Beyond: Two Souls

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8.1

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  1. JuanMS
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
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  2. Dartza
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    Beyond: Two Souls plays like an interactive movie that tells an interesting, albeit scattered story. It seems like a bunch of genres crammed into one, which is good for variety, but leaves gameplay systems limited. The soundtrack for this game is nothing short of incredible.
  3. res0nancer
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Ради этой игры и The Last of Us в свое время была куплена PS3 и первое впечатление было сильнее, чем от второй названной мной игры. Анимации, качество будто кино, Эллен Пейдж (которая нравилась в те времена), Дефо. Из того, что я назвал понятно, что история не стояла на первом месте как и геймплей. Игра на один раз, и этот раз должен быть не позже выхода Detroit Become Human.
    P.S.    Ради этой игры и The Last of Us в свое время была куплена PS3 и первое впечатление было сильнее, чем от второй названной мной игры. Анимации, качество будто кино, Эллен Пейдж (которая нравилась в те времена), Дефо. Из того, что я назвал понятно, что история не стояла на первом месте как и геймплей. Игра на один раз, и этот раз должен быть не позже выхода Detroit Become Human.
    P.S. Послевкусие у игры просто исчезло по сравнению с The Last of Us, которая просто поселилась в сердце, чего эта игра не смогла, несмотря на первое впечатление.    … Expand
  4. imalynxcat
    Jul 10, 2023
    8
    Heavy Rain oynadıktan sonra aşırı merak ettiğim ama sonrasında oynadığımda beni heavy rain kadar etkilememişti.
  5. Lezzly
    May 30, 2023
    8
    Niesamowita gra. Relacja dwóch postaci była niezwykle wciągająca i sprawiała, że człowiek chciał to oglądać a nie tylko grać. Wspaniałe jest to, że istnieją tak poruszające gry.
  6. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  7. JrDouble
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Very interesting story and great acting, motion capture, and graphics. Gameplay is a bit quirky, but gameplay is not the focus of this title as it more of an interactive movie. Some nice choice aspects that lead to different outcomes in the end.
  8. AtomosFabian
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Es un gran Juego, tiene una gran narrativa, sus gráficos y personajes están muy bien representados, si te gustan las grandes historias y el estilo novela gráfica interactiva te va a encantar
  9. BrianDavid94
    Aug 25, 2022
    6
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'dQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I play on every platform but prefer PlayStation.

    Story has potential but the director was drunk on the outline and decided it was better to jump backward, forward, left and right with the timeline.    … Expand
  10. PaulaTLD
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    Maravilloso jueg, ame la historia y los actores se lucen con sus personajes, recomendado!
  11. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  12. Nathaniel224
    Jul 9, 2022
    3
    At the end of the day this is a cinematic movie and not a game but i buy games to play games. This was not enjoyable other than the immersive cinematics and decision system the game was boring. Also there was slow tedious movements, annoying mechanics, lack of actual gameplay control, too many quick time events, and too many moments where i felt loss. If you want a good playstation 3At the end of the day this is a cinematic movie and not a game but i buy games to play games. This was not enjoyable other than the immersive cinematics and decision system the game was boring. Also there was slow tedious movements, annoying mechanics, lack of actual gameplay control, too many quick time events, and too many moments where i felt loss. If you want a good playstation 3 exclusive play god of war 3, infamous 2, last of us 1, uncharted 3, resistance 3, the list goes on and on. Avoid beyond 2 souls… Expand
  13. RatedRevolver
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    A non linear bunch of nonsense. David Cage at his worst. Telling it non linear renders most of the choices irrelevant. Making it just on big pile of set pieces, that don't fit together.
  14. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    Noch mehr als "Heavy Rain" hat "Beyond two Souls" es letztlich geschafft, die Lager zwischen Fans und Kritikern von Quantic Dream Produktionen zu spalten. Auch in deutschsprachigen Rezensionen finden sich so erstaunlich widersprüchliche Einschätzungen zu dem Titel. Dabei macht Quantic Dream mit ihrem zweiten PS3 Titel eigentlich vieles deutlich besser. Die Steuerung wurde modernenNoch mehr als "Heavy Rain" hat "Beyond two Souls" es letztlich geschafft, die Lager zwischen Fans und Kritikern von Quantic Dream Produktionen zu spalten. Auch in deutschsprachigen Rezensionen finden sich so erstaunlich widersprüchliche Einschätzungen zu dem Titel. Dabei macht Quantic Dream mit ihrem zweiten PS3 Titel eigentlich vieles deutlich besser. Die Steuerung wurde modernen Gewohnheiten angepasst, das Gameplay ist deutlich actionreicher ausgefallen und die Areale, in denen wir uns bewegen können, sind deutlich größer und freier gestaltet. Was bei "Beyond two Souls" letztlich so polarisiert ist die Geschichte die erzählt wird, und die teils sehr drastischen, dramaturgischen Mittel, die David Cage, Mastermind der Quantic Dream Studios, hier nutzt um den Spieler zu erreichen. Mit einem David Cage ist es letztlich sehr ähnlich, wie mit einem Hideo Kojima. Man liebt es, oder man hasst es. Ich persönlich bin ein großer Fan.

