Extra mentions: They also included cross save progression and extra auto save save points to the game. Oh and a speedrun mode. Loved this one back in the day and now here we are, that's a decent price right there! Mark
I was even surprised to see cross save compatibility on the list of features on the eshop page, pretty nice for people who want on the go but also the best experience possible at home.
This being an Ubisoft game, I guess if this is your first Ubisoft game, then you need an Ubisoft account just to play the game, even if you just bought the game. Considering that’s how it was with my experience with Fenyx Immortal Rising, I could try the demo without an Ubisoft account, but when I got the full game, I was unable to play all because they required me to make an Ubisoft account. That’s probably the same here as well, despite what was said about the account. Seriously, what happened to being able to just play the game you already bought, why did Ubisoft make an account with them mandatory just to play a game made by them?
I remember playing this on the Gamecube when it first came out. So original, surprisingly emotional and quite intense. Especially for a game that mainly has you taking photos of things rather than just blasting your way through everything. Excellent
Remember that two month period where on the gamecube we got Beyond Good and Evil, Prince of Persia the Sands of Time, Mario Kart Double Dash, and Wind Waker? November-December 2003 was absolutely insane. This following up an October with Tony Hawk's Underground and Viewtiful Joe. Some other good stuff probably came out then too but I was too busy with those for the next 6 months after.
@@Torso6131 My eldest son had a Gamecube during that time, and we had all of the games you mentioned... Those were the days when there were so many "must have" games coming out every month. (I spent a fortune) 🙂
Oh man, I didn't even know it was coming to the switch. It's the perfect platform for these older games. edit: how the hell is this game not a stable 60fps after 20 years?! A smartwatch should be able to run it...
Because Ubisoft doesn't want the work that comes with doing that, look at the GBA port of Sonic 1, same kind of deal, if the developers don't care enough they don't put in the work and you end up with terrible performance
> "the Switch is the perfect platform for these older games" > upset that it's not 60 fps... LOL I've never seen someone's words come back to haunt them so quickly
Why am I only finding out this is coming out now?! Couldn’t have clicked the link faster! I absolutely loved this game back in the day. Especially getting the space ship was so fun! Pretty sure I’ll be getting this on the next payday!
I was thinking about this game as I remember watching E3 and they announced beyond good and evil 2 back in 2017. I was so excited to play it as the trailer for it just looked amazing and such a crazy amount of work looked like it had gone into it. Then nothing. It’s nearly been ten years since they announced it and I’ve been heartbroken. I’m so happy to now be able to play the original and dream about what could f been for the new one whilst appreciating where it all began!
Me and my dad were so hyped when this was rumored last year, then it was said to come this year and no word yet then suddenly OHAI UH WE'RE RELEASING THIS NEXT WEEK announcement last week?! Then $20?! yeah, uh, totally gonna be picking this up!
@@SwitchUpYtyes PLEASE include that in every review! Some games get skipped (like Kingdom Come Deliverance) and its such a bummer when I go to but the game then cant play it.
When I saw the video but hadn't heard anything about a physical I got really sad. But scrolling through the comments, yours gave me a reason to watch to the end!
@@tacticaljunk1608 There's still hope. LRG doesn't always get exclusivity on their published games. Some are just distributed. And even when it's a numbered title, sometimes they still show up at retail in Europe or published in Japan through LRG's imprint SuperDeluxe. This is an Ubisoft game, somehow I doubt they'd shoot themselves in the foot by not publishing in all major markets. They're the very last company I'd expect to leave a bag of cash on the table.
Was window shopping in the eshop last night and saw it in the new releases. My immediate thought was “Can’t wait to see what SwitchUp says before I spend money on this”, and here we are with a review the next day. Glad it turned out to be good for the most part, Beyond Good & Evil is still to this day criminally under appreciated. Cheers, guys.
I remember seeing the ads for this game on TV when I was a kid. My parents wouldn’t let me get it so I missed the boat and forgot about it. It was a shock seeing this video, had no idea it was coming to the switch, probably gonna grab it.
@@OMA2k thought the content was too mature, a lot of my friends were playing games like San Andreas at that time too and my folks would have rather drunk bleach then let get that too! 😅 As an adult I can buy whatever games I want now though 😅
Wow… what a surprise. Did not know this remaster was coming out, let alone to the switch. Loved this game back in the PS2 days. An all time classic. Will be in my switch library shortly!
Oh man! I loved this on the Gamecube. I still occasionally quote the guards in the stealth sections when they come to investigate and can't find you, and then feel the need to say "nothing!" in a hilarious way. Lol
Awesome video, this game is up there in my all time faves so it is great to see a competent Switch port. Love the video and footage too. Those look like planar reflections or render to texture reflections, items out of screen space are still reflected. The models are definitely higher in poly count too, with some subtle design/art changes as well.
@@SwitchUpYtDitto Metroid Prime remastered vs. original….nothing makes you feel older than seeing comparison videos and realizing the original game that made your jaw drop a few decades ago looks positively ancient nowadays.
It's not quite Prime remastered, but it's so much more than the previous HD version, which I had on Xbox 360 and already loved. This is one of my favorite games of all time and I already own like three? copies of it on various consoles, and I absolutely bought it again. Plus I am planning to pick up the Limited Run physical copy when it launches. Of note, I wanted to mention that myself, and one of the other UA-cam reviewers, did not have to sign up for Ubi connect or whatever it's called. Didn't even get the notification on start up. It's still there in the menu if you want it, but it doesn't attack you, and the game runs without issue even when started in airplane mode.
