Second Calling
by Sheikh Muizz
Ladies, hold on tight, your boyfriends might not be coming back for a year because of the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. So what is it this year, another rehash of previous Call of Duty games or is there finally substance to this game? Year after year, fans have been disappointed with the same old game. Can this new game bring back pride to the series?
The campaign or single player mode is refreshing; it has many more explosions, more fights with new enemies, and what’s better than fighting a cyber-terrorist who knows your every move? The action scenes are hectic, and the variety of missions won’t be disappointing to casual or hardcore players. This time, players have more control over how they want the story to play out. In single player mode, there is a greater emphasis on choice rather than the developers locking the players in. The player can choose preferred weapons as well as how they want to end the game. Although quite short, the campaign is enjoyable; it is amusing to travel through time and play various missions. The single player has a good story line and overall, compared to other COD games, it focuses more on the characters and story.
The multiplayer mode is intuitive and brings back the sensation that fans all over the world yearn for. After disappointment with Modern Warfare 3, players can now enjoy vast new game types and many useful perks such as brand new guns. There is also a new “Pick 10” system where players can choose ten items to put in their class. There is also a new skill based playlist called the “league play” where players can compete for bragging rights. The game plays smoothly, but has occasional interruptions. It’s like any other Call Of Duty game: fun for a while, but afterwards, repetitive. However, compared to previous games, this one has a better and more diverse multiplayer experience.
Possibly the best part about Black Ops II is the zombie mode. In Black Ops II, there is a new mode called “Tranzit,” where the player can combat zombies on a huge map while travelling. There are also 4 vs. 4 modes where players can go against another team of four to fight zombies. It is intuitive and entertaining; however, it doesn’t have the original zombie feel that hardcore players seemed to loved in the past.
Nevertheless, it is evident that the designers have put much effort into this game. If you are debating on whether or not to get this game, for sixty dollars you’d be getting a breathtaking single player experience, a decent multiplayer option, and an entertaining zombie mode. It’s an entertaining game with a new gameplay and campaign options and a must have for serious and casual gamers.
by Sheikh Muizz
Ladies, hold on tight, your boyfriends might not be coming back for a year because of the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. So what is it this year, another rehash of previous Call of Duty games or is there finally substance to this game? Year after year, fans have been disappointed with the same old game. Can this new game bring back pride to the series?
The campaign or single player mode is refreshing; it has many more explosions, more fights with new enemies, and what’s better than fighting a cyber-terrorist who knows your every move? The action scenes are hectic, and the variety of missions won’t be disappointing to casual or hardcore players. This time, players have more control over how they want the story to play out. In single player mode, there is a greater emphasis on choice rather than the developers locking the players in. The player can choose preferred weapons as well as how they want to end the game. Although quite short, the campaign is enjoyable; it is amusing to travel through time and play various missions. The single player has a good story line and overall, compared to other COD games, it focuses more on the characters and story.
The multiplayer mode is intuitive and brings back the sensation that fans all over the world yearn for. After disappointment with Modern Warfare 3, players can now enjoy vast new game types and many useful perks such as brand new guns. There is also a new “Pick 10” system where players can choose ten items to put in their class. There is also a new skill based playlist called the “league play” where players can compete for bragging rights. The game plays smoothly, but has occasional interruptions. It’s like any other Call Of Duty game: fun for a while, but afterwards, repetitive. However, compared to previous games, this one has a better and more diverse multiplayer experience.
Possibly the best part about Black Ops II is the zombie mode. In Black Ops II, there is a new mode called “Tranzit,” where the player can combat zombies on a huge map while travelling. There are also 4 vs. 4 modes where players can go against another team of four to fight zombies. It is intuitive and entertaining; however, it doesn’t have the original zombie feel that hardcore players seemed to loved in the past.
Nevertheless, it is evident that the designers have put much effort into this game. If you are debating on whether or not to get this game, for sixty dollars you’d be getting a breathtaking single player experience, a decent multiplayer option, and an entertaining zombie mode. It’s an entertaining game with a new gameplay and campaign options and a must have for serious and casual gamers.