    David Cage will bewegen, will Reaktionen hervorrufen beim Spieler. Da steht er in Tradition von Autorenfilmern wie David Lynch oder Lars von Trier. Ihm geht es um Wirkungsästhetik. Da muss man was mit anfangen können, das ist nicht jedermanns Sache. Viele Gamer finden einen solchen, ja irgendwie bildungsbürgerlichen Ansatz, deplatziert in Videospielen. Sony sieht das anscheinend anders. Und dafür bin ich dankbar, da es unser Medium Videospiele so auch öffnet für Qualitäten, die in der Filmindustrie längst ihren Platz haben. Warum nicht einmal ein Spiel, das bewegt, das kritisch ist, das dich als Rezipient auch emotional anspricht und über die reine Unterhaltung hinaus, auch einmal tiefer gräbt und uns nachhaltig beschäftigen kann?

    Ich würde "Beyond two Souls" allein wegen seines Mutes gerne 10 von 10 Punkten geben. Die spielbaren Episoden aus dem Leben der Protagonistin Jodie Holmes, die von Ellen Page dargestellt wird, ziehen sich vom frühen Teenageralter bis zu ihrem Finale in den vermutlich späten Zwanzigern als junge Erwachsene. Man mag die Geschichte als einen Mystery Thriller beschreiben, der von einer jenseitigen Welt erzählt, die Einfluss auf die diesseitige Realität nehmen will und uns so vor allem ängstigen soll. Hintergründig geht es aber vielmehr um einen Menschen, eine junge Frau, die anders ist, die flüchten muss vor der CIA, vor der Gesellschaft. Einer Gesellschaft, die mit ihr nicht zurecht kommt, die sie als Problem ansieht, die sie ruhig stellen und festsetzen will, weil sie Angst hat, vor ihr, vor dem Anderen.

