Call of Duty: Black Ops

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6.7

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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 -'-
  4. gameguardian21
    Oct 11, 2016
    6
    Even though the single player campaign doesn't deliver a good storytelling, the multiplayer and zombies mode are fantastic to play with friends online.
  5. 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 !
  6. arostislavna
    Feb 17, 2021
    6
    Great campaign and zombies, but hated the multiplayer.

    'Your review must be at least 75 characters long.'
  7. 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.
  8. dislexicpotato
    Oct 21, 2018
    6
    Following in the footsteps of Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops 1 did little to hold my interest despite its interesting campaign and zombies mode.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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!
  15. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    7
    The second best story in the Call of Duty games, but the gunplay is just okay. The Zombies is easily the best part of the game.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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).
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
  27. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    "COD: BLACK OPS" Is a half decent fps shooter that is better than many of its sequels.
  28. MohdRMA
    May 26, 2020
    10
    by far the best FPS game with 3 legendary game modes:

    Campaign Multiplayer Zombies
  29. 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!
  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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#3 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#28 Most Shared 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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