Multi-Platform Game Review:
Call of Duty Black Ops
The Call of Duty series is no stranger to revolutionizing gameplay, especially when it comes to multiplayer. With that said, it should come as no surprise that "Call of Duty: Black Ops" furthered the Call of Duty legacy, and in a big way.
First on the agenda is the single-player campaign. The reason why this is such a big deal is because it sets the scene for the player; the understanding that the main character of the story is in fact "Black Ops" during the Vietnam War. So what does it mean to be "Black Ops" exactly? Well to give a rather brief definition: "covert military or political operations that may employ measure not generally authorized." (Google Definition) Basically the long and short of "Black Operations" is the simple fact that the enacting government will deny any and all involvement, no matter the outcome. This is a HUGE factor when it comes to the storyline of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Why? Because throughout the entire story our main character, Alex Mason, is undergoing extreme measure to pick his brain of what happened during his time in the Black Operations. From mission in Cuba, to covert sabotage of Russian bases, and discovery of biochemical weapons, Mason is forced to relive the cruel and harsh realities of his employ. Without spoiling too much more of the story, it should be suffice to say that campaign does a great job when it comes to painting the Vietnam war for the Hell that it was.
If single-player campaigns aren't exactly your thing, there are a couple more options that might suit you. Okay, let's face it, most people buy the Call of Duty brand name for the multiplayer aspects. So first up, we have the "Nazi Zombies" game-mode. This particular game-mode can be played solo or with friends (up to a maximum of 4) and it's essentially a "survival" mode that dishes out plenty of baddies that increase in difficulty as the waves tick higher. There are plenty of weapon upgrades strewn about the premises as well as sections that require a certain amount of points to be unlocked. Points can be accumulated by either building up fortifications or slaughtering the zombie hordes by any means necessary. There are also some neat little upgrades/drops that appear at random after slaying the undead that will favor the forces of good in various ways.
So the single player campaign paints the picture, and "Nazi Zombies" offers a great way to just mindlessly blow away the "not-quite-dead" bodies of Nazis, however, where Call of Duty: Black Ops really shines (as every Call of Duty game does) is in the true multiplayer aspect. With game-modes ranging from the nitty gritty Deathmatch style, to objective-based, team-focused play, there is no doubt that Black Ops has something for everybody. Not only are there plenty of game-modes to choose from, but the highlight of the multiplayer experience is absolutely, positively, the "black market" style of the unlock/level system. Unlike it's predecessors, "Black Ops" allows the player to rack up a type of currency, be it through grinding or contracts, that in turn offers the freedom of being able to buy any weapon/class/upgrade/etc. at any point in time. There are even "Classified" weapons that require the player to achieve a certain goal before becoming available to purchase. With all of that to take in, it become abundantly clear why "Call of Duty: Black Ops" was as successful after it's launch, and still is to this very day.
"Call of Duty: Black Ops" is a title that is most definitely worth picking up or downloading, or what have you. If you are a fan of the series, or even just looking for a unique take on multiplayer competitive gaming, "Black Ops" absolutely lives up to it's reputation and is worth the 20 dollar bill that it demands on store shelves.
For more information on "Call of Duty: Black Ops" or to purchase the game for yourself, please visit:
https://www.callofduty.com/blackops/home
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First on the agenda is the single-player campaign. The reason why this is such a big deal is because it sets the scene for the player; the understanding that the main character of the story is in fact "Black Ops" during the Vietnam War. So what does it mean to be "Black Ops" exactly? Well to give a rather brief definition: "covert military or political operations that may employ measure not generally authorized." (Google Definition) Basically the long and short of "Black Operations" is the simple fact that the enacting government will deny any and all involvement, no matter the outcome. This is a HUGE factor when it comes to the storyline of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Why? Because throughout the entire story our main character, Alex Mason, is undergoing extreme measure to pick his brain of what happened during his time in the Black Operations. From mission in Cuba, to covert sabotage of Russian bases, and discovery of biochemical weapons, Mason is forced to relive the cruel and harsh realities of his employ. Without spoiling too much more of the story, it should be suffice to say that campaign does a great job when it comes to painting the Vietnam war for the Hell that it was.
If single-player campaigns aren't exactly your thing, there are a couple more options that might suit you. Okay, let's face it, most people buy the Call of Duty brand name for the multiplayer aspects. So first up, we have the "Nazi Zombies" game-mode. This particular game-mode can be played solo or with friends (up to a maximum of 4) and it's essentially a "survival" mode that dishes out plenty of baddies that increase in difficulty as the waves tick higher. There are plenty of weapon upgrades strewn about the premises as well as sections that require a certain amount of points to be unlocked. Points can be accumulated by either building up fortifications or slaughtering the zombie hordes by any means necessary. There are also some neat little upgrades/drops that appear at random after slaying the undead that will favor the forces of good in various ways.
So the single player campaign paints the picture, and "Nazi Zombies" offers a great way to just mindlessly blow away the "not-quite-dead" bodies of Nazis, however, where Call of Duty: Black Ops really shines (as every Call of Duty game does) is in the true multiplayer aspect. With game-modes ranging from the nitty gritty Deathmatch style, to objective-based, team-focused play, there is no doubt that Black Ops has something for everybody. Not only are there plenty of game-modes to choose from, but the highlight of the multiplayer experience is absolutely, positively, the "black market" style of the unlock/level system. Unlike it's predecessors, "Black Ops" allows the player to rack up a type of currency, be it through grinding or contracts, that in turn offers the freedom of being able to buy any weapon/class/upgrade/etc. at any point in time. There are even "Classified" weapons that require the player to achieve a certain goal before becoming available to purchase. With all of that to take in, it become abundantly clear why "Call of Duty: Black Ops" was as successful after it's launch, and still is to this very day.
"Call of Duty: Black Ops" is a title that is most definitely worth picking up or downloading, or what have you. If you are a fan of the series, or even just looking for a unique take on multiplayer competitive gaming, "Black Ops" absolutely lives up to it's reputation and is worth the 20 dollar bill that it demands on store shelves.
For more information on "Call of Duty: Black Ops" or to purchase the game for yourself, please visit:
https://www.callofduty.com/blackops/home
Be sure to check out my other content!
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wBb1EsrvF6mEPTWD1d0qA
Blog: http://btngaminggamereviews.blogspot.com/
Tumblr: http://bringthenoisegaming.tumblr.com/
Follow me on Twitter: @BTN_Gaming
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