    Ich bin dankbar für Spiele wie "Beyond two Souls". Klar, wir haben es hier nicht mit einem Action Spiel zu tun, sondern mit einer dramatische Geschichte, die sich uns primär auch erst einmal nur erzählen möchte. Das Interessante ist aber auch hier, dass wir diese Geschichten mit formen können. Dass wir selber entscheiden, wie sie verläuft, und vor allem, wie sie zu ihrem Ende findet. Insbesondere die letzte Entscheidung des Spiels fällt einem als Spieler nämlich deutlich schwer, und egal wie man sich entscheidet, es wird etwas mit einem machen. Es gibt nicht die perfekte Lösung. Auch "Life is Strange" von Dontnod Entertainment spielt mit diesem Motiv - wir müssen mit unseren Entscheidungen leben und diese sind nicht immer klar als richtig oder falsch bewertbar. Quantic Dream schafft es mit "Beyond two Souls", dass wir uns selber vorgeführt werden, als empfindende Wesen, die in Konflikte geraten und Entscheidungen treffen müssen, die auch Einfluss auf die Welt um uns herum haben können. "Beyond two Souls" ist so ein sehr besonderes Spiel, das man wirklich schwer bewerten kann. Empfohlen sei es jedem, der nicht nur leichte Unterhaltung sucht, sondern auch mit deepen **** einmal etwas anfangen kann.    … Expand
  15. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.33
  16. OYacob
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    I believe that this game was first of the interactive story genre or whatever it's called game I have played and I really liked it. Story wasn't mind blowing but I really liked and enjoyed it.
  17. Dnische
    Aug 30, 2021
    5
    This game was doomed from the very begging of the development. Main concept about a girl with supernatural telepathic abilities capable to talk with dead men is extremely trivial, characters and dialogs are dull and unremarkable however, so they don't help the situation. But the absolute lack of significance of the choices makes B2S truly one of the most worthless games ever. The actingThis game was doomed from the very begging of the development. Main concept about a girl with supernatural telepathic abilities capable to talk with dead men is extremely trivial, characters and dialogs are dull and unremarkable however, so they don't help the situation. But the absolute lack of significance of the choices makes B2S truly one of the most worthless games ever. The acting is good though.
    So 5/10    … Expand
  18. FidelGastro
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Someone could say that im overrating this game, but man... it was more like watching 10hours long movie than playing a game.

    Gameplay is without any mistake, controls are intuitive and it drags you into the story. I must say that i didnt expect such a beautiful graphics on PS3 console, it really pushed my ps3 to its limits. I have to "put my hat off" to whole development team, which    Someone could say that im overrating this game, but man... it was more like watching 10hours long movie than playing a game.

    Gameplay is without any mistake, controls are intuitive and it drags you into the story. I must say that i didnt expect such a beautiful graphics on PS3 console, it really pushed my ps3 to its limits.

    I have to "put my hat off" to whole development team, which wrote characters in this game. Everything is connected in such a touching way. I mean.. i didnt care for such a long time who will live and who will die in game. Quantic Dream could hardly do it better.

    + Me a huge My Chemical Romance fan, i really loved Jodies emo phase. I enjoyed that part of game so much, its a shame that it ended how it ended.

    Another thing which you will love during your walktrough is definitely the soundtrack. It supports your emotions and connect you with the Jodies emotions.

    So in the end, dear Mr. David Cage. I want to thank you for an experience I will never forget. I don't regret a single second I spent playing this game. (watching a movie).

    Definitely 10/10 for this masterpiece.    … Expand
  19. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Not a game. It's an interactive movie. A really good one.

    The Good: - Absolutely incredible story - Incredible motion capture, and animations - the characters were fleshed out. They feel alive with their dialogue, and the actors' acting - You care for each of the characters in the game. - The pace of the game was cleverly made. Going from future to past made it hard to predict what    Not a game. It's an interactive movie. A really good one.

    The Good:
    - Absolutely incredible story
    - Incredible motion capture, and animations
    - the characters were fleshed out. They feel alive with their dialogue, and the actors' acting
    - You care for each of the characters in the game.
    - The pace of the game was cleverly made. Going from future to past made it hard to predict what direction the story was going, and kept you
    - In many ways, I felt for the protagonist. And some of the things she experienced that weren't super natural, was relateable
    - I loved the topics of coming of age, and loss of loved ones.
    - the whole concept of controlling a entity outside the body is very clever.
    - a lot of clever uses of this ability.
    - The settings and scenarios were abundant. You experience Jodie being hunted, homeless, getting beat up, cia mission, spooked, etc.
    - The game triggers a lot of different emotions.

