Beyond Good & Evil style games?

Timbo · 07-12-2004, 11:05 PM

Anyone know of another game that is of the Beyond Good and Evil style that I might be able to purchase? A sort of Action-Adventure/But-Still-Good type of game

Any recommendations?

Timbo

Intrepid Homoludens · 07-13-2004, 11:54 AM

Deus Ex, absolutely.

custard · 07-13-2004, 12:28 PM

I wouldn't say Deus Ex is like BG&E, but it is a must play.

***Marek*** · 07-13-2004, 12:53 PM

ICO is more in that direction. (If you own a console). Also the other Little Big Adventure games feature a similar atmosphere and gameplay.

Timbo · 07-13-2004, 01:31 PM

Ah, yes, I've already played Deus Ex and it instantly made my top 5 list of favorite games of all time. Unfortunately, I don't own a ps2 so I doubt I'll be able to play ICO. Also sampled the Little Big Adventure Games and wasn't too into them. Thanks though anyway. Have you any other suggestions?

Timbo

Intrepid Homoludens · 07-13-2004, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marek

ICO is more in that direction. (If you own a console). Also the other Little Big Adventure games feature a similar atmosphere and gameplay.

How are ICO and BG&E similar?

Bard09 · 07-13-2004, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

How are ICO and BG&E similar?

I haven't posted yet, but I'd have to say Ico and BG&E are both 3rd person adventures (under the console definition of the term) that involve exploration and puzzle-solving with highly identifiable characters and strong, cohesive plots. Both involve combat and have other action elements, but they are usually just an aspect of the game, not the primary focus.

Heck, I'd toss in Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Wind Waker if Timbo liked BG&E. I see a lot more similarities with the modern Zelda games than with most PC adventures in BG&E (even though I could easily see how a PC adventure fan would enjoy BG&E)

***Marek*** · 07-14-2004, 01:48 AM

Heh, what Bard09 said

Ico and BG&E are way more similar than Deux Ex and BG&E. To be honest, I don't know much more action/adventures with a light sort of action. There really ought to be more games in this sub-genre. (Apart from more pure adventure games, of course

)

Legolas813 · 07-14-2004, 07:52 PM

Sphinx: Curse of the Mummy (available on all consoles) is a great Action/Adventure game similar to Beyond Good and Evil (both are two of my favorite games)

LeChimp · 07-14-2004, 08:00 PM

All the 3-d zeldas?

Ico and Sphinx aren't too bad either. I got sphinx at best buy for $10.

Deus Ex is nothing like BG&E (except for maybe it's story) but it's still awesome.

scabb · 07-15-2004, 12:42 AM

Any of the Zelda games, definitely.

I also saw quite a lot of similarities between BG&E and Metroid Prime. In the latter, you can scan everything in site to create a database of all the life-forms on the planet you're on, which is also an incredibly beautiful place. You also have to grab power-ups to get to new places, face a few big bad-ass bosses, and there are plenty of secrets. However, the game is different in that it lacks any sort of character interaction - you learn about the former inhabitants of the island and the invading Space Pirates through interacting with various tablets and computer systems - kind of like Myst, in a way. The other difference being that it's a first-person shooter.

timcclayton · 07-15-2004, 01:13 AM

Outcast is a must play - it was a ground-breaking title in its day and still plays well today, although you need to make sure that your system will run it as it was produced a few years ago now...

Ninja Dodo · 07-15-2004, 02:42 AM

I haven't played BG&E yet, but from your description I'd say: Play Gothic 1 & 2, Awesome Adventure-RPGS/Hack&Slash-Adventures/Whatever-Its-Fun.

... and I totally agree Outcast, LBA 1&2 and Deus Ex are must plays.

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Timbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 165	Beyond Good & Evil style games? Anyone know of another game that is of the Beyond Good and Evil style that I might be able to purchase? A sort of Action-Adventure/But-Still-Good type of game Any recommendations? Timbo Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Timbo; 07-12-2004 at 11:13 PM.

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custard Dessert Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 204	I wouldn't say Deus Ex is like BG&E, but it is a must play. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-13-2004, 12:53 PM	#4
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	ICO is more in that direction. (If you own a console). Also the other Little Big Adventure games feature a similar atmosphere and gameplay. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-13-2004, 01:31 PM	#5
Timbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 165	Ah, yes, I've already played Deus Ex and it instantly made my top 5 list of favorite games of all time. Unfortunately, I don't own a ps2 so I doubt I'll be able to play ICO. Also sampled the Little Big Adventure Games and wasn't too into them. Thanks though anyway. Have you any other suggestions? Timbo Share Share this post on Twitter

07-14-2004, 01:48 AM	#8
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	Heh, what Bard09 said Ico and BG&E are way more similar than Deux Ex and BG&E. To be honest, I don't know much more action/adventures with a light sort of action. There really ought to be more games in this sub-genre. (Apart from more pure adventure games, of course ) Share Share this post on Twitter

07-14-2004, 07:52 PM	#9
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	Sphinx: Curse of the Mummy (available on all consoles) is a great Action/Adventure game similar to Beyond Good and Evil (both are two of my favorite games) Share Share this post on Twitter

07-14-2004, 08:00 PM	#10
LeChimp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 356	All the 3-d zeldas? Ico and Sphinx aren't too bad either. I got sphinx at best buy for $10. Deus Ex is nothing like BG&E (except for maybe it's story) but it's still awesome. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-15-2004, 12:42 AM	#11
scabb Kiss My Face Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 143	Any of the Zelda games, definitely. I also saw quite a lot of similarities between BG&E and Metroid Prime. In the latter, you can scan everything in site to create a database of all the life-forms on the planet you're on, which is also an incredibly beautiful place. You also have to grab power-ups to get to new places, face a few big bad-ass bosses, and there are plenty of secrets. However, the game is different in that it lacks any sort of character interaction - you learn about the former inhabitants of the island and the invading Space Pirates through interacting with various tablets and computer systems - kind of like Myst, in a way. The other difference being that it's a first-person shooter. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-15-2004, 01:13 AM	#12
timcclayton 23 Railway Cuttings Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jersey, UK Posts: 385	Outcast is a must play - it was a ground-breaking title in its day and still plays well today, although you need to make sure that your system will run it as it was produced a few years ago now... Share Share this post on Twitter

07-15-2004, 02:42 AM	#13
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	I haven't played BG&E yet, but from your description I'd say: Play Gothic 1 & 2, Awesome Adventure-RPGS/Hack&Slash-Adventures/Whatever-Its-Fun. ... and I totally agree Outcast, LBA 1&2 and Deus Ex are must plays. Share Share this post on Twitter

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