Anything out there quite like Black & White?

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I've been playing the second B&W over the last couple of days, and it's really grabbed my attention. Between this and Anno 1404 I've had my days pretty filled - pesky work keeps getting in the way, but how else am I gonna earn money for games?

So, any pointers? Populous was another extreme timewaster, Magic Carpet too, so drop your suggestions in the box.

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Definitely need to patch up. It's very enjoyable - the construction is a lot better, as is the miracle system - though the latter is a bit more limited, and the epic miracles are a bit of a chore. Especially because your opponents seem to have no limit on their range. There's a rudimentary battle system for armies, and the physics engine crops up some interesting possibilities. the game really suffers from a lack of skirmish mode - unless anyone knows something I don't?
 
Do all the patches stop B&W2 crashing so much? I gave up first time round, tried it again 18 months ago and it was just as bad :(
 
I really wish B&W2 had a skirmish mode =[

B&W 1 was amazing, probably the first game I had on my first PC, before that, populous on parent's computer or something.
 
I've not had many problems with crashes so far. Rig issues? And while I say patching is a must, I normally say that. My router is having fits at the mo, so my internet connection is sporadic. Thanks be to NHS computers, and their stone-age keyboards. Really builds finger strength.

So no other suggestions for similar games? Not necessarily giant creatures, but I've no objection to that. Populous was another favourite of mine - anything freeform like that, not Age of Mythology style.
 
Haha I loved populous when I got my first computer. :D I never had a strategy for it though, I just tended to charge up all my shaman's spells and drop volcanos and tornados all over enemies :p Oh, and putting loads of the fireball men in balloons :D
 
Deadbeat said:
I've been playing the second B&W over the last couple of days, and it's really grabbed my attention. Between this and Anno 1404 I've had my days pretty filled - pesky work keeps getting in the way, but how else am I gonna earn money for games?

So, any pointers? Populous was another extreme timewaster, Magic Carpet too, so drop your suggestions in the box.

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Try Grand Ages: Rome. Brilliant game, it's basically what Caesar IV should have been. There's a demo available on filefront, fileshack etc.
 
Caesar IV? I think I got Caesar III at home, sorta like Anno 1404 style? I shall check that.

Favourite part of Populous was bouncing folks with fireball. One trick of the mechanics launched a guy 2 screens away into the sea - golden moment.
 
Deadbeat said:
Caesar IV? I think I got Caesar III at home, sorta like Anno 1404 style? I shall check that.

Favourite part of Populous was bouncing folks with fireball. One trick of the mechanics launched a guy 2 screens away into the sea - golden moment.
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I've not played Anno 1404, but judging by some screenshots Grand Ages: Rome is similar.

Unfortunately Caesar IV was a bit of a let down. It could have been a really good game, but they ruined it for me. Go for Grand Ages: Rome :D
 
Is it pretty freeform? By which I mean, are we talking about grid-building or a more black & white-esque rotation placement? A minor issue, but it makes a difference.
 
I remember playing populous on the master system. Awesome stuff. Apart from I was only about 5 or 6 or something and we didnt have an instruction manual. Lol
Apart from the first few stages of spore i cant think of any games like B&W.
 
As you seem to be a fan of Bullfrog, have you considered one of the Dungeon Keeper games?

Although graphically drastically different, being underground, it's got a similar free form style and generally 'feels' similar to Black and White, although personally I found DK to be much more fun.

Smacking a few imps around and torturing creatures Guantanamo style gives you a warm comfortable glow inside :D
 
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As you seem to be a fan of Bullfrog, have you considered one of the Dungeon Keeper games?

Although graphically drastically different, being underground, it's got a similar free form style and generally 'feels' similar to Black and White, although personally I found DK to be much more fun.

Smacking a few imps around and torturing creatures Guantanamo style gives you a warm comfortable glow inside :D
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I forgot this game. Need to play it now :)
 
why oh why can't someone do DK3? DK2 was fantastic but the graphics are a bit pants by modern standards.
 
npjnpj said:
As you seem to be a fan of Bullfrog, have you considered one of the Dungeon Keeper games?

Although graphically drastically different, being underground, it's got a similar free form style and generally 'feels' similar to Black and White, although personally I found DK to be much more fun.

Smacking a few imps around and torturing creatures Guantanamo style gives you a warm comfortable glow inside :D
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The first was one of my all-time favourites. I didn't get along as well with the second one - sure it was innovative, but it just didn't feel the same. Startopia also sounds good, but a DK remake sounds even better - when's it due? I can't look myself, damn NHS filter blocks out 'games'.
 
Deadbeat said:
Is it pretty freeform? By which I mean, are we talking about grid-building or a more black & white-esque rotation placement? A minor issue, but it makes a difference.
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I think the building system is like Black & White, might even be better. The demo isn't too big, you should give it a go.
 
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