Beyond: Two Souls (2020)

Developer: Quantic Dream
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 41,424 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cinematic, emotional journey where heavy narrative choices and quick-time actions guide a paranormal thriller across decades of a woman's life.

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What players say

Players split on Beyond: Two Souls. The story and characters draw strong praise, especially the bond between Jodie and Aiden and the presence of Willem Dafoe. But many find the controls infuriating: QTE inputs often fail, the camera fights back, and mouse-and-keyboard interactions are buggy. The non-linear timeline, while intended to weave mystery, leaves some first-time players lost.

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