Beyond Good & Evil

"I was sceptical till I tried it"

My impressions:
I didn't know what to expect when I got this, but have decided to give it a go since it got good reviews.

Game started abruptly I figured I'd get a nice cut scene when I've started new game and was snacking, but no such thing. You unexpectedly thrown right into hit of the battle. The moves are flashy and character English voices are very well done. After the battle you get some time to look around find out background on the characters as well receive some new task, which you can work on at leisure. The flow of the game is completely set by you. If you want a slow paced adventure game where you explore more then do anything else you can certainly do so and it definitely is an enjoyable experience in BG&E. If you want action there is plenty of that too. The characters are likable and draw me into the story. All in all I find this game near perfect so far.

Controls/Interface - good
Great interface, which is all self-explanatory and requires no tinkering with the manual

Graphics - good
No complaints here. The world and the characters all fit right in and are pleasant to look at.

Story - excellent
Epic story, that ties everything together. I am really enjoying it.

Characters - excellent
The story is told through the eyes of female reporter who has pig sidekick! As wired as it sounds they both fit perfectly into the game. The voice acting is excellent there are plenty of dialog lines. Characters kid around with each other all the time and the ai does excellent job of making me feel like my sidekick actually got some brains and is not suicidal maniac.

Game play - original and fun
Taking pictures is the integral part of the game, but if you want cool platform action you can skip pretty much all of the picture taking. Puzzles are enjoyable and logical. By the way did I mention load times are practically not existent!

Final Thoughts
I recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of platform action games or anyone who would like a game that is open for endless roaming (aka GTA) while enjoying the scenery and working on whatever task of own choosing.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 06/14/04