Too many things to micromanage (2022 review)

User Rating: 4 | Black & White PC

Pros:

  • Variety of ways to play
  • Being a god
  • Casting miracles by drawing the glyphs
  • Graphics and ability to pan and move around the map
    • The default controls really suck, but they are very customizable and I was able to get them to more of a Planet Zoo feel
  • Clearly a very ambitious project for the time

Cons:

  • Some of the mechanics are pretty frustrating
    • Creature leash, throwing stuff, sometimes drawing glyphs won’t register
  • Way too many things to micromanage
    • Creature, worshippers, stores, environment
    • If some of this could have been automated, it would have changed the whole experience

Rating:

  • Story **** 4/10
  • Gameplay ** 2/10
  • Atmosphere ******* 7/10
  • Overall **** 4/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)