Call of Duty: Black Ops

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  1. alessio001
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    best game of all time of every llatform jsuauue7eurududududuejrjrjeueutfyffrgrhdhrhehrhryrurururururueueueuuueeu
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  3. eduardoporto
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    9.5/10.
    Alex Mason no modo história. Kino der toten no modo zombies. A primeira vez na história de call of duty que foi possível equipar a camuflagem de ouro, muito querida entre a comunidade do cód no modo multiplayer. Preciso dizer mais?
  4. MaxieZeus
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Absolute masterpiece with a mysterious plot, great gameplay and improved zombies mode.
  5. mawwex
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Perfect story, perfect zombies and an almost perfect multiplayer, the only real negative is how slow paced the multiplayer is compared to other CODs released at the time.
  6. Hulsee
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Call Of Duty: Black Ops has strongly taken the Call Of Duty Series to new heights and is a critically acclaimed successful video game that is indisputably unmatched by any first-person shooter video game. Simply an outstanding video game.

    Call Of Duty: Black Ops tried things that had never been seen in a Call Of Duty Story before and this was genuinely a good thing to do. The story is    Call Of Duty: Black Ops has strongly taken the Call Of Duty Series to new heights and is a critically acclaimed successful video game that is indisputably unmatched by any first-person shooter video game. Simply an outstanding video game.

    Call Of Duty: Black Ops tried things that had never been seen in a Call Of Duty Story before and this was genuinely a good thing to do. The story is very complicated and confusing to be honest and the story jumps back and forth in it's timeline and brings in some confusing twists. Despite this, the story has some really epic and amazing moments that are well executed and constructed to give off a strong sense of reality and accuracy. The story is lengthy unlike the previous games such as Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which is really good, and the story features an amazing and finely picked cast of individuals and characters that contribute to the experience and quality of the game. The gameplay hasn't changed too much from it's predecessor Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and is pretty much the same thing with minor changes and fixes. There are more guns and unique weapons such as the crossbow which is really good. The gameplay works well as usual, the controls are easy to use and no issues or major problems here. Call Of Duty: Black Ops has insane graphics that have slightly improved from the previous game, the graphics are sharper, smoother and look stunning in every mission. The game has 3 Playable Protagonists that are silent when you play as them but the other 2 you don't play as is a character that accompanies you in missions. The voice acting in Call Of Duty: Black Ops is excellent and features the voices of Celebrities such as Ice Cube and Gary Oldman. Call Of Duty: Black Ops has a superb soundtrack that fits the gameplay so nicely and immerse the player in the experience that Call Of Duty offers. The attention to detail in this game is outstanding and raises the expectations for other games in 2010. Environments are accurately structured and the detail in each mission is incredible, really good job by Treyarch here. The game is so full of life, detail, excellence and pure quality. Simply the best that Call Of Duty have offered so far.

    Despite it's confusing story, Call Of Duty: Black Ops is a video-game success that has carried on the superiority of the Call Of Duty Series. This game is a breathtaking masterpiece and has to go down as one of the best First Person Shooters of all time. An unmissable experience that you must see.    … Expand
  7. goodgriff33
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
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  8. ZackH25
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    The campaign was very good especially core gameplay wise. The multiplayer was also amazing including a bunch of iconic maps such as Nuketown. The zombies was the best part for me. Kino Der Totten and five are such great both map wise and the guns/items you can use to survive. Some of the dlc for this game was also very good including call of the dead and Ascension. In terms of zombiesThe campaign was very good especially core gameplay wise. The multiplayer was also amazing including a bunch of iconic maps such as Nuketown. The zombies was the best part for me. Kino Der Totten and five are such great both map wise and the guns/items you can use to survive. Some of the dlc for this game was also very good including call of the dead and Ascension. In terms of zombies despite still being great the maps are still not as good as bo2 or bo3 when you consider dlc maps.… Expand
  9. Kramirez0113
    Mar 12, 2023
    9
    “The numbers Mason. What do they mean? Where are they broadcast from?”
    Okay, but why do the older cod games including this one have mixed to negative ratings from users, regardless of the quality? I thought people enjoyed these games. Does it have to do with the fact it still is pretty expensive? Granted, I too would be peeved if such thing was like that, but how come I hear more people    “The numbers Mason. What do they mean? Where are they broadcast from?”
    Okay, but why do the older cod games including this one have mixed to negative ratings from users, regardless of the quality? I thought people enjoyed these games. Does it have to do with the fact it still is pretty expensive? Granted, I too would be peeved if such thing was like that, but how come I hear more people say how amazing this game is than how many people dislike it?    … Expand
  10. Maka1
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best call of duty games the plot twist in the ending was great the gameplay is good idk about multiplayer but the main campaign is great the numbers story everything was perfect the gameplay is not the best but the missions especially the missions called WMD you play as Hudson you have a blackbird airplane in the sky giving you specific details ofthe enemy Base. The ending of the game is also great the moment when mason realize what the numbers mean when mason realize that reznov was dead 7 years ago and he was schizophrenic imagining reznov helping him its great game Worth a shot i recommend to all of you board try this game… Expand
  11. Pewpskii
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This game marks probably the best point the Call of Duty franchise has ever been. Incredible campaign, excellent multiplayer, and superb Zombies mode that was improved upon in every way from World at War.
  12. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Jan 2, 2023
    9
    One of the best games of the cod franchise, which has performed exceptionally well, especially in the campaign and zombies sections. Be sure that after experiencing it, its story and epic scenes will always remain in your mind.
  13. tixi777
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    The best cod game ever, the best campaign, the best multiplayer, and the best zombies.
  14. atyoukha
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
    Okay, I loved the time-period it was set in. I loved the psychological manipulation the character deals with. I did find myself playing it a few times and playing the arcade game. But after awhile it did bore me. The zombie mode is only fun with friends.
  15. AV-
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    this is my favorite cod game and it will remain that way. so many memories of me and my friends staying up late and training zombies. and no, not training like we're their master, yk what i mean
  16. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    The best all around call of duty. Inferior to MW2's multiplayer by a long way. But has the best Campaign of any CoD with it just slightly above MW2. That along with the best Zombies of any Black Ops along with the best DLC behind Ghosts.
  17. Superjackman117
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    Having played every single Call of Duty campaign from 2 up till the latest Vanguard as of this review and nearly every multiplayer for each game, I would say this has to be one of the best if not most fun experience I've had with a call of duty ever, it's unique vietnam war era gameplay and weapon mechanics had me playing it for hours a day as a kid and the campaign is something special, aHaving played every single Call of Duty campaign from 2 up till the latest Vanguard as of this review and nearly every multiplayer for each game, I would say this has to be one of the best if not most fun experience I've had with a call of duty ever, it's unique vietnam war era gameplay and weapon mechanics had me playing it for hours a day as a kid and the campaign is something special, a must play for FPS fans.

