Beyond: Two Souls

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1288 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 304 out of 1288
  3. Negative: 119 out of 1288

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  1. DrFriendless
    May 15, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a technical achievement. There's not a hint of a bug, and it achieves what it set out to do magnificently. The problem is that what it set out to achieve is not particularly a game.

    The game has many great ideas - controlling Aiden is a good idea, and often a lot of fun. However way too often you're forced to search around for the one thing you're able to do. And also way to often the one thing you can do is blatantly obvious and completely uninteresting. The quicktime events are particularly dull, as it's not clear you can influence the story no matter what you do. So really the gameplay is just a particularly laborious way to watch a movie.

    I particularly objected to the combat. After snoozing for half ann hour helping Jodie through fascinating activities such as falling asleep, suddenly you've got to flick the joystick in some direction that's not really obvious, or else YOU FAIL and nothing much happens. Exactly what is the point? The stealth is similarly futile. The only sense of achievement I felt after these episodes was that I had endured them.

    The highlights of the game are when Aiden runs rampant. Many of the characters in the game are dislikeable, and terrifying them with Aiden is the only relief from them. However I was never allowed to dispose of Ryan like I wanted to. From the moment he met Jodie was an arrogant ass, and for the rest of her life he acted like he owned her. In the end, Jodie chose to go beyond to escape his suffocating grasp.

    Before I finish, I also want to **** about the camera. If you have a 3D world, give me a camera that can see it. Let me look where I need to look. Don't restrict my point of view. Way too many times I was dragging Jodie off on a kind of random trajectory because the camera wouldn't go to where I needed. This is either incompetent or vindictive game design, and is unforgivable. Uncharted was the last game which should have had that problem.

    In summary, "Beyond: Two Souls" has some pretty classy story telling, but is badly let down by insufferable characters, appalling camera control, and a misunderstanding about the nature of a game as distinct from a movie. I did play through it rather quickly, but as nothing much I did mattered that wasn't so difficult.

    I got "Beyond: Two Souls" as a free monthly download on PSPlus. When there is a new release from the same studio, I shall be wary of paying much for than that if they are going to deliver the same sort of content.    … Expand
  2. torreto986
    May 24, 2018
    8
    juego me lo pasado ahora me parece buen juego estos juego si te gusta las películas te va gusta no muere nunca no es muy largo va principio va muy alto pero después baja bastante me lo pasado bien con juego
  3. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Otro juego de Quantic dream, con todas las consecuencias que esto conlleva. Personalmente, me gustó más que Heavy Rain, pero en cualquier caso, desde Fahrenheit, sigo cayendo una y otra vez en la trampa de David Cage... lógicamente, compraré "Detroit Become Human".
  4. Richard1766
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game, great story, good visuals.
    Excellent voice acting and wonderful dialogues
    This game amazed and fell in love with me from the first second.
    The game, although it has some drawbacks, in the form of a wretched (for me) stealth in some missions, but still this game, so far, remains for me the best in the genre of interactive cinema
  5. Phuz
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This is like watching a 10 hour actiln film but you are interacting with it. I don't normally like the action genre but this thing was fun. Sometimes I lost track of the objective though and wandered off the wrong way. You get options to get revenge, to help and to cause havoc and it is incredibly well made. It is the most professional looking game I've ever seen and what a great pile ofThis is like watching a 10 hour actiln film but you are interacting with it. I don't normally like the action genre but this thing was fun. Sometimes I lost track of the objective though and wandered off the wrong way. You get options to get revenge, to help and to cause havoc and it is incredibly well made. It is the most professional looking game I've ever seen and what a great pile of mini stories that all role up in to one big story. The overall score on this is criminal. It is a gaming masterpiece. It was great to see the making of videos after I played it too, the production effort really shows. Don't spoil it by watching things on it, just play it. Get PS Now for a month, you will get 3 nights out of this and then you have 200 games left to get your claws in to as well.

