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
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  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.
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#22 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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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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