Beyond Good and Evil is a handheld action-adventure title published by Ubisoft for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems. The game follows Jade, a young photojournalist who works to expose a planet-wide conspiracy on the world of Hillys. Players guide her through a colorful pixel-art world filled with hostile creatures, hidden secrets, and corrupt soldiers. The core loop blends stealth, combat, and puzzle solving with a clever photography mechanic that rewards players for capturing images of wildlife and enemies. Each photo Jade snaps contributes to her growing investigation and pays out credits that fund new gear. The portable version condenses the ambitious console release into bite-sized chapters suited for short play sessions. Charming sprite work, expressive character animation, and a memorable soundtrack give the cartridge a personality that stands apart from typical licensed handheld games. Jade's daffodil staff serves as her main weapon, letting her deflect projectiles, strike enemies, and solve environmental challenges scattered across the map.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4 MB · GB / GBC ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GB / GBC ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 4 MB |
| Developer | Ubisoft Paris |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Beyond Good and Evil is a handheld action-adventure title published by Ubisoft for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems. The game follows Jade, a young photojournalist who works to expose a planet-wide conspiracy on the world of Hillys. Players guide her through a colorful pixel-art world filled with hostile creatures, hidden secrets, and corrupt soldiers. The core loop blends stealth, combat, and puzzle solving with a clever photography mechanic that rewards players for capturing images of wildlife and enemies. Each photo Jade snaps contributes to her growing investigation and pays out credits that fund new gear. The portable version condenses the ambitious console release into bite-sized chapters suited for short play sessions. Charming sprite work, expressive character animation, and a memorable soundtrack give the cartridge a personality that stands apart from typical licensed handheld games. Jade's daffodil staff serves as her main weapon, letting her deflect projectiles, strike enemies, and solve environmental challenges scattered across the map.
The game splits its content across story missions, side quests, and optional collectible hunts that reward thorough exploration. Players can upgrade Jade's staff, expand her inventory, and purchase items from local shopkeepers using the credits earned through photography and combat. Stealth sections push players to hide behind crates, time their movements, and slip past patrolling guards without raising alarms. Boss fights punctuate each chapter and test the skills picked up during regular play. Hillys itself contains several distinct zones, from the lighthouse home Jade shares with her uncle Pey'j to factory districts run by the sinister DomZ forces. Hidden pearls scattered across the world act as currency for major upgrades, giving completionists a reason to revisit earlier areas with new tools. The handheld release trims the hovercraft racing and sweeping cinematics of its console sibling, yet it keeps the heart of the story intact. Fans of plucky heroines, light puzzle work, and tightly designed 2D adventures will find plenty to enjoy in this pocket-sized companion piece.