    I can't understand the low scores. I hate Hollywood but this is Hollywood done pretty much right.    … Expand
  6. xXClutchDutchXx
    Jan 12, 2020
    8
    I originally started the score for this game at an 8, as it's some of the best voice acting(if not the best) I've seen in a video game with graphics before it's time and still wholes up to today. The story starts off strong and holds firm through almost half the game. It keeps you motivated for the next step which is crazy considering its 75% story and 25% gameplay. This starts to fallI originally started the score for this game at an 8, as it's some of the best voice acting(if not the best) I've seen in a video game with graphics before it's time and still wholes up to today. The story starts off strong and holds firm through almost half the game. It keeps you motivated for the next step which is crazy considering its 75% story and 25% gameplay. This starts to fall 3/4th the way through the game as you run into people you don't care for(even tho the voice acting is still top knotch). This brings the game down to a 7. Once you reach the ending it doesn't matter tho because the multiple endings you discover bring it back to an 8. This is done even tho by the end of it you start to feel retreated ground.… Expand
  7. kompikos
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Possibly one of the best games I have ever played. Just an amazing interactive drama that keeps you engaged and can easily be compared to a highly rated movie. Enjoyed every second of it.
  8. Br_AgSs
    Mar 23, 2019
    4
    Although the actings on this game are interesting,the story and gameplay ruins it. The game lacks good aspects of games of the genre, and fails to deliver a fun and enjoyable gameplay
  9. Hansvelt
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I cant belive that this game scored 72 at metacritic. You can make a differend choise for the ending.In my opinion this is the masterpiece. But the game time was quite a little bit short.
  10. Mankoloff
    Dec 24, 2018
    8
    Trama muy interesante que te puede sacar risas, tristesa hasta miedo o suspenso con algunos personajes interesantes pero muchos otros
    olvidables (8.5)
    Jugabilidad muy simple por lo que es dificil calificarla pero cumple bien su funcion asi que es justo un (7) Buena banda sonora que funciona bien en varios momentos y buen sonido aunque no lo considero la gran cosa (8.5)    Trama muy interesante que te puede sacar risas, tristesa hasta miedo o suspenso con algunos personajes interesantes pero muchos otros
    olvidables (8.5)

    Jugabilidad muy simple por lo que es dificil calificarla pero cumple bien su funcion asi que es justo un (7)

    Buena banda sonora que funciona bien en varios momentos y buen sonido aunque no lo considero la gran cosa (8.5)

    Graficamente hermoso con buen realismo e iluminacion y fisicas fluidas buenos diseños de escenrios peri IA no muy trabajada
    (8.5)    … Expand
  11. iMustang
    May 1, 2019
    8
    I loved this almost as much as Heavy Rain. I loved following this character on her journey through struggles of dealing with supernatural entities especially since I'm a sucker for paranormal stories. While there weren't as many lovable characters in this game for me as Heavy Rain had, the ones I did love really stood out to me and left a lasting impression. The game was also an intenseI loved this almost as much as Heavy Rain. I loved following this character on her journey through struggles of dealing with supernatural entities especially since I'm a sucker for paranormal stories. While there weren't as many lovable characters in this game for me as Heavy Rain had, the ones I did love really stood out to me and left a lasting impression. The game was also an intense experience with a masterful soundtrack, a much improved control scheme, and parts that felt a lot less streamlined and more explorative. If you loved Heavy Rain and haven't played this one yet, don't skip over it. It's a solid journey from beginning to end.… Expand
  12. BSKCorp
    Mar 21, 2019
    10
    Picked this game up with the Box set, had Beyond: Two Souls, Heavy Rain, and Detroit: Become Human. This was the first one I decided to play and I am so blown away by the story telling, the acting, the graphics. It is a true master piece for sure. Can not wait to get into Heavy Rain and Detroit as well. I hope they are on the same level as this game.
  13. DavidHoltzer
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely worth the money and the time for me.I played it through so many times because the story is versatile so you will see a lots of diffrent places, the plot keeps you entertained and the game is long enough.The acting is great plus this game looks amazing.They built a nice fictional world as a base.
  14. Babutto
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I played PC version of the game, but it wasn't optimized. Well, I may say I played PS4 one.

    Good:
    - story;
    - Helen Page and other actors;
    - storyline narrative;
    - dynamics;
    - emotions.

    Minus:
    - sometimes face animation is shown wrong (strange face expressions);
    - background textures.

