Beyond Good & Evil HD
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
48/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Play alongside your child and pause to discuss the story's themes — especially how Jade investigates the truth despite pressure from those in power. Ask: 'Why do you think the government is hiding this? What would you do if you found out something important was being kept secret?'
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
Jade, the female protagonist, interacts with other named female characters about topics beyond male relationships, most notably in the context of the resistance mission.
Parent Pro-Tip
Beyond Good & Evil HD is an excellent choice for kids aged 10 and up, particularly those who enjoy stories and puzzles over pure action. Its female-led narrative, strong ethical themes, and complete absence of predatory monetization make it one of the safest and most enriching adventure games available. Sessions end naturally at save points, and the game never punishes you for putting it down — making it easy for parents to set healthy time limits.
What your child develops
Beyond Good & Evil HD is a rich single-player narrative adventure that offers meaningful cognitive benefits. Puzzle-solving is central to progression, requiring players to observe environments carefully, gather photographic evidence, and think critically about clues — all strong exercises in problem-solving and attention. The game's open-ish world encourages spatial reasoning and memory as players navigate Hillys and track objectives. The story itself is thoughtful, exploring themes of truth, governmental corruption, and personal courage, which naturally invite ethical reasoning and empathy — especially through the lens of Jade, one of gaming's most well-written female protagonists. Reading and comprehension of dialogue and mission text is consistently required.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Beyond Good & Evil HD is a High Definition remastered version of the original Beyond Good & Evil released eight years after the original story-driven action-adventure. There is no series for it to be a part of, but the trailer for the prequel was shown at E3 2017.