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  • Summary: Swoop into the marvelous world of Hillys as action-reporter Jade to investigate the mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters, like her adoptive uncle Pey'j or the valiant Double H.

    Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60 fps with improved graphics, controls, and
    Swoop into the marvelous world of Hillys as action-reporter Jade to investigate the mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters, like her adoptive uncle Pey'j or the valiant Double H.

    Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60 fps with improved graphics, controls, and audio, along with brand-new autosave and cross-save features.

    Enjoy exclusive new rewards as you explore the planet and discover more about Jade's past in a new treasure hunt throughout Hillys.

    Put your skills to the test thanks to the new speedrun mode and updated achievements, and learn more about the game's development and secrets in the anniversary gallery!

    Armed with her daï-jo and faithful camera, Jade's adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience.

    Be ready to dive into a trailblazing blend of action gameplay and thrilling emotional cutscenes!
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Jul 23, 2024
    100
    This 20th-anniversary edition of Beyond Good & Evil dodges that trap by being genuinely entertaining, playable and polished over its relatively short running time. Maybe it’s the banter between Jade and Pey’j, perhaps it’s the restless diversity of its levels, or could it be just that Ancel packed his designs with myriad lovely touches.
  2. Jun 25, 2024
    90
    Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary really is the best way to play this classic cult title, bringing it up to date in terms of controls, resolutions and more. The underlying game may show its age at times, especially during the enforced stealth sections, but there is so much charm and character here that it deserves a whole new audience.
  3. 80
    Beyond Good & Evil'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't dull the original charm, welcome quality-of-life and control improvements and a nice smattering of extra content go a long way to making this a worthwhile revisit to Hillys.
  4. Jun 30, 2024
    80
    Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a real treat regardless of whether you’ve played the original release or not. The 2003 game’s visuals have received a gorgeous glow-up with improved textures, shadows, and lighting, and there’s a surprising amount of new content from unlockable cosmetics to an entirely new questline. This is simply one of the best remastering efforts we’ve seen in years and comes highly recommended at its sub-$20 / £20 price.
  5. Jul 24, 2024
    80
    Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition, with its improved audiovisual presentation and a handful of new content, successfully reminds us why this action-adventure became a cult classic. Despite some outdated mechanics that feel a bit rough around the edges, it still retains its charm, relevance, and most importantly, its ability to build anticipation for the much-delayed and deserved sequel even after twenty years.
  6. Jun 25, 2024
    75
    Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is not only the definitive version of Jade's adventure, but a model for remastering games from that time with relevant improvements and extras that celebrate the historical legacy of those works. Some slow aspects have not aged well and remind us of how old this game is, but the charismatic adventure and the good use of the compact yet rather open world still deserve this well-kept return.
  7. Jul 15, 2024
    65
    Beyond Good and Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition misses the opportunity to update dated mechanics and deliver a more satisfying experience for a new audience. It gives the impression of being a rushed launch, just to remember that the brand still exists in the Ubisoft catalog.

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