    Anyways I think it's a great game and I will definitely replay it.
  15. LucaCritics
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Beyond Two Souls Review: 7.5/10
    Playing it in chronological order made the difference.
    Incredible actors, unique story and characters and well accepted two players mode!
  16. Mahdi_Sh
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    I've Never Played a Game With Such a Greeeaaat Stotyline Like Beyond Two Souls Just Awesome ... You Have To Play It Times And Times And Each Time You'll See a Difrent Story!
  17. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10..............................................................................................................................
  18. New_Horizons10
    Aug 7, 2019
    8
    Beyond: Two Souls non è certo il miglior gioco della Quantic Dream, tuttavia lo stile della software house risulta essere molto marcato e il gioco è ricco di momenti cupi e drammatici. La trama non è delle più geniali, ma il modo in cui viene narrata (in pieno stile David Cage), rende il tutto appassionante e coinvolgente. È da dire che non è un gioco come un altro e che quindi NON deveBeyond: Two Souls non è certo il miglior gioco della Quantic Dream, tuttavia lo stile della software house risulta essere molto marcato e il gioco è ricco di momenti cupi e drammatici. La trama non è delle più geniali, ma il modo in cui viene narrata (in pieno stile David Cage), rende il tutto appassionante e coinvolgente. È da dire che non è un gioco come un altro e che quindi NON deve essere acquistato se non si va molto d’accordo con questo genere: Beyond è infatti riservato solo a coloro che hanno familiarità con i giochi narrativi e che vi sono appassionati, oltre che alle persone che in un videogioco vedono più di un semplice modo per divertirsi. Tutte le opere della Quantic Dream mirano a più di questo, come anche David Cage stesso ha dichiarato, perciò devono essere prese in considerazione in un certo modo senza paragonarle troppo ad altri prodotti della stessa categoria. In ogni caso, l’intero gioco sembra essere ben gestito dal punto di vista narrativo, e l’interpretazione dei personaggi da parte degli attori è di alto livello e proporzionata al loro grado di esperienza e fama. Parliamoci chiaro: nessuno acquisterebbe mai un gioco solo per la presenza di attori famosi (almeno si spera), e inoltre, mentre Beyond rappresenta l’apice negativo della software house, Detroit: Become Human rappresenta quello positivo, sebbene in quest’ultimo non fossero presenti attori di un certo spessore (ad eccezione di Jesse Williams e Clancy Brown che in ogni caso non sono paragonabili a Willem Dafoe o a Ellen Page). Questo per dire che, al contrario di come molti pensano, la presenza di personaggi famosi all’interno di giochi, film o serie TV non è garanzia di qualità. Per quanto riguarda invece il gameplay, i giocatori si sono lamentati di due cose in particolare: la sua generale povertà e la difficoltà del controllo del personaggio. Nel primo caso si tratta di una critica priva di senso, in quanto ciò che la gente intende comunemente per gameplay non può in alcun modo essere qui presente nella stessa maniera in cui lo è negli altri tipi di videogiochi. Inoltre, quando si parla di gameplay nei giochi di narrativa (non solo della Quantic Dream), le persone dimenticano o, nella maggior parte dei casi, fanno finta di dimenticare il fatto che in questi ultimi è possibile plasmare la storia a proprio piacimento attraverso un sistema di scelte (spesso anche molto complesso) in decine, se non (in certi casi) centinaia di modi diversi. QUELLO è il gameplay di questi giochi, spesso ignorato di proposito dalle persone in maniera tale da trovare un pretesto per criticare e a volte insultare un gioco che semplicemente non gli va a genio. Nel secondo caso, invece, (la difficoltà di controllo del personaggio) è semplicemente un’affermazione falsa. Probabilmente coloro che dicono una cosa del genere sono giocatori alle prime armi che stanno ancora prendendo confidenza con il controller, oppure semplicemente persone non tagliate per il suo utilizzo (persone che guardano il joystick per cercare un tasto prima di premerlo, per capirci). Un videogiocatore medio non dovrebbe avere problemi a pilotare un personaggio in Heavy Rain, Beyond o Detroit, e tutti i miei conoscenti con cui ho discusso del gioco non sono incappati in simili complicanze, indi per cui una critica tale risulta piuttosto bizzarra e ingiustificata. Un’altra critica che viene mossa è quella del costante maltempo nel corso degli eventi della trama. Questo sì, è vero, tuttavia apprezzo pienamente la scelta e non capisco come tutti coloro che vi hanno giocato possano non fare lo stesso. Quello che intendo è che, essendo l’intero gioco (anche nei momenti meno drammatici) “ricoperto” da un’atmosfera di costante malinconia e tristezza, non poteva certo essere inserito un clima solare, felice e spensierato. Il meteo è fondamentale per la caratterizzazione di momenti, ambienti e stile narrativo, e un cielo sereno e luminoso non avrebbe certo accompagnato in maniera corretta la storia, perlopiù caratterizzata da toni gravi e cupi. Anche questa, quindi, è una critica che si sarebbe potuta evitare. In ogni caso si parla di un gran gioco e il consiglio che vi do è quello di non ascoltare tutte le critiche che vengono mosse nei suoi confronti (nella maggior parte dei casi derivanti da un’odio incondizionato e ingiustificato nei confronti di David Cage). Semplicemente, tenete conto di ciò che il gioco è, e se sembra interessarvi provatelo. Assegno un’8 perché, sebbene è un gioco che ho gradito molto, non mi ha spinto a completarlo per più di 2 volte.… Expand
  19. bigheadmk
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I had very low expectations for this game, but I was surprised in a very positive way. I finished it in less than 72 hours, it was an interesting experience, the story is cool.
  20. Mejiadferch
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    Juego con una historia muy interesante, tal vez la cámara no era 100 manipulable pero es un juego brutal
  21. AdamYahno
    Dec 16, 2019
    0
    Самое унылое дейтище Кейджа.
    Абсолютный мусор
  22. djdf100
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    В игре конечно можно выбрать как пойдёт сюжет (по порядку или же как в оригинале т.е. как на ps3 в разброс) но зачем нужно делать сюжет в разброс? Ведь Джоди сначала показывают маленькую, и потом опять взрослая, из-за этого не понимаешь как? Где? Почему? и опять же как с Heavy Rain делают намёк на продолжение которой никогда не выйдетВ игре конечно можно выбрать как пойдёт сюжет (по порядку или же как в оригинале т.е. как на ps3 в разброс) но зачем нужно делать сюжет в разброс? Ведь Джоди сначала показывают маленькую, и потом опять взрослая, из-за этого не понимаешь как? Где? Почему? и опять же как с Heavy Rain делают намёк на продолжение которой никогда не выйдет
  23. rwncop
    Nov 28, 2020
    8
    Beyond Two Souls is a masterpiece in storytelling and visuals, keeping me hooked throughout.

