Black & White Bushido

Overall, Black and White Bushido is a lot of fun, with support of up to four players local or online, this is certainly a game to bring out at parties or when friends come over for some fun.

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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.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game is a fun and engaging local multiplayer experience, perfect for playing with friends and family.
The unique light and shadow mechanics create an interesting stealth gameplay element that adds depth to the matches.
The art style is appealing and contributes to the overall atmosphere, making it a visually enjoyable game.

Online multiplayer is largely non-functional, with a dead community and matchmaking issues, making it difficult to find matches.
The game can become repetitive quickly, especially in solo play, as there is limited content and few game modes.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, particularly for keyboard users, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
25 mentions
36 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Black & White Bushido" is characterized by straightforward 2D platforming with a focus on stealth mechanics, allowing players to manipulate light and shadow. While some players appreciate the novel concepts and aesthetic, many criticize the simplicity of the mechanics, lack of depth, and the one-hit kill system, which can lead to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game may offer brief fun, particularly in multiplayer settings, but it struggles to maintain long-term engagement due to its limited gameplay variety and counter-intuitive controls.
- “I'm going through my entire library and putting a minimum of an hour into each game and then reviewing them; here is mine for Black & White Bushido: a really great game mechanically with some really great ideas and concepts.”
- “The gameplay is pretty straightforward; it's 2D platforming with stealth mechanics to widen your team's color, white or black.”
- “Absolutely love the aesthetic, and the gameplay is satisfying in all the right ways.”
- “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 makes 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 kills, but the gameplay should have more depth.”
graphics
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-12 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique black and white art style that is both simple and appealing, enhancing the gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the smooth animations and aesthetic, others criticize the graphics for lacking detail and resembling outdated flash games. Overall, the visuals are seen as a fun and engaging aspect, though opinions on their quality vary significantly.
- “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.”
- “The art style is stark, but appealing.”
- “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 graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered average, serving their purpose without standing out, though some players appreciate the cool feudal Japan theme.
- “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
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as dark and wickedly funny, providing quick bursts of laughter rather than a sustained comedic experience, making it more suitable for short play sessions.
- “This game is so evil and so hilarious.”
- “Short, funny, and not for the long play.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of story content, with players expressing a desire for a campaign mode featuring larger maps and character-driven narratives. Many feel that the absence of a structured story or campaign undermines the overall experience, leaving the game feeling incomplete.
- “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
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised, with users highlighting its positive and immersive qualities.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”