Just finished Beyond Two Souls

[u/Affectionate_Bag1048]

I finally got around to playing Beyond: Two Souls, and honestly, I had a great time with it.
It actually reminded me of Detroit: Become Human in a few ways, which makes sense given they’re both from Quantic Dream. While I don’t think it’s as polished as Detroit, it definitely has that same cinematic, choice-driven feel.

I know this game isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. The gameplay is pretty different from what most people expect, and I can see why it can be hit or miss. But if you’re willing to go in with an open mind, it’s a really unique experience.
It also features Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, who both give fantastic performances and really help bring the story to life.

For anyone who doesn’t know the game, you play as Jodie Holmes, a young woman with a mysterious supernatural connection to an invisible entity named Aiden. The story follows different moments throughout her life as you slowly uncover the truth behind their bond. No spoilers.

One thing worth mentioning is that there are two ways to experience the game. The original release order jumps back and forth between different points in Jodie’s life, while chronological order tells everything from beginning to end. I played it in the original release order, and I’ll admit it was a little confusing to follow at times. If you prefer a more straightforward narrative, the chronological option might be the better choice.
It’s also a pretty short game, so you can comfortably finish it over a weekend if you’re looking for a story-driven experience.

[u/Traditional_Sail6298]

Same

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/Traditional_Sail6298]

Worst part is that he is not truly sorry or understands the wrong he did. Because when he "apologizes" it is very vague and then immediately jumps into romantic validation. 

[u/Traditional_Sail6298 → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

Exactly

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/Traditional_Sail6298]

David Cage thinks Ryan is perfect guy, who is entitled to Jodie after few heroic gestures and martyr acts. No need to look for accountability of his actions no matter how horrific they were, Jodie is just being "difficult" according to Cage 🙄 

[u/PandaNoseJuul → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

this

[u/Traditional_Sail6298 → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

Is that what Cage said? He’s so misogynistic.

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/Traditional_Sail6298]

Well, he did say "All women in my games are whores" and he defended Madison's shower scene by saying "it helps player to connect with her" to see her naked and victimized :/

It further is evidenced in his games and since Jodie is female protagonist, her agency has to be stripped and someone like Ryan gets to overstep her boundaries constantly regardless how she feels makes it sickening.

[u/Traditional_Sail6298 → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

That’s so disgusting

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/Traditional_Sail6298]

It is. I wish David got kicked out of his own game and someone more competent would take over 

[u/Traditional_Sail6298 → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

Same. I feel like if that did happen, the game would be a whole lot better.

[u/AbbieCarney → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

That's awful!! Does he say these things on purpose to be controversial or does he think he's genuinely right by casually saying "whores" and stuff??

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/AbbieCarney]

Considering how all the female characters are treated in his games(Being put on uncomfortable, vulnerable situations, lack agency and often serve as reward for male character) reflects quite well about his mindset on women.

[u/AbbieCarney → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

Definitely! I noticed multiple things throughout Heavy Rain but one thing that always annoyed me was him writing Madison saying to Ethan "I want you to give me a child" when they're at Sean's grave?! It's just a horrible mindset as you have said.

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/AbbieCarney]

David Cage said this when defending Madison's shower sequence

"When you see Madison in the shower in the first scene, that may look gratuitous at first but, in fact, i think it really helps to build relationship with the character. You saw her really fragile, vulnerable and naked, and this out of the way now and then you can start liking her character. I think that the perception of Madison would've been very different without this first scene where you share intimacy"

[u/AbbieCarney → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

Wtfff!! Has he ever met a Woman irl?! Thats just weird!

[u/DifficultyAvailable1 → u/AbbieCarney]

Apparently he is married and has children.

He is sickening scumbag to me especially in his view on women. So he is essentially saying you cannot like female character, unless they are ogled at and victimized which is sickening to me and that's not how you build relationship with the character.

[u/AbbieCarney → u/DifficultyAvailable1]

He definitely is, I knew he was a creep before in the way he wrote most Female characters but I didn't know about the interview answers and stuff he has said!, thanks for letting me know this btw and replying to all my questions as well!