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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
Developer Ubisoft
Beyond Good & Evil is a 2003 action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft for PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox, and GameCube. The story follows the adventures of Jade, an investigative reporter, martial artist, and spy working with a resistance movement to reveal a sinister alien conspiracy. Players control Jade and other allies, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, obtaining… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
255 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Oct 31, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
72
Fresh
133 positive · 53 negative
95% range 65–78%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 133 | 53 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 3 | 47 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
611 of 793 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
72% recommend · 133 yes, 53 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 186 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,220 of 1,487 positive).
Players praise the game itself as a classic, but many criticize the forced Ubisoft launcher and technical issues. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note that the remastered graphics and new content are welcome, though others find the visual changes unappealing. [4][5][6] A few players recommend buying the original version on GOG instead due to problems with this edition. [1][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [3]
Update: as of 02-10-2025 - achievements should... SHOULD be fixed. ubisoft in a nutshell = "if it's not broken, break it." This is NOT a review of the game/original itself that we all love and adore. This is only for this re-release. A year later and nothing has been fixed. - FPS and stuttering issues that require ini file fixes (simple stuff sure, but ffs, all you had to do is add good controller support and HD …
- [1]
Forced 3rd party launcher and no means to rebind the controls, which make no sense to start with? Ouch. Just go get the GoG version and install the HD resolution mod. The game itself is amazing, just not this version. Sorry Ubisoft, but do better.
- [2]
Game itself is good, a very nice remaster of an emotional sci-fi zelda-like that is a blast to explore. However, Ubisoft Connect is awful here. Gigantic pop ups for achievments in the middle of the screen, ruining cutscenes all the time. Speaking of achievments, mine bugged out thanks to Uplay: got them on the game, with those horrendous pop ups, but they never unlocked on Steam. I wish there was something other …
- [10]
This has been my favorite game of all time for many years and I come back to it time and again. I love the story and the soundtrack is awe-inspiring. If you're looking for a game that has rogue journalism, spaceships, aliens committing war crimes, and bittersweet moments, this is a game for you. I thoroughly recommend giving it a try and devoting some time to it.
- [4]
The game still holds up today. Such a wonderful experience. The HD remaster is a very nice improvement. It’s a perfect game to play in the Steam Deck if you have one!
Summarised from 34 of the 258 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition sits at 72% positive across 186 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Prior to its release, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine and PlayStation Magazine praised Beyond Good & Evil at E3 2003 and described it as one of the best titles on display. Beyond Good & Evil received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. The game's graphics were generally well received. In reviewing the GameCube version, Game Informer wrote that "Every moment of Beyond Good & Evil looks as good as a traditional RPG cutscene" and that the game's effects and character animations were "amazing". On the other hand, Jon Hicks of PC Format wrote that while some effects were excellent, the game's otherwise unspectacular graphics were…
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Reactions
60 of 255 · most liked firstUpdate: as of 02-10-2025 - achievements should... SHOULD be fixed. ubisoft in a nutshell = "if it's not broken, break it." This is NOT a review of the game/original itself that we all love and adore. This is only for this re-release. A year later and nothing has been fixed. - FPS and stuttering issues that require ini file fixes (simple stuff sure, but ffs, all you had to do is add good controller support and HD textures); - audio only works in stereo now, 2 speaker sound only; - steam…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Makes you install the Ubisoft Launcher which is beyond unforgivable. BG&E is one of my favorite games of all time. It looks good, plays just as it did, has new aesthetic outfits & weapons, and what appear to be inserted content regarding the long awaited BG&E2 which make no sense without context and the characters don't comment on in any way. The end boss remains one of the most annoying in gaming history. But he game itself is voiced very well, built great, and does everything.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never refunded a game so fast, buy the original version and use high-res mods. - Ubisoft connect + constant stuttering on RTX 3060 16GB RAM. - The mix between the new bump-mapped materials and old hand-painted textures looks absolutely terrible. -Lighting has gone to sh*t, contrasts are all over the place, good-bye painterly look. If you're a fan, browse through the bonus gallery and refund the game. No other reason to get this over the OG.