History VideoGame / BeyondGoodAndEvil

* UnwinnableByMistake: This game is notoriously prone to game-breaking bugs that will end your progress if you save after encountering them.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: When Jade first asks Pey'j if he's heard of the IRIS Network, he panics and quickly warns Jade that it might be a trap. [[spoiler: Makes sense, since he's secretly the leader and doesn't want to get Jade wrapped up in the Alpha Section's conspiracy.]]

In the late July of 2020, Creator/{{Netflix}} announced that a film based on the game is in development. Rob Letterman, who previously directed another video game-based film, Film/DetectivePikachu, has been tapped to direct.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Going into camera mode in one area of Mammago Garage that's [[BehindTheBlack normally hidden from view]] [[EasterEgg reveals]] a marijuana leaf carved into a palm tree. Seemingly confirming that, yes, the Mammago boys [[TheStoner really are stoned out of their gourds most of the time.]]
** Some of the comments made by Fehn about Double H imply that [[ReallyGetsAround Jade bringing home strange men isn't unheard of.]]

* FrickinLaserBeams: The Alphas' hammers can sometimes shoot these.

* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''VideoGame/{{Rayman 2}}''. Both feature a pristine, SceneryPorn laden location invaded by machine-like beings, who kidnap many of the protagonist's friends. Since they were made by the same developer, this is hardly surprising.

* {{Adorkable}}: Double H: Super soldier, rebel spy... unexpected fangirl bait due to his clumsy-but-earnest nature.

In the late July of 2020, Creator/{{Netflix}} announced a film based on the game. Rob Letterman, who previously directed another video game-based film, Film/DetectivePikachu, has been tapped to direct.

* AlienInvasion: Hillys has been undergoing one from the [[=DomZ=]] for years, but they thankfully have the Alpha Sections to help turn back the tide! [[spoiler: Except not really.]]

* OminousLatinChanting: The song [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic "Dancing With DomZ"]], the final boss theme, "Sins of the Fathers," and many other themes involving the [=DomZ=].

* TrueCompanions: Just before the meeting the final boss, Jade invokes this near literally with Double H and Pey'j (the SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic helps).
-->'''Jade''': [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Thanks for everything...My companions.]]

* BlackAndWhiteMorality: Unabashedly so - Jade and the IRIS Network are completely 100% good, the Alpha Sections and the [=DomZ=] are completely evil. Several reviews specifically criticized it for this, as its ([[ExecutiveMeddling publisher-mandated]]) title seemed to imply a greater degree of moral ambiguity. [[The title rather refers to the initial premise of hyllians fighting the evil Alpha Sections being a tip of an iceberg, which gets partially revealed in the end (what with Jade's true origin and all).]]

* BlackAndWhiteMorality: Unabashedly so - Jade and the IRIS Network are completely 100% good, the Alpha Sections and the [=DomZ=] are completely evil. Several reviews specifically criticized it for this, as its ([[ExecutiveMeddling publisher-mandated]]) title seemed to imply a greater degree of moral ambiguity.

* CanisLatinicus: All the PettingZooPeople have taxonomical names that ''end'' in ''Sapiens'' but are of different ''genus''; for example, Jade's "uncle", Pey'j, is a "Sus Sapiens" or "Sentient Pig."

* PettingZooPeople: There are several non-human races that resemble Earth animals.

* CanisLatinicus: All the PettingZooPeople have taxonomical names that ''end'' in ''Sapiens'' but are of different ''genus''; for example, Jade's "uncle", Pey'j, is a "Sus Sapiens" or "Wise Pig."

* ''VideoGame/{{Bioforge}}'': Drain the sweet, sweet alien battery [[spoiler:you got from the first alien leader]] too much (either by healing or firing your arm cannon), and you will not have enough power to [[spoiler:charge up your escape vehicle]].

* TrueCompanions: Just before the meeting the final boss, Jade invokes this near literally with Double H and Pey'j (the CrowningMusicOfAwesome helps).
-->'''Jade''': [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Thanks for everything...My companions.]]

* OminousLatinChanting: The song [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome "Dancing With [=DomZ=],"]] the final boss theme, "Sins of the Fathers," and many other themes involving the [=DomZ=].

The game got a download-only HD remake for UsefulNotes/{{PS3}

The game got a download-only HD remake for UsefulNotes/{{PS3}.

The game got a downloadable HD remake for UsefulNotes/{{PS3}}

* ForgotToPayTheBill: In the opening cutscene, the shield protecting Jade's house from alien invasion gets shut off because the bill wasn't paid.

** As we learn in the ending, [[spoiler: she's actually [[AmbigouslyHuman not human at all.]]]]