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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.
Tycoon City: New York
Tycoon City: New YorkBuild your empire in the city that never sleeps and become Manhattan’s top mogul.
Overview
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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.

Take charge of New York’s bustling economy by creating and customizing over 100 types of businesses, from nightclubs to Broadway theatres. Manage real‑world brands, iconic landmarks, and a 24‑hour living city as you climb the reputation ladder. Experience true‑to‑life neighborhoods, high‑profile events, and a dynamic market that reacts to your decisions, giving you the ultimate sandbox for business strategy and city‑building fun.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Strategy and simulation fans who love god games
Fans of business simulation
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$29.99−40%
release date
2005-10-07
2006-02-21
Specifications
developer
Lionhead Studios, Robosoft Technologies
Deep Red Games
publisher
Feral Interactive, Electronic Arts
Atari, Inc.
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12+300%
ESRB T, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
73/100
73/100
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 variety of business types
  • Authentic New York landmarks and neighborhoods
  • Dynamic day‑night economy
  • Rich customization options
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.
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited multiplayer or social features
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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