    Highly Recommended.    … Expand
  18. lesiuML
    Jan 21, 2022
    9
    One of the best story in any FPS. Amazing and thrilling missions, great plot and unexpected outcomes of the story. Every mission is unique and every one have a reason. It's not only killing for sake. I'm speechless after ending. Highly recommend!
  19. Josephgamers65
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    Call of Duty Black OPS is one of the best cod's ever made Black OPS one is my fav campaign or second fav campaign because I need to play bo2 to see if it is the best this Campaign has the best characters for sure the villains are really good not as good as bo2 or even MW3 but still really good villains in the game in this game you have one of my fav video game characters and that is WOODSCall of Duty Black OPS is one of the best cod's ever made Black OPS one is my fav campaign or second fav campaign because I need to play bo2 to see if it is the best this Campaign has the best characters for sure the villains are really good not as good as bo2 or even MW3 but still really good villains in the game in this game you have one of my fav video game characters and that is WOODS is one of the best characters his scenes are amazing with woods etc. like one of my fav one is (You can't kill me)One of the best scenes ever in this game and video game in general. Multiplayer wise is ok tbh is not crazy mainly because the maps aren't the best but they are good of course they is iconic maps like summit, firing range, nuketown that is only the problem i have with Black OPS one multiplayer is the maps aren't the best Zombies is almost my least fav just because u die so easily in 2 hits which is laughable it is is bo2 also but u actually have good guns in bo1 every gun is weak so it's like impossible to get high rounds if u don't know how to play Zombies but this has the best maps for sure so all round Bo1 is one of my fav cod's for it's campaign alone Zombies is ok Multiplayer needed better maps and nerf ghost but that's it so I give Call of Duty Black OPS an 9.2/10… Expand
  20. United009
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Has an remember-able, enjoyable campaign that I believe is the best in the "Black Ops" family of the series. The zombies mode was also fun, especially the maps.
  21. notbradyn_YT
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    I have history with this game. My best friend and I played the campaign simultaneously and loved all of it! We also played a lot of zombies with his brother and the highest round we got to was 23 and then the game crashed. Still, it is one of my favourite Call of Duty’s ever.
  22. DisneyLover1
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Black Ops 1 is my all-time favorite COD Game because of the three big game modes Campaign, Multiplayer, & Zombies. The BO1 Campaign introduces brand new characters like Mason, Woods, Bowman, Hudson, Dragovich, Kravchenko, & Steiner. Not to mention, Reznov from World at War also makes an appearance in the campaign which gives me a lot of nostalgia for playing World at War. The BO1 campaignBlack Ops 1 is my all-time favorite COD Game because of the three big game modes Campaign, Multiplayer, & Zombies. The BO1 Campaign introduces brand new characters like Mason, Woods, Bowman, Hudson, Dragovich, Kravchenko, & Steiner. Not to mention, Reznov from World at War also makes an appearance in the campaign which gives me a lot of nostalgia for playing World at War. The BO1 campaign also tried to show some of the horrors of the Cold War but Treyarch also wanted to make sure it was also playing like an Action Movie.

    Even though the multiplayer maybe mixed among players, I personally prefer to play at speed of BO1's multiplayer regardless of it being slower-paced. COD Points back then weren't bad at all since it was your in-game currency to buy Guns, Perks, Lethal & Tactical Grenades, Equipment, Character Face Paint, Attachments, Kill-streaks, Emblem Materials, Lenses for Optics, & Reticles for Optics. Black Ops 1 COD Points are obviously better than COD Points today because modern day COD Points have to be purchased with real money and they're used to buy RNG Loot Boxes, DLC Packs, Character Cosmetics, Extra Create-a-Class Slots, etc... The Weapon Balance was also changed dramatically since the Assault Rifles were all OP, the Sub-Machine Guns were WEAK, Shotguns were unviable except the Stakeout & the SPAS-12, Snipers were less forgiving to use since Idle Sway was turned up massively because Treyarch didn't want quickscoping & trickshotting to become a big deal at all. Party Games was an awesome feature because they were completely hectic and pressuring since you could gamble your COD Points in Wager Matches where only the Top 3 players in the 6-Player Lobby would be the only players to get their in-game currency back. But, you could only play Wager Matches if you had enough points. You can enter into matches for a tiny amount like 10 Points or you could go all the way to a whopping 10K Points to enter into REAL Gambling Matches. BO1 Multiplayer was also the first multiplayer to introduce Custom Emblems & Theater Mode. Custom Emblems allow players to make anything they want like making an 8-Ball or their favorite TV character. Theater Mode was another good addition since you could record or take pictures of your gameplay, you can also check out screenshots or clips made by other players around the world. Black Ops 1 was also the last COD Game where your online Create-a-Classes for public play were also your Private Match load-outs. It's kind of annoying at first to grind through those ranks, saving up your COD Points to get what you want out of your classes but the grind is worth it.

    After Treyarch introduced zombies into World at War, everyone expected that Treyarch would bring Zombies back in Black Ops 1 and the Developers added on another layer of difficulty and progression to the mode since it was incredibly basic in World at War. Every DLC Zombies map got more and more complicated than the Launch Maps. Since the developers added new guns, bosses, wonder weapons, perk-a-colas, and wonder items.

    The Campaign was fantastic, the Multiplayer was hectic, and Zombies will endlessly stay fun. In my opinion, this is the best Black Ops Game of the Black Ops Series and the Best Game of the Franchise in general!    … Expand
  23. mlnsn
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 8/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  24. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    This was the first campaign I beat which makes it mean a lot to me. The multiplayer is solid, and the zombies mode is quite good too.
  25. Yobyoni
    May 21, 2021
    8
    What is up with all the negative reviews of this game. It is great! Probably my 3rd favourite call of duty and what a huge upgrade for the zombies gamemode!
  26. StrangeSlayer
    May 2, 2021
    8
    el mejor cod sin lugar a dudas,tiene unas misiones espectaculares y muy divertidas,mucha accion y adrenalina,buena dificultad y sobre todo una increible historia que me sorprendio bastante.Una narrativa muy potente y mucho mejor que otros cod.
  27. jakandjoe
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    best call of duty game ever their is so many active players it's easy to find a match the game is so fun it is so good!!
  28. RemmyTostino
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    what was great back then show the test of time. Black Ops released to commercial acclaim across the board when it first released, and i had never played it upon its initial release. but going back to play it in 2021, almost 10 years after it initial release, I was able to experience without rose tinted glasses. and I was blown away, I was never a fan of multiplayer in call of duty butwhat was great back then show the test of time. Black Ops released to commercial acclaim across the board when it first released, and i had never played it upon its initial release. but going back to play it in 2021, almost 10 years after it initial release, I was able to experience without rose tinted glasses. and I was blown away, I was never a fan of multiplayer in call of duty but both, the campaign and zombies were packed to the brim with content that even someone who was not the biggest fan of shooters, would gawk at. the story is expertly crafted, taking on a more cinematic approach compared to its compatriots of a similar style, with characters that felt realistic in their current situation. zombies is back, from world at war, and its better then ever here. the maps in black ops feel larger and more complicated then previously, but easy enough that after a few rounds, most players will understand what they're doing. while the graphics look poor and the models don't dazzle anyone anymore. the minute to minute action of set pieces are fluid in its style and have an sense of dynamic beauty that had not been seen previously besides the one part in modern warfare 2 that everyone remembers.… Expand
  29. Daniel_N
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    I’ve only ever played the zombie mode, and I loved it. However, I’m not sure about the rest of the game, so this rating only includes my opinion of the zombies mode(s).
  30. Doosisoshdh
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Jogo sensacional! Ótima história, ótimo multiplayer e um bom modo zombies, a gameplay é extremamente boa e pra um jogo de 2010 contem bons gráficos.
  31. yassir5505
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Best Call of Duty of all time! Amazing Story, Zombies, and Multiplayer. Very fun and ahead of it's time!
  32. Cementer200
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Call of Duty Black Ops is a masterpiece. COD Black Ops is a First Person Shooter set in the cold war. The story is great.
  33. Alex5Gremlin
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    A butal story with fun characters and very entertaining visuals and implications, this games twists and turns and changed gameplay from other shooters is what truly shows this as one the of the best COD games ever played
  34. vagg7
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This is my favorite COD because of nostalgia.This is the reason why i love the zombies mode more than the others with kino der toten been my favorite zombies map with the most memorable easter egg song (115). The multiplayer was fun with iconic maps and the campaign was great
  35. h3xify
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Best game in the Black Ops series. Released in 2010, this game does continue to be modded. But back then the game was golden, nice multiplayer maps, an amazing campaign, and amazing zombie maps to play on. Dead Ops Arcade was weird but fun. (10/10).
  36. MohdRMA
    May 26, 2020
    10
    by far the best FPS game with 3 legendary game modes:

    Campaign Multiplayer Zombies
  37. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  38. trunks_parallel
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Solid 9/10 as of today's standards.
    An amazing campaign, for the majority of the community the best in the franchise.
    Pretty good multiplayer! My only problem with the multiplayer is the killstreak system where your killstreak kills don't count towards the next killstreaks. I think this was done to counter camping which is understandable. The matchmaking in this game is amazing. Zombies    Solid 9/10 as of today's standards.
    An amazing campaign, for the majority of the community the best in the franchise.
    Pretty good multiplayer! My only problem with the multiplayer is the killstreak system where your killstreak kills don't count towards the next killstreaks. I think this was done to counter camping which is understandable. The matchmaking in this game is amazing.
    Zombies is amazing. Anyone who has played the game knows what I'm saying
    Only reason this game for me isn't a 10/10 is because of the killstreak kills not counting towards earning the next killstreak    … Expand
  39. LatinCritic13
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Treyarch’s re-imagining of the 1960’s Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis is what Call of Duty: Black Ops stands out to be the most respected and praised COD ever made. Alongside with the multiplayer and incredible Nazi Zombies mode, packs a bigger punch that will keep you going past the ranks that most COD players wants to be. And this is by far the best all-in-one Treyarch COD game ever made.
  40. eva3si0n
    Jul 4, 2019
    9
    Call of Duty: Black Ops is one of the best games in a series. After Infinity Ward disorder at Treyarch there came hour of triumph. Fine Russophobic game. With excellent geymply for 2010, but an outdated sound and graphics. On Xbox360 a game looks not bad, it is better than on PS3.
  41. nickevans
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Being this is the second COD game I've ever played, this has to be one of my favorite shooter games ever. It has an great campaign, a greater Zombies mode, and an even greater Multiplayer mode. This game is way better than some people will have you believe
  42. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    It's the best CoD ever made in my opinion... the multiplayer was really good, every weapon felt unique (even tho there were a few which were too good and overused), the campaign was very interesting and I'd say it's the best in a CoD. And the star is the zombie mode, it so fun as hell, I spent hours playing it with my friends. It's a MUST-PLAY.
  43. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 10, 2018
    9
    The first "Black Ops" is Treyarch's best COD game. It's also the best entry in the BLOPS series. At the time of its release, the developer was often mocked as the 'B' team to Infinity Ward's 'A' team. But with this installment, Treyarch really delivered. I'm sure they had felt the pressure to live up to the first two "Modern Warfare" games. While it's not a masterpiece, "Call of Duty:The first "Black Ops" is Treyarch's best COD game. It's also the best entry in the BLOPS series. At the time of its release, the developer was often mocked as the 'B' team to Infinity Ward's 'A' team. But with this installment, Treyarch really delivered. I'm sure they had felt the pressure to live up to the first two "Modern Warfare" games. While it's not a masterpiece, "Call of Duty: Black Ops" is very good. It contains a great story mode, terrific multiplayer and a solid zombies map. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  44. zamaymazay
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! Great game! Godlike single part, very fan and intersting multiplayer, and deep zombie mod.
  45. SKSK
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    A memorable campaign with memorable characters. It also has an amazing multiplayer that will amuse you for dozens of hours.
  46. MarvelJoe
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    I just love how this game make you feel like a badass with the guns and music (not like DOOM). It has memorable charathers and great-confusing story if that makes sense but it was reveal almost at the end why everything was confusing. It has a great twist to the game and great lines but that's just the campaign. The zombies terrified me, the multiplayers were fun and enjoyable. This isI just love how this game make you feel like a badass with the guns and music (not like DOOM). It has memorable charathers and great-confusing story if that makes sense but it was reveal almost at the end why everything was confusing. It has a great twist to the game and great lines but that's just the campaign. The zombies terrified me, the multiplayers were fun and enjoyable. This is probably one of the best COD games.… Expand
  47. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    BO на втором месте в моем топе игр из серии Call of Duty. Хороший шутер с хорошей историей.
  48. kiank
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    This was my first Call of Duty game and it remains my favorite game. I played it so much I think I got to prestige level 13. The maps (including Nuke Town, Jungle, Hanoi, WMD, and Firing Range) will be forever my favorite maps in a call of duty. The multiplayer was amazing and beautiful and I had so much fun playing with my sister. The zombies was really hard but still pretty fun,This was my first Call of Duty game and it remains my favorite game. I played it so much I think I got to prestige level 13. The maps (including Nuke Town, Jungle, Hanoi, WMD, and Firing Range) will be forever my favorite maps in a call of duty. The multiplayer was amazing and beautiful and I had so much fun playing with my sister. The zombies was really hard but still pretty fun, especially playing in that office as Kennedy and Nixon I think. Moreover, the campaign is harrowing and actually has a good story for once in COD's life. I have so much nostalgia around this game. I would give it a 10.0.… Expand
  49. wegie125
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game was my first real call of duty and I have loved it ever since. I loved this black ops and the second one even more. This one was so simple yet it did so much right. I didn't ever play the campaign or really much of the multiplayer but the zombies was enough to get me hooked. They had the right amount of balance of complexity and simplicity. The new games tried too hard for easterThis game was my first real call of duty and I have loved it ever since. I loved this black ops and the second one even more. This one was so simple yet it did so much right. I didn't ever play the campaign or really much of the multiplayer but the zombies was enough to get me hooked. They had the right amount of balance of complexity and simplicity. The new games tried too hard for easter eggs and other nonsense. This game did it right and I have been so trilled with that. I don't think any other call of duty zombie game will be as charming as this one. Thank you. This game earned the perfect score… Expand
  50. gdmatt
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    A refined version of Modern Warfare 2, without all the **** Call of Duty: Black Ops is one of the best entries in the series, and provides a touch of magic from Treyarch who are clearly the leading Call of Duty studio.
  51. BlakDak666
    May 31, 2017
    8
    With MW2 being a departure of its roots in favor of more popular and commercialized production, I was expecting some sort of return with the series. World War 2 was already repeated twice, so that was a no-go, leaving Vietnam and Korea on the map for the next war game. Would it return to the roots and still remain fresh for the players? In my opinion I would say Black Ops 1 does deliverWith MW2 being a departure of its roots in favor of more popular and commercialized production, I was expecting some sort of return with the series. World War 2 was already repeated twice, so that was a no-go, leaving Vietnam and Korea on the map for the next war game. Would it return to the roots and still remain fresh for the players? In my opinion I would say Black Ops 1 does deliver that war-like feel, but not of the same caliber as WAW.