Good job mark! I will definitely pick this up! Can't go wrong for £17, shame on nintendo for that high price for luigis but there we go. I'll check on the physical as well and decide. I've never played this before so will be cool to experience it
Yeah Nintendo's stubbornness is annoying, charging £50 for this and the DKCR port. Imagine if Ubisoft charged £50 for this or a port of one of their games from even 10 years ago. They'd be laughed at. But when Nintendo does it it's fine for some reason...
Oh man, I'd heard rumours of a re release and here it is. Just seen, it looks like lollipop chainsaw is coming to switch too. Also, slay the princess as well. There's life in the old dog yet!
I remember asking for this game for the GCN for Xmas when it first came out. Sadly, my parents weren't able to find it in stores. Many, many years later I bought a copy of it off of eBay but I've yet to play it. Maybe I'll finally get around to it now.
Well I'll be damned. I must've spoken this game into existence because I was just thinking how BG&E would never see a Switch release and here it is! I played this on PS2 back when and it was definitely phenomenal for it's time albeit short. Truly a hidden gem and a must play for the price👍Thank you gents
Thank you for bringing in the original PC version, I was just thinking to myself "Why would I bother when I have the PC version from all those years ago?" Still might do my upgrade there to try for 4k120, but for those without a PC, this game is absolutely fantastic if you haven't played it yet. I think I've purchased this on Gamecube, PS3, and PC so far ha.
Oh my gosh!! I love this game! It was one of the first games I couldn't get enough of back in the day!! I'm so happy I can play it again on Switch. Thank you for the review, you're the best!❤❤❤
What a pleasant surprise seeing they finally did what I had given up they'd ever do. I LOVE this game. Even bought both the actually good Dutch voice over, and imported the UK version as well on GC. Later the X360 version. And now I'll eventually will DEFINITELY get it again.
This was my absolute favorite game when i was a kid. I adored the gamestyle and loved the creative way to earn currency. I replayed it on my PC from steam not too long ago. And its still very high up on my favorite list! Its a game i always occationally will think of, and im longing for Beyond good and evil 2 which i've been waiting for since 2010 or whatever.
Great review of a game that I had always wanted to play but never got around to it, i’m usually not one to worry too much about frame rates but I’m actually disappointed that the Switch version isn’t 60 FPS but I think that Ubisoft did not put their role into this version in terms of getting it to run at 60 FPS. Cuz we know that Ubisoft is one of the few developers that can get their games to run at 60fps on the Switch but then I realised this isn’t there a team that worked on this Switch port, hopefully the physical version doesn’t cost too much so I will probably wait for that anyway great with you guys as always.
Oh wow cool! Kinda forgot this one was coming. I have a weird nostalgia trip for this game that I didn't even really play all that much. It just felt.. different and I felt like I was too young to really grasp any of the themes. Will be cool to play this one.
I never played this originally, and that price means I'm definitely picking this up. And the 40th anniversary edition so I can refresh my memory before the sequel comes out.
I was 17 when this came out and remember I was blown away by the story telling and world it was such a FUN game I pulled a few all nighters, I just couldn't put it down. 👍
Very tempting at the asking price. If it were 60 fps I think that would merit a purchase right away. Never played this one. Think I'll hold out for a patch or sale! Nice work with the quick coverage Mark! Switchup channel best channel
One of my favourite games on Gamecube and one I've been hoping would be brought to Switch. What a great surprise! And an insta-buy to add to my healthy backlog! I'm looking forward to playing this, such a great atmosphere and world to explore.
Steam for Steam Deck. Really glad that I got the Oled Steam Deck, good system for the in between time until Switch 2 releases when 3rd party titles on Switch are lacking in performance and visuals.
I remember when I played the original on Gamecube I ran into a game breaking glitch during the final level that caused me to have to replay the game. UA-cam wasn't a thing back then so I could just watch the last 20 minutes, I had to replay the entire game over again just to see the ending. I was happy to do it though because this game is so good!
Beyond good & evil was one of the few third party games of its generation that was up there in quality with most first party games or exclusives that tried to get the most out of the hardware it was on which was definitely different to many of the time that used to cut many things back to make sure it ran on all hardware without taking too many risks. I think if I am correct it didn't sell so well at the time but because it went on to be such a cult classic it has eventually went on to sell well with other releases but seemingly not well enough for the sequel to ever see the light of day.
I did play this on my original Xbox and PS2. A friend had it on GameCube. I always thought this was a wonderful game and I am so happy to see its return. I plan on getting it physically… if I can wait that long to play. This may be a physical/digital double dip for me. It’s THAT good!
Oh boy oh boy oh boy! Literally my favourite game from the GameCube era! I must have 100%-ed that game at least 15 times since I bought it back when it was first released, and the only reason I haven't been able to play it these past few years is that my Wii's disk reader stopped working (and I don't own a GameCube anymore). I knew this version was coming, but so soon?! Now excuse me while I boot my switch up and make a quick purchase. And probably gonna get the physical release too, despite me normally only getting digital releases. Beyond Good and Evil is just up there as one of my favourite games of all time!
