Puzzles & Solutions

Navigate the challenges of Beyond: Two Souls with our comprehensive Puzzles & Solutions guide. Learn how to effectively control Jodie and Aiden to overcome obstacles and progress through the game.

This guide details the mechanics and solutions for puzzles within Beyond: Two Souls, focusing on the distinct abilities of Jodie and Aiden.

Jodie's Controls:

1. Movement is controlled by the left analog stick.
2. Interactions are performed with the right analog stick, often requiring movement in a specific direction indicated on screen.
3. Complex movements like sneaking or climbing require specific button prompts (e.g., holding L1 then R1).
4. Dialogue choices are made by reacting to prompts; failure to choose quickly results in an automatic selection.
5. The Triangle button is used to switch between Jodie and Aiden, or to end conversations/options.
6. Action buttons can simulate arm movements for actions like climbing or playing instruments (e.g., X for left, O for right).
7. Motion sensor capabilities are used for actions like lifting or dropping the controller to affect in-game events.
8. Combat and evasion sequences utilize a slow-motion effect. On easier difficulties, an arrow indicates the direction for the right analog stick; on harder difficulties, players must react to on-screen cues. Failure in these sequences results in Jodie being hurt or captured, but not killed.

Aiden's Abilities:

1. Switch between Jodie and Aiden using the Triangle button. Aiden is tethered to Jodie and cannot stray too far.
2. Aiden can interact with objects marked with orange glows or blue dots. Use L1 to target and move the analog sticks to manipulate or destroy objects.
3. Aiden can nudge people by targeting them (blue dot) and moving the analog sticks towards each other.
4. Possession: Target individuals with an orange aura, use the analog sticks to pull and push, causing their eyes to turn white.
5. Killing: Target individuals with a red aura, hold the analog sticks to choke them until their soul is released.
6. Healing: Target individuals with a green spot indicating injury, use the analog sticks to align dots and cover the spot.
7. Energy Shield: Hold both L1 and R1, pull the analog sticks apart to create a protective shield for Jodie.
8. Channeling Spirits: Connect a line between an object or dead body and Jodie's head using the analog sticks to allow Jodie to experience memories.
9. Destroying Evil Spirits: Target spirits (often resembling sentinels), push the analog sticks down and then towards the dot. If spirits grab Jodie, pull the sticks horizontally and then center them.

Duo Mode & Smartphone Controller:

• A second PS3 controller can be used for Duo Mode, allowing simultaneous control of Jodie and Aiden.
• The Beyond Touch smartphone app (iOS/Android) can be used as an alternative controller, requiring connection to the same Wi-Fi network as the PS3. This mode consumes smartphone battery and requires the PS3 to be on a wireless connection (Ethernet must be unplugged).
• In-game instructions guide the use of touch controls (tap, drag, hold, pull).

Limited Edition Disc Bug:

• Some Limited Edition discs may not load properly if the PS3 is