant aux graphismes, ils sont très réussis, surtout lors des phases en hovercraft : les reflets du paysage sur l'eau sont magnifiques. Mais ce qui surprend surtout c'est la qualité de la bande son, les musiques sont très belles et soulignent à merveille les moments importants. Le doublage français est aussi de grande qualité, c'est d'ailleurs Emma de Caunes qui a prêté sa voix à Jade. Mais les autres comédiens sont tout aussi convaincants et donnent vraiment vie aux personnages. Beyond Good & Evil est donc un jeu qu'il vous faut découvrir, son univers particulier en fait un titre très accrocheur et il y a fort à parier que vous ne le lâcherez pas avant de l'avoir fini.

Overall, a brilliant story which makes you talk to everyone you encounter, overcome obstacles and work through the many puzzles. It’s not a game where you have to kill everyone but a game that requires stealth and planning. Well worth a hire if you think you can finish this game quickly, otherwise you won’t be disappointed if you purchase it.

Beyond Good and Evil has it all. With minor simplicity issues, the game has many gameplay elements that progress it into a wonderful platformer. With great visuals, unique weapons, a nice story, and a massive world to explore. The humorous and wacky character will keep you involved in the world and the story. However even though the game is short, the gameplay is just too good to pass up. For buying purposes, there just might not be enough for you to indulge in a second time. However, a rental might just fill your gap for a great helping of platforming goodness.

Ein sehr gutes, relativ einfaches Action-Adventure. Leider hat es aber ein paar Macken und ist im Endeffekt nichts wirklich richtig besonderes. Ich bin ein bisschen enttäuscht, nach dem großen Hype, fotografiere aber trotzdem sehr gerne mit Jade. Fans des Genres können ohne Bedenken zugreifen.

Created by Michel Ancel, the man responsible for the Rayman franchise, Beyond Good & Evil is a sci-fi third-person action adventure game. Beyond Good & Evil centers on a character named Jade, a female reporter on the watery world of Hyllis who earns money by traveling via hovercraft to exotic locations to photograph rare species and events. However, Jade's home, the island city of Hillys, is under attack from the DomZ, an aggressive race of aliens. The Alpha Section has taken over military operations in the planet and has used its might to try to stop the DomZ invasion. But it seems that even the mighty Alpha Section can't hold off the entire alien attack.

Overall, one can't help but appreciate the story, characters, and setting of Beyond Good & Evil. This is a title which, while not entirely original, has chosen to combine varied gameplay elements in a refreshing fashion, to craft an engaging experience. Certainly, a game with well-developed characters, intriguing storyline, and entertaining play is not one that should be passed over too lightly, nor forgotten too easily.

While the game feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make Beyond Good & Evil a game well worth playing. Beyond Good & Evil is an action adventure game from Michel Ancel, the man credited with the creation of the highly acclaimed Rayman series. This time out, Ancel is shelving his platform-genre roots in favor of a Legend of Zelda-like game with a heavy focus on puzzle-solving and stealth. While Beyond Good & Evil feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make it a game well worth playing.

While the game feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make Beyond Good & Evil a game well worth playing. Beyond Good & Evil is an action adventure game from Michel Ancel, the man credited with the creation of the highly acclaimed Rayman series. This time out, Ancel is shelving his platform-genre roots in favor of a console-style action adventure game with a heavy focus on puzzle-solving and stealth. While Beyond Good & Evil feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make it a game well worth playing.

While the game feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make Beyond Good & Evil a game well worth playing Beyond Good & Evil is an action adventure game from Michel Ancel, the man credited with the creation of the highly acclaimed Rayman series. This time out, Ancel is shelving his platform-genre roots in favor of a Legend of Zelda-like game with a heavy focus on puzzle-solving and stealth. While Beyond Good & Evil feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make it a game well worth playing.

Beyond Good & Evil is an action adventure game from Michel Ancel, the man credited with the creation of the highly acclaimed Rayman series. This time out, Ancel is shelving his platform-genre roots in favor of a Legend of Zelda-like game with a heavy focus on puzzle-solving and stealth. While Beyond Good & Evil feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make it a game well worth playing.

Despite rough sales and price cuts in retailers' post-Christmas inventory, BG&E is a solid adventure title that is well worth a purchase, now that the price is so low. With its beautiful, interactive worlds, intriguing storyline, and clever puzzles, BG&E is the best adventure game for the price.

Despite rough sales and price cuts in retailers' post-Christmas inventory, BG&E is a solid adventure title that is well worth a purchase, now that the price is so low. With its beautiful, interactive worlds, intriguing storyline, and clever puzzles, BG&E is the best adventure game for the price.

Une histoire passionnante, plein de poésie et de personnages attachants. Beyond Good & Evil nous plonge dans une aventure aux multiples facettes, ou se mêlent action et émotion avec maestria. Ca change des jeux sur la Seconde Guerre Mondiale...

Ansonsten findet man aber mit Beyond Good & Evil ein gelungenes und empfehlenswertes Spiel, das mit seinem moderaten Schwierigkeitsgrad auch für Anfänger mehr als geeignet ist, dabei aber auch Profis nicht langweilt, die durch die optionalen Bonusaufgaben bei Laune gehalten werden. Von künstlerischer Seite im Bereich Graphik, Design und Musik betrachtet, ist den Designer ein richtiges Glanzstück gelungen.

A lot of people will look elsewhere for gameplay depth, but what BG&E sacrifices, it makes up for in story and pacing.

