Beyond: Two Souls
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Adventure, TPP, science fiction, thriller, arcade elements, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
Steam
A thriller movie-inspired action adventure game. The game was developed by French studio Quantic Dream, creators of such hits as Heavy Rain and Fahrenheit. The plot of Beyond: Two Souls shows fifteen years of life of Jodie Holmes (who is modeled after and voice acted by Ellen Page, Oscar nominee). Since birth, the woman was connected to Aiden, an incorporeal creature that ventured into our world.
Last Update: October 23, 2013
Beyond Two Souls Guide
In this guide to Beyond Two Souls you will find a detailed description and walkthrough of all the chapters available in the game.
May 23, 2018
IMHO: David Cage is overrated
A visionary and a masterful storyteller. David Cage, best known for Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain, is sporting a venerable status among us, players. Which really makes me think because has he ever made a game, where the plot would make any sense?
Videos and Screens
[1:33] Beyond: Two Souls PC version launch trailer
[0:42] Beyond: Two Souls Advanced Experiments DLC - trailer
The main pros of the game
- Compelling Storyline: Many users praised the game's narrative, describing it as captivating, emotional, and well-crafted. The story keeps players engaged and often evokes strong emotional responses.
- Outstanding Voice Acting: The performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe were frequently highlighted as exceptional, bringing depth to the characters.
- Beautiful Graphics: The visuals were noted as impressive, especially considering the game's original release date on PS3.
- Unique Gameplay Experience: Players appreciated the interactive movie-like experience, with choices that impact the narrative, even if the overall impact was sometimes seen as limited.
- Emotional Connection: The game fostered a strong emotional connection with characters, making the player's choices feel significant.
The main cons of the game
- Poor Controls: A significant number of reviews cited frustrating controls, particularly on PC. Users reported issues with the responsiveness of the controls and the clarity of on-screen prompts.
- Limited Gameplay Mechanics: Many users felt that the gameplay was overly reliant on quick-time events (QTEs), which could detract from the overall experience. Some described the game more as an interactive movie than a traditional game.
- Camera Issues: The camera angles were often criticized as awkward and unhelpful, leading to difficulties in navigation and immersion.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved Control Mechanics: Users expressed a desire for better control schemes, especially for PC gameplay, to enhance the overall experience.
- More Impactful Choices: Some players felt that the choices made throughout the game did not significantly affect the storyline, leading to a perception of limited agency.
- Action and Gameplay Variety: A few reviews indicated a wish for more diverse gameplay elements beyond the decision-making and QTEs, such as more action-oriented mechanics or the ability to perform various actions freely.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Suggestions included allowing players to skip credits or improve the user interface for clarity in choices and actions.
Summary
- Overall, "Beyond: Two Souls" is celebrated for its storytelling and emotional depth but criticized for its controls and gameplay mechanics, with many players recommending it primarily for its narrative value.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 4561 votes. 534 players anticipated the game.
Beyond: Two Souls Description
As defined by its creators, Beyond: Two Souls is an interactive drama for PS3 and PS4. The game follows the story of Jodie Holmes, gifted with an ability to contact with the other world. Players observe a 15-year fragment of her life and try to discover the truth about what lies “beyond” this world.
Quantic Dream Studio is well-known for ambitious projects such as Indigo Prophecy (or Fahrenheit) and Heavy Rain. French developer is particularly fond of dark adventure games, with a large dose of paranormal elements, which often force players to make very complex moral choices. The same is true for Beyond: Two Souls.
Story
The game spans over 15 in-game years telling the story of Jodie Holmes, impersonated and voiced by Ellen Page (an actress nominated for an Oscar for her role in Juno). Since early childhood the main character has been aware of things invisible to others - from her birth she is linked with Aiden, a mysterious entity who has penetrated into our world. Aiden turns out to be not only a burden, causing others to treat Jodie as a freak. The mysterious being is also the key to finding an answer to the perennial question of what lies on “the other side”. The main character’s mentor and tutor is Professor Nathan Dawkins (Willem Dafoe) who tries to help the girl understand the reality around her and explore the world from where Aiden came.
Gameplay
In terms of gameplay, Beyond: Two Souls for PS3 and PS4 is described by the game developers as an “interactive drama”, which emphasizes the focus that has been put on the story, its closeness to a movie, as well as in-game moral choices. Still, there are some original solutions in terms of the controls. The player controls both Jodie and Aiden (in pre-arranged moments). Due to the script’s structure, the main character cannot die - when a player has troubles with performing required sequences of buttons on the pad, the game automatically performs some tasks for him. This solution makes the game accessible for those who have no experience with video games.
Technology
As in the case of their previous products, Quantic Dreams Studio took a good care of meticulously executed audio-visual binding. Beyond: Two Souls stands out with its photo-realistic graphics, including animations created using motion-capture technique, as well as excellent audio.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Beyond: Two Souls Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows July 22, 2019
PlayStation 4 November 24, 2015
PlayStation 3 October 8, 2013
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Quantic Dream
Beyond: Two Souls System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 390 or better, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
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