Beyond Good & Evil HD coming to XBLA/PSN

[EddieA]

It looks like HD remakes are all the rage now - Ubisoft announced that an HD remake of Beyond Good & Evil is coming to XBLA and PSN in early 2011.  Worthplaying has the details.

[Turtle]

I think HD remakes are a good thing, companies get to make money, and good games get a second chance.

And, if this does well, it might push forward the BG&E sequel.

[jersoc]

And, if this does well, it might push forward the BG&E sequel.

one of the main reasons to buy imo.

this can't be anymore than 10 though, so knowing ubi, 25 bucks.

[Gratch]

Cool news.  I've been wanting to replay this one, but never could quite get the hang of it on PC.  An HD remake would be awesome.

[metallicorphan]

if its an XBL Arcade game then it can't be that much can it?(1200 points?)...this is cool with all these HD games coming to the arcade though

maybe this time i can actually defeat the end of game bad guy...what a bastard that was

[Bullwinkle]

I don't know if I'll play through it again, but I may buy it just to show support.

[CeeKay]

I'm pretty sure the install size for the old PC version is over 2 gigs 

[CeeKay]

maybe this time i can actually defeat the end of game bad guy...what a bastard that was

do what I did:  when the controls switch just turn the controller upside down so the analog stick goes in the right direction until the next change.  alternatively you could probably remap the keys on the PC version to correspond with the new directions.

[ATB]

propaganda!

[Ridah]

I've had the BG&E HD on my PC for years now.

[leo8877]

Cool, I've heard so many good things about this game, I'd like to check it out.

[CeeKay]

trailer.

[Greggy_D]

I've had the BG&E HD on my PC for years now.

Yep....that trailer looks like the PC version.

[CeeKay]

a small preview.

[Greggy_D]

It's out!!!!

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Beyond-Good-Evil-HD/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410afa?cid=search

[PeteRock]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it. 

[Gratch]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it. 

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration. 

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty. 

[PeteRock]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it. 

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration. 

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty. 

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).   

[Bullwinkle]

Portal is in a class by itself.

BG&E was a superlative experience at the time.  It's still really fantastic, but as is often the case, the gaming world has evolved since.  Not as dramatically as with, say, Perfect Dark, though, so it's still completely accessible and entertaining.  I played for two hours today, and I had a lot of other things to do.

I imagine it would be like when I played Ico two years ago.  I was still able to utterly enjoy it and appreciate the beauty of it, but it was still through the fog of time.  Or like replaying Sands of Time, which I would place in the same group as Portal of must play games, but going through the HD re-release, it's not as dazzling as it was.

Bottom line: try the demo.

Be aware, though, that it seems like if you play the trial, you'll have to start over if you take the plunge for the full game.

[ATB]

Boughten.  Not sure when I'll play it, but want Ubi to pony up for BG&E2.

[CeeKay]

for Pete's sake Pete play ME2 already!

[Gratch]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it. 

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration. 

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty. 

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).   

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

[Greggy_D]

Dammit, Pete.  It's 10 bucks.....it's a great game.....just buy it.

Shit....just skip a GNC supplement or two.   

[jersoc]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it. 

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration. 

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty. 

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).   

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

Yeah, i'll go with Gratch on this one too. It's easily one of the top 10 games I've played. Sure, some things are dated, but the story is compelling and the game has much to offer that things remain fairly fresh. Once the world opens up you got plenty to do at any given time and most things only benefit you with upgrades.

I played it twice and I rarely play any games twice.

ME2 can wait.

[PeteRock]

Shit....just skip a GNC supplement or two.   

 

Dammit, Pete.  It's 10 bucks.....it's a great game.....just buy it.

With our current financial situation, it might as well be $1000.  Supplements were cut out of the budget long ago.  I'm lucky the wife still allows me to keep my gym membership.  Then again, that's non-negotiable anyway.  Physical fabulousness does not stop for anything, including economics. 

[Gratch]

ME2 can wait.

Keep in mind jersoc hates anything from Bioware, so take that last statement with a massive chunk of salt.

[metallicorphan]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it. 

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration. 

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty. 

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).   

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

I did like Portal,but i certainly don't want a full price fully fledged game of it..it was perfect as it was,an extra on The Orange Box


some people are complaining that you can't change the controls in BG+E,but i can't say i am seeing anything wrong with the controls TBH,i love the RT to run button and LT to crouch,works better than A and B buttons would of done IMO

[Bullwinkle]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it.  

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration.  

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty.  

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).    