    The campaign is not as action-packed as MW2, but it was going for a more twist with the Cold War and having this Black Operative style that reflected that paranoia of the U.S. and Russia in the Cold War's height. The brutality came back and I enjoyed it very much unlike MW2 lacking it. Unfortunately, my fears had surfaced when the hand holding and power of war and sacrifice had been trashed the moment I was given my "toys" to play without throughout. Bringing back the soldiers of WAW surprised me much like Soap and Price in MW2, but worked much better I think because it reflected the nature of the political spectrum Russia had when the U.S.S.R. was around. Not brilliantly or anything, but comparing the past three games, I'd say it is better than MW2's, but not as good as WAW and not even close to COD4's.

    The zombies return and bring three maps instead of one (I only look at the base game here). Kino Der Toten from Nacht Der Untoten was perhaps the most brilliant jump in quality ever, as long as nobody played the DLC maps WAW had for zombies at the time. I really love its larger, yet simple design that echoes the original and pretty much evolves it. Playing with friends, or running solo was always a joy to play on that map and it's an easy top 10 for all maps currently. Five, however, then turns up and is one of the worst maps ever made to this date. A cool concept ruined by the zombie's behaviors and the tight close spaces, it was a dam shame such potential was wasted. Dead Ops Arcade was fun little distraction that takes the idea of zombies into a arcade shooter and (although clumsily) makes some challenge for players.

    The multiplayer in Black Ops was really really good. Once again, not as well done as COD4, but I loved the maps (mostly), the music and theme mixed with a retro feel of the guns. Perk Imbalance still ran rampant, but what Black Ops also did that I loved was adding emblem customizing, contracts, character customization options, the cod point system and theater mode on top of its multiplayer. Even if the emblem designs could look ridiculous or stupid, I loved the idea of creating your own identity. Adding face paint and wearing certain perks to define your character's outfit really made team tactics good and also define you as your own soldier. The cod point system was genius; you earn points (or money in this case) as you played matches and spend on weapons, camos, sights, and all sorts of things so you could spend it the way you wanted and not the game. The contract system made point gathering easier by allowing you to bet on challenges you set yourself to complete and earn not just experience but loads of points to help further benefit you. Add to that a wager match system where you bet those points in a pool with other players and win them by playing unique modes, and you have a competitive setup that actually helps everyone in the end for getting what they want.

    Combat wise, it did away with quickscoping and used a mix of old and new scorestreaks with a retro feel to them. Weapon imbalance was and still is an issue and coupling this with the perk imbalance, there was a arcade vibe more than a war vibe. I still enjoyed it for the setting and style however and is still one of my favorite Cod multiplayers to date.

    Black Ops receives alot of flak by the community on more than its fair share of issues, but I would argue it gave back the feel of what WAW and COD4 had that MW2 was lacking in, even if it doesn't live up to those standards. I always appreciated Black Ops for trying a different take on war through the lens of black operations and make us question what really goes on in our world that isn't always on a open battlefield. A well done game that is in my top five COD games of all time (#3).    … Expand
  52. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Campaign not the best, Multiplayer was actually good on this COD, However it's the Zombies mode that is the real selling point here, especially with all the maps. Definely one of my favorite COD games.
  53. MasterRiley
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    Black Ops is such a great Call of Duty. It has a really compelling single player campaign, very fun cold war era multiplayer mode, and epic zombies mode with a lot of map choice. It was my first Call of Duty and instantly made me fall in love.
  54. MadotsukiPalato
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    El juego es agradable para jugar pero solo campaña y zombies , el modo zombies es muy bueno y la campaña es bueno pero lo único que puedo decir es que esos dos modos están bueno , el control del juego es fácil y no complicado.
  55. KingAndCountry
    Sep 17, 2016
    8
    If you take a look at the rest of the recent reviews for Black Ops here, you'll notice all of the high scores, especially compared to recent COD games.

    The reason for that, I'd argue, is because this game did basically every aspect of the series well. Good single-player campaign setpieces, good storyline, good cooperative Zombies mode and maps, good multiplayer gunplay and the general    If you take a look at the rest of the recent reviews for Black Ops here, you'll notice all of the high scores, especially compared to recent COD games.

    The reason for that, I'd argue, is because this game did basically every aspect of the series well. Good single-player campaign setpieces, good storyline, good cooperative Zombies mode and maps, good multiplayer gunplay and the general atmosphere to everything. Perhaps each of these aspects alone don't stand out - WaW had better Zombies, MW2 had a more fun multiplayer (if less balanced), COD4's campaign pacing was more focused and had a more climactic conclusion.

    However, by doing each and every category well, BO forms one of the most cohesive experiences in the series, alongside the likes of CoD4 and CoD2. Take a look at MW3 - the co-op Survivalist mode was arguably shoehorned in. Take a look at BO3 - easily the worst campaign in the trilogy.

    Black Ops feels like a finished game, if a little unpolished, and it's Treyarch's first real foray into their own territory. Compare that to MW2, which was released a year too early, and the main villain of the plotline has a poorly developed and confusing motive.

    (As a side note, MW2 should have been released in 2010, Black Ops in 2011, and we should only just be hitting Black Ops II rather than III right about now, but Activision is one s h i t t y company. Infinity Ward was gutted in 2009, a **** PR manager and like 4 secretaries were all that was left, and that's what was forced into making MW3 for 2011. The series as a whole receives a whole lot of justified flak for being released yearly, and it's obvious that many games in the series suffered for it, 2011-2014 releases in particular. That doesn't make them all not worth playing though, in my opinion.)

