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A very good, if short action-adventure in the vein of Zelda

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: January 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I start with this: Can a less than 20 hour game be worth $50? I didn't expect it but I have actually found one that is: Beyond Good & Evil. Feel free to say "I told you so." And now, my review.

Time to finish: 12 hours, 15 minutes

Beyond Good & Evil is an outstanding game. It may be a little short, and many of you may be wondering "Is this game worth $50?" I am going to say, that depends. If you are one to rush through a game, find everything there is to find, do everything there is to do, and then shelve it then the answer is no. If you like to take your time and explore, and re-experience a fine story once you've already beaten the game, then the answer is yes. However, you can already find this game for $20 or in many places (sad really, but good for you).

This game has an absolutely top notch-story. It's got suitable twists and turns and should keep you hooked until the end. Even though the game is less than 15 hours long, it doesn't feel rushed and it most certainly doesn't overstay it's welcome. It is just about the right length to tell the story that the game tells.

The graphics are excellent, but the framerate is a little consistent. The music is dramatic and appropriate. I absolutely loved the various combat battle music tracks. The game is pure fun from the moment you start.

My only real complaint is that the ending leaves much open for a sequel which likely won't appear because I have doubts about this game selling well since it isn't a pre-established franchise, nor the baby of a company with the money and/or desire to heavily market it (Sony, Microsoft) (but you can change that! Go buy it, it's worth it!).

Presentation -- 9.0
The game has a lot of polish and stylistic cohesion. There are great cutscenes.

Graphics -- 9.0
This game has some of the most vibrant, colorful, and detailed graphics of this generation. The only thing that gives it some marks off is the insonsistent framerate, but it didn't bother me much.

Sound -- 9.0
Voice-work is above average. The music in the game is outstanding. Sound effects are well done.

Gameplay -- 9.5
This is how Starfox Adventures wanted to play. Combat is always a blast and your companions actually do something to help in combat (although in that regard they are pretty much one trick pony's). The vehicles handle exactly like you'd want them to.

Lasting Appeal -- 7.0
The game is fairly short, but it's so fun that you'll likely want to play it again!

Overall (Not an Average) -- 9.0

Go buy it please! At $20 or less you have no reason not to.

A vast and amazing game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: December 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

ok, "pokemon snap" for the N64 used snapping pictures as a new idea for a video game. This game pushes that envelope even farther.

You are Jade, a journalist on a planet that is being bombarded by alien atacks. The ALPHA group protect and serve the public, or so they are assumed to. Your mission is to infiltrate the ALPHA group, uncover the goverment secrets and bring back photographic proof to the public that a major conspiracy is underway.

Day and Night pass quickly though they don't have much effect on your playing. One of the side missions is to photograph every speicies of alien life on the planet. Since there are over 500, you're gonna be doing alot of snapping between missions.

the play controle is excelent, and the graphics are amazing. This world that UBiSoft has create is massive and ever changing. Many of the things you can interact with easily. There are lots of people to talk to, and you are given more than just 1 thing to ask for each one, giving you much more control over how you want to gather information. The picture taking aspect is really nifty and setup so that it's easy to switch back and fourth between the camera and stealth.

There is a very nicely cast group of actors doing the voices and you never get bored with them (they very rarely repeat themselves, instead they are more action oriented: giving you advice and talking to you as you go through the levels).

I give this game a 4 because of the picture ratings. unlike Pkemon Snap which graded you on the ability you had in taking pictures, this game just requires you to have the character centered. They don't even have to be pointing at the camera (something i've noticed when i've taken pictures of the back of people's heads and yet the pictures are accepted!)

all in all, this game is very detailed. Their use of cinematic scenes are exceptionally well done and the modeling of the characters is top-notch. If you're looking for something different, i'd stronly recommend this game.

Rated T for comic mischief and violence

Beyond good!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This has been the best gaming experience I've had since Ocarina of time! The graphics are smooth, the characters witty, and the story compelling. Possibly the best game of 2003.

Creative but Short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I think Beyond Good and Evil deserves to be the adventure game of 2003. It is an engrossing, and creative masterpiece, even though it is too short.

Graphics: 5/5 Beatiful water effects, life like animals, and a mix of colors give the graphics of BG&E a breathtaking value.

Game World: 5/5 The world (make that two) which this game takes place on are huge, and you have the power to explore every corner.

Controls: 5/5 Intuitive and easy to learn controls.

Story: 5/5 The story itself deserves a 7/5 because it is vast, creative, and amazing. Also, it keeps you guessing to the very end, and then has a grand ending. However, that ending comes way too soon. I finished the game in under 17 hours of gameplay, and by that I mean finished: having completed every sidequest in the game.

Sound: 4/5 Nice music with appropriate mood counteracts my dissapointment that the characters only speak during cutscenes, and they use textboxes everywhere else.

In the end: I'd say buy this game at $50 dollars and you won't regret it much. But, for the best experience, rent it or wait for the price to drop.

quality over quanity

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: January 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Dont listen to any one that says this game is short. it is if you bought it for 50$ which would just be stupid. anyway it only cost 20$ so it is more than long enough for its price. now that thats cleared up lets get to the game. if you like splinter cell or starfox adventures then youll like this game. It has to deal with stealth, adventure, and suspense. in this game you may get caught but you can still fight or run. it has amazingly detailed enviroments and chalenging without that feel that your doing work while your playing the game.

COOL GAME

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: December 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Definitley worth a shot on the GC. GO BUY IT TODAY OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON ZELDA STYLE FIGHTING AND FUN MINIGAMES! A+!

Man was I surprised...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: January 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

yeah for once I was suprised about how much a game exceeded my expectations. I passed this game up at the $50 price point, but when they bumped it down to $20 I just had to get it. Everything about the game just grips you...the charachters, the story line, the exploration and dicovery of new animals and pearls, the stealth aspect in the "dungeons". But you see folks thats the problem...the game is gripping. I was wicked into the game game and it was over. Only about 12 hours for me to complete it and get almost everything with the exception of a few pearls. Its definitely worth the money... you'll just feel like its a little short-changed. Pun intended!

well worth the new price

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

After reading several enthusiastic reviews and lured by the low price point (I came late to the console wars and picked GC with the notion of getting the most bang for the buck out of both console and games), I picked out BG and E. If you are an adventure-game fan, I would rate this one high but not perfect, as the gameplay is VERY linear and almost childishly easy, and I am not the world's best gamer. Graphics are very well animated, great use of color, but this is not something that showcases the cube's power like Prince of persia. Well worth 20 bucks, good for about fifteen hours of enjoyable gaming. Strong plot, and the possibility of a sequel is implied, although weak sales might prevent that. If you buy it and win, be sure to watch after the credits roll!

beyond the best

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: February 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

beyond good and evil is the best game sence super smash bros.
awesome controls and a great storie. it could use a sequil, but i heard they were making one. BUY IT, IT`S GREAT.

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.

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