I completely missed the boat with beyond good and evil while growing up but always knew it was a good game. This seems like an excellent time to give the series a go!
Well this was a surprise drop. I remember playing this on PS2 and got it as soon as I heard it was dropping. Now I have a complete library of PS2 games on switch. Now if they only would release Rouge Galaxy. My favorite PS2 game of all time.
Excellent review. Absolutely insane that this got announced mere days after I finally got to it on my massive backlog. Playing the HD version on the XB360 for the first time and currently halfway through it. Surely I can't abandon it and restart on this version... surely? Tell you what though, the effects, overall graphics, and loading times look soooooo much better here, plus I do love me some behind the scenes stuff.
I never got around to playing this one back in the day, so am excited to see it on the Switch! I'm going to grab it - as you say it's a steal at that price - the only thing is I usually don't download games bigger than 4gb to save space and go for physicals instead, but for this I guess I'll have to make an exception.
I beat and 100% this game on every console it ever released physically, including the prior HD Release on the Xbox 360. You bet I am back on Hyllis digital now and physically as soon as that version gets released (which is, sadly, only by LRG, adding A LOT of shipping cost for me)
For those who were/are huge fans of this game back in the day... Make sure you watch the review before just going out and picking it up. There are prominent frame drops during combat, which should be the time where there is the LEAST amount of frame drops! I don't mind that the game runs at 30fps as long as it's a solid 30fps, but to dip below 30fps during combat is inexcusable for a 20 yr old game... no matter what this ver improves upon. Like every other Switch release nowadays, buy the Steam/PC versions for a vastly better experience.
Everyone who never played this game should get it. It's an awesome action adventure with lovable characters and fun water battles/races. It's a shame that there is no life sign of BGAE 2 since years...
well, this game is supposed to have new bits of story that talk about Jade's past...and also connect it to BGE2. So, maybe they rebooted the project again to make a prequel in the style of this game?
@@Atropos148 I have no idea. Maybe they check with this re-release if anyone chares about Jade's adventures anymore. I think it's one of these games who stucks in some kind of production hell. And modern Ubisoft have no plan how to go on with their beloved IP's... (splinter cell, 3D prince of persia, rayman etc.) It's actuall really sad.
Honestly for me this would have been a must buy if they'd done it half as well as they have at that price point. What a game. What. A. Game. PS2 gen really was the golden years! I'm so glad they've done it justice as our hopes for a sequel fade year on year...
I saw it so many times in the boxes by the time of the Gamecube.. and at a small price.. but for some (bad bad bad) reaosn, i never took it... Now is the time ... but i will still wait the LRG edition to have it on cartritge. They have done a better job at a smaller price than Nintendo with Luigi's mansion 2 Since January and the their Prince of persia game (and i'm very curious about the rogue lite one) , i'm beginning to love again Ubisoft (but I loved their mario/Lapinscrétins tactical some time ago)
I have the HD version on my Series X. Not getting it again but would recommend it for anyone looking for a classic gem and are craving something similar to older Zelda with some stealth action.
I bought the original game on the first XBox, but never got around to playing it. On my XBox One I got it as a monthly game as a subscriber, and still didn't play it. It was only while looking at new games on my Switch I noticed the Anniversary Edition and purchased it immediately. It's a nice price. Hopefully, this time I might actually get around to playing it!
Just got done playing the first few missions again and while the character models could have been better the quality of life changes makes it feel better to play and I'm enjoying the purchase
Wow! I missed this game when it originally came out and always wanted to try it, I’m gonna have to snatch this up but maybe in a week or two cause I’m getting Luigi’s mansion 2 this week as I also have not played that
I have the Gamecube version and this feels like enough to try it again. Although I'll have to stick to another platform due to the frame rate, ah well.
OMG, I didn’t even know this was coming to the switch, and a proper remaster like Prime. I absolutely adored this game back in the day, defo gonna purchase the physical. 18 quid, that’s a real bargain. Oh did I hear you say, gyro controls are not really essential. Mark the gyro man
Beyong good 😂 Is that a typo or an in joke I need to play the game to understand? Great rwview score though. I only played this game once round a family friends house and really enjoyed the little I played. Definitely picking this up for £18 and also looking forward to Tomba in a few weeks time.
Great review as always. Gonna have to get it. Now I'm waiting for Sleeping Dog's, Spec Ops: The Line, Shenmue and Superman 64 to make it to Switch. I can dream..... Right?
Sleeping dogs on Switch would be great but I think the CPU is probably a tad too weak to run it effectively. some of the fights you have so many NPCs around you.
Sounds like they did a really good job with this remaster. The only thing keeping me from grabbing it right now is knowing it's an Ubisoft release and it'll be on sale in no time. What's funny is I actually have the game on the GameCube, but I never actually played it; story of our gaming lives, right? I remember grabbing a copy for super cheap when a local electronics chain here in the states was closing. I didn't have any friends who'd played it, but had heard that the media largely lauded it. I always meant to play it, but yeah, backlog be damned.
Dude, I love shadow drops..... I've been waiting for this game to be released. Dude I can't pick my jaw off of the floor......... Now if only Lollipop Chainsaw remake/remaster would be released......... That would be a really awesome day. Definitely gonna get it on Thursday Lord willing........ This is my FAVE UBISOFT GAME EVA, MY PERSONAL GOAT......
