Reviews and Previews

Action Trip
Reviewed by Dusan Katilovic, score: 59 out of 100. "It can get tiresome, it can get too easy...it does have one big downside - your creature lacks the personality it had in the original game."
http://www.actiontrip.com/reviews/blackwhitecreatureisle.phtml

Gamers Temple
Review, score: 72%. "The ability to so easily change between creature types and the opportunity to concentrate on the creature's development are very nice additions to the game..." Includes screen shots.
http://www.gamerstemple.com/games/000199/000199r01.asp

G4
Reviewed by Glenn Rubenstein, score: 4 out of 5. "While it does not have the seemingly endless replay value of the original, the tighter gameplay works well for a more straightforward gaming experience." <small>(February 8, 2002)</small>
http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/35817/Black__White_Creature_Isle_PC_Review.html

GameZone
Reviewed by Rob Watkins, [8.7/10]. "Fans of Black and White will rejoice now that finally there's an expansion for it." <small>(February 8, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19270.htm

GameSpy.com
Reviewed by Craig Wessel, [83/100]. "Keeps the flavor of the original, while adding new gameplay changes that remove much of the original's micro-management." <small>(February, 2002)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/february02/bwcreatureisle/

GameSpot: Creature Isle
Reviewed by Greg Kasavin, [8/10]. "Between all the minigames and the inspired addition of a younger creature for your own creature to look after, you'll find that Creature Isle is a great place to visit." <small>(January 22, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/blackwhitecreatureisle/

IGN
Reviewed by Steve Butts, score: 7.9 out of 10. "The real appeal of the game is in the nurturing and maintenance of your creature which, for me at least, isn't necessarily the best aspect of the first game." <small>(January 22, 2002)</small>
http://pc.ign.com/articles/166/166986p1.html