das echo scheint auf jeden fall schlechter als erwartet zu sein. die ratings bewegen sich so um die 80, mehr nicht.
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100 Stuff
The bone-rattling density of Black's combat makes the nine levels feel like tours of duty with the grizzliest mercenary squads the world has ever seen.
87 IGN
It's an extremely focused game that offers one of the most visceral gaming experiences you'll find anywhere. But, it offers little variation outside of blowing things up and its short length and lack of multiplayer will irk some people.
80 EuroGamer
Thanks to Criterion's otherworldly technical ability to pull off graphical effects that wouldn't look out of place on next gen machines and some truly inspired set-pieces, BLACK is the most progressive and exciting shooter to emerge on the console platforms for years.
80 Total Video Games
BLACK's biggest misgiving is the fact it's over so quickly. 8 missions simply isn't enough and leaves you desperate for more, and probably unlikely to go back unless you're the biggest fan or to show off to your mates.
80 Edge Magazine
Criterions ability to make the technology and design of games seem harmonious is a significant strength in an industry where few can pull it off... Black is a fiery example of what can result. [Mar 2006, p.82]
80 Times Online
As the entire game is played at fever-pitch, you soon find yourself looking forward to the next mission briefing, if only for a chance to catch your breath. The only mystery to Black is why there is no multiplayer mode, since such intense battle settings would make for great competitive bouts.
80 Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Criterion has succeeded in completely immersing the player in intense, cinematic gunplay--no other shooter has captured the pure awesome-ness and adrenaline of a suspenseful shoot-out in a game quite like this. [Mar 2006, p.85]
80 GamePro
If Black was created to produce an adrenaline-induced euphoria of maddening guns going wild, then it is a total success. In the sequel, as the end of the story sets up, let's hope the AI is improved and includes at least some type of multiplayer.
80 GameSpy
As is the case with even the best action films, BLACK probably won't stay with you long after the closing credits have rolled. That's not to say, however, that you won't be on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
74 GameSpot
Black's first few levels are exciting, but the action movie formula wears thin fast, and the game's over not long after.
70 1UP
Like its namesake color, Black is bold in its simplicity, an elemental force that makes a strong, singular statement: It intends to be the most adrenaline-pumping, testosterone-infused shooter ever. And in that regard, it succeeds.
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http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/black
Naja moin wirds gekauft, bin ja mal gespannt. Vor allem auf die stylischen Ladesequenzen freu ich mich tierisch 
: kein anderer als Michael Giacchino (hat u.a. auch den score zu den Medal of Honors gemacht) und Chris Tilton (Mercenaries).
... Black kommt somit bestenfalls noch als Verleih aus der Videothek infrage. 