    Overall, BO is still definitely one of the better games in the series, and it should be remembered that way too. I'd personally rank it at something like 4th overall, not for doing anything spectacular in a single specific category, but for being cohesive and doing everything well despite its early release.    … Expand
  56. Butinho
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    I really love this game's campaign . Surely one of the best . The multiplayer is excellent given the fact that there are now bots . With me being mostly offline , this is truly enjoyable . The zombies mode is very much fun as well and this also included the highly fun dead ops arcade . Well done Treyarch !
  57. XBOXftw
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    Although some would disagree, I'd say Black Ops had the best storyline and best twist I've ever seen in a Call of Duty game. The story had some interesting elements of Fight Club and other great movies mixed in, which delivered a unique experience. Multiplayer isn't GROUND BREAKING or anything, but it is fun. And best of all, the zombies game mode was incredible, with some of the best andAlthough some would disagree, I'd say Black Ops had the best storyline and best twist I've ever seen in a Call of Duty game. The story had some interesting elements of Fight Club and other great movies mixed in, which delivered a unique experience. Multiplayer isn't GROUND BREAKING or anything, but it is fun. And best of all, the zombies game mode was incredible, with some of the best and inventive maps to date.… Expand
  58. Super_Cloud
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    This is easily my favorite Call of Duty of all time, the campaign was simply amazing, this is the cod that got me into the franchise and this is the only cod i spend hundred of hours playing online, i'm not a fan of fps in general, i mostly play japanese rpg but this was the first fps to get me addicted, it was probably because my friend were all playing, we had so much fun, i have so manyThis is easily my favorite Call of Duty of all time, the campaign was simply amazing, this is the cod that got me into the franchise and this is the only cod i spend hundred of hours playing online, i'm not a fan of fps in general, i mostly play japanese rpg but this was the first fps to get me addicted, it was probably because my friend were all playing, we had so much fun, i have so many great memories of this game, i miss those moment with one of my friend in particular when he still had his xbox. Ah... good time, great game!… Expand
  59. vonzuchter
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    the best call of duty game after Call of duty 2 and the first modern warfare... it change the genre like the other two I mentioned... after the first black ops I don't believe any other COD was as good
  60. LuanGamer
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    Jogo ótimo , treyarch está de parabéns , joguei muito e ás vezes ainda jogo , modo zombies muito TOP , campanha muito bem pensada , já o multiplayer te deixa puto com o lag -'-
  61. Termin8ter
    May 27, 2015
    9
    Call of duty: Black ops is a very welcome addition the franchise. The campaign was OK but not bad, with some returning characters from Call of duty: World at war. The multiplayer was fantastic, super good, you will be playing this incredible multiplayer for many years to come. The zombies was pretty fun, also with returning characters from Call of duty: World at war Zombies and returningCall of duty: Black ops is a very welcome addition the franchise. The campaign was OK but not bad, with some returning characters from Call of duty: World at war. The multiplayer was fantastic, super good, you will be playing this incredible multiplayer for many years to come. The zombies was pretty fun, also with returning characters from Call of duty: World at war Zombies and returning maps with the DLC. Great game, but be wary of the campaign, but play multiplayer! seriously multiplayer is just rad. By the way this was a bit of a disappointment compared to Call of duty: Modern warfare 2 but please do try it out.… Expand
  62. Weebo
    May 24, 2015
    10
    So far the Black Ops series is the best of the COD series to me. But then thru my history of playing Treyarch games I probably will side with them.

    I also love a game where you can play bot mode anytime you want.
  63. TFFANBOYYY
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    Everything about this game is pretty awesome, but I do kind of feel like I already own this game. It's like the same thing as every other CoD game, but I still think this game is awesome.
  64. youlouz
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    This game is simply outstanding and had rarely any flaws.

    PROS
    -ASTONISHING gameplay
    -Fun mini games
    -HD graphics
    -Amazing campaign

    CONS
    -weak story
  65. callumjsouth
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    A fresh Call of Duty environment makes for more first person shooter glory in both single and multiplayer. The new zombies mode is a blockbuster hit and will surely return. It breaths fresh life into a series that undoubtedly deserves more entries.
  66. gapk1999
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    Ah, plot twists, Russians and JFK killing zombies. This game has many elements of comedy but also seriousness. I loved the story line of how we 're-lived' the memories of Alex Mason as he was being interrogated and finding out that Reznov was never there!
    The Zonbie Maps have advanced a lot since COD World at War as in 'Kino der Toten' you literally have missions to do by unlocking rooms    Ah, plot twists, Russians and JFK killing zombies. This game has many elements of comedy but also seriousness. I loved the story line of how we 're-lived' the memories of Alex Mason as he was being interrogated and finding out that Reznov was never there!
    The Zonbie Maps have advanced a lot since COD World at War as in 'Kino der Toten' you literally have missions to do by unlocking rooms and connecting the teleporter. You can do this by yourself or with your friends.
    I still miss the days of COD WAW where we can do cooperative campaign but COD Black Ops is still undeniably a great game to play    … Expand
  67. ClipState
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    This for me was a game which I played for years and still do now. Even with all the new releases and other stuff going on. When Black Ops first came out, It felt like a huge step up from the previous Call of Duty's - even Modern Warfare. The weapons and extremely deep and satisfying customisation options in multiplayer as well as the always solid gunplay made Black Ops such a good game.This for me was a game which I played for years and still do now. Even with all the new releases and other stuff going on. When Black Ops first came out, It felt like a huge step up from the previous Call of Duty's - even Modern Warfare. The weapons and extremely deep and satisfying customisation options in multiplayer as well as the always solid gunplay made Black Ops such a good game. The campaign was to me one of the few good ones throughout Call of Duty history. This and its sequel. The story was good and the new cold war setting and equipment made this game memorable. It's co-op zombies mode was done very well and the two maps that came with the game (excluding DOA) were well thought out. When I think of Zombies, I think of Kino der Toten. To me, that defines zombies in Call of Duty.… Expand
  68. Beermonger7
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I played the F out of this game. The only reason I quit playing was because Black Ops 2 came out. Honestly some the maps were better then others but they did get creative with the maps. Ghost was probably overpowered in TDM, but that was fixed in Black Ops 2.
  69. EzioA88
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10)

    Treyarch has been wrongly criticized in the past. While Infinity Ward gives us Modern Warfare, Treyarch just sticks with a World At War. While Inifinity Ward decides to stomp on innovation, Treyarch experiments with new things- not always to success, but who blames them? With Black Ops, fans finally accepted Treyarch, even though they still stuck to the    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10)

    Treyarch has been wrongly criticized in the past. While Infinity Ward gives us Modern Warfare, Treyarch just sticks with a World At War. While Inifinity Ward decides to stomp on innovation, Treyarch experiments with new things- not always to success, but who blames them? With Black Ops, fans finally accepted Treyarch, even though they still stuck to the past. The thing is, they crawled out of their muddy trench to deliver an intense Cold war thriller that doesn't pull any punches and also provides the right amount of innovation to propel this series for another year. Between a brilliant campaign, addictive multiplayer and the outrageously fun Zombies mode, Black Ops triumphs as the fourth best COD in the series...

