Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a special re-release of the classic Beyond Good & Evil, celebrating the game’s 20th anniversary. Originally released in 2003, Beyond Good & Evil has become a cult classic, praised for its engaging story, innovative gameplay mechanics, and art design. The 20th Anniversary Edition delivers an updated take on the original game with improvements for modern platforms, bringing the beloved game to a new generation of players while retaining the charm and creativity that made it a standout in the action-adventure genre.
The 20th Anniversary Edition includes graphical enhancements to the original game’s textures, lighting, and character models. These improvements help bring the game’s distinctive, colorful art style into the modern era while maintaining the spirit of the original. While the core design remains true to the 2003 release, these upgrades ensure a more polished and visually appealing experience on modern hardware.
Alongside the visual upgrades, the game features enhanced audio quality, ensuring the original soundtrack, voice acting, and sound effects shine on contemporary sound systems. The iconic soundtrack composed by Christophe Heral, which played a significant role in setting the emotional tone of the game, remains a highlight.
One of the biggest selling points of this Anniversary Edition is that it maintains the essence of the original game. The compelling story of Jade, a photojournalist uncovering a conspiracy on the planet Hillys, remains at the forefront, with the same open-world exploration, combat, stealth, and puzzle-solving mechanics that made the original game so memorable. The game’s camera mechanic, which allows players to photograph wildlife and hidden events, remains a key part of the gameplay, and the game’s themes of resistance against a corrupt regime are as poignant as ever.
In Beyond Good & Evil, you play as Jade, a photojournalist living on a dystopian world on the planet Hillys, which is under threat from an alien race called DomZ and a corrupt military faction, Alpha Sections. As Jade, you uncover a conspiracy involving the government and DomZ, and join a resistance movement to uncover the truth and fight the forces controlling your world. With the help of her pig-like companion, Paulo, and other allies, Jade embarks on an adventure that spans multiple environments, from high-tech cities to dangerous dungeons.
Nostalgia for longtime fans who enjoyed the original game when it first came out, and a bridge to a new generation of gamers who may not have experienced the game when it was originally released.
The new edition introduces the game to a wider audience, especially in preparation for the upcoming Beyond Good & Evil 2, which has been in development for several years.
The Anniversary Edition is a celebration of the game’s impact on the action-adventure genre and how it continues to influence gaming today, particularly in its unique blend of open-world exploration, puzzle solving, stealth, and narrative-driven gameplay.
