Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls tells the story of Jodie Holmes, who is connected to a mysterious entity named Aiden. Since childhood, she sees what others do not see, and there is always an invisible companion nearby, capable of moving objects and influencing people. As years pass through her life, relationships become the focus of the story, not just supernatural events. The narrative is divided into chapters, which are presented out of order, and gradually a picture of childhood, training under the supervision of scientists and subsequent wanderings is assembled from them. The player controls either Jodie herself or Aiden, and these switches determine how to solve scenes: sometimes it’s easier to act directly, and sometimes it’s easier to intervene with an entity. The scenes vary by genre: there are calm episodes, conversations, escapes, fights and even investigations. Decisions affect the tone of the story, not just the outcome, making the experience feel personal. Visually, the game is made with an emphasis on the faces of the actors, and this gives the event a cinematic feel. It is also worth noting that there are scenes in the game where the fate of minor characters depends on the decisions, and the consequences appear later. Switching between Jodie and Aiden gives a different perspective on the same situation. For an interactive movie, this is a rare coherence that makes you want to watch the story again. For those who love interactive cinema with clear drama, the Beyond: Two Souls remains a notable project. The game does not require reaction speed: its value lies in stories about a person who spends his whole life trying to understand where he is and what is next to him.