Black & White

Black & White is a visual novel and turn-based war chess game set in a dystopian world presented in black and white. Its story contains more than 250,000 words and follows the memories of twelve main characters as you observe them and communicate with a mysterious girl. Its central theme is that the opposite of justice is not evil, but another kind of justice.

Two opposing camps

You can trust the White Church, which represents order, fairness and reason, or identify with the Black Cinder Crow, which represents freedom, culture and sensibility. The White Church includes white-haired priests possessed by insects, each with a different personality. The Black Cinder Crow includes historical figures who have returned from the dead after tragic deaths.

Characters and artwork

The game has nearly 100 characters and more than 400 CGs and story maps. Each of the twelve main characters has a branch plot, told in part through story maps presented in a comic-like style. The UI and characters use art designed around contradictory intentions, and some artwork is animated.

War chess levels

More than 30 turn-based war chess maps take place in locations including subways, wilderness and urban areas. In the first half of the game, you unlock character stories and clear introductory story levels. After collecting all twelve characters in the second half, you can freely choose a team and take on 28 challenge levels, which unlock further plot and achievements.

Skills and progression

The game uses a light progression system. As you play through levels, achievements and story unlocks can grant characters new skills, which you can combine in different ways.