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 $7.00  
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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

Just Adventure Feb 04, 2004 A+ 100
VGPub 2004 9.5 out of 10 95
Game Chronicles Mar 17, 2004 9.5 out of 10 95
Next Level Gaming Dec 07, 2003 94 out of 100 94
Video Game Talk Jan 19, 2004 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
ToTheGame Jan 14, 2004 9 out of 10 90
TeamXbox Nov 25, 2003 8.8 out of 10 88
GameSpot Nov 13, 2003 8.3 out of 10 83
Game Informer Magazine Dec, 2003 8 out of 10 80
ntsc-uk 2003 7 out of 10 70

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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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