Beyond Good & Evil demo

amishler · 10-03-2003, 12:38 PM

UbiSoft released the demo for Beyond Good and Evil today, and Gamer's Hell has it. Unfortunately, the specs are a little beyond my computer, but if you download it and play it, feel free to post your impressions here. I'm looking forward to it, but I'll be waiting for the Xbox release.

You can also do a Bit Torrent download here.

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1.1. System Requirements

Minimum:

Computer: 700 Mhz CPU
Memory: 64 Mb RAM
Operating System: Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
Video Card: 32MB Direct X 9 or higher
Drive Space: 125 MB hard drive space
Sound Card: Direct X 9 compatible sound card

Recommended & Preferred Configuration:

Operating System: Windows 2000
Computer: 2 Ghz CPU
Memory: 256 Mb RAM
Video Card: 3D accelerated 64 Mb or equivalent

Video Cards Supported:
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro
ATI Radeon 9700
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro
ATI Radeon 9000
GeForce 4 Ti 4600
GeForce 4 Ti 4400
GeForce 4 MX 460
GeForce 4 MX 440
GeForce 3 Ti500
GeForce 3
GeForce 2 GTS
GeForce 2 MX400
GeForce 2 MX

Video Cards Tested and Not Supported:
ATI Radeon 7500

Tom_K · 10-03-2003, 12:52 PM

I've been following this title for quite some time, and was very happy when rumors of its demise proved untrue. I myself am awaiting the PS2 version.

*Jake* · 10-03-2003, 07:45 PM

Wish someone around here would actually play it and post about it! I'm waiting for the Gamecube version actually

That rounds it out nicely, eh?

Igor · 10-03-2003, 10:55 PM

I downloaded it, but it seems it doesn't work with Geforce FX. The game runs and i can hear voices and see text&text graphics, but there's nothing in main gameplay window... weird

***Marek*** · 10-03-2003, 11:21 PM

I downloaded it, and it won't start! I get a black screen for 5 seconds and then it just returns me to the desktop. I tried all possible video/audio configurations, but it doesn't help anything

Bad first impression.

Murray · 10-03-2003, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Marek

I downloaded it, and it won't start! I get a black screen for 5 seconds and then it just returns me to the desktop. I tried all possible video/audio configurations, but it doesn't help anything

Bad first impression.

Same here. Really annoying..

***Marek*** · 10-04-2003, 12:19 AM

Updating my CATALYST drivers didn't help much either.

Moosferatu · 10-04-2003, 01:52 AM

I wish I could play it!

Marek, it looks like a lot of people are having the same problem. Ubi has yet to give an official fix in their forum though. One guy did say the following though,

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I found how to run the demo :

* disable the nvidia refresh fix
* select your sound card in the sound setting instead of "main audio peripheric"

It's works for me !

amishler · 10-04-2003, 02:10 AM

Well, it sounds great so far!

The Gamer's Hell page did mention updating your Catalyst or Detonator drivers, though that doesn't seem to have been much help.

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Thank you for trying the Beyond Good & Evil demo. Please note that Beyond Good & Evil is still in development. It does not represent the final quality of the final product.

Good to know.

I'm still looking forward to it; I'm just glad I won't have to worry about playing it on a platform that requires magical unknown/random hardware tweaks.

Naveed · 10-04-2003, 02:51 AM

I played the demo. I have GeForce FX 5600. It runs perfectly. Game is nice, visuals are like Rayman series. In First level you have some hovercraft, and you have to shoot some alien. Second level is based on stealth, you have to go through the alien building and tak photos, unfortunately I got killed when alien chased me, I presume at the end of the level. I will definitely buy this one, Rayman 2 for me is the best platofrm game of all times, I am sure this one will be good too.

Intrepid Homoludens · 10-04-2003, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Marek

I downloaded it, and it won't start! I get a black screen for 5 seconds and then it just returns me to the desktop. I tried all possible video/audio configurations, but it doesn't help anything

Bad first impression.

......Updating my CATALYST drivers didn't help much either.

The exact same thing happened to me. I updated my nVidia detonator drivers to 45.23, then upgraded DirectX to 9.0b. Still nothing, UbiSoft had better fix this f@#k-up a.s.a.p., there should be absolutely no reason I shouldn't be able to run it on my rig.

Moosferatu · 10-04-2003, 05:09 AM

Here is another fix.

Igor · 10-04-2003, 05:13 AM

Naveed: so it does work on GF FX? Huh, i better check drivers then.
Btw, it's good to hear it's visualy in Rayman 2 style- for me, it's still one of the most beautifully stylized games (Rayman 3 is nice, but they lost some of the charm).

Intrepid Homoludens · 10-04-2003, 10:08 AM

F@#k this trash c@#t s!%t! I'm uninstalling this garbage and waiting for the real demo to come out (i.e., one that works). Ubi Soft are a bunch of morons for releasing a f@#ked up 'it-does-not-represent-the-final-product' piece of s@#t!!

