Beyond Good & Evil™

Well this is undoubtedly the best game I ever played. The summary above pushes it as an action Sci-Fi but it is actually much more than that. It has adventure and mystery elements as well as just plain fun elements (like a boat race) that make this game so special. There is no dullness here, no point in which you are not exited and most important the game constantly surprises you with new things. The story is excellent with a truly epic ending(!) and the characters endearing. It is suitable for all ages and that really means it is fun to play for adults as well without losing any of its appeal. It will engage you with its humor and enthralling game play.

BG&E is a game worth your attention. If you want fun, LOTS OF variety in gameplay, a good story, a fair but not frustrating challenge, likable characters... BG&E has got them all. At heart it's a 3D platformer yet you will have driving sequences, flying sequences, mini games, simple puzzles, races, rpg elements and some incentives to explore the environments more thoroughly. Unlike most 3D platformers yo won't have a single instant of annoying camera or problem judging distances. In fact one thing you will find odd is that you don't have a jump button. You approach a ledge and the character just jumps over it! You also have some instances when you collaborate with non playable characters. Guess what! They don't get in the way and you don't have to wait for them to catch up with you. It is evident that BG&E has been engineered to challenge you without frustrating. If you die it's because you did something stupid or careless. You won't have instances where you die or get stuck, and curse whoever designed the level or the camera. My only complaint with the game is that it feels short. Either because it is good or because it is really short - I don't know! You can always go through it a second time and explore some environments, or race you might have missed and spend more time on the mini games. If you want a good game to play over a weekend and value variety then this is for you.

This is one of those "sleeper hits" that defied all understanding. Big budget, skilled developers, decent gameplay, wonderful story, likeable characters. It had decent marketing and solid reviews. There's no earthly reason this wasn't a multi-million seller... except that it wasn't. At least you can still buy it!

I really liked this one, and was surprised at how badly it faired. You're not a soldier, or a commando or something, but rather, a freelance reporter-photographer. Her camera is an important item throughout the adventure for making money or collecting evidence. There's plenty of stealth, racing, butt-kicking, and even some exploration of a very colorful, watery world. I'm not sure what to think about her pig-man sidekick, with his fart-powered jet boots. But he grew on me. I really recommend this one, and I can't think of anything I'd consider to be a flaw.

In spite its huge contribution the action-adventure genre, it's still one of greatest underrated games ever conceived. Thankfully someone was gentle enough to treat with the kind of respect it deserves. Rock on GOG!!!