Paul Hunter
NextGen PlayerBeyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition Review (PS5)
Published 7/2/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/25/2024
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition
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.
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- Virtuos, Ubisoft Montpellier
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
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Ryan Pretorius
Nexus HubBeyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition
Published 7/1/2024
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85
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Read originalShubhankar Parijat
GamingBoltBeyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Review – Jade Empire
Published 6/27/2024
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Beyond Good, Still
Published 6/27/2024
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
Press StartBeyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Review – A Pleasing Revival Of A Cult Classic
Published 6/26/2024
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Read originalDavid Jenkins
Metro GameCentralBeyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition review – the Jade empire strikes back
Published 6/26/2024
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalHeidi Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
Published 6/25/2024
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90
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Read originalKen Talbot
Push SquareReview: Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PS5) - Cult Classic's Remaster Nearly Picture Perfect
Published 6/25/2024
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisBeyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 6/25/2024
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendBeyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition review — The beauty of Hillys
Published 6/25/2024
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