2006 video game

Black is a 2006 first-person shooter video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. It 4️⃣ was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in February 2006. The player assumes control of Jack Kellar, a black 4️⃣ ops agent being interrogated about his previous missions involving a terrorist operation. Gameplay involves players confronting enemies by using firearms 4️⃣ and grenades. The game is notable for its heavily stylized cinema-inspired action as well as its sound quality and focus 4️⃣ on destructive effects during gameplay.

Black received generally positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the gameplay, sound design and presentation, but 4️⃣ criticized the game's short length and lack of multiplayer. Despite Criterion's desire to develop a sequel, creative differences with Electronic 4️⃣ Arts ultimately ended plans for one. As such a spiritual successor, Bodycount, was created by the same developers at Codemasters 4️⃣ and released in 2011.

Story [ edit ]

Black is set in Ingushetia and Chechnya, Russia. The protagonist is Sergeant First Class 4️⃣ Jack Kellar (Marty Papazian), an inadequately disciplined member of a CIA black ops unit. The unknown interrogator (Paul Pape) questions 4️⃣ Kellar about an arms smuggling terrorist organization and gang called the Seventh Wave who have been responsible for a number 4️⃣ of terrorist attacks and homicides. Kellar is soon shown that, unless he co-operates, he and his actions will be declassified, 4️⃣ meaning he will be convicted at court-martial, dishonorably discharged, and imprisoned for life. Though initially resistant, Kellar agrees to tell 4️⃣ his story.