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a game that isn't broken, this 20th Anniversary Edition is among the more disappointing re-releases I've had my hands on. The decision to add a layer of realism doesn't mesh with the cartoon-like aesthetic of the (original) game. The hyper detailed textures and tesselated surfaces give off a cheap "Ocarina of Time UE4 remake" look in many instances, and, instead of modernizing the game, oftentimes it reminds me of the Xbox 360 launch title Kameo -- not a compliment, to be clear.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: Everything but the cons. Cons: Ubisoft.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seriously, Ubisoft, you guys suck. Ubisoft Connect is just a total pain. Go to GOG and get the original version: it works perfectly and is way better than this piece of junk. I'm getting a refund and I'm done with Ubisoft; it's no wonder you're slowly going under, given your total contempt for players.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Loved this game, never going to play it again though because ubisoft, like an increasing amount of game companies, feel the need to force us to use their launcher to play the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR: If it remotely looks like something you'd enjoy, it is genuinely an amazing game and my favorite of all time, I would absolutely recommend buying the game even considering my negative review. Game: 100/10 Ubisoft Launcher Required 0/10 This game is legitimately my favorite game ever, it's everything I want in a game, action, drama, stealth, comedy, some guy who just sucks overall, at a bar who you rob blind. I have bought previous versions on Steam, GOG, Original Xbox, the HD one…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The 20th Anniversary Edition of Beyond Good & Evil undermines the player experience by requiring Ubisoft’s launcher even for offline play in a single-player game—an unnecessary layer of authentication that disrupts accessibility. On top of that, broken Steam achievements frustrate completionists and highlight a lack of quality control. These technical missteps reflect a disregard for user experience and the legacy of the original title.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why do I have to create a Ubisoft account to play an offline single player game on Steam?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, abhorrent remaster. Go play the original version on GOG. I hesitate to call it a 'remaster'. It's just lazily AI upscaled textures with a tacked on side-quest which is basically just an advertisement for BGE2. I'm a die-hard fan of BGE, and the only compliment I can give is for the included behind-the-scenes and concept art.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch / PS4 / PS5) digital release is 30% off on US eShop and PSN: bit.ly/4eKpBI3 $13.99
neutral · AI labelView post →Frame rate and bugs make it really unenjoyable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Forced 3rd party launcher and no means to rebind the controls, which make no sense to start with? Ouch. Just go get the GoG version and install the HD resolution mod. The game itself is amazing, just not this version. Sorry Ubisoft, but do better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to start by saying that this is the game of my childhood, so naturally, I value it dearly. However, I'm ashamed that its fate is in the hands of a brain-rotten corp that is Ubisoft. I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hope they go bankrupt. I don't really get the 'let's just AI upscale the textures and ONLY touch the models of the main characters' trend lately, but unsurprisingly Ubisoft is on that train. Don't get me wrong, the game is one of the most unique pieces of work that I got to experience. And the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cannot play without logging into ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ launcher. Game is great otherwise, damn shame. Go play the original on GOG.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great game whose experience is ruined by un-disableable Ubisoft Connect notifications during cutscenes. And, as I understand it, they’re embedded at the code level of the game, because even after disabling the Ubisoft launcher process in Task Manager and disabling internet connection they still kept popping up, covering a quarter of the screen. "You completed a daily challenge!" Where? In a remaster of a 20-year-old single-player game? Are you out of your minds? An absolutely cursed…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil is a 2003 adventure game from a time when Ubisoft was still making great games. Back when games typically featured stoic meatheads lacking in depth, BG&E took the road less traveled, having players control a charismatic journalist. With its unique cast set against the backdrop of a sinister sci-fi conspiracy, BG&E was a must-play for fans of unique, story-driven games. Unfortunately this 20th Anniversary Edition is lazy. The sharper textures tonally clash with the distinct…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game itself is good, a very nice remaster of an emotional sci-fi zelda-like that is a blast to explore. However, Ubisoft Connect is awful here. Gigantic pop ups for achievments in the middle of the screen, ruining cutscenes all the time. Speaking of achievments, mine bugged out thanks to Uplay: got them on the game, with those horrendous pop ups, but they never unlocked on Steam. I wish there was something other than recommend or don't recommend for this, since the game itself is a easy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch.
