Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition

Item: Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
Rating: 81
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-06

Summary

Greatly improved graphics and performance enhancements.
Retains original charm and engaging story.
Improved controls and accessibility for players.
Added content enhances replayability value.
Frequent crashes, especially on AMD configurations.
Intrusive Ubisoft Connect DRM implementation.

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Categories

Action-adventure Open-World Exploration Real-time Combat Stealth Gameplay Puzzle Solving Photography Gameplay Racing Investigative Gameplay

Reviews (sample size): 1049
Helpful reviews: 71%
Unhelpful reviews: 22%
Protest reviews: 6%

81%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
19%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 1620
Negative points: 1057
Gameplay points: 180
Perf. points: 218
Rec. points: 539
Misc points: 158

Point	Description	Importance
Added content enhances replayability Description The remaster includes new content such as a speedrun mode, bonus materials, and a treasure hunt, providing additional challenges and lore for both new and returning players. These additions enhance the replayability and offer a deeper dive into the game's world and development. Importance 91%	The remaster includes new content such as a speedrun mode, bonus materials, and a treasure hunt, providing additional challenges and lore for both new and returning players. These additions enhance the replayability and offer a deeper dive into the game's world and development.	91%
Greatly improved graphics and performance Description The remaster features significantly improved graphics, textures, lighting, and audio, enhancing the overall visual and auditory experience while preserving the original art style. The game also runs smoothly on modern systems, including the Steam Deck, with stable performance and high resolutions. Importance 88%	The remaster features significantly improved graphics, textures, lighting, and audio, enhancing the overall visual and auditory experience while preserving the original art style. The game also runs smoothly on modern systems, including the Steam Deck, with stable performance and high resolutions.	88%
Retains original charm and story Description The game retains its original charm, compelling story, memorable characters, and fantastic music, evoking nostalgia for longtime fans. The story and characters are well-written and engaging, with heartwarming moments and a timeless quality. Importance 83%	The game retains its original charm, compelling story, memorable characters, and fantastic music, evoking nostalgia for longtime fans. The story and characters are well-written and engaging, with heartwarming moments and a timeless quality.	83%
Improved controls and accessibility Description The remaster addresses issues with the original PC version, offering improved controls, controller support, and bug fixes. The game is now more accessible and enjoyable on modern systems, providing a hassle-free experience without the need for workarounds or patches. Importance 78%	The remaster addresses issues with the original PC version, offering improved controls, controller support, and bug fixes. The game is now more accessible and enjoyable on modern systems, providing a hassle-free experience without the need for workarounds or patches.	78%
Evokes strong nostalgia and memories Description The remaster evokes strong feelings of nostalgia and positive memories for those who played the original game, bringing back childhood experiences and emotions. Reviewers express deep personal connections to the game, highlighting its lasting impact and enjoyment after many years. Importance 76%	The remaster evokes strong feelings of nostalgia and positive memories for those who played the original game, bringing back childhood experiences and emotions. Reviewers express deep personal connections to the game, highlighting its lasting impact and enjoyment after many years.	76%
Hints at Beyond Good & Evil 2 Description The remaster includes new content and references that connect the game to the upcoming Beyond Good & Evil 2, generating excitement and anticipation for the sequel. This added lore and world-building provide a glimpse into the future of the series and hint at potential storylines. Importance 13%	The remaster includes new content and references that connect the game to the upcoming Beyond Good & Evil 2, generating excitement and anticipation for the sequel. This added lore and world-building provide a glimpse into the future of the series and hint at potential storylines.	13%
Addition of Steam achievements Description The game has been updated to include Steam achievements, providing additional challenges and rewards for players. The achievements are generally easy to obtain and add to the overall sense of accomplishment. Importance 8%	The game has been updated to include Steam achievements, providing additional challenges and rewards for players. The achievements are generally easy to obtain and add to the overall sense of accomplishment.	8%
Added skins and Jade's backstory Description The remaster includes new skins for characters and vehicles, as well as a side quest that expands on Jade's backstory and connects to the upcoming Beyond Good & Evil 2. This new content adds depth to the story and provides additional customization options for players. Importance 8%	The remaster includes new skins for characters and vehicles, as well as a side quest that expands on Jade's backstory and connects to the upcoming Beyond Good & Evil 2. This new content adds depth to the story and provides additional customization options for players.	8%
Ubisoft's best creation Description The reviewer considers the game to be one of Ubisoft's best creations, surpassing many of their other titles. This highlights the game's quality and enduring appeal, showcasing Ubisoft's capabilities at their peak. Importance 3%	The reviewer considers the game to be one of Ubisoft's best creations, surpassing many of their other titles. This highlights the game's quality and enduring appeal, showcasing Ubisoft's capabilities at their peak.	3%
Remastered and re-orchestrated soundtrack Description The game's soundtrack has been remastered and re-orchestrated, enhancing the musical experience with live instrumentation and additional flourishes. Some tracks have been added to Spotify, making the music more accessible to fans. Importance 3%	The game's soundtrack has been remastered and re-orchestrated, enhancing the musical experience with live instrumentation and additional flourishes. Some tracks have been added to Spotify, making the music more accessible to fans.	3%
Jade is a strong, iconic character Description Jade is highlighted as a compassionate, strong, and iconic character, with a relatable personality and a unique background as a photojournalist turned resistance fighter. The new side mission delves into Jade's past, further enriching her character and story. Importance 3%	Jade is highlighted as a compassionate, strong, and iconic character, with a relatable personality and a unique background as a photojournalist turned resistance fighter. The new side mission delves into Jade's past, further enriching her character and story.	3%