Beyond Good & Evil™

Even 22 years later, Beyond Good & Evil remains one of the most visionary and emotionally resonant games ever created. Ubisoft crafted something truly special. A game that was way ahead of its time, both in storytelling and gameplay. From the moment you step into the shoes of Jade, the fearless photojournalist with a heart of gold, you're swept into a richly imagined world brimming with mystery, rebellion, and soul. The game’s narrative is layered and mature, tackling themes of propaganda, resistance, and truth with a grace rarely seen in games of its era, or even today. The art direction is stunning, with a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy that still feels fresh and immersive. The soundtrack? Absolutely unforgettable. Christophe Héral’s score elevates every moment, from quiet introspection to high-octane action. Gameplay-wise, Beyond Good & Evil was revolutionary. Seamless transitions between exploration, puzzle-solving, stealth, and combat made it feel like a genre-defying experience. And let’s not forget the photography mechanic. Years before it became trendy in games, BG&E made it meaningful and fun. This game didn’t just age well, it transcended time. It’s a cult classic for a reason, and it deserves every bit of praise it gets. If you’ve never played it, you’re missing out on one of gaming’s greatest hidden gems. And if you have? It’s always worth revisiting. Beyond Good & Evil isn’t just a game—it’s a legacy.

The precious pearl is the slave of its currents. This game is truly is a hidden gem. I recommend this game to anyone. 10/10

wow... this game took me by surprise. I heard great things about it for many years now but only got around to playing this past week. It is a short game (5-10 hours) depending on your speed but that doesn't take away from the amazing characters, music, locations, gameplay, story and all around unique feeling from this gem of an experience. There are challenging parts that require a few tries for beating (of note the race and some sneaking sequences and that final boss battle) so you are not facing an easy run through on your first try. The variety in gameplay is also impressive. Overall its atmosphere and theme is remarkable and not to be missed. Truly a one of a kind game!

Upon entering the Beyond Good & Evil I found that I was unable to alt-tab or open task manager, this made screwing around with various settings in order to get most cutscenes to be in sync a much larger nuisance than it already was. Just like in many other adventure games, the camera was the strongest enemy in the game. During stealth sections and battles the camera would constantly fight with my commands and/or not show what I needed to see. The story showed a lot of promise that the beginning, but many facets I wanted it to explore were either dropped early, or took cliche turns. Jade's allies are cute, and conduct themselves much like standard cartoon characters. The game is really showing its age in the graphics department, and the map design seems to be (especially in the overworld) focused on wasting the player's time. Definitely worth the playing, though not to the extent you might have heard.

I played this in anticipation of Beyond Good and Evil 2, but I have had this game in my backlog for far longer. And what a mistake that was. Beyond Good and Evil is a special kind of game, it involves puzzle solving, stealth, photography, combat, and a great story with a great soundtrack. This game oozes charm, a trait common to some of my absolute favorites. From the character design to the music to the world design, I just feel happy when playing it. A must buy for anyone looking to play a real gem that went under many people's radar, like Psychonauts.