This looks interesting, however, as a PC owner I’ll be checking this out on a Steam Sale as the Anniversary Edition is in PC as well. Im actually at the point where I’m not investing as much in the Switch as I’m gearing up for a purchase of a Steam Deck Oled, which will play a lot of 3rd party games the Switch does, but better. The only thing that would change my mind on that is if the Switch 2 is announced by November, before any potential BF sales on the SD.
recently replayed this on my PC with the GoG original version and while I don't think I'll be picking this one up, it certainly looks like a great choice if you don't already have it. Textures, lighting and reflections certainly look a lot better although I like the less detailed look of the original but that's just opinion. If performance gets sorted then this is definitely a steal.
I just played through the original for the first time on GameCube. I wanted to see why this game is so beloved, and frankly I just don't get it. It's a good game and I enjoyed it, but I didn't find anything great about. It's clearly made for kids and too cartoony to be taken as a serious IP. I keep asking people to explain to me why they love it so much and all I ever get is vague stuff like "that's just your opinion" or "everything is subjective," which provide no explanation. I really think it's just people having nostalgia for a game they played as a kid.
@@benjaminireland7096no it's not. I was already an adult when I played that game on the GameCube, and I've played this game at least 15 times to 100% completion and loved it every time. That game is special, especially if you're a francophone and grew up with French-Belgian Science Fiction comic books. Beyond Good and Evil feels like one of those comic books, and I've never seen a game replicate that feeling so well. Also, as Mark mentioned, the game started many gaming trends that we now take for granted like the fighting system. It may not look special now, but it was definitely special then.
@@benjaminireland7096 For me, and possibly partly for my dad, it was the fact that you didn't just beat the bad guys up, and move on. You were exposing the bad guys, the lies that have been spewed, and that was your greatest weapon. Your camera. Sure, you have to fight at times because damn it's a game, an action-adventure-rpg I'd say? but yeah. It was really intriguing and hey if you didn't like it that much what the heck. But I figured I'd at least give a reason as to why I liked it. (If you really want an in-depth thoughts thing, it'll have to wait till I replay it again since I'm totally getting this on Switch!)
Extra mentions: They also included cross save progression and extra auto save save points to the game. Oh and a speedrun mode.
Loved this one back in the day and now here we are, that's a decent price right there! Mark
I was even surprised to see cross save compatibility on the list of features on the eshop page, pretty nice for people who want on the go but also the best experience possible at home.
Hello! There is Portuguese in The languages? Thank you
@@Howwy191ah yes I forgot this one, I’ll add to the top comment. Mark
Cross save with Steam?
This being an Ubisoft game, I guess if this is your first Ubisoft game, then you need an Ubisoft account just to play the game, even if you just bought the game. Considering that’s how it was with my experience with Fenyx Immortal Rising, I could try the demo without an Ubisoft account, but when I got the full game, I was unable to play all because they required me to make an Ubisoft account. That’s probably the same here as well, despite what was said about the account. Seriously, what happened to being able to just play the game you already bought, why did Ubisoft make an account with them mandatory just to play a game made by them?
I remember playing this on the Gamecube when it first came out. So original, surprisingly emotional and quite intense. Especially for a game that mainly has you taking photos of things rather than just blasting your way through everything. Excellent
Yeah it was a game changer at the time in terms of scope. Great game. Mark
Remember that two month period where on the gamecube we got Beyond Good and Evil, Prince of Persia the Sands of Time, Mario Kart Double Dash, and Wind Waker? November-December 2003 was absolutely insane. This following up an October with Tony Hawk's Underground and Viewtiful Joe.
Some other good stuff probably came out then too but I was too busy with those for the next 6 months after.
@@Torso6131 Great memories with the Gamecube!
The vehicle parts reminded me of the Jak & Daxter series
@@Torso6131 My eldest son had a Gamecube during that time, and we had all of the games you mentioned... Those were the days when there were so many "must have" games coming out every month. (I spent a fortune) 🙂
Oh man, I didn't even know it was coming to the switch. It's the perfect platform for these older games.
edit: how the hell is this game not a stable 60fps after 20 years?! A smartwatch should be able to run it...
Because Ubisoft doesn't want the work that comes with doing that, look at the GBA port of Sonic 1, same kind of deal, if the developers don't care enough they don't put in the work and you end up with terrible performance
It's not even stable 30fps... it drops to 20-22fps during combat, like wtf?
> "the Switch is the perfect platform for these older games"
> upset that it's not 60 fps...
LOL I've never seen someone's words come back to haunt them so quickly
> "the Switch is the perfect platform for these older games"
Steam: "am I a joke to you?"
(Switch is so inferior to Steam Deck)
@@benjaminireland7096Corny ass comment
It’s nice to see these older classics to be released again with improvements. Prettier than ever, great as ever
I only ever saw advertisements for this game back way back when it came out originally. I might finally play it now.
Finally, fixed that axis problem the old versions never had for some reason.
One of my favourite games ever, this.
Why am I only finding out this is coming out now?! Couldn’t have clicked the link faster!
I absolutely loved this game back in the day. Especially getting the space ship was so fun! Pretty sure I’ll be getting this on the next payday!
