The Party — Beyond: Two Souls Walkthrough

Navigate the emotional journey of Beyond: Two Souls with our comprehensive walkthrough. Master Jodie and Aiden's powers and uncover the secrets of their bond.

Alright, let's dive into Beyond: Two Souls! This isn't just a game; it's an interactive drama where you play as Jodie Holmes and her spectral companion, Aiden. The story unfolds non-linearly across about 17 years of Jodie's life, from a spooky childhood to her adult adventures. Get ready to experience her journey through the eyes of both Jodie and Aiden, using their unique abilities to overcome challenges.

How You Play:

Jodie: You'll move Jodie with the left stick, but interacting with the world is all about the right stick. Aim for the dot on screen to perform actions – sometimes you'll even get to choose between two different actions, like placing an item gently or tossing it away. When Jodie needs to be stealthy or perform delicate maneuvers, you'll follow on-screen prompts, often involving holding specific buttons like L1 and R1. Messing up might mean she tries again or fumbles a bit, but you'll usually keep going. Many action buttons are used for dialogue choices; you won't know exactly what Jodie will say, but her reaction or topic will be hinted at. If you're too slow, the game will pick for you, and some choices have big consequences, so pay attention!

The Triangle button is special: it lets you switch between Jodie and Aiden most of the time. In conversations, it can also be used to end the dialogue or make Jodie disengage from an action, like leaving a radio station.

Sometimes, action buttons simulate Jodie's arms for tasks like climbing or playing guitar, where you'll press buttons like X and O repeatedly. The game also uses the PS3 controller's motion sensor for actions like lifting or dropping, which can be tricky – try to match the on-screen timing smoothly.

When Jodie gets into a fight or needs to evade, the game enters a slow-motion,