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Beyond Good and Evil HD Review

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PingCrosby 7th March 2011, 08:02 Quote
Totally agree, class game.
Toka 7th March 2011, 08:03 Quote
Ooh, looks like an autobuy for me as I missed the original.

Cheers BitTech.
mpr 7th March 2011, 08:20 Quote
Are they re-releasing for the PC? If so I bet a few mods would still work (assuming there are any)
Mankz 7th March 2011, 08:30 Quote
I think Joe wants a commitment ceremony to it.
Unknownsock 7th March 2011, 09:20 Quote
Picked this up on Steam last year, brilliant game.

I remember seeing it when iw as younger for the PS2, but was always put of as it seemed to be one of those games that was plentiful across the shelves. Also the box never really gave it justice.

But your right on the spot there, although i never thought it excelled in any area, i can't remember every complaining about anything.
Blackmoon181 7th March 2011, 09:37 Quote
looking at the screenshots you posted they really don't look like they've changed it much. How does something like this work ?

do they keep the same engine but bump up the character model and texture detail ?
Jamie 7th March 2011, 09:52 Quote
I tried to play this on the PC but the graphics were all buggy on my system so I had to stop playing it. I may well pick this up after I've finished playing Uncharted 2.
crayfish 7th March 2011, 09:57 Quote
PC version was rendered useless due to lack of reverse mouse.
azrael- 7th March 2011, 10:13 Quote
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PC version was rendered useless due to lack of reverse mouse.
This!
BlackBabyJesus 7th March 2011, 10:31 Quote
How is this "HD"? Looks almost exactly like the original.
greigaitken 7th March 2011, 12:07 Quote
i never heard of original but with a review like that i want to get this game now!
i dont have a console anymore :(
CardJoe 7th March 2011, 12:12 Quote
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Originally Posted by greigaitken
i never heard of original but with a review like that i want to get this game now!
i dont have a console anymore :(

Get the original on PC!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/15130/

(also, click the link to see my favourite every game trailer)
Fizzban 7th March 2011, 12:22 Quote
Class game! Recently I've been looking up at my selection of PC games and wondering if I should play it again or not; asking myself questions like "Have I left it long enough since the last time I played it?" Hmm tis my day off today..
V3ctor 7th March 2011, 12:35 Quote
Can't play it ... I always have lots of artifacts in this game, it must be the drivers, I tested it with an HD4870 and the HD5870...

Tried with the GTS250 and it's all good :/
Goty 7th March 2011, 13:42 Quote
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Originally Posted by V3ctor
Can't play it ... I always have lots of artifacts in this game, it must be the drivers, I tested it with an HD4870 and the HD5870...

Tried with the GTS250 and it's all good :/

I played this on a 4870 and 5870 across multiple driver revisions and haven't ever had a problem. Weird.
Farfalho 7th March 2011, 13:43 Quote
I liked the way you finish the conclusion. Although some imperfections, the feeling that the game gives you overcomes that and fills with joy. Shame it isn't on PC because I don't like X360 and still don't have a PS3 (I will) buh!
Bauul 7th March 2011, 13:50 Quote
Saw this on the 360 Dashboard the other day - as soon as I drag myself out of my current engrossment in Assasins Creed 2, I'll definitely pick it up. It's one of those games you just really ought to have played at some point in your life.

Although I once watched Joe attempt the final boss. That put me off this game for about half a decade
Doctor Hades 7th March 2011, 14:06 Quote
I bought this without a second thought last week and it's a terrific game still despite some irritating loading screens, a cranky camera and some bizarre camera/weapon controls (it took me a little while to actually mastering firing a weapon as opposed to taking a photo by accident!).

I originally bought it for the Xbox back in 2003 and that version was always letterboxed even on a widescreen TV (I played most of the game on a 4:3 TV though with top and bottom borders; an annoyance at the time). So, for me, the ability to play the game at last in anamorphic widescreen in sharp, clean 720p HD is a revelation as it allows the game's gorgeous cartoon artwork to really shine. Also it might be my imagination but the water reflections and shadows look much higher quality than they were on the last gen consoles?

True, I could have played this on the PC but I've read that the game is extremely buggy on Windows Vista/7 plus has lousy support for game controllers so just under £7 for the Xbox 360 version is well worth it IMO. Played the game for almost six hours across the weekend and that is about five and a half hours longer than I do most XBLA titles! Beyond Good & Evil HD is the best game I've played on XBLA to date in fact.
CardJoe 7th March 2011, 14:22 Quote
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Originally Posted by Bauul

Although I once watched Joe attempt the final boss. That put me off this game for about half a decade

God damn control reversing monster.
arcticstoat 7th March 2011, 16:03 Quote
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Originally Posted by Bauul
Although I once watched Joe attempt the final boss. That put me off this game for about half a decade

This had me stumped for a while, until I realised I could just turn the controller upside down. It also doesn't help that you can't go back from the moon to pick up more health packs once you get there - if you save your only game on the moon, then that last boss is really hard!
GregTheRotter 7th March 2011, 16:49 Quote
I don't really get the appeal of this game, just judging by the look of the game. hmm.
Pooeypants 7th March 2011, 17:13 Quote
I also own a copy of the original for the PC but if it comes out (say via steam and not the god awful GWFL) I would be tempted to purchase it again. But like the others, I fail to see the "HD" ness and except for nicer looking water; what other upgrades has it had?
thehippoz 7th March 2011, 18:20 Quote
yeah game was great.. I didn't cry though at that part though (like joe xD)
somidiot 7th March 2011, 21:01 Quote
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Originally Posted by Pooeypants
I also own a copy of the original for the PC but if it comes out (say via steam and not the god awful GWFL) I would be tempted to purchase it again. But like the others, I fail to see the "HD" ness and except for nicer looking water; what other upgrades has it had?

Didn't you notice?
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Originally Posted by greigaitken
i never heard of original but with a review like that i want to get this game now!
i dont have a console anymore :(

Get the original on PC!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/15130/

(also, click the link to see my favourite every game trailer)

I picked it up on gog.com but haven't taken the time to play it.

No PC release? :(
greigaitken 7th March 2011, 21:55 Quote
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Originally Posted by V3ctor
Can't play it ... I always have lots of artifacts in this game, it must be the drivers, I tested it with an HD4870 and the HD5870...

on steam it says you need an ATI 9000 series, looks like you need an upgrade
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