Yeah I know it’s pretty damn sweet isn’t it!! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt fingers crossed that this could be an attempt to measure interest and hopefully pull the sequel out of vapourware!
It was announced barely a week ago...
I was thinking about this game as I remember watching E3 and they announced beyond good and evil 2 back in 2017. I was so excited to play it as the trailer for it just looked amazing and such a crazy amount of work looked like it had gone into it. Then nothing. It’s nearly been ten years since they announced it and I’ve been heartbroken. I’m so happy to now be able to play the original and dream about what could f been for the new one whilst appreciating where it all began!
Me and my dad were so hyped when this was rumored last year, then it was said to come this year and no word yet then suddenly OHAI UH WE'RE RELEASING THIS NEXT WEEK announcement last week?! Then $20?! yeah, uh, totally gonna be picking this up!
Thank you SO MUCH, for including the info about the x and y axis being able to be inverted 💖 I really appreciate that
No problem I know some (like me) always change this stuff. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt it would be fantastic if all your future reviews included this info 🙂
@@SwitchUpYtyes PLEASE include that in every review! Some games get skipped (like Kingdom Come Deliverance) and its such a bummer when I go to but the game then cant play it.
Getting a physical release is a big plus.
When I saw the video but hadn't heard anything about a physical I got really sad. But scrolling through the comments, yours gave me a reason to watch to the end!
Physical is limited run games @@redlion145
@@tacticaljunk1608 There's still hope. LRG doesn't always get exclusivity on their published games. Some are just distributed. And even when it's a numbered title, sometimes they still show up at retail in Europe or published in Japan through LRG's imprint SuperDeluxe.
This is an Ubisoft game, somehow I doubt they'd shoot themselves in the foot by not publishing in all major markets. They're the very last company I'd expect to leave a bag of cash on the table.
Gorgeous on the OLED with this art style, but the 30fps cap is a bummer.
Wow this is a surprise SwitchUp vid drop. I was actually about to go looking for gameplay footage for this. Cheers!
Hope you enjoy it! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt I've added it to my wishlist as i have never played it, only heard of it. Thanks Mark, hope you're well 👍
Oh wow, like so many others I didn't know this was coming out. One of my all time favourite games. I am very hopeful for this!
Great game mate. Mark
My backlog just groaned again!
This game is pretty short
You don’t need to buy every game on release, and as a bonus it will be cheaper later, especially if it’s just going into your backlog.
Was window shopping in the eshop last night and saw it in the new releases. My immediate thought was “Can’t wait to see what SwitchUp says before I spend money on this”, and here we are with a review the next day. Glad it turned out to be good for the most part, Beyond Good & Evil is still to this day criminally under appreciated. Cheers, guys.
Such a classic - cheers man! Mark
I remember seeing the ads for this game on TV when I was a kid. My parents wouldn’t let me get it so I missed the boat and forgot about it. It was a shock seeing this video, had no idea it was coming to the switch, probably gonna grab it.
Why wouldn't they let you?
@@OMA2k thought the content was too mature, a lot of my friends were playing games like San Andreas at that time too and my folks would have rather drunk bleach then let get that too! 😅
As an adult I can buy whatever games I want now though 😅
@@CuttleFresh: It was rated as 7+! 😅
Wow… what a surprise. Did not know this remaster was coming out, let alone to the switch. Loved this game back in the PS2 days. An all time classic. Will be in my switch library shortly!
Brilliant game I’m loving it! Mark
Still have my GameCube copy. Such a classic.
I'm glad to still have my GC and PS2 copy. I don't like the graphics in this update but that's only my personal preference.
Oh man! I loved this on the Gamecube. I still occasionally quote the guards in the stealth sections when they come to investigate and can't find you, and then feel the need to say "nothing!" in a hilarious way. Lol
“You’re CRUISIN for a BRUISIN, Jade!”
“Leave you Jaded” I see what you did there. Clever girl!
I loooooooved this game back in the 360 days
Oh boy, time to replay Beyond Good and Evil again.
Awesome video, this game is up there in my all time faves so it is great to see a competent Switch port. Love the video and footage too. Those look like planar reflections or render to texture reflections, items out of screen space are still reflected. The models are definitely higher in poly count too, with some subtle design/art changes as well.
Well this is a pleasant surprise. Didn't even know about this one. I'll definitely be picking this one up. Sweet sweet nostalgia.
The water effects were pretty impressive back then on PS2/Gamecube/Xbox.
They were indeed but man they look way better. Mark
@@SwitchUpYtDitto Metroid Prime remastered vs. original….nothing makes you feel older than seeing comparison videos and realizing the original game that made your jaw drop a few decades ago looks positively ancient nowadays.
It's not quite Prime remastered, but it's so much more than the previous HD version, which I had on Xbox 360 and already loved. This is one of my favorite games of all time and I already own like three? copies of it on various consoles, and I absolutely bought it again. Plus I am planning to pick up the Limited Run physical copy when it launches. Of note, I wanted to mention that myself, and one of the other UA-cam reviewers, did not have to sign up for Ubi connect or whatever it's called. Didn't even get the notification on start up. It's still there in the menu if you want it, but it doesn't attack you, and the game runs without issue even when started in airplane mode.
I’d been hoping to see just the plain HD version, but this is genuinely impressive!
