89
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.6
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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Beyond Good & Evil Xbox $9.49  
GOG
Beyond Good and Evil™ $9.99  
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User Reviews

Creative genius. Simple, amazing, fun. Andrew Carter (2) 4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars4.67 Stars

The Press Says

Worth Playing Dec 01, 2003 9.5 out of 10 95
Next Level Gaming Dec 07, 2003 94 out of 100 94
Game Over Online Dec 12, 2003 92 out of 100 92
Stratos Group Jan 27, 2004 4.5 out of 5 90
XGP Gaming Apr 25, 2004 9 out of 10 90
GameLemon Mar 23, 2004 9 out of 10 90
Xbox World Australia (XWA) Feb 08, 2004 90 out of 100 90
MS Xbox World Feb 26, 2004 8.5 out of 10 85
1UP May 09, 2004 7.5 out of 10 75
ntsc-uk 2003 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

According to Michel Ancel, the game was originally to be named Between Good & Evil, but the marketing department did not like that name, so it was changed to Beyond Good & Evil.

"The original title I gave the game was Between Good & Evil (see my first logo included) - which the marketing department didn’t like back then. For me, the meaning of this title is that you are always in the middle of an internal and external conflict, based on our conception of good and evil. In this game and in our world, propaganda thinks in our place; tells us these are our enemies and these are our friends. When you go beyond the appearances, you discover your own truth. That’s the theme of the game and marketing finally accepted this title, and just replaced the between by beyond, which fits better with the vast universe and story."



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