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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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User Reviews

It's superficial. But it's fun, damn it! Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (53164) 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
An Incredible Experience, Don't Overlook It Too! Searly (30) 4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars
Who spilled Oddworld in my Splinter Cell? Terrence Bosky Bronze Star Contributing Member (5239) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Shallow, boring and uninspired. Supernintendo Chalmers (10644) 2.83 Stars2.83 Stars2.83 Stars2.83 Stars2.83 Stars
Courageous as Snake, destined as Sora, and gorgeous as Rayne makes the essence of Jade. MAT Bronze Star Contributing Member (34836) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Shouldn't be overlooked for bigger-name adventures Paul Jones Bronze Star Contributing Member (277) 4.33 Stars4.33 Stars4.33 Stars4.33 Stars4.33 Stars
Incredible game, full of substance, drama, and fun gordon freeman (2) 4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars

The Press Says

Game Chronicles Mar 10, 2004 9.5 out of 10 95
GameZone Dec 02, 2003 9.5 out of 10 95
Christ Centered Game Reviews Jun 01, 2005 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
IGN Nov 11, 2006 9 out of 10 90
GameSpy Nov 11, 2003 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
DarkZero 2003 8.9 out of 10 89
GamePro Nov 12, 2006 4 out of 5 80
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (OPM) May 09, 2004 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
1UP May 09, 2004 7.5 out of 10 75
The Video Game Critic Sep 26, 2004 B- 67

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Trivia

It was named #171 out of 200 of the "Greatest Games of Their Time" by EGM Issue #200 (Feb. 2006).


This entry was contributed by Kotario (124)
 

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