89
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.0
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

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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Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
Beyond Good & Evil GameCube $17.90  
GOG
Beyond Good and Evil™ $9.99  
ebay.com
Beyond Good & Evil    
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User Reviews

A gem ... so sadly ignored Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909) unrated
If you like Zelda, get this, if you don't like Zelda, get it anyway.. Darkflame (15) 4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars
It is waaaaay beyond good. (and evil) Mattz1010 (17) unrated
Unappreciated, but Wonderful Martin Greenberg (3) 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars

The Press Says

Video Game Talk Aug 29, 2004 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 100
Game Chronicles Jan 31, 2004 9.7 out of 10 97
GameZone Dec 31, 2003 9.2 out of 10 92
Game Over Online Dec 12, 2003 92 out of 100 92
GameSpy Dec 19, 2003 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Game Critics Jan 14, 2004 9 out of 10 90
GameCola.net Jan, 2005 8.7 out of 10 87
GameSpot Dec 03, 2003 8.3 out of 10 83
Gamestyle 2004 8 out of 10 80
1UP May 09, 2004 7.5 out of 10 75

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Trivia

The publishers registered the websites for both the iris network (www.irisnetwork.net) and the Hyllian gov. (www.hylliannews.com) both featuring promotional material and assorted stuff.


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