Great graphics, average gameplay
In terms of graphics, Black is truly impressive for a PS2 game. The effects are fantastic and parts of the levels can be destroyed. Black doesn't limit this destruction to just explosive barrels or shattered windows. You can also shoot new passages into walls or even blow up half of a building. Explosions often chain together, filling the screen with explosions, especially in minefields. Enemy bunkers can be destroyed with grenades or rocket launchers. These are all great details, but here lies the biggest issue with Black: All these features are unfortunately hardly relevant in terms of gameplay. While you can occasionally create new pathways through walls, the game doesn't create interesting scenarios with this mechanic. And even though it's cool to blow up half of a building with explosive tanks, gameplay-wise, it's not more relevant than a regular red barrel.
Yet, despite the fact that the core of the game is just an average shooter, it kept me entertained throughout the entire (and thankfully relatively short) campaign. Even though it might not have much gameplay significance, it's still satisfying to blast doors open with a shotgun. However, many things are unfortunately limited to being a great idea, but nothing more.
In terms of graphics, Black is truly impressive for a PS2 game. The effects are fantastic and parts of the levels can be destroyed. Black doesn't limit this destruction to just explosive barrels or shattered windows. You can also shoot new passages into walls or even blow up half of a building. Explosions often chain together, filling the screen with explosions, especially in minefields. Enemy bunkers can be destroyed with grenades or rocket launchers. These are all great details, but here lies the biggest issue with Black: All these features are unfortunately hardly relevant in terms of gameplay. While you can occasionally create new pathways through walls, the game doesn't create interesting scenarios with this mechanic. And even though it's cool to blow up half of a building with explosive tanks, gameplay-wise, it's not more relevant than a regular red barrel.
Yet, despite the fact that the core of the game is just an average shooter, it kept me entertained throughout the entire (and thankfully relatively short) campaign. Even though it might not have much gameplay significance, it's still satisfying to blast doors open with a shotgun. However, many things are unfortunately limited to being a great idea, but nothing more.