Yeah it’s great, loving it! Mark
I've only ever seen snippets of Beyond Good & Evil in gameplay videos. Would be interested in trying this out for sure!
Huh?! A SwitchUp video this early? Awesome!
Good job mark! I will definitely pick this up! Can't go wrong for £17, shame on nintendo for that high price for luigis but there we go.
I'll check on the physical as well and decide.
I've never played this before so will be cool to experience it
Yeah it’s pretty crazy to have these side by side. Mark
Yeah Nintendo's stubbornness is annoying, charging £50 for this and the DKCR port. Imagine if Ubisoft charged £50 for this or a port of one of their games from even 10 years ago. They'd be laughed at. But when Nintendo does it it's fine for some reason...
Backlog be damned, I NEED this! Spot on pricing too, that's how it should be done with remasters 😸
Yeah that’s the way to price it! Mark
Oh man, I'd heard rumours of a re release and here it is. Just seen, it looks like lollipop chainsaw is coming to switch too. Also, slay the princess as well. There's life in the old dog yet!
I remember asking for this game for the GCN for Xmas when it first came out. Sadly, my parents weren't able to find it in stores. Many, many years later I bought a copy of it off of eBay but I've yet to play it. Maybe I'll finally get around to it now.
Well I'll be damned. I must've spoken this game into existence because I was just thinking how BG&E would never see a Switch release and here it is! I played this on PS2 back when and it was definitely phenomenal for it's time albeit short. Truly a hidden gem and a must play for the price👍Thank you gents
Excellent review as always. I still have this game on my Xbox. I never finished it.
Nice price point, definitely picking up this one, thanks for the video
Thank you for bringing in the original PC version, I was just thinking to myself "Why would I bother when I have the PC version from all those years ago?" Still might do my upgrade there to try for 4k120, but for those without a PC, this game is absolutely fantastic if you haven't played it yet. I think I've purchased this on Gamecube, PS3, and PC so far ha.
I wish to find the same feeling in my age playing that game when i was younger.. and the soundtrack from this game is amaizing..
Wow! I have to say I never heard of it, but this looks like you can play some polished gaming history for quiet a nice price here! Great Review!
You should! Cheers mate! Mark
Oh my gosh!! I love this game! It was one of the first games I couldn't get enough of back in the day!! I'm so happy I can play it again on Switch.
Thank you for the review, you're the best!❤❤❤
It's so good!
Wish we could got a TimeSplitters collection on the Switch as well 😢
What a pleasant surprise seeing they finally did what I had given up they'd ever do. I LOVE this game. Even bought both the actually good Dutch voice over, and imported the UK version as well on GC. Later the X360 version. And now I'll eventually will DEFINITELY get it again.
This was my absolute favorite game when i was a kid. I adored the gamestyle and loved the creative way to earn currency. I replayed it on my PC from steam not too long ago. And its still very high up on my favorite list! Its a game i always occationally will think of, and im longing for Beyond good and evil 2 which i've been waiting for since 2010 or whatever.
Great review of a game that I had always wanted to play but never got around to it, i’m usually not one to worry too much about frame rates but I’m actually disappointed that the Switch version isn’t 60 FPS but I think that Ubisoft did not put their role into this version in terms of getting it to run at 60 FPS. Cuz we know that Ubisoft is one of the few developers that can get their games to run at 60fps on the Switch but then I realised this isn’t there a team that worked on this Switch port, hopefully the physical version doesn’t cost too much so I will probably wait for that anyway great with you guys as always.
Probably a lot of bottlenecks in running an older engine on newer hardware. Translation models etc.
Oh wow!! Didnt know they would fo this!! Hi you two!!
Well. They fid it.
@@GreggyAckand they did it well! Mark
Oh wow cool! Kinda forgot this one was coming. I have a weird nostalgia trip for this game that I didn't even really play all that much. It just felt.. different and I felt like I was too young to really grasp any of the themes. Will be cool to play this one.
I never played this originally, and that price means I'm definitely picking this up. And the 40th anniversary edition so I can refresh my memory before the sequel comes out.
LOL 😂
I was 17 when this came out and remember I was blown away by the story telling and world it was such a FUN game I pulled a few all nighters, I just couldn't put it down. 👍
Very tempting at the asking price. If it were 60 fps I think that would merit a purchase right away. Never played this one. Think I'll hold out for a patch or sale! Nice work with the quick coverage Mark! Switchup channel best channel
I was recently thinking about this game, and wondered if it would come to the Switch. Now I know it is!
Always meant to play this, and lo and behold, here's my chance! Cheers lads.
A very under-rated game with a great protagonist. I seriously thought there would be other games with Jade in them
I don't think you can call this game underrated
Did wait for it and here the review is. Thanks!
This game is so special to me, I'll definitely be grabbing it
MAMAGOOOO 😄
One of my favourite games on Gamecube and one I've been hoping would be brought to Switch. What a great surprise! And an insta-buy to add to my healthy backlog! I'm looking forward to playing this, such a great atmosphere and world to explore.
I didn't even know this was coming! I only played it through again on the Gamecube a couple of years ago. Such a fun game.
Steam for Steam Deck.
Really glad that I got the Oled Steam Deck, good system for the in between time until Switch 2 releases when 3rd party titles on Switch are lacking in performance and visuals.
