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Black & White
Black & WhiteShape a world as a god with divine powers and moral choices
The Universim
The UniversimShape civilizations across ages as a god in a living universe
Overview
Description

Black & White is a groundbreaking god game where you raise a creature, influence villagers, and shape the landscape in real time. Set in an open world, your decisions affect the morality of your deity, creating a dynamic sandbox experience. The game blends puzzle solving, strategy, and simulation, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes on PC and Mac, challenging players to balance creation and destruction.

The Universim lets you wield divine powers to guide a civilization from its humble beginnings on a single planet to a sprawling galactic empire. Every decision is driven by a dynamic AI that lives its own life, creating unpredictable challenges and triumphs for your god‑like influence. The game blends simulation, strategy and survival in an open‑world sandbox, offering endless replayability as you watch societies evolve, adapt, and sometimes falter under your watchful eye. Play solo on Linux, PC, or Mac and experience a fresh take on the classic god‑game genre.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Sandbox & Creative
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Strategy and simulation fans
Fans of god‑games and sandbox strategy
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$39.99−20%
release date
2001-03-25
2024-01-22
Specifications
developer
Lionhead Studios
Crytivo
publisher
Electronic Arts, Feral Interactive
Crytivo
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep god-game mechanics
  • Rich moral alignment system
  • Extensive sandbox freedom
  • Multiplayer god battles
  • Dynamic AI creates emergent gameplay
  • Deep civilization progression across ages
  • Procedurally generated worlds ensure variety
  • Rich god‑power toolkit for creative control
Cons
  • Aged graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for creature training
  • Limited UI polish
  • AI decisions can sometimes feel unpredictable
  • Learning curve for managing multiple systems
  • Limited content at launch compared to larger studios
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