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Black & White 2
Black & White 2Rise as a benevolent or vengeful god, command gigantic creatures, and conquer civilizations in this iconic god game.
The Race for the White House
The Race for the White HouseRun a presidential campaign across the US and aim for the White House.
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Description

Black & White 2 is an acclaimed god simulation and real-time strategy game where you act as a deity summoned from the void by desperate refugees. Shape the destiny of your followers by developing their civilization through peaceful city-building or brutal conquest, while nurturing a massive physical avatar—ranging from an ape to a tiger—whose alignment reflects your moral choices. Building upon the foundation of the original game, this sequel introduces full-scale warfare and fighting units as you lead your chosen civilization across various lands to defeat rival empires like the Norse, Japanese, and Aztecs. Balance your divine miracles, manage your economy and population's desires, and fulfill an ancient prophecy to achieve ultimate dominance over the world.

Travel around the United States, woo voters, and craft a political agenda in this presidential election simulation. Manage your campaign budget and make strategic decisions to become the next White House occupant. Designed for both political neophytes and serious junkies, the game blends realistic elements with accessible gameplay, offering single‑player and multiplayer modes for endless replayability.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Strategy and simulation fans who love god games
Political enthusiasts and strategy gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$19.99−60%
release date
2005-10-07
2015-01-02
Specifications
developer
Lionhead Studios, Robosoft Technologies
Eversim
publisher
Feral Interactive, Electronic Arts
Eversim
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
73/100+265%
20/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique blend of god simulation, city-building, and real-time strategy gameplay.
  • Engaging creature AI that learns and adapts based on player rewards and punishments.
  • Deep moral choice mechanics that visually and mechanically alter the game world.
  • Expansive campaign featuring multiple diverse civilizations to conquer.
  • Deep campaign budgeting mechanics
  • Detailed voter demographic modeling
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Rich political scenario customization
Cons
  • Can be difficult to run natively on modern operating systems without community patches.
  • Military management can occasionally feel disconnected from the core god-game mechanics.
  • Single-player only experience with no official multiplayer modes available.
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited graphics and UI polish
  • Low critic score may deter some players
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