Black (video game)

Black
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Developer(s)	Criterion Games
Publisher(s)	Electronic Arts
Producer(s)	Jeremy Chubb
Designer(s)	Craig Sullivan
Programmer(s)	Sean Murray
Composer(s)	Chris Tilton Michael Giacchino
Engine	RenderWare
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2 Xbox
Release	EU: 24 February 2006 NA: 28 February 2006
Genre(s)	First-person shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player

Black is a 2006 first-person shooter video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in February 2006. The player assumes control of Jack Kellar, a black ops agent being interrogated about his previous missions involving a terrorist operation. Gameplay involves players confronting enemies by using firearms and grenades. The game is notable for its heavily stylized cinema-inspired action as well as its sound quality and focus on destructive effects during gameplay.

Black received generally positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the gameplay, sound design and presentation, but criticized the game's short length and lack of multiplayer. Despite Criterion's desire to develop a sequel, creative differences with Electronic Arts ultimately ended plans for one. As such a spiritual successor, Bodycount, was created by the same developers at Codemasters and released in 2011.