Post: Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3, 360, PC)
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11-21-2010, 07:30 PM
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schaffinosx
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Review
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Activision’s yearly swap between developers Treyarch and Infinity Ward has this year fallen into the liable hands of Treyarch, who produced Call of Duty: World at War. Treyarch is surprised gamers with this installment to the series, throwing some of their own aspects into the game. From the implementation of interesting killstreaks, to the semi-return of vehicles, Treyarch has laid all their cards down, allowing for massive success, or utter failure.
[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtRnpC7ddv8&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Call of Duty: Black Ops - World Premiere Uncut Trailer[/ame]
Throughout the course of Black Ops’ campaign, you assume the role of various characters, as is traditional to the series. The characters available to you are members of a special forces team, of which go behind enemy lines and conduct secret missions. The campaign is much more in depth than Treyarch’s previous Call of Duty title, making the experience all the more enjoyable. Treyarch has enhanced the experience by making the campaign seem much more realistic, taking into account everything that is occurring while conducting missions. In Black Ops, you will see certain incidents from various points of view, rather than just one, making for an interesting experience, that allows players to see the effects of their own actions in previous levels. Additionally, the storyline occasionally adds elements into play, making for a more difficult experience where health isn’t the only matter of concern. Overall, the story is one of the best yet.
The foundation for the multiplayer in Black Ops is essentially the same, which was first introduced by Infinity Ward with their immensely successful Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Experience points (XP) and rewards remain a big role in the multiplayer experience. Treyarch has taken the system one step further, with upgradeable perks, clan tag and emblems on weapons, and even reticles on your weapon that can be modified. Players now get to experiment with various types of sights, including the reflex sight and adjustable zoom scope. Another large implementation is Treyarch’s new COD point system. Rather than unlocking attachments and perks for reaching certain ranks, you now merely save up COD points, and purchase them. However, unlocks of entire weapons continue to require players to get to a particular level. Some of the changes may take time to get used to for some gamers, and has received criticism by some of the more veteran Call of Duty gamers.
[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_fsM6LBi54&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Call of Duty: Black Ops - Multiplayer Teaser[/ame]
With the implementation of COD points comes Wager Matches. Rather than simply playing against your online friends for self pride, you can actually set a wager, allowing for a new level of competition and opportunities to show your skill. There are currently 4 types of Wager Matches:
- One in the Chamer
- Sticks and Stones
- Gun Game
- Sharpshooter
Additionally, there are three types of Wager Match Modes:
- Ante Up
- Weekend Gambler
- High Roller
[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh0hGb2RUA0&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Call of Duty: Black Ops - Wager Match Trailer[/ame]
The well-known and widely liked zombie mode has returned in Black Ops, originally introduced by Treyarch in World at War, intended to add a new and small aspect of fun. After gaining so much momentum, zombies became the entire purpose of playing World at War for many gamers, henceforth its return. With new weapons, better zombie AI, and larger, more complicated maps, zombie lovers are sure to be pleased. You start with only one map, and can unlock a second by completing the story mode. You’ll find the second map to be quite amusing, but we’ll let you find that one out for yourselves.
At the end of the day Call of Duty: Black Ops lived up its expectations. Although various issues at launch led to bad servers and endless complaints, many gamers are still enjoying the game. With a strong story, solid zombie mode bound to provide players with hours on end of enjoyment, and a multiplayer that dared to take a step in its own direction, Black Ops is certainly a standalone title, which, like World at War, cannot be considered a spin-off of Infinity Ward’s previous title. If you’re a FPS fan looking to feed your addiction, Black Ops is certainly worth a look.
NGU Review Score : 9 out of 10
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11-21-2010, 07:38 PM
#5
xLeBron6James
LeBron > Kobe
You are such a great reviewer/reporter..but why is the black ops review so late?
Also 9.8/10 you noob :love:
Also 9.8/10 you noob :love:
11-21-2010, 07:41 PM
#6
Shepleklet
u mad cuz ur ***git
This is what a review should look like. Clean cut and to the point, yet not short.
Good job, Schaffin :y:
It would look almost professional if it was a little longer on each of the sections.
Other than that, this is basically exactly what the news team needs. A review of something that isn't a steaming pile of horse shit, with spelling that doesn't suck ass.
:y:
Good job, Schaffin :y:
It would look almost professional if it was a little longer on each of the sections.
Other than that, this is basically exactly what the news team needs. A review of something that isn't a steaming pile of horse shit, with spelling that doesn't suck ass.
:y:
11-21-2010, 07:45 PM
#7
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
Originally posted by Reznov
You are such a great reviewer/reporter..but why is the black ops review so late?
Also 9.8/10 you noob :love:
Also 9.8/10 you noob :love:
Given applications for news reporter are still being reviewed, I don't want to make any promises, but in the event that I remain a reporter, I'll try to do what I can to ensure reviews get out quicker. The News Crew, thanks to new management and before long new reporters, is on the right track, and hopefully we can get things like this out on a regular basis.
11-21-2010, 07:49 PM
#8
xLeBron6James
LeBron > Kobe
Originally posted by SchaffinOSX
Given applications for news reporter are still being reviewed, I don't want to make any promises, but in the event that I remain a reporter, I'll try to do what I can to ensure reviews get out quicker. The News Crew, thanks to new management and before long new reporters, is on the right track, and hopefully we can get things like this out on a regular basis.
So..what your saying is IF you stay a reporter you will try to get reports out faster?
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