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Black is a fresh and unique take on the first-person shooter. Moving away from the covert and simulation obsessed games of recent years, Black delivers...
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8.7
very good
 

Game Overview

Black is a fresh and unique take on the first-person shooter. Moving away from the covert and simulation obsessed games of recent years, Black delivers intense action gun fights by identifying the key components of great Hollywood shoot-outs and recreating them as a game. The peerless fire-and-effect experience will revolutionise video game shooting. With the odds stacked heavily in the enemy's favour, the player can only succeed by learning a new style of attack&. be bold, be aggressive and use the physical environment as an ally. In Black, it's not just who you shoot, it's what you shoot. Signs, walls, statues, doors, ceilings, and windows can all be destroyed to surprise, stun, wound or kill your enemy with devastating results. Every bullet has an impact, every impact has an effect.

The Bottom Line

The developers of Burnout take the heavy throttle of its highly-evolved graphics engine, shove a threaded barrel into its exhaust ports, and load it up with high-caliber bullets with Black, a first-person shooter from EA and Criterion Games.

Join the world's most brutal and enigmatic strike force. The BLACK tactical squad operates under the cloak of complete anonymity and deniability to protect the US from threats foreign and domestic. It answers to no one, allowing it to carry out brutal and overt operations around the globe. From manipulating politicians to controlling intelligence networks and militaries, BLACK operatives are trained at the highest level in psychological warfare, espionage, and lethal arts. Go deep into the world of clandestine warfare as you use any means necessary to get the job done.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
74/100
score

Black's first few levels are exciting, but the action movie formula wears thin fast, and the game's over not long after.

GameZone review logo
87/100
score

A great game, an accessible shooter with mainstream appeal, just what the Xbox needs in its twilight hour.

IGN review logo
86/100
score

It's an extremely focused game that offers one of the most visceral gaming experiences you'll find anywhere. But, it offers little variation outside of blowing things up and its short length and lack of multiplayer will irk some people.

Game Features

Criterion Games Web Site Now Live The all-new site lets gamers get up close and personal with the development team behind the explosive Burnout and Black franchises, including fresh content highlighting the past present and future of the studio

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 480p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Xbox 360 Compatible
Yes

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Strong Language, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox
Release Date:2/27/2006
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Criterion Games
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.7
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
9.5
Sound
9.7
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.7/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Focused on the flash and sound of the gun, but, unfocused on everything else.

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