    Let's begin with the main attraction, the multiplayer. While it certainly isn't a revolution, it is an utterly polished and infinitely replayable experience. The new modes are fast paced and fun and TDM and FFA are still excellent. Rather than sticking to my guns, I experimented with new modes for fun and found myself enjoying the game even more. The levelling and progression systems haven't innovated too much, but they are still well designed and easier to comprehend than Battlefield (before anybody screams hate at me for saying that, I am not a fanboy for either of them and believe they are as good as one another). The Create A Class and customization options are where this game really shines, where the better interfaces and menus make for a more accessible experience. The large range of perks and scorestreaks means that your experience can be incredibly different from anyone else's and there is a large amount of gear that just caters to newbies (or noobies). As for the guns- by god are they amazing! Each one feels different and the awesome amount of upgrades and levelling turns this into an RPG for weapons. You can get your weapons gold or diamond and the amount of clan options makes this mode an even more desired option. The party modes are also great, with gun game easily being the best.

    While all of this may be amazing, the maps are some of the best in COD history. Nuketown is an excellent setting and is an instant classic, with its bright colours and small, intense design. While there are a few too many snow maps, Firing Range is another classic and the jungle and city set maps are also great. Black Ops embraces the intense, close quarters combat of the series and this is its greatest strength.

    Then there are the zombies. One of the most surprising things about World At War was its unlockable Zombies mode and that returns for BLOPS, but you can play one of the maps from the start while the other two are only obtainable after completing the campaign. This is agood design decision, as this is one of the best co-op experiences in all of history. It starts off easy, but as you progress, the zombies get faster, the hordes get larger and hellhounds appear. The main map is nothing compared to BLOPSII and its Transit, but it is arguably more focused and just better. The amount of hidden secrets constantly encourages replayability and this mode has that "just one more go" mentality about it. It keeps the money and weapons systems and the intense difficulty and isn't a large step up form WAW, but who cares? Zombies!!!

    The last of the three modes in BLOPs is the campaign. While it isn't as shocking as MW2, it is just as good. The set pieces continue to increase in size and scale, with a crossbow focused snow level, the opening sequence and the final attack being particular highlights. There are the usual collectibles and replaying the campaign isn't a bad option, but this an experience to be had just once, simply because the final twist just doesn't have the same impact the second time around.

    The story sees you playing as Alex Mason- a soldier who has been captured and is undergoing interrogation, due to his suspicious behaviour and potential involvement in a terrorist attack. The whole game recounts his adventures, but you will occasionally switch roles for a greater narrative base. The characters are memorable and the fairly good looking graphics engine ensures that it can all be pulled off in an incredibly realistic and atmospheric way. The Cold War backdrop is what really give this game its legs, what with it seemingly being the perfect time period for a COD game. I love this campaign and it is easily one of the best in the series.

    Everything about BLOPs is polished and well executed. It controls well, the performances and score are brilliant and it looks great as well- even 4 years on. The campaign, multiplayer and Zombies mode still aren't highly innovative, but who cares? This is some of the best fun in COD in years. Treyarch is better than Infinity Ward anyway...    … Expand
  70. flametail23
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    I'm not a COD fanboy, well not anymore but all joking aside this is just a great game. Zombies is where the game really shines for me, I have spent hundreds of hours blowing zombie's heads off and it never losses it's touch.
    8/10
  71. HolyHand6renade
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    Black Ops my all time favorite CoD. This game has great story with memorable characters such as Sgt. Frank Woods. Gameplay in mutliplayer is a satisfying experience that I truly enjoyed and you will too. Zombies is another major part of the game. You'll spend days playing zombies as you do with multiplayer. Overall great game and must have.
  72. Username_PT
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    Call of Duty: Black Ops is the result of the incredible work of Treyarch.
    Despite having a short single player campaign that Call of Duty have an fantastic story. The multiplayer is balanced and brings good maps.
  73. bradtheman123
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    2010 wasn't a very big gaming year. For this it was. This game was one of the more complete and deep games of the series. Of course it probably wasn't the best or hardest, but it was one of the more popular ones. BO2 was not when I started playing COD (I started on MW1) but when a lot of "Noobs" started. I was actually very good at this game. I reached a very high prestige (around 9), so2010 wasn't a very big gaming year. For this it was. This game was one of the more complete and deep games of the series. Of course it probably wasn't the best or hardest, but it was one of the more popular ones. BO2 was not when I started playing COD (I started on MW1) but when a lot of "Noobs" started. I was actually very good at this game. I reached a very high prestige (around 9), so it clearly was filled with "Noobs." I think the single player campaign was 'ok', but not the highlight of the game. The multiplayer definitely was. I think what made the game so popular was the fact how MW2 kind of boosted the series A LOT. A big factor that went into making the game so popular was that it was sold as the fact that it was "easy", mainly because since there were a lot of 'Noobs", they were probably playing there first COD experience. The game was my second favorite in the series (following MW2), but after about 4 after it came out I tried playing it again and of course it was dead. Every good old game, there all just dead now, what a shame... SMH.… Expand
  74. carloswalnuts
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    Es sin duda el mejor CoD de todos, una trama acojonante, unos escenarios bien hechos, las armas. Pero que aun sigue teniendo el mismo motor que sus predecesores. Sin embargo es un gran shooter.
  75. GTArocks
    Feb 16, 2014
    8
    Very good game. Decent Zombies, interesting storyline and fun multiplayer. Only reason why I give this a 8 is because of the stupid underage speakers, 2008 graphics and framerate drops from 60 to 20.
  76. doogledamonster
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    now i give this game a 10/10 not simply cause i like the game i give it a 10 cause i had alot of time to play the game and have had alot of friends i also like the zombies and the game was fun with the glitches i would buy it if you like fps it is a really good game that you could spend good hours on. if you dont like the review well thats all bad cause this game is amazing and atleastnow i give this game a 10/10 not simply cause i like the game i give it a 10 cause i had alot of time to play the game and have had alot of friends i also like the zombies and the game was fun with the glitches i would buy it if you like fps it is a really good game that you could spend good hours on. if you dont like the review well thats all bad cause this game is amazing and atleast earns a good score at least a 6/10 from everyone you cant just give it a bad score cause you dont like the company that made it i hate bungee but i have had a really good time with halo but chief needs to mess stuff up haha.… Expand
  77. elitefour
    Oct 26, 2013
    8
    ok,i liked this game
    was fun. it doesnt have a good story
    but the game is fine,the graphics are the same as
    modern warfare 1,but still better that modern warfare trilogy
    i think is a good a game,is not excellent but is great
  78. sergiomach5
    Aug 22, 2013
    9
    Solid entry into the series, and likely to be the game non fans will think of when people say call of duty, more so than the others.

    Its not perfect, in fact its perhaps balanced to a fault in its multiplayer, but its not as incredibly boring as MW3 was, nor as schizophrenic as its sequel Black Ops II. At the same time, you cant really go wrong with it, and generally you are rewarded    Solid entry into the series, and likely to be the game non fans will think of when people say call of duty, more so than the others.

