Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition
2024
- shooter
- puzzle
- adventure
- action
- science fiction
- stealth
- open world
- single player
The story
Swoop into the marvelous world of Hillys as action-reporter Jade to investigate the mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters, like her adoptive uncle Pey’j or the valiant Double H. Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60 fps with improved graphics, controls, and audio, along with brand-new autosave and cross-save features. Enjoy exclusive new rewards as you explore the planet and discover more about Jade’s past in a new treasure hunt throughout Hillys. Put your skills to the test thanks to the new speedrun mode and updated achievements, and learn more about the game’s development and secrets in the anniversary gallery! Armed with her daï-jo and faithful camera, Jade’s adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience.
What it’s like
Painterly, sun-washed skies over a floating-island archipelago, with lush seas, ochre cliffs and cluttered coastal towns rendered in warm, saturated colour that the 4K upgrade keeps crisp without losing its hand-made softness. Hovercraft races skim across bright water, while interiors glow with lantern light and the hum of machinery. The soundtrack leans on lively, folk-tinged melodies and buoyant percussion, punctuated by quiet ambient passages in the sunken caverns and military compounds. Pacing is unhurried and exploratory: wander a town, snap photographs for the in-game journal, tinker with a stealth infiltration, then drop back into a playful mini-game. Its tone is warm, curious and cheerfully whimsical, with an undercurrent of unease as a conspiracy about alien incursions slowly tightens. Violence is present but mild, mostly cartoonish combat against creatures and guards, with stealth often preferred to fights and no gore. The emotional arc follows a young reporter discovering the truth about her past and the people who raised her. Suited to a relaxed weekend, a comfort replay, or anyone who wants a gentle, quirky adventure with light action and a sense of discovery, without grim stakes or graphic content.
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