| Black & White Platinum Pack (Mac) | 
 enlarge | From: Feral Interactive
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $23.93
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New (8) Used (3) from $19.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 9717
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Macintosh
ESRB: Teen
Media: DVD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 243
Model: 243
UPC: 644247002436
EAN: 0644247002436
ASIN: B0001MBATC
Release Date: March 16, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New in Wrapper. Ships same day in most cases.
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 Conceptually Cool, Falls Flat Upon Further Play June 29, 2008
Black and White seems like it would be a great time. Choose your own creature from a wide variety of options, and then raise it to reflect either a just and good side or an evil one. The way that these mechanics function however, is anything but great. The creatures operate within extremely limited A.I. making interacting with them about as interesting as a Furby. Additionally, the entire game is centered around how you interact with your villagers. Being evil, this is fun for about 15 minutes, as you can throw them around and drop things on them, etc. Being good however, is an amazing hassle, as you find yourself CONSTANTLY responding to your villager's every problem. Importantly, there is NEVER a time when they are content: they always require something from you. This makes the game monotonous, tedious, and most importantly, boring. Because of all these dynamics, the expansion is not worth it either, as it only builds on this already hopeless playing style.
The worst thing about Black and White, bar none, is the way in which you control your camera view. This is the most awkward control scheme I have ever seen in a game, and makes me wonder how anyone could ever learn to use it effectively. If you have a one button mouse, forget it, you will spend your entire time being frustrated. If you have a two button mouse, it won't be much better.
Lastly, let me just clarify that this game is not fun. It is not enjoyable. And any likable quality falls short after about 15 minutes. Instead, save yourself some frustration and buy a similar old-school game that isn't terrible. I would recommend either Giants: Citizen Kabuto or Aliens vs. Predator. Both great games. This one unfortunately, is not.
game didnt work March 16, 2008
I BOUGHT THE GAME OPENED IT UP AND INSTALLED IT ON MY MACBOOK. I HAVE ALL OF THE RECOMENDED REQUIRMENTS MET AT WORST AND DOUBLED AT BEST. BUT SINCE THE GAME HAS GLITCHES AND THEIR IS NO PATCH AVALABLE IT WONT LET ME PLAY THE GAME. AND SINCE THE PACKAGE WAS ALREADY OPENED I CANNOT RETURN IT. WHEN I CALLED FOR SUPPORT I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY COULD NOT FIX. AND THE KICKER IS I SEARCHED AND SEARCHED AND NO OTHER GAME CREATES AN ENTIRELY UNIQUE CONCEPT OF PLAYING GOD MAKING CREATURES AND DETERMINING ULTIMATE THE FATE OF A WORLD. I JUST WANT TO PLAY.
 Black aned White Platinum Pack (MAC) March 2, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game is beautiful to play, but i did not expect such a level of Micro-management. Your people copmplain constantly and it really becomes a pain. I though i would spend my time taking over other villages and casting fireballs, but really i'm totally occupied giving food and bulding huts. Its a game that some love and others hate.
 Bad or good..... January 6, 2006
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Bad or good, you make the choice. The game is awesome after you get past the learning part. Haven't played it for Mac yet. If you want a break from WW2, gun wielding, bomb dropping, gun fights. Then get this game. Then if you like it, get B&W2 for Mac when they release. I'm Brandon, and I'm telling you to try this game!
 same disc installing issues September 14, 2005
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
I had the same problem installing B&W to my powerrbook...upon the request to insert the "Data disc", the darn thing just spit right back out of the drive. Very frustrating and the support websites listed in the manual don't help out either.
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