Instead, many actions are performed using button prompts and mashing away. This is not a traditional interactive experience. It goes leaps and bounds past normal story integration when using professional actors combined with motion capture to truly bring these characters to life.įor anyone who hasn’t experienced this type of game before, it may come as a shock. I grew attached to Cole and Stan during their segments, and Nathan, while always seeming a bit peculiar, was also a favorite. Still what continues to sell the story throughout the game are its characters. It was cool to go back and make different decisions to see how things panned out, though the bulk of each branch remains similar.
There are also plenty of branching paths and decisions to make along the way, including two large choices at the end of the game that affect the ending. I just wish that last piece wasn’t so padded and drawn out. It was a wild ride, and one that I constantly wanted to learn more about. There are twists and turns, and one revelation in the final run that I should have seen coming, but didn’t. I felt like there were three places where the story peaked, only to be introduced to a new conflict. The first three quarters of the game are engaging and well-paced, but the last quarter really drags it out. It took me out of the experience, solely because of how good the acting had been up to that point. It almost felt laughable at times as those around Jodie were performing well under the standard set to that point. In a game that focuses so much on performance and story, when they place a seasoned actor next to an amateur, it sticks out. There are exceptions to this unfortunately. One of the biggest changes from Quantic Dream’s previous effort Heavy Rain is that Beyond utilizes professional actors this time around, creating a much more believable narrative. The story flows in a jumbled timeline that switches back and forth between Jodie’s early years, up through present day. The end result is a mixed bag, but it still feels unlike anything else in the medium.īeyond is the story of Jodie Holmes, played by well-known actress Ellen Page and her struggle with a supernatural entity she has been tied to since birth. The big difference this time around is a focus on real actors, and more dynamic interactions. Beyond: Two Souls doesn’t buck that trend, but instead embraces and advances the style Quantic Dream is going for. Headed by the eccentric David Cage, their games have always been unique in the fact that they defy conventions for a more cinematic approach to the medium. Few developers can cause as much of a debate as Quantic Dream.
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