Beyond: Two Souls

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    70
    For me the most important feature of this remaster is the inclusion of the optional chronological mode. It makes the story a bit less flashy but way easier to comprehend. [01/2016, p.65]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 23, 2016
    70
    Shaky at second glance, but deserves the PS4 promotion. Remix mode and stats screens provide a fresh way into Jodie's story, should you revisit it. [Jan 2016, p.95]
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  3. Atomix
    Dec 20, 2015
    70
    Beyond: Two Souls is not the best work from Quantic Dream, and this edition doesn’t really add much to the game, however it could be an opportunity for all the casual players that never tried this interactive story before.
  5. 4P.de
    Dec 11, 2015
    70
    This two year old adventure looks great on PS4. And with the addition of playing the episodes in chronological order this is clearly the best version of Beyond. Nonetheless some of the old basic problems remain.
  6. SpazioGames
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    It’s still a controversial title that will divide gamers, and one that can count on some great acting. This edition, though, doesn’t really add anything worthwhile to the game. Get it only if you never played the original and are interested in experimental games mostly based on narrative.
  7. Everyeye.it
    Nov 30, 2015
    70
    The "modern graphic adventure genre" has been evolving at great speed in the last few months, and today Beyond feels a already a bit old. The price is just right though, and if you like the genre, you might give it a chance.
  8. LevelUp
    Dec 16, 2015
    68
    Beyond: Two Souls didn't live up to the expectations created by its huge production values. It is not a good game or a good movie and neither its resolution nor its framerate will change that. Thus, the virtue behind this new release is to appear better than it really is.
  9. XGN
    Dec 10, 2015
    65
    This is not a game that's worth it on PS4. It has a weak story. Only nice thing is Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe.
  10. Push Square
    Dec 1, 2015
    60
    Ellen Page is excellent throughout and the presentation is staggering on the PS4 – it's just best to know what you're getting into before venturing headfirst into the Infraworld.
  11. Impulsegamer
    Dec 7, 2015
    50
    Whether choosing to play it in random or chronological order, neither of these options make it a compelling story.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#43 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1288 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 865 out of 1288
  2. Mixed: 304 out of 1288
  3. Negative: 119 out of 1288
  1. allwititnow
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    I played this game when it first came out 2013 a month before the PlayStation 4 launched this game didn't get the credit it deserved becauseI played this game when it first came out 2013 a month before the PlayStation 4 launched this game didn't get the credit it deserved because people were obviously saving money for the new system I personally think this games fantastic it's like a movie and plus when you have Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe in it makes it even better this game went under the radar exactly how until dawn is going under the radar which in my eyes is another fantastic game this game for $30 is well worth it and I'm sorry if you read this and you play the game and you don't like it… Full Review »
  2. TalentlessHack
    Jan 6, 2016
    4
    Beyond: Two Souls is a strange cinematic video game story. Strange in the sense that it shows signs of brilliance, but immediately loses itBeyond: Two Souls is a strange cinematic video game story. Strange in the sense that it shows signs of brilliance, but immediately loses it with questionable story telling, design, structure and straight up buffoonery from the director / writer himself.

    The gameplay is simple and the story most straightforward quanticdream has been since Fahrenheit. Failure results into nothing and the story has less branching paths, with the ending choice being the only significant one.

    I think that my biggest issue with B:TS is the fact that it was told from a non-chronological way without adding anything to the story experience, but actually making it worse. There is one chapter in particular where the player choice and character development is completely thrown out of the window just to give us a chapter where the game forces us one of the most awkward / unnatural / forced romances in videogame history.

    The way how this game tackles some of it's subject matter is laughable. Giving us the most surface level, stereotypical examples of them. E.g. puberty chapter, to an extent the child chapters. Don't even get me started on suicide and the unholy r-word.

    It seems that every man that is not important to the plot of this game is a rapist (Jodie gets assaulted / raped three times, one of those attempts being a complete cheap shock moment devoid of any build up or logical explanation).The one half-hearted attempt in the homeless chapter was just... ughh.. ( You should've made us do the BJ, Cage!) And one of the most offensive message / concepts about suicide is thrown into the mix towards the end of the game. "GO AND KILL YOURSELF IF YOU'RE FEELING SAD OR IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR FAMILY" is what the game basically tells you.

    I could go on to say how devoid of logic and good writing the other chapters are in this game, but that will mean that I have to spoil the story for you.

    Bad writing, half-hearted attempts to grab the players attention and emotions, weak characters, awkward and forced scenario's. Even when we are given a choice, Cage doesn't give a damn. "Please, love ze Ryan. S'il te plait, forgive him after he ruined you. Oh, you've denied him zree times? Hmph, zat is the failure of ze game design. Love him! Please!"

    The only good things I can say about B:TS is that the production values are through the roof and that William Dafoe and Ellen Page put out some great performances. But even the greatest of actors cannot save a badly written story, just look at the movie industry.

    To conclude, B:TS suffers from bad writing and directing and feeling half baked. There are some phenomenal moments to be found here, e.g. "Homeless" (except for that one moment). But as it stands, the cons simply outweigh the pros.

    A huge step down from the flawed, yet fine Heavy Rain.

    ( The PS4 version offers you the option to play the game in chronological order. It does improve the experience. But the non-chronological design choice of the original wasn't even the biggest problem the story had)    … Full Review »
  3. trumstah
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    After playing this game, I must say that it's fantastic. It pulls you in multiple directions, simultaneously. The acting, story telling andAfter playing this game, I must say that it's fantastic. It pulls you in multiple directions, simultaneously. The acting, story telling and last but not least, the technology; all superb. I often found myself taking multiple screen shots and video clips, so I could remember the experience. Much like I've done in all of the Uncharted Games.

    Frankly, I'm a bit peeved at some of these reviews. How can you look at a piece of art like this, with all the excellent fundamentals that make a great experience and call it bad? Just because it's not a matter of your preference? Meh, the world we live in.

    To the people behind this emotional tycoon that instantly makes you reminisce your time spent in the world upon completion. I applaud you. I respect you. I urge you, bring us back to this world. I truly hope that I can revisit this landscape someday. Thank you for giving me this experience.

    Pros: Atmosphere, Story telling, Emotional Grip, Acting, Technology/Graphical Prowess, 'A true journey'

    Recommendations: Expand on the combat and make the movement for humans a bit more freelanced and fluid.

    Again, thank you for this experience.    … Full Review »
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