Beyond Good &a; Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition
June 25, 2024
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition is the absolute best way to replay a cult classic of a game. It still retains the look and feel of the original, while providing some much needed improvements like resolution, frame …"
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"It must be said that Beyond Good &a; Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a remake worthy of the franchise’s name and the best way to experience it in 2024. If you enjoy platformers and story-driven games with unique worlds and …"
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"Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is an authentic classic, remastered with love and care by an Ubisoft that this year, we must admit, is surprising us in a positive way. Despite an excellent job on the graphical and …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is one of best remastered game in recent years which has seen many optimizations and positive changes. That being said, some old technical issues like inconsistent camera angles are still present. Nevertheless, Beyond …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil&s;s characters and story still have something to offer in the current age, and its small world is a refreshing change to the huge, open expanses seen in every other game today. Although it lacks quality in …"
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"Overall, Beyond Good &a; Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a fantastic remaster with beautiful visuals and remade music. Hopefully Ubisoft follows this with stunning remasters of other classic series like Rayman. Beyond Good &a; Evil still has engaging characters, fun …"
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"Despite a couple of gripes, I’d still say this is probably going to be the best version of Beyond Good &a; Evil. It at least has the strongest intersection between accessibility and quality. The game runs and looks quite good …"
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"Beyond Good and Evil turns 20 and returns to our screens with the inevitable signs of time, which however have not totally spoiled the freshness of its gameplay, a still valid story and a cast among the best ever created …"
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80.0
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70.0
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"As great as some remasterings may be, will they be enough to give a second chance to those who have resisted the original works for decades?"
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92.0
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86.0
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil is an absolute classic, and the 20th Anniversary Edition makes it easier than ever to appreciate why. The characters are endearing, the visuals are mostly amazing, the music is incredible, and the gameplay is a ton …"
Read original review"Beyond Good &a; Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster that few asked for, but it offers good technical improvements, adds new content and brings us a little closer to Beyond Good &a; Evil 2. If you have never played …"
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"Don&s;t miss out on Beyond Good &a; Evil. It&s;s a great game that deserves to be played, and while I do have issues, some of which are not inherent to the game (like requiring Ubisoft Connect), it is well worth …"
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"The Y2K sensibilities of the game design hold up and there is a quaintness to the French cartoony aesthetics that crystalizes the moment in time this game came out. Beyond Good and Evil aged well; even without visual updates, it …"
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"Ubisoft dusts off its 2003 cult game for the second time with a successful Anniversary Edition. The game has never been a masterpiece, but it still entertains today as it did 21 years ago."
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"If you&s;re not afraid of the light but somewhat rusty combat and navigation system, we think Beyond Good &a; Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition should not be missing from your collection"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil 20th Anniversary Edition highlights Ubisoft&s;s disregard for this franchise. It feels as if this edition was released just to "shut up" fans, with no real interest in providing an improved experience or continuing the series with …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a fun remaster that brings back a classic game for both old fans and new players. The game has improved graphics and music, making it look and sound better than ever. However, …"
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"A bona fide classic remastered with love and care. This edition brings smooth visuals, a beautifully recreated musical score, and well-presented supplemental materials. It certainly shows its age, but like all great art, Beyond Good &a; Evil weathers the test …"
Read original review"Beyond Good &a; Evil&s;s 20th Anniversary Edition does a commendable job of freshening up an experience that had long aged out of its must-play status. Enhanced visuals that don&s;t dull the original charm, welcome quality-of-life and control improvements and a …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition is a mostly brilliant celebration of a cult hit. The visuals really help the world continue to stand out in 2024, the new additions add more to the world, including a new …"
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"Playing Beyond Good &a; Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition makes you realize how much this title deserves a remake, but instead, we have to settle for a simple remaster. The graphical overhaul is well done and does justice to a …"
Read original review"Beyond Good &a; Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a great version of a genuinely wonderful game that truly does the original release justice."
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"Even though the new content added was far from satisfying, it was quite enjoyable to play Beyond Good &a; Evil years later on modern systems with better graphics and without any problems. Despite all the time that has passed, it …"
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"Ubisoft has received a lot of criticism over the years for various reasons, but Beyond Good &a; Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition is almost perfect restoration of the 2004 classic: the studio has clearly invested a great deal of time, …"
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"Nintendo has been getting heat for the pricing of its recent Switch remasters, so to see Ubisoft&s;s Beyond Good &a; Evil so lovingly restored for a reasonable price is a true joy. The 20th Anniversary Edition boasts some lovely visual …"
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"The brave 2000s were a completely different period in videogame history. Franchising started to reach enormous heights and unknown players such as Beyond Good and Evil had unfortunately gone unnoticed. However, this inventive title slowly gained a cult following, and …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is an outstanding stealth action adventure game that will captivate us. Beyond Good &a; Evil is a real hidden gem that tells us a first-class and dark story in a loving universe that …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is certainly a game of its time, but its quality still shines bright. The story is unforgettable, the dungeons are cleverly designed, the characters are brilliant and the soundtrack is impeccable."
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"While I found the game quite enjoyable, after so many years, it should offer a substantial refresh rather than just a remaster. The gameplay might have been adjusted enough to be acceptable for today&s;s players, yet many parts of the …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition takes one of Michel Ancel&s;s best works and recaptures its multi-genre format at a very different time in gaming. Pure early millennium action in a great adventure that mixes mechanics to still feel …"
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"The 20th Anniversary Edition of Beyond Good &a; Evil revives a beloved classic with enhanced visuals and character models while keeping the original gameplay and level design intact. The improved graphics make it worth the higher system requirements, and new …"
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"Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a great way to replay a beloved classic, and an even better one to experience it for the first time."
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil is proving a timeless game, and $19.99 for this 20th Anniversry edition with extras and updates is "beyond" fair. In truth, the original was already great back in the day, though being beloved by critics didn&s;t …"
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"Beyond Good &a; Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is not only the definitive version of Jade&s;s adventure, but an example of how remasters of games from that era can feature relevant improvements and add extras to celebrate the historical legacy of …"
Read original review"Beyond Good &a; Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is a good remaster that may excite fans of the original game with its nostalgia-fueled gameplay, but at the same time manages to win over new players who are getting acquainted with the …"
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"But the base game, Beyond Good &a; Evil, is still a great time. Parts of its design feel dated today, sure, but considering this game is 21 years old, it holds up remarkably well. I was happy to be reminded …"
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