Who is Jodie Holmes?
Beyond: Two Souls is a video game, developed by Quantic Dream and released in 2013, with Jodie Holmes as the protagonist. The game is a psychological thriller that follows Jodie’s life from childhood to adulthood and her unique ability to interact with an entity named Aiden, which is connected to her. The game has interactive storytelling and brilliant performances from its cast, including Ellen Page, who provided the motion capture and voice for Jodie Holmes.
Appearance
In the game, Jodie is portrayed by actress Ellen Page. Her appearance changes throughout the course of the game, as she ages from a young girl to a young adult.
At the beginning of the game, Jodie is a child and wears a simple outfit such as a white t-shirt and blue pants. As she gets older, her wardrobe becomes more diverse, and she can be seen wearing a variety of clothing including casual wear, military uniforms, and formal attire.
Overall, Jodie’s appearance is realistic and detailed, with attention given to her facial expressions, body language, and animation to make her look and feel like a believable and relatable character.
Personality and Abilities
Jodie is typically quiet and introverted, but also kind and selfless. She never knew a true home or family because she was orphaned at a young age and spent some of her life in a government facility. Because of this, Jodie has a strong sense of empathy for the world’s oppressed people, and she usually tries to help them when she can. Jodie doesn’t like to mislead someone or let herself be taken advantage of.
- Telekinesis: Jodie can move objects with her mind, and can use this ability to interact with the environment and solve puzzles.
- Astral projection: Jodie can separate her consciousness from her physical body, allowing her to explore the world as an astral being and interact with spirits and other non-physical entities.
- Invisibility: Jodie can become invisible to those around her, allowing her to move unseen and avoid detection.
- Healing: Jodie can heal herself and others, and can use this ability to restore health and revive unconscious characters.
- Precognition: Jodie can see into the future and perceive events that have not yet occurred.
Jodie Holmes has several supernatural abilities which she gains through her connection with a mysterious entity named Aiden.
Reception
Many fans praised the character of Jodie for her complexity and the performance of actress Ellen Page, who provided the motion capture and voice for Jodie. Jodie’s character development throughout the game was also praised for its realism and maturity.
However, some criticism was also aimed at the game’s portrayal of Jodie’s character, with some players and critics finding her character to be underdeveloped and her motivations unclear. Furthermore, the game was criticised for its lack of player agency and lack of meaningful choices.
Overall, Jodie Holmes is a well-written and well-acted character, but the game itself has a polarising reception among critics and players.