Beyond Good & Evil HD
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About Beyond Good & Evil HD
Ubisoft Milan released Beyond Good & Evil HD in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This adventure puzzle game follows Jade, a rebellious photojournalist on the planet Hillys. Her world faces an ongoing war against alien invaders that her government refuses to end honestly. Jade wields a camera to expose lies and a Dai-Jo staff for combat while uncovering a massive conspiracy. The story moves at a steady pace through a living world filled with strange creatures and hidden secrets. It feels like a classic action-adventure from the mid-2000s that finally got a visual upgrade on modern consoles.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time controlling Jade as she runs, jumps, and swims through open areas. Her camera is a primary tool for documenting alien activities or revealing hidden clues without fighting. When combat gets necessary, you switch to the Dai-Jo staff to stun enemies or perform acrobatic takedowns. The game features vehicle sections where you pilot hovercrafts across water or land while dodging obstacles. Dialogue trees let you pick who to talk to and how to react during conversations with locals. Puzzle solving often involves finding items or manipulating machinery to open new paths. Sessions vary from quiet exploration in towns to intense chases against hostile forces.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows this title holds a Metacritic score of 84 out of 100. Our community members rate it highly with an average completion rate sitting at 72 percent. Players report spending roughly 23 hours on their first run before hitting the credits. Review snippets from our users frequently mention the game's art direction and music as standout elements. The community mood leans heavily toward nostalgic appreciation, with many players returning years after release. Achievement hunters find a solid collection of 45 achievements to chase, though some are tricky to unlock without guides. Average playtime increases to about 30 hours for those seeking 100 percent completion.
PlayPile's Take
This title costs roughly twenty dollars on digital storefronts and offers a complete single-player experience. It suits players who enjoy narrative-driven adventures with light combat mechanics rather than pure action. The achievement list is substantial enough for completionists without demanding excessive grinding. Some might find the camera mechanic repetitive, but the world design compensates well. Avoid this if you want fast-paced shooting or multiplayer options. You should play it now if you value strong storytelling and distinct characters over complex systems.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
81.7
RAWG Rating
3.9
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