Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition - PS5/Xbox/Switch Review - A Near Perfect Remaster?

Developer Ubisoft gives its 2003 cult classic some much-needed attention - this time giving its textures and shaders a satisfying overhaul. PS5 and Series X also enjoy a boost to 4K resolution, on the resolution mode, while each run at 1440p on their performance modes. However the Switch release is less assured in its delivery, with expected cutbacks in its visuals - but also dips below the 30fps mark during gameplay - as Tom covers in this DF tech review.

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:46 Original vs HD Edition vs 20th Anniversary Edition Comparison
00:07:30 PS5/Series X/Series S Frame-Rate Tests
00:10:51 Nintendo Switch vs PS5 Comparison
00:13:08 Switch Frame-Rate Test
00:15:01 Verdict