The default PC keyboard mapping is weird. Here’s what feels natural (based on the Xbox/PS2 originals):
To play this version with a controller, you must use third-party software to map keyboard keys to your gamepad. Recommended Methods for Controller Support Steam Input (Recommended) beyond good and evil gog controller
Almost all modern PC controllers (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and most generic USB controllers) are built on XInput architecture. The problem is that the GOG version of Beyond Good & Evil , while patched to run on modern operating systems, still relies on its original engine foundation. It natively looks for DirectInput devices. The default PC keyboard mapping is weird
The GOG version of Beyond Good and Evil natively supports via XInput. If you plug in a Microsoft controller, the game will recognize it immediately. However, there is a historical bug: the right analog stick (camera control) often has inverted Y-axis permanently locked, and the sensitivity is often too high or too low depending on your Windows version. The problem is that the GOG version of