According to a mysterious GameStop flyer, it appears that Ubisoft may be re-releasing the original Beyond Good & Evil for the very low preorder price of $9.99. While it seems this move would be to promote the upcoming, highly anticipated sequel (OMG BEST SEQUEL EVER!), the timing seems odd. Re-releasing the game this month when the sequel is so far away? It seems strange.
Regardless, if this is true, I beg of you: If you have not played Beyond Good & Evil, please go buy it. I can guarantee you will absolutely adore it. In fact, I will send you a check for ten bucks if you don’t like it. Seriously. I am that confident. And then when the game sells ridiculously well I can take full credit for its success. I AM THE REASON BEYOND GOOD & EVIL PAYS YOUR BILLS! BOW TO ME, UBISOFT!
Wow. Sorry about that.
What do you think? Even though it’s for the aging PlayStation 2, would you be willing to give Beyond Good & Evil a late-to-the-party try? Would you rather see a re-release on a downloadable service like XBLA and PSN? Also, PLEASE PLAY THIS GAME!
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6:23 PM on 09.16.2008
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http://z6.invisionfree.com/BGE2_Revolution/index.php?showtopic=1719
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Good-Evil-2-X...21334152&sr=8-3
It says that BG&E 2 will be released May 2009. It's not going to happen, but I thought I'd post it just to make myself feel useful.
Even with the unremappable controls, the PC version (available on Steam) is better. If you have the patience to go hunting, though, the best version is on Xbox. It has 480p support, little to no slowdown, and great controls.
I got my copy a few weeks ago for $5 on a Steam weekend deal. :D
Haven't played it much though. :(
Linktard
I'm with you. Everything about the game was great, aside from the gameplay, which was sort of bland. That said, the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts, and it's definitely something that ought to be experienced at least once.
I actually agree with you. Although the game is a masterpiece, the PS2 version is by far the worst. :(
Which version is the best though?
The PC version is really good, but I adore the GameCube one. It controls perfectly and, in my opinion, looks the best. :)
I feel cheated. It's buggy as shit, and slows down like a motherfucker. That sure told me why I should illegally download games first.
@ Chad
Hmm, you do bring up a good point, I forgot I had a Gamecube and will probably pick it up for the ol' Cube... you say it's the best looking one eh?
If you haven't played this game yet, pull out your last-gen console from the closet and BUY IT! You will not be disappointed. If the Cube version is being re-released, I'm buying it for my friend's son.
Remember the Cube version will play on the Wii, and the PS2 version will play on 60GB and older 80GB PS3 models.
I'm going to assume that the slowdown is due to an nvidia driver, not the game. Nvidia's drivers have been a big problem in the past, not just for BG&E, but for games that they even advertised as supporting, like Far Cry for example. If it isn't nvidia, then it's likely to be an ATI processor problem. There are fixes available if you're willing to look, and you should be. It's worth it, it's an incredible game.
As for the glitches, I've never suffered from these apparent flaws; I've only ever had one problem in the 10 or so play throughs on the 4 formats I own, but all I can say is save often and in different save slots. You haven't been cheated at $5, you've been fucking gifted. That game is a goddamn masterpiece.
People went nutz on forums tellin everybody to pick it up if you haven't already.
I have still yet to beat this game!!! I'm right at the end too... What it keeping me from finishing it!?
when they got a PC version that is 7 times as good looking and playing with special Direct X 9 shaders effects, or even the damn xbox, hell even the gamecube version looks 3 times as good.
and there are brinning the ps2 one that shows the game in the worst way ever?
What the hell.
buy the PC version the consoles look like crap, and the ps2 one is the worst of the crap.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/15130/
it's $10.
Do they still sell original Xboxes somewhere?