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Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls is an action-adventure and interactive drama video game developed by Quantic Dream and originally published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Beyond: Two Souls is an action-adventure interactive drama developed by Quantic Dream. It follows Jodie Holmes and her supernatural bond with Aiden across different stages of her life.

What it is

Beyond: Two Souls is an action-adventure interactive drama developed by Quantic Dream and originally published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It combines branching, cinematic storytelling with player choices that affect scenes. The game was first released for PlayStation 3 in 2013, later remastered for PlayStation 4 in 2015, and released on Windows in 2019.

Key details

Players control Jodie Holmes (portrayed and voiced by Elliot Page) and, in some sections, the entity Aiden. The supporting cast includes Willem Dafoe as Dr. Nathan Dawkins. The game includes a local co-op mode where one player controls Jodie and another controls Aiden. The story spans years of Jodie's life, involving paranormal events and government intrigue.

Why it matters

Beyond: Two Souls is a notable example of cinematic, story-driven games in the Canadian market. It is available on major PlayStation and PC platforms used by Canadian players. Its interactive-drama format and film-style performances have influenced the genre.

In short

  • Story-driven interactive drama with branching choices
  • Elliot Page portrays protagonist Jodie Holmes
  • Local co-op mode with one player as Jodie, one as Aiden
  • Available on PS3, PS4, and Windows
Canadian angle

The game is available on major PlayStation and PC platforms used by Canadian players, and its interactive-drama style has made it a notable example of cinematic, story-driven games in the Canadian market.

Quick questions

What is Beyond: Two Souls about?
It follows Jodie Holmes, a woman linked to a supernatural entity named Aiden, as she experiences paranormal events and government involvement across different periods of her life.
Who voices Jodie in Beyond: Two Souls?
Jodie Holmes is portrayed and voiced by Elliot Page.
Is Beyond: Two Souls a movie or game?
It is a video game, specifically an action-adventure interactive drama.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond:_Two_Souls
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, release dates, and platform history.
  2. Quantic Dream — https://www.quanticdream.com/en/beyond-two-souls
    Supports: Official description of the story, Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe performances, and local co-op mode.
  3. TheGamer — https://www.thegamer.com/beyond-two-souls-story-explained/
    Supports: Plot overview focused on Jodie Holmes and Aiden.
  4. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond:_Two_Souls
    Supports: Approximate runtime of 12 to 15 hours.
  5. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/10/09/beyond-two-souls-review-an-in-depth-critique/
    Supports: Narrative structure, character focus, and mention of cooperative play.