Yep it runs great on my deck
I remember when I played the original on Gamecube I ran into a game breaking glitch during the final level that caused me to have to replay the game. UA-cam wasn't a thing back then so I could just watch the last 20 minutes, I had to replay the entire game over again just to see the ending. I was happy to do it though because this game is so good!
Beyond good & evil was one of the few third party games of its generation that was up there in quality with most first party games or exclusives that tried to get the most out of the hardware it was on which was definitely different to many of the time that used to cut many things back to make sure it ran on all hardware without taking too many risks. I think if I am correct it didn't sell so well at the time but because it went on to be such a cult classic it has eventually went on to sell well with other releases but seemingly not well enough for the sequel to ever see the light of day.
Love this game back then and sadly never actually finish it. I'm glad I get another chance to finish it ☺️.
I did play this on my original Xbox and PS2. A friend had it on GameCube. I always thought this was a wonderful game and I am so happy to see its return. I plan on getting it physically… if I can wait that long to play. This may be a physical/digital double dip for me. It’s THAT good!
I'll grab it when it's on sale for $5 in the fall.
Oh boy oh boy oh boy! Literally my favourite game from the GameCube era! I must have 100%-ed that game at least 15 times since I bought it back when it was first released, and the only reason I haven't been able to play it these past few years is that my Wii's disk reader stopped working (and I don't own a GameCube anymore). I knew this version was coming, but so soon?! Now excuse me while I boot my switch up and make a quick purchase. And probably gonna get the physical release too, despite me normally only getting digital releases. Beyond Good and Evil is just up there as one of my favourite games of all time!
I completely missed the boat with beyond good and evil while growing up but always knew it was a good game. This seems like an excellent time to give the series a go!
I loved this game on my GameCube, so I'll definitely be getting this again.
Well this was a surprise drop. I remember playing this on PS2 and got it as soon as I heard it was dropping. Now I have a complete library of PS2 games on switch. Now if they only would release Rouge Galaxy. My favorite PS2 game of all time.
Always wanted to play this and never picked it up. I'm pumped to hear this is running well on Switch. Can't wait to dive in!
Excellent review. Absolutely insane that this got announced mere days after I finally got to it on my massive backlog. Playing the HD version on the XB360 for the first time and currently halfway through it. Surely I can't abandon it and restart on this version... surely? Tell you what though, the effects, overall graphics, and loading times look soooooo much better here, plus I do love me some behind the scenes stuff.
I never got around to playing this one back in the day, so am excited to see it on the Switch!
I'm going to grab it - as you say it's a steal at that price - the only thing is I usually don't download games bigger than 4gb to save space and go for physicals instead, but for this I guess I'll have to make an exception.
This game is the perfect example of how a good art direction and simple yet solid gameplay can hold up a game 20 years laters
I beat and 100% this game on every console it ever released physically, including the prior HD Release on the Xbox 360. You bet I am back on Hyllis digital now and physically as soon as that version gets released (which is, sadly, only by LRG, adding A LOT of shipping cost for me)
For those who were/are huge fans of this game back in the day...
Make sure you watch the review before just going out and picking it up.
There are prominent frame drops during combat, which should be the time where there is the LEAST amount of frame drops! I don't mind that the game runs at 30fps as long as it's a solid 30fps, but to dip below 30fps during combat is inexcusable for a 20 yr old game... no matter what this ver improves upon.
Like every other Switch release nowadays, buy the Steam/PC versions for a vastly better experience.
Everyone who never played this game should get it.
It's an awesome action adventure with lovable characters and fun water battles/races. It's a shame that there is no life sign of BGAE 2 since years...
well, this game is supposed to have new bits of story that talk about Jade's past...and also connect it to BGE2. So, maybe they rebooted the project again to make a prequel in the style of this game?
@@Atropos148 I have no idea. Maybe they check with this re-release if anyone chares about Jade's adventures anymore. I think it's one of these games who stucks in some kind of production hell. And modern Ubisoft have no plan how to go on with their beloved IP's... (splinter cell, 3D prince of persia, rayman etc.) It's actuall really sad.
Honestly for me this would have been a must buy if they'd done it half as well as they have at that price point. What a game. What. A. Game. PS2 gen really was the golden years! I'm so glad they've done it justice as our hopes for a sequel fade year on year...
I saw it so many times in the boxes by the time of the Gamecube.. and at a small price.. but for some (bad bad bad) reaosn, i never took it...
Now is the time ... but i will still wait the LRG edition to have it on cartritge. They have done a better job at a smaller price than Nintendo with Luigi's mansion 2
Since January and the their Prince of persia game (and i'm very curious about the rogue lite one) ,
i'm beginning to love again Ubisoft (but I loved their mario/Lapinscrétins tactical some time ago)
I have the HD version on my Series X. Not getting it again but would recommend it for anyone looking for a classic gem and are craving something similar to older Zelda with some stealth action.
Totally waiting for a physical copy of this game. Thank you for the review!
Wow, this came out of nowhere for me, what a surprise! 👍I need this game, it's an absolute must replay!!
This game at one point was my favorite game of all time. So happy to see it back! ❤
I bought the original game on the first XBox, but never got around to playing it. On my XBox One I got it as a monthly game as a subscriber, and still didn't play it. It was only while looking at new games on my Switch I noticed the Anniversary Edition and purchased it immediately. It's a nice price. Hopefully, this time I might actually get around to playing it!
