Product Info
Official Website
http://beyond-good-and-evil.ubi.com/beyond-good-and-evil-hd/en-US/home/
- Published by Ubisoft
- Original Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
- Designer: Michael Ancel
- Composer: Christophe Héral
- HD Version Developer: Ubisoft Shanghai
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network
- Price: 800MSP, $10
- Release Dates: XBLA: March 2 2011, PSN: June 2011 (out now on EU PSN Store)
- Ratings:
ESRB: T
PEGI: 7+
- Marketplace Page
- Boxart
- Achievements & Trophies
What's New in HD Version?
720p 60fps, improved textures, 16:9 Widescreen, improved audio and Leaderboards.
The game is set in the fictional world of Hillys, a remote mining planet in Sector 4, in the year 2435. The planet comes under siege by an alien species called the DomZ, causing the Alpha Section, a group of mysterious soldiers headed by General Kehck, to step up with promises of protecting the populace.
Jade
Jade is the protagonist and player character of the Beyond Good & Evil series. A sassy/strong tomboy who throughout her whole life grew up on Hillys where war is the only subject of discussion. Jade has been an orphan throughout her whole childhood, with only her camera which is the only link to her origins. She was eventually brought in by her adoptive uncle, Pey'j, who took care of her like she were his own daughter. Jade eventually gains a job as a photographer and started her own business: "Jade Reporting" and gets money from various companies that are interested in her skills with a camera. Along with Pey'j she lives at the lighthouse shelter along with six other orphans and a dog name Woof
Pey'j
Pey'j is a cross between a pig and a human. He is Jade's uncle, and runs the lighthouse orphanage with her. He is also an expert mechanic, using his wrench as his main tool throughout the game.
Double H
Double H is an operative of the IRIS Network , and a main character in Beyond Good And Evil. He wears a military suit of armour throughout the whole game, donning his helmet for battle and to ram through metal bars.
IRIS Network
The IRIS Network is an underground organization that dispenses information regarding the war against the DomZ and the betrayal of key military, government, and corporate entities through their publication, IRIS.
Alpha Section
Alpha Section is a military force that serves as the defenders against the DomZ.
The majority of Hillys praises them as heroes for fighting off the DomZ, however, they have been questioned by those who believe they reek of conspiracy, noting that the DomZ invasions haven't decreased either in frequency or in size since Alpha Section took over the Hillys government.
DomZ
The DomZ are the alien invaders, very bony in appearance, that thrive off the energy of other living beings. They begin attacking the Hillys, causing the Alpha Sections to take charge, although they prove ineffective at defending the land.
Beyond Good & Evil is an action-adventure game with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth-based games. Players control the protagonist, Jade, from a third-person perspective. Jade can run, move stealthily, jump over obstacles and pits, climb ladders, push or bash in doors and objects, and flatten herself against walls. As Jade, players investigate installations in search of the truth about a war with an alien threat.
In the game's interior spaces, players solve puzzles and make their way past enemies in order to reach areas containing photographic evidence. Jade's main tools are her Daï-jo combat staff (a melee weapon), discs for attacking at range, and a camera. Jade's health decreases when attacked by enemies, and health can be restored by using fictional food items "Starkos" and "K-Bups".
At times, it is only possible to advance in the game with the help of other characters. The characters are computer-controlled, and players direct them via contextual commands. For example, the player can order them to perform a "super attack", either pounding the ground to bounce enemies into the air, allowing the player to hit them from long distances, or knocking them off balance, making them vulnerable to attack.These allies also possess a health bar and are incapacitated if their health is depleted.
In addition to obtaining evidence and completing assignments, Jade's camera can be used to take pictures of animal species in exchange for currency and scan objects to reveal more information about the environment.
When the "Gyrodisk Glove" is obtained, Jade can attack enemies or activate devices from a distance using the camera interface.There are also various mini-games and sub-missions offered by cleverly designed and charmingly acted NPCs scattered throughout the world.
A hovercraft is used to travel around the world, and also used for racing and in other minigames. Later, spaceship Beluga is acquired. The hovercraft can park on board the spaceship. Both vehicles require upgrades in order to reach new areas and progress through the game. Upgrades are purchased using pearls that are collected throughout the game. The vehicles have a boost ability, and can be repaired using a "Repair Pod" if damaged by enemies.
The main city serves as a hub, allowing the player access to the various areas that must be explored in order to expose the conspiracy.
It takes most players about 10 hours to complete the story, doing side activities and collecting all the items can take as long as 20 hours.
Menus
squareenixmusic.com
The most interesting and unusual thing about Héral's work is the sheer variety of vocals that lend a quirky, contemporary flair to many of the song. From the calypso vibes of "Mammago Garage" to the funky "Akuda Propaganda" and the bizarrely kooky "Fun and Mini-Games," Héral's themes are a hoot, performed in a bizarre mélange of Spanish, French, and English. Many tracks without singing include a capella work, with vocal beatboxing mixed into much of the sneaking and battle music. "Behind Enemy Lines" and "Fear the Reaper" may sound like they use techno samples, but on closer examinations much of the music is just a human voice reinterpreted. There's even some classical choral work in "Dancing with DomZ" and "Sins of the Father" while a guttural chorus of alien voices brilliantly punctuates several battle tracks.
Héral also creates beautiful music for the more peaceful and contemplative sections of the game, with tracks such as "Home Sweet Home" and "Hyllian Suite" bursting with melody and a certain world music sensibility. The wistful piano in "Thoughtful Reflections" is especially affecting. The final track, "Redemption," ties all the various threads together, with moving instrumental performances and a wordless boy soprano (Héral's son Patrice) building to an explosive choral rendition of the main theme. Sound quality is generally excellent, with orchestral performances by the Orchestre de Création du Languedoc mixed with Héral's synths and vocalizations.
The game's commercial failure meant that no official album was released. Héral himself rectified this when he released an officially sanctioned suite of music from the game as a free digital download on his MySpace page. Héral's arrangement contains most of the important music from the game, but in many ways is hardly an ideal listening experience. In fact, it occasionally seems more like a fan-made game rip than an official release from the composer.
Some Samples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6GKCObmH-k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2prV0pLxv4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxfbwoRG_Wg
Reviews
Metacritic
Gameinformer 9.25/10 <- the review is not on the site anymore! probably posted sooner than it should.
Eurogamer 9/10
Gamersyde Review
Previews
Gamespot
EurogamerRicardo Torres said:
Simon Parkin said:
Gamepro
Andy Burt said:
Wang Xu explains how the remake was made
Eurogamer said:
Screenshots
1080p captures here
http://www.gamereactor.eu/images/?productid=9749&id=236314#
compression is pretty bad though.
New Artworks:
http://static9.cdn.ubi.com/en-US/images/beyondgoodandevilhd/Bge-bg_body.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/bgehd-project-1920x1084a0f.jpg
Trailers & Videos:
"I'm a Traitor " Trailer
Beyond Good & Evil HD Teaser Trailer
Beyond Good & Evil HD Slaughterhouse Racing Gameplay Movie
Beyond Good & Evil HD Whale Watching Gameplay Movie
Beyond Good & Evil HD Bridge Collapse Gameplay Movie
Beyond Good & Evil HD CES Demo
Beyond Good & Evil HD Daily Demo: Beyond Good & Evil HD 1
Xbox Live Arcade House Party Trailer
becks said:
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He will return!
Note: text of setting and gameplay sections for this OT are from BG&E wikia and BG&E entry on wikipedia.
