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Absolutely fantastic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have a PS2. I've been a big fan of the legend of zelda series with nintendo but I went with this console because of the better game selection. I got this game at 19.99 and was absolutely blown away. The graphics, the music, the plotline, and that gameplay were fantastic. I'm crossing my fingers that Ubisoft will get the sequel out. This game is well worth the more than econonimical price tag. You can get the whole story of this game from the other reviews, I just want to express my enthusiasm and enjoyment I've gotten from this game. One of the best I've had a chance to play on this platform.

Good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Beyond Good & Evil is no Rayman, even though it's made by the same guy. But the truth is: it's just as good as Rayman. The game has a sweet fluidity to it, an engrossing story and characters, and is easy to play as well as to watch. The addition of vehicle-based missions and picture-taking work wonderfully, as well as the balance between stealth and action. However, my problems with the game are this: 1) too short. 2) too linear. 3) too prohibiting (as in, the controls). Other than this, Beyond Good & Evil is a treat. A fun, involving, unique game which, sadly, isn't getting the credit it deserves.

If you don't own this game... WHY THE HECK NOT?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

When I first heard of this game I was slightly intrigued, but not enough to shell out that hard earned cash of mine. Then they lowered the price to $20 and I was like okay why not? So i forked over the 20 clams and I do not regret that one bit. The game is just gorgeous. The characters are appealing the landscapes are original the game play is great. Definately one of the best that GameCube has put out so far.

Bunch O' Fools

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Why isn't anyone buying this great game? There's no reason not to like this game. The graphics are superb. The story is great. The frekin'gamplay is great too. But nooo everyone is buying some cruddy lincensed game that deserves to be in a trash bin. This game however is withering in the bargin bin for only 20 dollars and will probably be takin off the markit because it isn't selling anything. For only 20 dollars buy already. Heck, you should've bought already for 50.

Short and sweet

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

What do you get when you cross Zelda, Splinter Cell, a kung-fu movie, and The Matrix? Aparently an awesome game. Beyond Good and Evil takes the best of every genre, even racing and gambling, and crams them into one neat little package.

Pros:
1) Fluid combat system: pull off combos and quickly fight off enemies that surrond you, rather than slowly engaging them one by one by "targeting them" (as in Zelda).

2) Enough facets to the game that any gamer can find an aspect they like. For instance, players can take the offensive against gaurds, or stealthily sneak by them.

3) Work in unison with an accomplice: NPC's (non-player charecter) not only help you through dungeons, allowing for original puzzles that add the aspect of team work to the mix, but also fight alongside you.

4) As far as games go, the plot to this one is up there with my favorites. Atleast three great twists in this one.

Con:
1) It took me three days to beat this game (probably because I was so addicted to it). For $20, thats fine by me.

4 stars: Great adventure/photography/stealth/futuristic/vehicle ... you get the point. Solid plot, solid fight engine, solid game. Short and sweet.

Fun Adventure

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is a must-have, especially now with such a low price. The whole experience feels like a movie because the whole game is presented in a letterbox widescreen view. The plot of the game is believable and the whole presentation of the game is well executed. And the graphics aren't anything to laugh at. Especially when out in the hovercraft on the water, the water looks great.Everything is done with the in-game engine, so all the transitions between movies is smooth. Overall this game is highly recommended, so please buy it so Ubisoft makes a sequel.

This is a beautiful game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

You are Jade, a young female photographer-for-hire who, along with her humanoid pig uncle, Pey'j, run a lighthouse on the planet Hillys. Hillys, protected by a squadron called the Alpha Sections, is at war with an alien race known as the DomZ. However, an underground rebel organization known as the IRIS Network claims that the Alphas are secretly in cahoots with the Domz. IRIS is an underground news network, informing the people via a newsletter that attempts to expose the link between Hillys' protectors and the alien menace. This is where Jade comes in. You'll hook up with IRIS and spend the bulk of the game infiltrating Alpha strongholds and taking pictures of incriminating evidence. You'll also be working for a science agency, taking pictures of various animal life, for which you will be paid hansomely.

Money in the game is distributed as credit or in pearls. You will need these things in order to purchase the necessary tools to accomplish your missions.

The attack system is pretty simple. Jade has a staff that she can use to deliver a set of swift blows. It's a three-hit combo system, much like Starfox's. She also has some sort of telekenetic power that allows her to dish out a colorful explosion of particles at her enemies.

The music is excellent and unique. You will laugh at the hillarity of Mammago's, the auto shop where Jade will need to buy several parts to her vehicles. Even the music in Akuda's Bar will have you feeling as though you really are in a bar on some fantasy world.

There are several mini-games in this game. For one, if you go down the wrong path, you'll find yourself being held up by looters. You'll have to chase them down and catch them, if you want your money back as well as a way out of the trap. The second game is a race. There are 4 of them. Most of these are basically just another way to earn a pearl, if you're good enough to place Number 1. Another game involves playing some sort of ball game on a table. Then there's the shady man with the three walnuts. He hides something in one and then shuffles them around until he asks you to choose.

The fourth game is some sort of Star Wars type assault on the DomZ base. At first it will be you and your two buddies in a ship against an army of fighter pilots, but soon the sky will fill with fighter pilots from the IRIS Network.

The graphics are superb. I can't remember ever having to complain about any animation in this game. It all looks wonderful.

The story itself is magnificent. You will be totally into the happenings of Hilly's as you strive to get to the bottom of the conspiracy. All of the supporting characters make you feel as though you truly are part of their world. This is how a game should make you feel.

Beyond Good & Evil deserves an award for the oustanding storytelling, musical score, graphics, and sheer intelligent gameplay.

Spoiler Note: There is a chase sequence in the game that is absolutely fantastic. It happens right after you sneak past the guards on the rooftops in the pedestrian area. The dipping and dodging, while explosions are going off all around you, coupled with a suprising slow-mo scene will have you at the edge of your seat!

What a fantastic sleeper!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Wow, so little fanfare for such an excellent game. Gorgeous from start to finish, excellent movement and large worlds fully explorable. Characters are charming, funny, too bad we only get limited voice interactions. Beautiful and believable environments, visually on a par with Halo, if not better. Races are addictively fun, if not a little too easy, interesting plotting and pacing. This is a ten out of ten, should absolutely have been game of the year!

A Classic (but short) Gaming Adventure!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A lot of sub-par games have come out over the past few years. It can take some time to sift through the bad ones until you finally find a great title worth playing.

This, my friends, is one of those great titles.

A fun, well-written, creative action/adventure game, Beyond Good & Evil is simply one of those titles that every gamer needs to own. With an amazing stealth system, simple-yet-deep combat controls, beautiful graphics and sound (oh the sound!), and an easy-to-navigate interface, this game is nothing short of top-notch.

The only negative aspect of this game is that it's far too short. Any seasoned gamer can finish it in anywhere from 10-15 hours. The ending is abrupt, and since a sequel was never made, you might feel a bit stranded when you are done.

Despite that, however, this game is still worth the price tag. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fresh, original, and fun action/adventure title.

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