Black & White 2 (PC)

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'The campaign is lackluster both in terms of plot and scope (even the optional "side" missions, while still present, aren’t nearly as creative or engaging as the original’s – and where’s my damn singing sailors?).'
Read more » GameShark
'Much like Sid Meier's recent reinvention of "Pirates!,' huge numbers of ideas have been included at the sacrifice of any of them being particularly impressive. Jack of far too many trades, apprentice at only a few.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Vastly more playable, but still falls short of the series' graphical capabilities and ideological potential.'
Read more » GamePro
'Unfortunately, in the process of fixing the game, they ended up stripping much of what made the first game so endearing by allowing the numbers to take precedence over the personality.'
Read more » Gamespy
'B&W2 has funny bits and strategic bits and dramatic moments and the creature represents at points a fascinating AI with which to interact, but in terms of a game (and I know I probably use this phrase far too much) the total is much less than the sum of the parts.'
Read more » Game Over
'Beautiful graphics make lording over an entire civilization a treat.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Some parts of the game can drag a little, and the warfare system doesn’t feel fully fleshed out, but creating towns and ‘playing god’ is as fun as ever.'
Read more » GamersHell
'The developers took out the Creature vs. Creature combat, but villagers are less helpless and can do things like get their own food and take care of their most basic needs without your constant supervision.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
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'Having sat down for 12 hours solid to play through the game in one sitting it would be hypocritical to criticise the game too harshly, it certainly has that Lionhead charm by the bucketload and manages to immerse the player in the world of Black & White effectively.'
Read more » Total Video Games
'Black & White 2 takes the same unique play style of the original Black & White and adds a system of objectives to make the game more linear.'
Read more » GameChronicles
'The scope of this game is huge and there is so much to do it is baffling.'
Read more » GameZone
'Black & White 2 is even more unique, more playable, more endearing than its antecedent, and so full of provocative moments that you may find it difficult to tear yourself away.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'With this effort, there's no doubt that Molyneux and his team have succeeded in surpassing their original efforts. Black & White 2 is a work of art, beautiful in both its stunning visuals and genius gameplay.'
Read more » Computer and Video Games
'A shining triumph that looks and sounds as fantastic as it plays. It makes war fun, city building easy and your social life non-existent; but let's face it, do you really need friends when you're God?'
Read more » AceGamez
'Black & White 2 tinkers with the original's formula by adding more structure and story, though at the expense of its open-ended nature.'
Read more » Gamespot
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