From Lionhead Studios - In Black & White you can be the god you want to be. Will you rule with a fair hand, making life better for your people? Or will you be evil and scare them into prayer and submission? No one can tell you which way to be. You, as a god, can play the game any way you choose.
You must impress other tribes to get more followers, and as your zealous power base grows you are faced with innumerable challenges. The people will pray to you to help them, make them rich, harm their neighbours of simply make their lives easier. Whether you choose to listen to them or help them is up to you.
In Black & White you can be the god you want to be. Will you rule with a fair hand, making life better for your people? Or will you be evil and scare them into prayer and submission? No one can tell you which way to be. You, as a god, can play the game any way you choose.
From Guide - The original Black & White was a big hit for the PC when it was first released nearly four years ago by Lionhead Studio. With the ability to "play god" sending down orders as you see fit all while trying to gain favor amoungst your followers.
The much anticipated sequel, Black & White 2 finally might be released this year sometime.
Black & White Update Blog
January 30, 2005

