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Beyond Good and Evil™

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2008

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Quick resume

Play as Jade, a young investigative reporter, and expose a terrible government conspiracy. It is up to you and your loyal pig friend Pey'j to save your planet and its inhabitants.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Engaging story and characters
    • Varied gameplay including stealth, combat, photography
    • Rich, immersive world and atmosphere
    • Strong emotional attachment and replay value
    • Unique art style and soundtrack

    Cons

    • Technical issues and poor pc port requiring fixes
    • Camera control problems causing frustration
    • Short game length
    • Some repetitive gameplay elements
    • Lack of widescreen support without mods

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Cooperation, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore the semi-open world, choose side quests, and approach objectives with some flexibility."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves varied mechanics including stealth, combat, puzzles, photography, and racing, requiring skill and problem solving."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal exploration and story progression; no evidence of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report replaying the game multiple times and engaging in side content, indicating strong attachment."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Player is accompanied by AI companions who assist in gameplay, but no multiplayer cooperation is present."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can explore, take photographs, and engage in side activities, encouraging creative engagement with the world."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize equality and collaboration with companions; no evidence of dominating others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players immerse in a rich fictional world with engaging story and characters, providing strong escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the game; no obligation or pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Game encourages exploration and trying different gameplay styles including stealth, combat, and photography."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Semi-open world with many secrets, collectibles, and side quests encourages thorough exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character and vehicle upgrades and photography allow for limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a sci-fi/fantasy world with anthropomorphic characters and alien conspiracies, emphasizing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Strong narrative focus on relationships with companions and NPCs, fostering a sense of community."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in stealth, combat, puzzle solving, and photography; character upgrades also support growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active engagement and attention; some players note frustration with camera and controls."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Emotional attachment to characters and story creates a sense of closeness and caring."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Player supports companions and works with resistance group but does not lead others in authoritative roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Collecting pearls, upgrading equipment, and completing missions provide a clear sense of progression."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Game balances challenge and flow with engaging story and atmosphere, though some frustration with camera noted."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Stylized graphics, varied soundtrack, and immersive world provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on personal experience and story; no social status or ranking systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters, plot twists, and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must use stealth, puzzle solving, and tactical combat approaches, requiring planning and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspenseful stealth and chase sequences provide moments of tension and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players find high value in story, characters, and gameplay variety, with many replaying the game."

    • Violence
      -1

      "Combat is present but simple and not the main focus; game emphasizes stealth and non-violent approaches."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource management and health elements exist, but overall low-risk environment."

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