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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

Brilliant. Ola Sverre Bauge (236) 4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars
Unique and a whole lotta fun. SDfish (1807) 4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars
An eclectic gem in the rough, marred by a few rather silly problems Andreas SJ (22) unrated

The Press Says

Playback 2006 9.77 out of 10 98
Game Chronicles Mar 13, 2004 9.8 out of 10 98
Peliplaneetta.net Feb 12, 2004 94 out of 100 94
4Players.de Feb 23, 2004 9.1 out of 10 91
Computer Gaming World (CGW) May 09, 2004 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
PC Gameplay (Benelux) Dec, 2003 89 out of 100 89
GameSpot Nov 25, 2003 8.3 out of 10 83
Yiya Dec 17, 2003 12 out of 15 80
Joystick Dec, 2003 8 out of 10 80
Boomtown Mar 01, 2004 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

Soundtrack
  1. In the Beginning
  2. Dancing With Domz
  3. Home Sweet Home
  4. Hyllian Suite
  5. Mammago's Garage
  6. Isle de Noir
  7. Mineshaft Madness
  8. Say Cheese, Fellas
  9. Akuda House Propaganda
  10. Ancient Chinese Secrets
  11. Don't Fear the Reaper
  12. Fear the Reaper
  13. Fun and Mini-Games
  14. Funky Bar 100
  15. When Domz Attack
  16. Slaughterhouse Scramble
  17. Sneaky Jade Suite
  18. Organic Beauty
  19. Violent Jade Suite
  20. Heart of Darkness
  21. Metal Gear Domz
  22. Something Completely Different
  23. Behind Enemy Lines
  24. Free Your Mind
  25. Thoughtful Reflections
  26. Enfants Disparus
  27. Above and Beyond
  28. Unacceptable Losses
  29. In Hot Pursuit
  30. Sins of the Father
  31. Redemption


In February 2004, Ubisoft released MP3s of Beyond Good & Evil soundtrack to NintendoInsider.com. These are still available for download, but as of April 2005, downloaders must register with the web site and go to the Members-Only Board to receive a frequently changing password.


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