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Beyond: Two Souls

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 • 2020

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Quick resume

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Emotional and immersive story
    • High-quality graphics and voice acting
    • Multiple endings and replayability
    • Unique dual-character gameplay
    • Well-optimized pc port

    Cons

    • Clunky and unintuitive controls especially on pc
    • Limited gameplay depth and mechanical challenge
    • Linear narrative with some plot inconsistencies
    • Camera issues and fixed angles
    • Some pacing and filler sections

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can customize character appearance and make story choices, though gameplay is mostly linear and guided."

      Capsule for The Artful Escape The Artful Escape

      "Players can make choices affecting the story and control two characters (Jodie and Aiden) with different gameplay styles, though the game is mostly linear and guided."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      -1

      "Gameplay is very simple and repetitive with minimal skill required; progression mostly through grinding upgrades."

      Capsule for Loot Hero DX Loot Hero DX

      "Gameplay is mostly QTEs and simple controls with limited mechanical depth; some challenge in mastering controls but overall low skill ceiling."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal story experience."

      Capsule for Senren＊Banka Senren＊Banka

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal story experience."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players express emotional attachment and replay for alternate endings and music, but the game is short and some find limited replay value."

      Capsule for AQUARIUM AQUARIUM

      "Players report being emotionally engaged and wanting to replay for different endings, though the game length is moderate and some find controls frustrating."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      1

      "Co-op mode is present but limited; most gameplay and story experiences are single-player focused with some multiplayer support."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

      "Includes a co-op mode where two players can control different characters, but primarily a single-player narrative experience."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Players can explore different story paths via choices, but within a predefined narrative structure."

      Capsule for Aozora Meikyuu Aozora Meikyuu

      "Players can influence story outcomes and choose different paths, but gameplay and structure are mostly predefined."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and cooperative."

      Capsule for Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and cooperative."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive story and characters provide escape from real life through fantasy and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Vampires' Melody Vampires' Melody

      "Strong emotional and immersive story provides escape from reality and engagement with supernatural themes."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and setting, not due to obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Neo Cab Neo Cab

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and experience, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Multiple endings and dialogue choices encourage trying different approaches to explore story variations."

      Capsule for missed messages. missed messages.

      "Nonlinear story and multiple endings encourage trying different choices and exploring narrative variations."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Game environments and story are mostly linear and familiar, with limited discovery or open exploration."

      Capsule for Murder by Numbers Murder by Numbers

      "Game environments are varied but mostly linear and story-driven; limited open exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization or personalization; players experience predefined characters and story."

      Capsule for Kelvin and the Infamous Machine Kelvin and the Infamous Machine

      "Limited customization or personalization; players express themselves mainly through story choices."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong supernatural and ghostly themes with fantasy elements like possession, ghosts, demons, and afterlife."

      Capsule for Murdered: Soul Suspect Murdered: Soul Suspect

      "Strong supernatural and imaginative fiction elements with possession, afterlife, and paranormal themes."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction via co-op and community sharing, but primarily a solo narrative experience."

      Capsule for Figment 2: Creed Valley Figment 2: Creed Valley

      "Some social interaction possible in co-op mode, but mostly a solitary narrative experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players experience personal and emotional growth through story and character development."

      Capsule for Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo

      "Players experience character development and emotional growth through story; some skill development in mastering controls."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during story and QTEs; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

      "Requires focused attention on story and QTEs; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Emotional connections with characters and story foster a sense of closeness and empathy."

      Capsule for Wandersong Wandersong

      "Emotional connections with characters and story foster deeper feelings and empathy."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; individual narrative experience."

      Capsule for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT

      "No leadership or group management roles; focus on individual narrative experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression through story and unlocking multiple endings; no item or upgrade accumulation."

      Capsule for The Quarry The Quarry

      "Progression through story chapters and unlocking different endings; no item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Generally calm pacing with some tension from story and QTEs; overall a balanced experience."

      Capsule for The Detail The Detail

      "Emotional and cinematic pacing offers moments of flow and catharsis, though some tension exists in QTEs."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "High quality visuals, music, and voice acting provide sensory and emotional stimulation"

      Capsule for Stella of The End Stella of The End

      "High-quality graphics, voice acting, and soundtrack provide sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and narrative-focused."

      Capsule for Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition

      "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and narrative-focused."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with emotional, meaningful story and multiple endings."

      Capsule for Grimm's Hollow Grimm's Hollow

      "Core focus on narrative immersion with emotional, nonlinear storytelling and multiple endings."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      -3

      "Limited strategic or problem-solving demands; gameplay focuses on story choices rather than planning."

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      "Limited strategic or problem-solving gameplay; choices affect story but with constrained complexity."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense and tension in story moments, but overall controlled and calm gameplay."

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      "Some suspense and emotional tension in story and QTEs, but mostly controlled and cinematic."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good value in replayability and engaging story for the price paid."

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      "Players find good value in story experience and replayability, especially at sale prices."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Contains violent themes and scenes, but gameplay is narrative-focused rather than action-oriented."

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      "Some combat and violent scenes exist but are not the main focus; more narrative-driven than action-oriented."

    • Survival

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      "No survival mechanics; gameplay is stable and scripted."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026