Black & White Bushido

About

Black & White Bushido is a unique, physics-based stealth and combat game. Two teams, one light and one dark, compete in a variety of arenas where the environment changes based on their contrasting colors. Players can sneak, strike, and strategize to outwit their opponents and claim victory. It's a thrilling and visually striking experience for up to 4 players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is a fun and engaging local multiplayer experience, especially with friends, providing a unique stealth mechanic that enhances gameplay.
The art style and concept of blending into the environment with black and white colors is innovative and adds a strategic layer to the game.
It's easy to learn the controls, making it accessible for players of all ages, and it offers a good balance of humor and competitiveness.

Online multiplayer is largely non-functional, with a dead community and matchmaking issues, making it difficult to find matches with other players.
The game can become repetitive quickly, especially in solo play, as the AI is not challenging and the content is limited with few maps and game modes.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, particularly for keyboard users, and there are issues with gamepad compatibility that can hinder the experience.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The gameplay of "Black & White Bushido" is characterized by straightforward 2D platforming and stealth mechanics, focusing on color-based team dynamics. While the core mechanics are seen as innovative and fun, many players find them overly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a short-lived experience. The game features a unique light and shadow mechanic, but issues like one-hit kills, counter-intuitive controls, and a lack of diverse modes detract from its overall enjoyment.
- “Absolutely love the aesthetic, and the gameplay is satisfying in all the right ways.”
- “Initially simple with its surface black and white capturing mechanic, it actually hides interesting quirks and deep technical mechanics, such as jump cancelling, animation buffering, double jump timings, and action priorities.”
- “The core mechanic is novel and creates a nice sense of mischief.”
- “The game mechanics are just too simple to make the game more fun than a flash game; also, the fun won't last longer than 30 minutes.”
- “The animations and lack of extra in-game fighting mechanics make it hard to recommend.”
- “It may be fun with friends and some beers, but the gameplay could be much better if it wasn't one-hit kill. I mean, stealth kills could still be one-hit kill, but the gameplay should have more depth.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
6%
19%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising its unique black-and-white art style and simple yet appealing aesthetic that enhances gameplay. However, some critics find the graphics lacking in detail and reminiscent of outdated flash games, suggesting a need for improvement. Overall, the graphics are seen as charming and effective for the game's concept, though not cutting-edge.
- “I like the art style of the game and the original concept of a black and white background where you can hide if your color matches.”
- “Absolutely love the aesthetic, and the gameplay is satisfying in all the right ways.”
- “The art style has potential, but is horrendously bad (as in 2000s flash games you'd find on free games websites) with no options for better detail.”
- “The art style is stark, but appealing.”
- “The art style has potential, but is horrendously bad (as in 2000s flash games you'd find on free games websites) with no options for better detail.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered average, with some reviewers noting that while they are not exceptional, they effectively serve their purpose. However, the feudal Japan theme is appreciated for its coolness, adding a unique flavor to the overall experience.
- “Cool feudal Japan theme and music.”
- “The music and sound effects are nothing to write home about.”
- “The music and sound effects aren't the best but do the job.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as both wicked and entertaining, providing a short yet amusing experience that is not intended for extended gameplay. Players appreciate its comedic elements, highlighting its ability to deliver laughs in a compact format.
- “This game is so evil and so hilarious.”
- “Short, funny, and not for the long play.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with users noting there is no campaign or narrative structure to engage with. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of a campaign mode featuring larger maps and a basic storyline for each character, along with boss monsters to enhance gameplay. Overall, players feel the lack of a story detracts from the experience.
- “There is literally no story, no campaign, and no way to 'beat the game.' There are no ranks.”
- “Lastly, I would also recommend a campaign mode with bigger maps and a linear (not in-depth) story for each character, maybe adding monsters as bosses or something.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its positive and immersive qualities. Overall, it contributes significantly to the overall experience, enhancing player engagement.