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The game's narrative (told in a series of flash-backs) allows the game to use some clever techniques as the story darts between narration and gameplay, giving the game an identity and some smart use of immersive media. Black Ops plays into the series' values, providing a campaign littered with stand-out technical moments and great tension techniques. While largely the same component that's made the franchise a smash-hit over the past four years, new features such as COD Points, Theatre modes and Wager match gametypes give the multiplayer a fresh polish, even if it does boil down to the same gameplay traits.Ĭall Of Duty: Black Ops' single-player campaign lasts around six hours, but the game's competitive multiplayer is obviously the longevity highlight, as is Treyarch's returning zombie mode.Ĭall Of Duty 4 revolutionised the concept of cinematic, linear first-person shooter campaigns. The muliplayer is largely familiar - though there's the sense that Treyarch had a point to prove. Treyarch's deft writing and cinematic touch make it a much more enjoyable campaign than both World At War and Modern Warfare 2.
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This is an action-movie style plot (with some questionable twists at the end), but it's grounded enough to raise some "What if?" questions. It's a different kind of Call Of Duty game - arguably darker and grittier, made all the more startling by its real-world ties. While littered with set-piece moments, Black Ops never gives the impression that it's narrative is simply "exposure" for the next interactive cut-scene, and the game's cast and plot are gripping enough to push the story along. Unlike Modern Warfare 2 though, Treyarch's commentary is more considered and smarter. Set during the Cold War, Black Ops iterates on the traditional Call Of Duty narrative dynamic that sees the story jumping from character-to-character over a vast number of locations. It shows the ambition of Treyarch when promoted from the "off-year" ranks. Black Ops is trying to be something all of its own, and while the gameplay remains familiar throughout the entire package, its narrative is entirely unique. It never comes close to topping the surprise success of Infinity Ward's console release, nor does it capture the same tone as Modern Warfare's debut entry - but it's not really trying to. Simply, Call Of Duty: Black Ops is the best Call Of Duty game since the original Modern Warfare.