Black & White Bushido

Critic reviews

• NNintendoLife

  Nathanial Eker · Oct 08, 2024

  6.0

  It’s a shame then, that Black and White Bushido feels a bit bare-bones when it has some really great elements along with a unique premise going for it. It’s fantastic for an hour as a local multiplayer party game, but not recommended for extended single-player use.

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• TTechRaptor

  Robert Grosso · Jun 23, 2017

  5.5

  Or it might be for naught. In the end, Black & White Bushido’s premise is more interesting than the final product. Hopefully, the title picks up some business in the long run, but many indie titles like this live or die on their established fanbase. In the case of Black & White Bushido, it needs to build up a base or be left in the shadows.

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• CCOGconnected

  Anthony Bacchus · May 17, 2017

  6.4

  With a striking visual art style and an initially promising light and dark mechanic, Black & White Bushido could have been everyone’s new go-to party game. However, not enough modes of play, repetitive map design, and an overall lack of personality put a damper on what is otherwise a decent arena combat game. The gameplay is polished and fluid and the controls are easy to grasp, everything that makes a game like this worthy of play.

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• GGameSpace.com

  Matt Keith · May 16, 2017

  7.9

  If you’re looking for a unique multiplayer arena brawler ‘Black & White Bushido’ will deliver. It offers a unique enough take on the genre to set itself apart. With its simple controls and minimalist style, it is easy to pick up and enjoy. My only real concern is the lackluster single player (which to be fair really wasn’t their focus) and lack of content for the console release.

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• SPSwitch Player

  Oliver Roderick · May 23, 2019

  5.0

  Black and White Bushido has a clever USP but lacks the depth that would keep players coming back. It’s not going to hold your attention for too long.

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• PSPush Square

  Stephen Tailby · May 18, 2017

  6.0

  Black & White Bushido is a fun and unique multiplayer arena fighter that does just enough to keep players entertained. It’s limited in scope, but its tight controls and colour-based sneak-'n'-stab gameplay offer up a fun time with friends. This would be easier to recommend had there been more to keep you playing beyond the basic modes, but if you’re looking for something new to play with a few buddies, this could be worth a look.

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