Beyond Good & Evil

I can echo all of what was said above: Great art design, great music, and above all, great story -- very rare in video games, and indeed Beyond Good and Evil's story and characters have more "meat" than most sci-fi blockbuster films.

The reasons why this game was overlooked are simple. One, the game is mis-named; the title really doesn't describe the game in any meaningful way. The second and far more important reason is that, in the U.S. anyway, this game was released during the "Christmas Rush" that plagues the gaming industry. In an effort to capitalize on holiday sales, game publishers save every game they've spent any money on and then release them all during November and December. It's inevitable that some games -- often very good ones, and especially those that are left-of-center -- are going to get lost in the shuffle.

The director of this game, Michel Ancel (also the creator of Rayman, one of my favorite VG characters), is one of video gaming's true visionaries. Any of his games are at least worth a look, and BG&E is worth more than that.

One note of hope is the fact that it has happened in the past that games that didn't do well initially have gone on to become "cult classics" and actually spawned sequels! Maybe this can happen with this great, overlooked game.

Released in 2003, Beyond Good & Evil is one of those hidden gems that flew under the radar for many gamers back in the day but has since developed a cult following. And rightfully so.

The gameplay strikes a nice balance between exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. You get to snap photos of wildlife for your journal (way before it became a common thing in gaming), which is surprisingly fun and adds a cool twist to the typical adventure formula. The story is engaging, with solid character development and plenty of twists to keep you hooked.

One of the standout features is the music-it's atmospheric and perfectly complements the game's various settings. The humor and dialogue are also on point, making you feel right at home with the characters.

That being said, some mechanics can feel a bit clunky, and the graphics, while distinct, show their age in 2024. But honestly, these are minor quibbles in the grand scheme of things.

It's always the good ones that get overlooked.

This is arguably the most sublime, awe-inspiring, playable adventure of this generation of consoles. It plays like a sci-fi version of Zelda, only much more cinematic and less mention of elves. The graphics are quite simply jaw dropping, with a whole world - including the animals, the environments, the people, and space (!!!) - rendered in an utterly believable way.

The characters are the most likable bunch you could hope for. From Jade, the main character trying to uncover a vast conspiracy, to Pey'J, your friendly talking pig sidekick, through to even the most minor of characters, you build a connection with many of the different characters.

The music is absolutely stunning, with cinematic themes acting as a powerful backdrop to the game play. And some game play it is. With a wide amount of game types - platformer, action, racing, photography, puzzler, and at the end space battle - it's a game bursting with variety.

The only problem is it's length - at around 10 hours you want more. But while it lasts it's complete perfection. A game like none other awaits you. That it didn't sell enough to warrant the planned trilogy is one of the greatest shames in video game history.

Rating a game a 10/10 is a rare thing to do. But I believe Beyond Good and Evil deserves it. The story, characters, humor, and puzzles are all perfect. I didn't get to play this game back in the day, but that was because I had never heard of it. But I'm happy to have played it now. Beyond Good and Evil reminded me a lot of some animated movies I grew up watching like, Titan A.E., and, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Perhaps that was why I liked it so much. It's baffling at how underrated this game is considered to be. It's a classic, through and through, and should be more well known.

Overall, I highly recommend playing Beyond Good and Evil. It's truly one of the best games ever.

Beyond Good and Evil is an awesome game. Period. Let's start out with the sound. Wonderful sound. I absolutely loved the musical scores in this game! They were so good! I really enjoyed the different sounds, too! The storyline is one of the best i've ever seen! and the voice actors do a wonderful job! i was really impressed. The graphics were also very good. It showed much attention to small detail, which i loved. ONe of my favorite things about this game is that you really feel like you KNOW the characters. they all have a personality that you could relate to or know.

What i don't understand about this game has nothing to do with the actual game. It's that, why did people just overlook this amazing game? Really! When i saw this game, i got it that day. And i loved it. I would also love if they would make another BG&E, but I highly dought that because of the poor sales. If you own a GC, ps2 or PC, buy this game. please. you will love it! perfect- 10/10