neutral · AI labelView post →If you're planning to 100% this game/ get all the achievements in this game, they broke it a year ago and haven't fixed so don't buy it. might update this if they ever fix it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game on my ROG Ally and after creating an account with Ubisoft and clicking Yes on so many pop ups, it failed to start the game. I never played the game and was really looking forward to it. But seeing how I'm unable to get this to work, I feel like I wasted $20 AUD for nothing lol.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (X1/X) $13.99 via Xbox. ow.ly/3eez50Vch9W
neutral · AI labelView post →Only bought it because two reasons: 1) It was on discount and convenient to run the game with one click. 2) They purposely made the original which I also have in my library, unplayable. With that being said. Game plays nicely, it is convenient, still an underrated gem that it is. What is unacceptable is the fact that they did absolutely NOTHING when it comes to upgrading games capabilities. 2 pics of personal picture space in the camera, close to no settings, graphics looks identical, no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game still holds up today. Such a wonderful experience. The HD remaster is a very nice improvement. It’s a perfect game to play in the Steam Deck if you have one!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox) limited physical releases are $34.99 USD at VGP: bit.ly/4qcFbR9 #ad free shipping if you spend $55
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Good and Evil Anniversary is quite literally almost completely unplayable on AMD devices. There is no actual work around, despite what people say about Steam Overlay. If that works for you, you got lucky, but it's not an actual fix or reliable workaround. Ubisoft customer support employees have also made it clear that the team stopped supporting this edition almost immediately after releasing it and have no intention of fixing the issue. Their advice is to either buy a different system…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game itself is fine, you know what it is. The negative review is for the Ubisoft Connect misery on Linux. I came back to game after two months and now this piece of malware of a launcher just wont run. I could bring it to a white rectangle in Heroic but thats it. You can argue that Linux is not officially supported, but I consider Windows a malware, too, so that is that.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buy this on heavy heavy discount or from a keyreseller Pros: New pieces of musical score New cutscenes, cosmetics, and a sidequest, relating to the sequel Lighting Improvements Cons: -AI slop retextures (nice job raising the bar Ubi, this is the quality of your average HD upscale pack on Nexus Mods) -Forced Ubisoft overlay - enjoy getting spammed with XP increases for your Ubisoft account even if the overlay is disabled!) -Achievements are either comepletely pointless and earned…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A distant classic from Rayman's creator, Michel Ancel. I played this game a lot in my childhood, encapsulated in this game's overall atmosphere. Music is good, characters are lovable, and exploration was quite intriguing. When you're playing for the first time, you might get stuck on some puzzles or on how to acquire pearls needed for progression. Despite the old version's charm, which needed some tweaking to work properly on a modern system (and it's a shame Ubisoft pulled it from the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Captions trying to interpret what the heck I'm saying with my accent. - Beyond Evil? - Bianca Evil? - Beyonce Evil? - Beyond Green Evil? Anyway, release this friday! Denden's Den Video No. 1: Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Celebration and Unboxing. #GameSky #PhysicalMedia #BGEgame
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition: Launch Trailer.
neutral · AI labelView post →More Ubisoft garbage. No effort cash grab just to stimulate nostalgia. Such a waste....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game from a time when ubisoft still had a soul, though looking back, maybe they were under the DomZ control all along...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition has intrusive DRM Denuvo, forced Ubisoft account linking and an increased price compared to the original which is no longer available on Steam, but is on GOG.
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Good & Evil, is a classic Action-Adventure from the early 2000s, and is said to be a gem of the genre. Unfortunately, it did not sell super well at launch but it grew a huge fanbase over the years, and now that I finally played it, I can understand why! Story On a planet threatened by mysterious alien attacks, you play as Jade, a photojournalist that gets dragged into a conspiracy, that endangers her entire home world, and who else than her could be the right woman for the job!…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Requires Ubisoft Connect account. Go grab the original over this datamining nonsense
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition launched without Steam achievements, despite being available via Ubisoft Connect, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S. Then, in mid-2024, Ubisoft patched the Steam version to have Steam achievements, and all was well. Then, inexplicably just weeks/months after patching the game, Steam achievements stopped working. It's been a year now and these achievements continue not to work with no promise of a patch. Bottom line: Don't buy this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not a fan of the ubisoft bloatware, the lack of steam cloud support, and the lack of an adjustable aspect ratio (2:3 ftw!), but the game has been truly phenomenal so far (about 3 hours in) w/ it's excellent commentary on fascism being a highlight. the remastered graphics are also great unlike remastered nintendo titles
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good: Developed by Ubisoft in 2003 Evil: Remastered by Ubisoft in 2024
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition NSW / PS5 / PS4 / Xbox is on sale at VGP! $49.99 / 34.99 USD 👉 tinyurl.com/bde9ckjx All Sales: tinyurl.com/jzd9zzxn - 1 Per Customer, Per Platform - Enjoy Free Shipping when you spend $75 / 55 USD