    The Bad:
    - some of the slow motion QTE where you have to read Jodie's movement is difficult to tell which direction she's going.
    - I felt they could have done a bit more creative things with jodie and aiden for combat missions. Those sections were too basic and linear.    … Expand
  20. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Oyunu ps3 zamanında oynamıştım ve o zaman makinanın üzerinde grafik kalitesi vermişti. Oyun fena değil hikayesi de güzel. Ama oynanış olarak çok yetersiz.
  21. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    If you love Heavy Rain you can give this a try. Performances of Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe is great. The story is kinda interesting. I think the problem is the story not going chronological and it causes a disconnection between episodes.
  22. Tolson-Apollon
    Oct 18, 2020
    7
    Неудачная попытка с помощью кинозвёзд, рассказать новую интерактивную историю. 7/10
  23. Tutzzy
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente juego, la historia es muy buena, tomo mi atención desde el comienzo. Los gráficos super bien, la jugabilidad es buena pero no excelente.
  24. VinnieRib
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, amazing history, a lot of different endings, made me emotional a lot of times haha
  25. Hellgates666
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Although it doesn't pack quite the same punch Heavy Rain did, beyond two souls is a very, very well written and memorable story that contributes to the reputation interactive drama games have. On top of a great story, this game has visually beautiful scenes, and great acting. Definitely recommend.
  26. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    Una gran historia para todos aquellos amantes de las aventuras gráficas con acción y variedad de situaciones.
  27. Flashyboy89
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    Beyond:Two Souls was is a good game, with some great action sequences. The story was good but not the best from David Cage.
  28. Misza123
    Apr 9, 2019
    5
    Definetly worse than Heavy Rain. Once again choices that often don't matter, but also once again beautiful graphic and great acting. I've got a problem with story. Good idea for plot, but execution isn't very good. I feel like they, after Heavy Rain, wanted to add to much to one game. Few chapters are not very interesting, some of them are mediocre and a few are a little gems (chapter withDefinetly worse than Heavy Rain. Once again choices that often don't matter, but also once again beautiful graphic and great acting. I've got a problem with story. Good idea for plot, but execution isn't very good. I feel like they, after Heavy Rain, wanted to add to much to one game. Few chapters are not very interesting, some of them are mediocre and a few are a little gems (chapter with homelessnes people really got me). Nonetheless... I don't know, I have real problem with Beyond: Two Souls. I really don't like the motive with no game over screen here. In Heavy Rain if you made a mistake or your character died that's your problem. Plot continues. In Beyond you can f*cked up all QTE and a ghost (Aiden) will rescue you no matter what, so action sequences aren't so exciting like in Heavy Rain. Worth a shot, but I recommend you Heavy Rain.… Expand
  29. cerberlok
    Mar 9, 2019
    0
    1 TERRIBLE Controls

    2 TERRIBLE derivative story

    3 A HUGE step down from Heavy Rain

    my chart: Heavy Rain > Detroit > ??? > BEYOND: TWO SOULS
  30. diego24star
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The second best game i play in my PS3 (when i was a child) with a so soooooo good history and a final that I cried when i see Jodie alone at his own house crying (I choose live alone) and what i remember its that is a masterpiece and one of the best game of my all chilldhood.… Expand
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#92 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#5 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 98
  3. Negative: 8 out of 98
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 28, 2013
    50
    There doesn't ever seem to be any real impact of the player's decisions, actions or failures. [Jan 2014, p.76]
  2. Level7.nu
    Dec 12, 2013
    40
    Beyond: Two Souls is a capital failure as both a story and as a game. The adventure plays itself and the player is left to push the right buttons in the right order. The story you are rewarded with is a mess of odd writing and poor directing choices from a game creator that obviously wants to create great art but seems to be incapable of doing so. Even fans of Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain should prepare for what is unfortunately a monumental disappointment.
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  3. RPG Fan
    Nov 24, 2013
    88
    A story every Playstation owner should experience.
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