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

I did like Portal,but i certainly don't want a full price fully fledged game of it..it was perfect as it was,an extra on The Orange Box


some people are complaining that you can't change the controls in BG+E,but i can't say i am seeing anything wrong with the controls TBH,i love the RT to run button and LT to crouch,works better than A and B buttons would of done IMO

The only controls I'm finding frustrating are the camera ones.  I'd like to invert (or not) X and Y independently, thank you.

[metallicorphan]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it.  

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration.  

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty.  

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).    

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

I did like Portal,but i certainly don't want a full price fully fledged game of it..it was perfect as it was,an extra on The Orange Box


some people are complaining that you can't change the controls in BG+E,but i can't say i am seeing anything wrong with the controls TBH,i love the RT to run button and LT to crouch,works better than A and B buttons would of done IMO

The only controls I'm finding frustrating are the camera ones.  I'd like to invert (or not) X and Y independently, thank you.

yup,they are the main ones they are complaining about

[Bullwinkle]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it.  

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration.  

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty.  

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).    

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

I did like Portal,but i certainly don't want a full price fully fledged game of it..it was perfect as it was,an extra on The Orange Box


some people are complaining that you can't change the controls in BG+E,but i can't say i am seeing anything wrong with the controls TBH,i love the RT to run button and LT to crouch,works better than A and B buttons would of done IMO

The only controls I'm finding frustrating are the camera ones.  I'd like to invert (or not) X and Y independently, thank you.

yup,they are the main ones they are complaining about

Well, then why did you mention the other ones?!

[metallicorphan]

Never played it.  I'm wondering if I really missed out on something or if with my severely limited gaming time I should just focus on better, more recent games like ME2.  Hell, I still haven't finished Shadow Complex from XBLA despite really enjoying it.  

ME2 is better, but BG&E is a truly fantastic game.  It can also be finished in 8-10 hours, if time is a big consideration.  

I've been playing the HD version all afternoon.  It's purty.  

I guess that's my main question.  If this is a "can't miss" classic, or simply of high quality but not necessarily a game you can't go through life without playing (I'd put games like Portal in that category).    

I'd personally put it in my top 10 games of all time, but my gaming tastes are typically very different from most folks.  I really didn't care much for Portal, for instance.

I did like Portal,but i certainly don't want a full price fully fledged game of it..it was perfect as it was,an extra on The Orange Box


some people are complaining that you can't change the controls in BG+E,but i can't say i am seeing anything wrong with the controls TBH,i love the RT to run button and LT to crouch,works better than A and B buttons would of done IMO

The only controls I'm finding frustrating are the camera ones.  I'd like to invert (or not) X and Y independently, thank you.

yup,they are the main ones they are complaining about

Well, then why did you mention the other ones?!

Okay i will rephrase it

I can't say i am seeing anything wrong with the controls TBH.

I love the RT to run button and LT to crouch,works better than A and B buttons would of done IMO

wasn't really carrying on about the X and Y axis controls,i just carried on and started to talk about how i love the RT and LT controls

[Bullwinkle]

I forgot to put a little snarky face on my comment, mo.  I was just giving you a hard time.

[metallicorphan]

I forgot to put a little snarky face on my comment, mo.  I was just giving you a hard time.

 

not to worry i am not that good at punctuation and i know it

[jersoc]

ME2 can wait.

Keep in mind jersoc hates anything from Bioware, so take that last statement with a massive chunk of salt.

Keep in mind I hate dragon age 2 because it's a horrible game.

[leo8877]

Bought it because of all the good word about it through the years.  However, I gotta say the camera is driving me crazy.  I normally invert up and down, but not side to side and you can only invert all or none!!  /madness

[EngineNo9]

Yeah, I am really surprised they didn't fix that camera issue as I think it was also one of the biggest complaints about the original.

[Teggy]

Seeing as UBI was also behind the crap HD port of Sands of Time, I am not surprised.

Actually, that was one of the best gaming deals I've ever gotten - shortly after BG&E came out, they dropped it and PoP to $20 and I got them together.

[MonkeyFinger]

Yeah, I am really surprised they didn't fix that camera issue as I think it was also one of the biggest complaints about the original.

I'm not really surprised but dang I wished they would have fixed it. Love playing it again in HD but that camera...   

[ATB]

Spent 45 mins with it last night.  Having fun so far.  I remember a lot more than I thought.  But yeah, games have changed a lot since 2003

[metallicorphan]

ME2 can wait.

Keep in mind jersoc hates anything from Bioware, so take that last statement with a massive chunk of salt.

Keep in mind I hate dragon age 2 because it's a horrible game.

woah,you have not played it yet!!..unless you got it early,if its the demo you are going off,remember that the demo is supposedly a September 2010 build


I am going to leave B,G and E for awhile and try and catch up on my other games..but definitely going to come back to it