The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a compact, characterful adventure that blends photography, stealth, puzzles, and exploration inside a striking world, Beyond Good & Evil delivers unusual charm. Players seeking deep combat or a long campaign may find its thinner systems and repetition distracting.
What it does best
A world with an instantly recognizable visual identity
An unusually graceful blend of adventure styles
A cast and premise that give the adventure its heart
What might put you off
Simple combat and stealth sections
A short, repetitive campaign
The setup
What you are walking into
Beyond Good & Evil is an action-adventure game with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth-based games. The player controls the protagonist, Jade, from a third-person perspective. Jade can run, move stealthily, jump over obstacles and pits, climb ladders, push or bash doors and objects, and flatten herself against walls. As Jade, the player investigates a number of installations in search of the truth about a war with an alien threat.
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