With its motion-captured performances from Hollywood talent, realistic graphics, and thumping score, Beyond: Two Souls doesn't just want to be seen as a mere "game". It wants to be viewed as a movie, and it lets you know this right from the beginning.

* Great Visuals

* Disjointed plot

Beyond: Two Souls is not a video game in the traditional sense. I know that's a weird way to start a video game review, but it's true. Beyond is more of an interactive experience, one that straddles the line between motion picture and video game.

Brother and sister wanted some new games for their PS3 and PS4. Bought 4 titles. This 1 was on clearance for under $10. We loved the movie quaility graphics and the story to this one. Bought at Lynchburg, VA Toys"R"Us Store.

I've been a huge fan of Quantic Dream ever since Indigo Prophecy blew my mind on the original Xbox back in 2005. Then, in 2010, they turned the PS3 gaming community upside down while simultaneously revolutionizing the concept of interactive cinematic gameplay with their hit Heavy Rain .

Positives Incredibly moving story with great acting; mo-cap; graphics and audio

Negatives Non-linear storytelling can be confusing; gameplay is limited to QTE and minor exploration

Beyond: Two Souls is a PlayStation 3 exclusive which offers a very interactive story for players to participate in. The game launched in 2013 and features Jodie Holmes (voiced by Ellen Page) as the main protagonist. Jodie Holmes has had a strange power ever since her birth which has alienated h...

Very memorable – Unique gameplay

Some plot holes bring down the whole experience

David Cage and the team at Quantic Dream are well known for the cinematic experiences they bring to gaming. This focus took off in 2005 with the paranormal adventure Indigo Prophecy (aka Fahrenheit in Europe) and shined in 2010's murder mystery, Heavy Rain .

Jodie's bond with Cole is heartwarming

Ending options make Mass Effect 3 's end game choices seem brilliant in comparison

Beyond: Two Souls is a game that focuses on a young woman, trailing her and a companion entity for 15 years of her life, with limited action set pieces and a focus on her feelings and some higher philosophical questions.

Great motion capture; Solid performances from Page and Dafoe; Some emotional sequences

Limited gameplay; Overall narrative feels a little unexciting

Beyond: Two Souls has been formatted for screens it will never appear on. The entirety of this expansive, expensive paranormal thriller from French studio Quantic Dream is presented in the super-widescreen 'scope' film format, and shows between thick black bars on your TV set. Just like a movie.

Beyond is a supernatural 'interactive drama' from Heavy Rain developers Quantic Dream. Despite some excellent direction and a stellar performance from Ellen Page, the game's plot is erratic and unfocussed. Tom Hoggins explores a "fascinating mess".