These issues - together with the well-meaning but questionable 'stealth' elements that plague the latter dungeons - are but minor blemishes on an otherwise shining pearl. So, is this the classic example of a 'sleeper' hit then? Perhaps Ubisoft's strategy of releasing a comparatively niche title amongst the Christmas glut was a bad move, but with any luck the resurgence of the game on Microsoft's and Nintendo's consoles will bring in enough revenue to fund a sequel - something the ending not only alludes to but practically begs to see happen.

A true labour of love that is an excellent example of gaming class. Zelda with a camera, talking pigs and breasts this aint. Beyond Good and Evil is a title in its own right. Hugely innovative, wonderfully free-form and beautifully produced if this game doesn't get the public attention is deserves we will be very angry indeed. When it arrives in the UK sometime in March buy it, or feel our wrath.

Beyond Good and Evil est un bébé qui nécessita pas moins de trois ans de travail a Michel Ancel et a son équipe, à qui on doit des titres de renommée mondiale comme Rayman. Ce qui, évidemment, est plutôt de bonne augure...

So adrett verpackt wie in Beyond Good & Evil gab es das gute, alte "Aliens bedrohen Planeten"-Szenario schon lange nicht mehr. Die Hauptfigur Jade kann man(n) eigentlich nur mögen, das eingängig-unkomplizierte Kampfsystem sorgt für Spaß, und die Story um Verschwörer in einer Bilderbuch-Welt motiviert. Gut gefällt mir auch die relative Freiheit außerhalb der Missionen - stets habe ich das Gefühl, die Welt selbst entdecken zu können. Der Grafik sieht man die Konsolenherkunft zwar an, die Umsetzung ist jedoch tadellos gelungen, außerdem gibt's erstklassige Animationen.

Playing Beyond Good & Evil is like being on vacation: The game is suffused with a joy of discovery that's similar to the sensation you get when visiting a new place and experiencing new things. French developer Michel Ancel (he's le homme behind Rayman) has created a rich world that pushes far beyond the boundaries of his game, lending a depth and weight to everything that happens. Despite the whimsical nature of the varied critters that inhabit Hyllis, everyone (and everything) feels so real that you might just forget you're playing a game.

Beyond Good & Evil is one of those epic adventures set in a surreal science-fiction/fantasy world where animals are people, too, and knights fight alongside laser-wielding mechanoids while alien menaces threaten to advance. You know the type: It?s a little bit of old-tyme graphic adventure and a healthy chunk of Zelda-style dungeon adventure with stealthy Splinter Cell segments and obvious Pok?mon Snap influences. There?s a lot here, but none of it ever really goes much beyond just plain old good.

In summary, although the game might seem simplistic and childish on the surface, I assure you that there is more to BG&E than meets the eye. The characters are lovable and even cute - like our heroine Jade (you lecherous old coot - Six), the game world is elaborate and imaginative enough and the gameplay has enough variety and good design decisions built into it to keep you playing on. All you really have to do is find a way to accept the console controls and camera for what they are - flawed. One other thing is that worlds like Rayman, Final Fantasy, and Zelda are not for every PC gamer out there. You must have an initial liking for their cartoonish style to truly enjoy BG&E. If you are indeed willing to put up with the clunky gameplay mechanics and the unique art style you should definitely buy this game. There is no multiplayer, but there is sufficient quality single-player gameplay in there to make it worth the price of admission.

When is it okay for an adventure game to just be an adventure game? Is it all right to withhold points for lack of innovation when everything a game does attempt is superbly executed? Does harping on a weak story unfairly presume to guess the developer's primary intention in making the game? These are all some of the things weighing on a reviewer's mind as he or she plays through Beyond Good and Evil, and the answers don't come easy.

When is it okay for an adventure game to just be an adventure game? Is it all right to withhold points for lack of innovation when everything a game does attempt is superbly executed? Does harping on a weak story unfairly presume to guess the developer's primary intention in making the game? These are all some of the things weighing on a reviewer's mind as he or she plays through Beyond Good and Evil, and the answers don't come easy.

When is it okay for an adventure game to just be an adventure game? Is it all right to withhold points for lack of innovation when everything a game does attempt is superbly executed? Does harping on a weak story unfairly presume to guess the developer's primary intention in making the game? These are all some of the things weighing on a reviewer's mind as he or she plays through Beyond Good and Evil, and the answers don't come easy.

BG&E may well steal ideas from Zelda and Starfox Adventures, but it doesn't ever feel like a second hand title. There's enough originality on offer to warrant a purchase, particularly in terms of storyline. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what makes this game enjoyable, as it doesn’t come down to a single element. It looks lovely, it sounds great, the story is entertaining and it plays well. What more could you want from an action adventure?

The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. Her rule was long and prosperous and she shall always be remembered with fondness, but the gaming royalty that was Lara Croft has been usurped, dethroned. The exact cause of her demise is uncertain - perhaps she fell to the claws of a vicious T-Rex, her portable arsenal failing her at a key moment or maybe her oldest enemy, gravity, finally claimed her life as she plummeted to her doom from some precarious ledge or ill-timed leap. Regardless, we must move on and, whilst acknowledging our loss and cherishing fondly the unusually buxom memories, accept that we have another monarch now - one enforcing a rather different set of rules.

Beyond Good and Evil is certainly good, and if you have a lot of patience, you may find it a rewarding journey. But in no way is this one of the best games of the year.