    Its not perfect, in fact its perhaps balanced to a fault in its multiplayer, but its not as incredibly boring as MW3 was, nor as schizophrenic as its sequel Black Ops II. At the same time, you cant really go wrong with it, and generally you are rewarded for good play as opposed to your killstreaks and cheap tactics.    … Expand
  79. Rem
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    Call of Duty: Black Ops does just enough to stand out from the other CODs and making it a worthwhile package. I want to question though if Michael Bay worked with the creation of this game. There is a crap ton of explosions and it all becomes tediously annoying a few hours in. However, the story this time is actually interesting and manages to stand out from games even outside of theCall of Duty: Black Ops does just enough to stand out from the other CODs and making it a worthwhile package. I want to question though if Michael Bay worked with the creation of this game. There is a crap ton of explosions and it all becomes tediously annoying a few hours in. However, the story this time is actually interesting and manages to stand out from games even outside of the genre. The gunplay is the same as ever as you move through a level sprinkled with explosive setpieces here and there, but most people play COD for its multiplayer. COD points being the new addition, is well implemented and the contract system kept me playing for a while. The most improved feature of this package however is the fun Zombies mode. Holding off waves off Nazi zombies have never been so fun while coming with replay value. The framerate is a silky 60 frames again, but textures can be rough at times. There isn't too much changes to the overall way you play the game, but I still kept playing this release for the annual mega franchise.… Expand
  80. MythicWolf
    Jul 8, 2013
    9
    BO 1 was a great game, as was MW2. The multiplayer was great, campaign was decent, and the zombies were great (would have liked more WW2 guns though). Im writing this 3 years after its release, and i look back and think this is spectacular compared to BO2 and MW3 which make COD a peice of $#O*&^$%^. But i dont give it a 10 just due to the fact the Zombies is not as good as WaW, and theBO 1 was a great game, as was MW2. The multiplayer was great, campaign was decent, and the zombies were great (would have liked more WW2 guns though). Im writing this 3 years after its release, and i look back and think this is spectacular compared to BO2 and MW3 which make COD a peice of $#O*&^$%^. But i dont give it a 10 just due to the fact the Zombies is not as good as WaW, and the multiplayer is like every COD, but still the best instalment in the past 3 years.… Expand
  81. ICEExMagic
    Apr 29, 2013
    8
    This is my favorite COD ever.The campagin has a great story,Best multiplayer in the series and a really fun zombies mode.Even thought the cod points were stupid,this game is really fun.
  82. blacksheeptrp
    Apr 26, 2013
    10
    this was biggest surprise of 2011 for me. this game was best story by far. woods and resnov are great supportive actors. mutiplayer was fun but its not really my thing.
  83. XKid232
    Mar 14, 2013
    9
    This game will always be a top game in my selection. This game is still fun to this day! I even like it a little better than BO2. Lets start with the campaign. The campaign had one of the best stories a Call of Duty could ever have. Characters are awesome and it really builds suspense, it also has a good length to it. Mulitplayer is amazing! The maps are well detailed and good sized. HasThis game will always be a top game in my selection. This game is still fun to this day! I even like it a little better than BO2. Lets start with the campaign. The campaign had one of the best stories a Call of Duty could ever have. Characters are awesome and it really builds suspense, it also has a good length to it. Mulitplayer is amazing! The maps are well detailed and good sized. Has plenty of guns and equipment to chose from and aren't too overpowered. I like the fact that you can actually see the character. Zombies is by far the best mode in the game. Its challenging and fun if you play with your friends (Dont play online, people can get annoying). Also the map packs are awesome too! This is an awesome game worth buying… Expand
  84. campu0999
    Jan 21, 2013
    9
    I still cant believe im playing this it is such an addicting game,with a great multiplayer and not bad campaign.
    I highly respect this game and enjoy playing it for hours and hours
  85. 360quackscopez
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    u shuld get call uv dooty blac cops too becuz its teh most epic gaem i hav evar plaid n u shuld play it to. teh releaz uv dis gaem iz proably teh gratist step mankind haz evar taykin. if u dont play this gaem, then ur probaly just a huge nurd who plays stoopid gaems liek wurld uv warcrap.
  86. knucks13
    Dec 6, 2012
    9
    call of duty black ops is really funny! because it says stuff like this. gotta kill more freak bags first. but it says bad words. and has blud.
  87. emoney
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    This game overall is a pretty good game and had some good ideas such as gun game but the servers were inconsistent and the guns shot paper bullets half the time. its more like a 7.5
  88. SilenceinmotioN
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    Black Ops was a good comeback for Treyarch, having lived in the shadows of Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare series. With plenty of fast-paced action and awing scenes, you will likely find it hard to put the controller down until it is beaten. Aside from the campaign, there are challenges to master, and for most people, the main fun comes with the online multiplayer. One thinga bout Black OpsBlack Ops was a good comeback for Treyarch, having lived in the shadows of Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare series. With plenty of fast-paced action and awing scenes, you will likely find it hard to put the controller down until it is beaten. Aside from the campaign, there are challenges to master, and for most people, the main fun comes with the online multiplayer. One thinga bout Black Ops that is both a blessing and a curse is that it is very balanced. It makes multiplayer fairer, but for some, perhaps too fair. Snipers are supposed to kill, and bombs are supposed to dismantle- but that's not always the case. All in all, it is a great game if you are into shooters. It has a great story to go with it's badassery, and for it's time, well designed and polished.… Expand
  89. PulseEnder
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    Call of Duty: Black Ops makes history as the first call of duty to be set in the 60s during the Cold War and is the direct sequel to Call of Duty: World at War. Campaign plot: Alex Mason is being interrogated to give up the secrets of the numbers but has no idea what is going on. He begins recalling events leading up to his interrogation which help him remember what is presently happening.Call of Duty: Black Ops makes history as the first call of duty to be set in the 60s during the Cold War and is the direct sequel to Call of Duty: World at War. Campaign plot: Alex Mason is being interrogated to give up the secrets of the numbers but has no idea what is going on. He begins recalling events leading up to his interrogation which help him remember what is presently happening. Zombies plot: After Rictofan manipulated the teleporters into time machines, they reappear in Hitler's private theatre where he has given speeches fighting off the undead horde, as well as John F. Kennedy, Secretary Nacramera, Fidel Castro, and Richard Nixon defending themselves from zombies in the Pentagon. Multiplayer: For the first time in Call of Duty history, players use an in game currency system called Cod points in order to purchase loadout options as well as killstreaks, and titles and emblems. Also for the first time in Call of Duty history players can play multiplayer game types against CPU controlled players. Players can also play wager matches which gamble their Cod points in order to attempt to raise their wealth. My opinion: this game is fantastic and really brings you back to the scary nuclear arms race of the Cold War. It is thrilling to take part in the vietnam war and take part in the bay of pigs, an attempt to assassinate Castro. Anyone interested in history should play this game as well as any fan of Call of Duty.… Expand
  90. ike1000
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    I have to say that this title is the definitive Call of Duty of the series. I have played every Call of Duty since its release and this is the only one that I return to time and time again for a game of multiplayer. It has been released 2 years now and I still find myself having a game at least twice a week. A true classic in my opinion and Activision will never repeat the success of BlackI have to say that this title is the definitive Call of Duty of the series. I have played every Call of Duty since its release and this is the only one that I return to time and time again for a game of multiplayer. It has been released 2 years now and I still find myself having a game at least twice a week. A true classic in my opinion and Activision will never repeat the success of Black ops with any of its future releases.… Expand
  91. niconline
    Oct 29, 2012
    8
    The weak and twitchy single-player - with many of the same old flaws - almost undermines all of the superb extra features and pretty much flawless multiplayer offering. Veterans and regular players still have the advantage over newcomers, but with Combat Training and the Zombie mode, there is plenty of fun to be had for even the most inexperienced players. Black Ops isn
  92. chronoT
    Sep 3, 2012
    8
    This is my first XBox 360 review, as the only reason I had one was for Halo and COD games. For the most part I am now a 100% PC gamer, but I did at one point have 360 and this game. I have to say that I did enjoy it and I do like it better than Modern Warfare. The multiplayer in Black Ops is more solid, better guns, better maps, more realistic perks. Modern Warfare was alright but theThis is my first XBox 360 review, as the only reason I had one was for Halo and COD games. For the most part I am now a 100% PC gamer, but I did at one point have 360 and this game. I have to say that I did enjoy it and I do like it better than Modern Warfare. The multiplayer in Black Ops is more solid, better guns, better maps, more realistic perks. Modern Warfare was alright but the followups were flops and currently the series has kind of fizzled out, COD: BO2 might change that. XBox Live IMO is much better than PSO but if I had to pick between the 2 it would be hard because the PS3 looks much better. If your a FPS fan at all, I believe this series is a must have, but I will now be moving to the PC for Black Ops 2.… Expand
  93. Captain_Kirk
    Aug 18, 2012
    9
    The singleplayer campaign of the game is pretty solid and has some nice twists and turns, but it would have been nice if the story were changed so that you wouldn't be playing through flashback. What makes the game shine is the multiplayer and zombies mode. Zombies is ambitious, engaging, challenging, and a ton of fun. Multiplayer is hugely addicting. Honestly, I've had more fun with theThe singleplayer campaign of the game is pretty solid and has some nice twists and turns, but it would have been nice if the story were changed so that you wouldn't be playing through flashback. What makes the game shine is the multiplayer and zombies mode. Zombies is ambitious, engaging, challenging, and a ton of fun. Multiplayer is hugely addicting. Honestly, I've had more fun with the multiplayer in BO than in any other CoD game.… Expand
  94. EpicMexicanTaco
    Jul 17, 2012
    9
    While the single player was somewhat disappointing, the multiplayer and zo mbies made this game solid. Treyarch should be making the next cods instead of infinityward.
  95. cfh
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    Black ops is fun, but the campaign makes no sense. Besides the Campaign being confusing; you get to do a lot of cool things like fly a helicopter, ride a motorcycle, swim in a lake, and much more. Zombies can be really tough espeically by your self. It has cool guns like the Thunder Cannon. Co-op is really good. Black Ops has the first Co-Op Online Gameplay, so you can play split screenBlack ops is fun, but the campaign makes no sense. Besides the Campaign being confusing; you get to do a lot of cool things like fly a helicopter, ride a motorcycle, swim in a lake, and much more. Zombies can be really tough espeically by your self. It has cool guns like the Thunder Cannon. Co-op is really good. Black Ops has the first Co-Op Online Gameplay, so you can play split screen online. You can also go up against CPU charaters. While playing split screen in 'Mutiplayer' except for online you can get any gun, attachment and camo. Except for the Campaign this game is great.… Expand
  96. GamingKing2KO
    May 7, 2012
    10
    This is a game you have to get, it is a must buy. It has a great story, and outstanding graphics. The multiplayer is fun, and awesome. Zombies is great, the maps are awesome, my favorite is moon. This is a must buy people!
  97. mrogers0130
    Mar 31, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite cods. The campaign is fantastic. The story is far different from cods typical war. It involves hallucinations of people and the images and sounds of random numbers into your head. The disturbing sight of your hand shaking and aiming a gun to jfk with a terrifying screaming in the background, or the multiple hallucinations in the second to last level as you stumble around an empty building as you realize one of your closest teamates was never really with you at all and had been dead for years. The mind bending story is not original, but its fun and different. The multiplayer is good and fixes many problems in mw2 involving balancing. No major flaws in my experience. It is trully an exciting and mind bending game.… Expand
  98. OnAnarchy
    Mar 19, 2012
    8
    Again, I rate this game on it's two main features: campaign and multiplayer. Both have redeeming qualities one would expect from such a storied franchise. I rate the campaign a full 5/5 because I can honestly not find anything wrong with it. The story was amazing and unexpected, and kept you interested throughout. Graphics were good (if a little outdated on the engines part), andAgain, I rate this game on it's two main features: campaign and multiplayer. Both have redeeming qualities one would expect from such a storied franchise. I rate the campaign a full 5/5 because I can honestly not find anything wrong with it. The story was amazing and unexpected, and kept you interested throughout. Graphics were good (if a little outdated on the engines part), and mechanics were just as good as they've ever been.