    The story was gripping from the very start. I was interested to find that the original cut was a non-linear route, but as the story developed it made more sense. The player does have the option to play it linear but honestly I would recommend the original route. Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe are    Beyond Two Souls is a masterpiece in storytelling and visuals, keeping me hooked throughout.

    The story was gripping from the very start. I was interested to find that the original cut was a non-linear route, but as the story developed it made more sense. The player does have the option to play it linear but honestly I would recommend the original route. Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe are the star characters playing their roles amazingly. I'm going to put it out there and say this is Page's best role, she is honestly amazing in this. The non-linear route doesn't really have that standard story structure, however it's a great way for us to learn about the characters and build up emotional relationships with them. Story choices are a key feature in this and you decisions will impact different aspects of the story. At the end I realised that I had built up relationships with the characters wanting to spend more time with them.

    Don't expect nothing revolutionary with the gameplay as it's your standard quick time event. However, this doesn't really remove anything from the experience as this was the type of gameplay I was expecting. However, sometimes it did get frustrating. The slow motion quick time events in combat got annoying. You have to move the analog stick in the direction of the motion to block or attack. However, it would be hard to pick the direction where there was more than one motion. This often resulted in me getting injured but had an interesting impact on the story. One aspect of the gameplay I really loved was the stealth, I didn't expect gameplay like this. The action sequences did give you that adrenaline rush though, even though it was just quick time events. You know in the back of your mind that one bad move could alter the story and characters.

    The visuals looked great on the PS4, I'm unsure what they looked like on the 3 but obviously not as good. Each location you visit looks really good and highly detailed, adding to the immersion and realism. There were a few lighting glitches but you'd really need to have a sharp eye to catch them.

    I believe Hans Zimmer did the soundtrack and it was as beautiful as the visuals. The music perfectly captured the emotion, even making me tear up at a point in the story. When there was action there is music to match the scene, heightening the immersion even more.

    This is a must play game, and with it receiving a PC port you have no excuse not to. If you're looking for something fast-paced every second then this probably isn't for you. However if you're looking for a game with an amazing story, characters, visuals and music, this IS for you.    … Expand
  24. Raverin
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    If do you like playing an interactive movie you must play this! I like it. Good story, excellent actors' performance, music.
  25. Michael_zilber
    May 25, 2021
    9
    отличная игра, очень проникся любовью к персонажам)
  26. Eucaliptussss
    Jan 6, 2020
    8
    Una jugabilidad escasa en comparación a su descendiente detroit, aún así una historia increíble en los que hay mucha tensión. Muy recomendable para todo el mundo 8/10
  27. WhiteFoxx
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Best Game ever ! Loved the ending Loved the characters And I loved how it put me on a rollercoaster of emotions of happy and sadness
  28. Tonarestriga
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    I found this game looking in the catalog of games that can be downloaded through my PS membership. For the most part I did not have any issues with it but it was not a perfect game.

    Pros:great game play, excellent environments, well written characters, & excellent interaction as both main character & her friend. Cons:sub-par camera controls, sub-par rogue elements, and the main    I found this game looking in the catalog of games that can be downloaded through my PS membership. For the most part I did not have any issues with it but it was not a perfect game.

    Pros:great game play, excellent environments, well written characters, & excellent interaction as both main character & her friend.

    Cons:sub-par camera controls, sub-par rogue elements, and the main character is either crying or mad nearly the entire game really making it hard to like her, also way to reliant on QTE to progress the story.    … Expand
  29. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    A travesty of a video game that fails in everyday possible excluding graphics
  30. Biro__o
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very impressive story, gameplay is not the best but does not spoil the performance and the graphics are beautiful in this new generation! Wordless.Platinum! … Expand
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#43 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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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]
  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]
  3. GameCrate
    Jan 13, 2016
    78
    Beyond: Two Souls would've fared a lot better if it had even more visual detail, other control options and extra content to make it more like a director's cut. As it stands, though, it's a great conversion of a pretty good Quantic Dream development, mind its storytelling issues and quick-time event gameplay. Plus, it won't kill your wallet being priced for only $30. That's something even invisible deities can appreciate.
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