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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2024

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Quick resume

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Puzzle

Pros

  • Faithful remaster with improved graphics and sound
  • Engaging story and memorable characters
  • Added side quests and customization
  • Runs well on modern systems including steam deck
  • Nostalgic and immersive experience

Cons

  • Requires ubisoft connect and drm
  • No steam achievements at launch (later added)
  • Some bugs and performance issues reported
  • 60fps cap and limited control remapping
  • Camera and ai quirks remain from original

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore the world, choose to engage in side quests or main story, and can customize characters and vehicles"

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves skillful stealth, combat, puzzle-solving, and platforming challenges with feedback and progression"

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal experience and story, no evidence of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards"

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report habitual play, multiple playthroughs, and long sessions revisiting the game over years"

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Single-player game with companions but no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay"

  • Creativity
    3

    "Customization of characters and vehicles, plus photojournalism and exploration encourage creative engagement"

  • Domination
    -4

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are cooperative and story-driven"

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong immersion in a fictional world with engaging story and atmosphere for escapism"

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, no obligation or pressure noted"

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore new areas, try side quests, and experiment with game mechanics and customization"

  • Exploration
    4

    "Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and completing a scavenger hunt side quest"

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization options for characters and vehicles allow personal expression"

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a fictional sci-fi world with anthropomorphic characters and imaginative story"

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Primarily a single-player experience with limited social interaction"

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving; learn story and world lore"

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience"

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires continuous attention and engagement; not designed for idle or background play"

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Limited to story-based character relationships; no social or emotional sharing with other players"

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No leadership roles; player follows story and controls single character"

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate items, upgrades, and unlock new content and cosmetics"

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally relaxing and nostalgic experience, though some sections cause tension"

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visual and auditory enhancements provide sensory enjoyment, including orchestrated soundtrack"

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal experience"

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with memorable characters and engaging plot"

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires problem solving in stealth, combat, and puzzles; some planning involved"

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense and tension in stealth and boss fights, but overall moderate risk"

  • Value
    3

    "Good perceived value for price with added content and quality remaster"

  • Violence
    -2

    "Combat is present but not focused on violence; more about stealth and non-lethal approaches"

  • Survival
    1

    "Some resource management and avoiding threats, but low risk and forgiving gameplay"

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