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The editors liked
Gripping original story
Famous faces and voices really add to the cinematic experience
Incredible graphics
Smooth animation and motion capture
Great actors
Emotional punch
Unique vision
Motion capture and A-list acting sets a new benchmark
Postmodern non-linear storyline mechanic
Genuinely engaging and emotive storyline
The last hurrah for PS3 graphics
Dares to go where games haven't before
Actions change outcomes
Dual character me
Fantastic central performances
Next-generation graphics
Powerful storytelling
Choices that matter
The editors didn't like
Some may not enjoy the less involving gameplay / controls
Abstract: Kaeyi Dream reviews Beyond: Two Souls, interactive drama action-adventure game for the PlayStation 3 from Quantic Dream. Be sure to check out Kaeyi's YouTube channel for more of her personal videos, and subscribe to the HardwareHeaven channel to keep up-t...
Beyond is destined to be a divisive title and it's certainly not a game without flaws. But it does cover new ground. In an industry always being stifled by publishers who play it safe, that's nothing to be sniffed at. A lack of what you might call tradit...
Published: 2013-10-09, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Motion capture and A-list acting sets a new benchmark, postmodern non-linear storyline mechanic, genuinely engaging and emotive storyline, the last hurrah for PS3 graphics, dares to go where games haven't before, actions change outcomes, dual character me
Gameplay and control system will divide opinion, occasional glitch/stutter between scenes, some chapters feel misplaced and disrupt the flow, it's very easy, we weren't always taken by all outcomes, limited lifespan and replay value
Beyond: Two Souls is a genuinely engaging emotional thrill ride that represents a new benchmark for in-game acting and storytelling. You'll feel connected to the central characters in the same way a good movie will pull you in and keep you wrapped u...
Abstract: I'm not disappointed. Jodie has had an invisible friend for as long as she can remember. His name is Aiden, and he's constantly connected to her via some supernatural cord. She can control him, sometimes, but he has a mind of his own. She loves him, an...
Abstract: What is it? Quantic Dream (the team that brought us Heavy Rain) delivers cinematic, paranormal thrills in its latest, lavishly produced interactive drama.What's it on? PlayStation 3.When's it out? 11 October 2013.If there's one word that neatly sums...
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Published: 2013-10-01, Author: Nick , review by: T3.com
Fantastic central performances, Next-generation graphics, Powerful storytelling, Choices that matter
Sense of limited control, Not much scope to do your own thing
With great performances from Page and Dafoe and technology and artistry to match from Quantic Dream, Beyond: Two Souls is another big step for cinematic gaming. At times it might be a step too far, constraining the gaming elements so that the player does...
To conclude, Beyond Two Souls is a mediocre game with brilliant graphics and voice over, but struggles a lot in its story. This is one of those games, where you will end up watching it more than physically playing it. The choices you make hardly have a...
Abstract: Quantic Dreams is a premier developer for the PlayStation, and many gamers raved about their previous PS3 exclusive "Heavy Rain." The game featured realistic graphics and several endings based on player actions and decisions. Quantic Dreams' new PS3 game ...