neutral · AI labelView post →if you don't remember - the game is short. 5-6 hours. This was the time when Ubisoft made good games without thinking how to ♥♥♥♥ up. In the "touched up" version they had time to think how to ♥♥♥♥ up: 1. Still no Achievements in Steam 2. Ubisoft Connect is installed 3. Ubisoft Connect Achievements are garbage that take 1/4 of your screen for a good minute 4. Denuvo. Really? Are you going to install denuvo on your toaster? This game was supposed to play on hardware from 2000. 25 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ years…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't believe I forgot to write a review for a game that was the first video game that I actually owned. This was the best gift when the game came out. And this is also the best gift to myself now. I didn't have any trouble running the game. It looks more beautiful than ever. Such an enjoyable nostalgic classic. The story is amazing. It has its tearjerker moments and its comic relief to match. The characters are all amazing! One of my most favorite things to do in game is to take a break from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remember when Ubisoft used to make unique games that WEREN'T just far cry 3 reskinned? weird. anyway, I'm a bit biased on this game since it was one that I owned back in the day on my GameCube and played it over and over and over so many times as a kid. I have always loved it. there isnt really any other games like it, its so unique in its world and design and gameplay. Between taking pictures, sneaking around or smacking people with your stick the gameplay is varied. I still hate that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BG&E is a great game, and will forever be a favourite - why even bother leaving a negative review if all you're going to do is b!tch about Ubisoft.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is ridiculous ubisoft would release this game with the worse stutter i have seen and it happens constantly even in cutscense and to my knowledge there is no fix for it. the game hasn't been updated in two years. ubisoft has gone way down hill and needs to make sure there games are at least playable before releasing them.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is quite good, recommended. Some of that 6th gen jank but overall a good time in a densely-packed hub world. I also now have full context for how utterly hilarious making a giga AAAA Open World prequel to this game instead of a normal sequel is as a concept.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition NSW / PS5 / PS4 / Xbox is on sale at VGP! $49.99 / 34.99 USD 👉 tinyurl.com/bde9ckjx All Sales: tinyurl.com/jzd9zzxn - 1 Per Customer, Per Platform - Enjoy Free Shipping when you spend $75 / 55 USD
neutral · AI labelView post →One of my all-time fav games - it still suffers from weird quirks (camera jukes, etc), but is still eminently playable. Pros: * One of the first good sneak-based games out there. * Great music, especially for the racing minigames. * More puzzle than action, but lets you fight in most stealth scenes if you really wanna. * Combat is fairly forgiving, in most cases. * I suck at racing games, and can still win the races. You can't skip racing the ship at least a little, though. Cons: * The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Power in numbers, miss Jade!...Carlson and Peeters, chapter 21. A time when Ubisoft made good games this is a gem and remaster is a good way to play it on steam
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(PCDD) Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition $13.99 via Steam. ow.ly/tsVr50WvLzO $11 (DRM: Ubisoft) via Gamesplanet. ow.ly/W9ih50WvLzM
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the best games of all time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needs Ubisoft account and that client will keep taking control of the image from time to time, needing a mouse to remove, so this does not have full controller support.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not even 15 minutes in 2 game breaking bugs. Also Ubisoft
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yuckie port. I have the graphical overhead to handle this and whatever the Ubisoft drm/launcher that is forced on you to run this edition of the game is doing, it chokes your system and causes this PS2 game to run really inconsistently. Its a fun little nostalgia piece. If youve never played, its like old tomb raider without the guns meets old zelda without the items. Push blocks. Climb ropes. take pictures of local wildlife. Its got that 2000's platformer humor and isnt a bad time at all.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ubisoft Connect? More like Ubisoft Delete! It's bad enough I have to download ubisoft connect, and create an account, but then everytime you start the game up it takes a minute to even get going because the loader needs to connect and do whatever it does, like I'm loading up an MMO and not a 20 year old game. Then I can't even turn off the ubisoft connect achievements which are large boxes that take up way too much of the screen and ruin the games immersion. This is poor treatment for a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly hold onto your horses cause I'm going ballistic. Long time PoP and Ass Creed fan I think UBISh1te has just managed to kill the last embers of good will in me. Just purchased the 20th anniversary edition of this game in the hopes of it finally clicking with me after so many attemtps. So, step 1 UBISOFT connect, oh ok. Not unfamiliar with big Corps trying to force consumers into their clients, fine. Not so fast can't gernerate a UBISH1TE account cos the password is strong and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played this game first time when i was still a child i never got to the end unfortunatly but now is my time to change that! it a super good game that had very good graphics for the time it came out. and is super nostalgic to play. not too hard on combat and eplorative for people who like that. a good mix
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has been my favorite game of all time for many years and I come back to it time and again. I love the story and the soundtrack is awe-inspiring. If you're looking for a game that has rogue journalism, spaceships, aliens committing war crimes, and bittersweet moments, this is a game for you. I thoroughly recommend giving it a try and devoting some time to it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The achievements are not working
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