Moosferatu · 10-07-2003, 02:17 AM

I just thought I should point out that the demo was leaked. I wasn't an official release. Supposedly the official demo will be coming out soon though.

BTW, Amishler, I love your new avatar.

amishler · 10-07-2003, 04:59 AM

It's too bad that a lot of people's first experience with the game is going to be such a negative one, and one that the developers didn't intend. Kind of makes me glad I can't run it on my PC. I hope the official demo, and, for that matter, the game itself, sit better with gamers.

Thanks, Moos! I thought you might like it.

twifkak · 10-10-2003, 04:36 AM

Ditto, amish. I think it's the best TS av yet.

Intrepid Homoludens · 10-10-2003, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by twifkak

Ditto, amish.

amish. amish?

amishler · 10-10-2003, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

amish. amish?

If I'm accessing the internet on a wireless connection, I'm not breaking any rules, am I?

Um, I mean...

Erkki · 10-10-2003, 05:52 AM

I've noticed a trend with many recent demo's -- if your video card is 2 years old they won't work.

10-03-2003, 12:52 PM	#2
Tom_K Cognitive Dissonant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Running amok on the Sylvana Posts: 193	I've been following this title for quite some time, and was very happy when rumors of its demise proved untrue. I myself am awaiting the PS2 version. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "There's something going on in this sky..."

10-03-2003, 07:45 PM	#3
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	Wish someone around here would actually play it and post about it! I'm waiting for the Gamecube version actually That rounds it out nicely, eh? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

10-03-2003, 10:55 PM	#4
Igor Jumping peanut on a stick Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 364	I downloaded it, but it seems it doesn't work with Geforce FX. The game runs and i can hear voices and see text&text graphics, but there's nothing in main gameplay window... weird Share Share this post on Twitter

10-03-2003, 11:21 PM	#5
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	I downloaded it, and it won't start! I get a black screen for 5 seconds and then it just returns me to the desktop. I tried all possible video/audio configurations, but it doesn't help anything Bad first impression. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-04-2003, 12:19 AM	#7
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	Updating my CATALYST drivers didn't help much either. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-04-2003, 02:51 AM	#10
Naveed Burning Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 341	I played the demo. I have GeForce FX 5600. It runs perfectly. Game is nice, visuals are like Rayman series. In First level you have some hovercraft, and you have to shoot some alien. Second level is based on stealth, you have to go through the alien building and tak photos, unfortunately I got killed when alien chased me, I presume at the end of the level. I will definitely buy this one, Rayman 2 for me is the best platofrm game of all times, I am sure this one will be good too. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-04-2003, 05:09 AM	#12
Moosferatu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 578	Here is another fix. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-04-2003, 05:13 AM	#13
Igor Jumping peanut on a stick Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 364	Naveed: so it does work on GF FX? Huh, i better check drivers then. Btw, it's good to hear it's visualy in Rayman 2 style- for me, it's still one of the most beautifully stylized games (Rayman 3 is nice, but they lost some of the charm). Share Share this post on Twitter

10-04-2003, 10:08 AM	#14
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	F@#k this trash c@#t s!%t! I'm uninstalling this garbage and waiting for the real demo to come out (i.e., one that works). Ubi Soft are a bunch of morons for releasing a f@#ked up 'it-does-not-represent-the-final-product' piece of s@#t!! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

10-07-2003, 02:17 AM	#15
Moosferatu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 578	I just thought I should point out that the demo was leaked. I wasn't an official release. Supposedly the official demo will be coming out soon though. BTW, Amishler, I love your new avatar. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-07-2003, 04:59 AM	#16
amishler This Space for Rent Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle...ish Posts: 179	It's too bad that a lot of people's first experience with the game is going to be such a negative one, and one that the developers didn't intend. Kind of makes me glad I can't run it on my PC. I hope the official demo, and, for that matter, the game itself, sit better with gamers. Thanks, Moos! I thought you might like it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ It's no secret that a conscience can sometimes be a pest. It's no secret: ambition bites the nails of success. Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief. All kill their inspiration and sing about their grief.

10-10-2003, 04:36 AM	#17
twifkak :P ^^^ at tamz Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Football Town, USA Posts: 1,354	Ditto, amish. I think it's the best TS av yet. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ In the next AG crash ___\| A temporary board ____\| I am born to spam In the "Get New" list __\| Scrolling up and down \| I am born to spam through a broadband ISP \| i am back to steal your bandwidth --Spammo-head, "Windbag"

10-10-2003, 05:52 AM	#20
Erkki Umbilicus Mundi Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stonia Posts: 1,266	I've noticed a trend with many recent demo's -- if your video card is 2 years old they won't work. Share Share this post on Twitter

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