    Online is a bit of a different story. I think the core online multiplayer deserves no more than a 1/2.5, because of severe synchronization problems. You can fire off an entire clip at an enemy and he will kill you with a single shot. When you look at it again in theatre, you aren't shown to be firing a shot. This shows that you are lagging behind the actual game time, and it can be a severe impediment in head to head battles. Sometimes, it works in your favor, but it's too big a factor to ignore.

    Zombies is definitely a huge redeeming feature of this game, and for that it gets 2.5/2.5. One of the best 'swarm' style games I've played, and the innate black humour just makes it better. Weapons are amazing and the actual 'stories' behind the maps are engaging and sometimes downright hilarious.

    My totals add up to an 8.5/10. Since metacritic only allows full number value ratings, I downgraded it to an 8, because I can't see a game with such an average multiplayer (main feature) being a 9/10.    … Expand
  99. pyromcr
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    Black Ops is the best COD ever. Thats still not saying much since I still only give it an eight, but when you compare it to anything that Infinity Ward has made, it is amazing. The Campaign is kind of silly, but fun. Zombies is amazing as always, and multiplayer is really balanced and overall, good.
  100. yrcrazy
    Mar 5, 2012
    10
    This is the best COD ever , zombies is an absolute treat and overall the game is absolutely miles better than Modern Warfare.Treyarch simply put much more work into games and it is worth the money you pay , unlike with MW3
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#22 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#28 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Jan 30, 2011
    72
    A short campaign which is never spectacular and never very clever, but always solid enough. [Feb 2011, p.99]
  2. Gamekult
    Jan 18, 2011
    70
    By dint of obstinacy, Treyarch delivers probably its best with Black Ops Call of Duty to date - but probably not the best in the saga.
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  3. Cynamite
    Jan 16, 2011
    90
    There are more highlights in the first two missions of Black Ops, then in Medal of Honor. The requirements of Treyarch seemed to be better, than in the past few years. They made an interesting setting. In addition, there's a nice zombie mode and an overwhelming multiplayer. No doubt, this is Treyarchs best Call of Duty ever!
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