Just got done playing the first few missions again and while the character models could have been better the quality of life changes makes it feel better to play and I'm enjoying the purchase
Wow! I missed this game when it originally came out and always wanted to try it, I’m gonna have to snatch this up but maybe in a week or two cause I’m getting Luigi’s mansion 2 this week as I also have not played that
Never completed this the first time round. I was going to get the Switch version, but the 30fps…may have to get it on my Series x instead.
Just caught up on 8 days worth of videos I missed. Well done gents.
I have the Gamecube version and this feels like enough to try it again. Although I'll have to stick to another platform due to the frame rate, ah well.
Might be best to just play the GC version again if you can.
I never had a chance to play this when it first came out, so I'm really happy to have a chance to now. Thanks for the review! ❤
OMG, I didn’t even know this was coming to the switch, and a proper remaster like Prime. I absolutely adored this game back in the day, defo gonna purchase the physical. 18 quid, that’s a real bargain.
Oh did I hear you say, gyro controls are not really essential. Mark the gyro man
Hahaha you and me know differently 😜
Has nothing to do with the effort put in Prime
Beyong good 😂
Is that a typo or an in joke I need to play the game to understand? Great rwview score though.
I only played this game once round a family friends house and really enjoyed the little I played. Definitely picking this up for £18 and also looking forward to Tomba in a few weeks time.
Never played it and really looking forward. Just bought it and I am so ready to start :)
This is literally my favourite game! I’m so glad I’ll be able to play it again.
If you look at your last video, I literally said that I couldnt believe this wasnt on switch with all the relaxing games coming out recently.
I didn't know it was already out.
Yep today :). Mark
It's probably time for me to finally play this game. TBH I have never heard of this game till last year. I am definitely getting the physical release.
Great review as always. Gonna have to get it. Now I'm waiting for Sleeping Dog's, Spec Ops: The Line, Shenmue and Superman 64 to make it to Switch.
I can dream..... Right?
Sleeping dogs on Switch would be great but I think the CPU is probably a tad too weak to run it effectively. some of the fights you have so many NPCs around you.
Sounds like they did a really good job with this remaster. The only thing keeping me from grabbing it right now is knowing it's an Ubisoft release and it'll be on sale in no time.
What's funny is I actually have the game on the GameCube, but I never actually played it; story of our gaming lives, right? I remember grabbing a copy for super cheap when a local electronics chain here in the states was closing. I didn't have any friends who'd played it, but had heard that the media largely lauded it. I always meant to play it, but yeah, backlog be damned.
Dude, I love shadow drops..... I've been waiting for this game to be released. Dude I can't pick my jaw off of the floor......... Now if only Lollipop Chainsaw remake/remaster would be released......... That would be a really awesome day. Definitely gonna get it on Thursday Lord willing........ This is my FAVE UBISOFT GAME EVA, MY PERSONAL GOAT......
This looks interesting, however, as a PC owner I’ll be checking this out on a Steam Sale as the Anniversary Edition is in PC as well. Im actually at the point where I’m not investing as much in the Switch as I’m gearing up for a purchase of a Steam Deck Oled, which will play a lot of 3rd party games the Switch does, but better. The only thing that would change my mind on that is if the Switch 2 is announced by November, before any potential BF sales on the SD.
recently replayed this on my PC with the GoG original version and while I don't think I'll be picking this one up, it certainly looks like a great choice if you don't already have it. Textures, lighting and reflections certainly look a lot better although I like the less detailed look of the original but that's just opinion. If performance gets sorted then this is definitely a steal.
I have no hope for a Beyond 2. The first game was so good, as I remember it 😂 Thanks for covering this 😊
I just played through the original for the first time on GameCube. I wanted to see why this game is so beloved, and frankly I just don't get it. It's a good game and I enjoyed it, but I didn't find anything great about. It's clearly made for kids and too cartoony to be taken as a serious IP. I keep asking people to explain to me why they love it so much and all I ever get is vague stuff like "that's just your opinion" or "everything is subjective," which provide no explanation. I really think it's just people having nostalgia for a game they played as a kid.
@@benjaminireland7096no it's not. I was already an adult when I played that game on the GameCube, and I've played this game at least 15 times to 100% completion and loved it every time. That game is special, especially if you're a francophone and grew up with French-Belgian Science Fiction comic books. Beyond Good and Evil feels like one of those comic books, and I've never seen a game replicate that feeling so well. Also, as Mark mentioned, the game started many gaming trends that we now take for granted like the fighting system. It may not look special now, but it was definitely special then.
@@benjaminireland7096 For me, and possibly partly for my dad, it was the fact that you didn't just beat the bad guys up, and move on. You were exposing the bad guys, the lies that have been spewed, and that was your greatest weapon. Your camera.
Sure, you have to fight at times because damn it's a game, an action-adventure-rpg I'd say? but yeah. It was really intriguing and hey if you didn't like it that much what the heck. But I figured I'd at least give a reason as to why I liked it. (If you really want an in-depth thoughts thing, it'll have to wait till I replay it again since I'm totally getting this on Switch!)
Ahhh Mark you did it again!!! I cant keep adding to my backlog like this. 😉 🇬🇧