The multi awaited FPS!

Already the 7th episode of a series that each year more sales each year and sees its share of detractors grow.

Call of Duty is a little FPS Arcade excellence is nervous, fun and especially the grip is immediate. This is enough to discredit much for the series beyond that has always be deep and terribly addictive multiplayer.

Like any odd episodes from the 3, the game was developed by Treyarch wrongly regarded as sub-developers of the franchise (vs. Infinity Ward who crossed last year as I recall). Yet Treyarch has always made the game a lot of fun and especially friendly innovations. Or the Infinity Ward launches ideas and tracks, Treyarch went behind to balance everything.
Again this is what they did.

Black Ops therefore takes place during the Vietnam War, 70's atmosphere with all the good music that goes with it. Thank them.

From a technical point of view the game is perhaps a little better than Modern Warfare 2 general although some decorations are a little trouble. Nothing transcendent frankly at this level, we are known ground.

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Let's be clear, if you liked World at War and Modern Warfare 2 then you will like Black Ops.
Because the game has the merit of knowing together the best of both previous episodes. Immersion level we are close to a World at War, its pleasant scenario and excellent atmosphere while performing level and share it approaches a Modern Warfare 2 and its intensity.

Many varied phases (boats, helicopters, jeeps, etc.) that give the game an undeniable cachet. Note however that the campaign goes up in intensity over its progress until the final apotheosis and first levels are probably the worst (especially on the fact technically).

In short I was convinced even if we find the main flaw of the series: a lifetime that oscillate between 6 and 7 hours of play.

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The piece BIG.

Many have complained to Modern Warfare 2 the abuse and simplifications. I must say that precede the Call of Duty opened the door to many abuses (infinite grenade launcher, teleportation knife, shotgun repeatedly, in short all those who have played know what I mean).

Here everything has been fixed, the most smoked assets were redesigned see deleted. We no longer find these numerous abuses that had tainted the reputation of Modern Warfare 2 and we end up with a Multi nervous FPS that showcases to action and rush.

As usual with Treyarch cards are excellent, diversified and very cleverly constructed.

The progression system where everything is unblocked by level was partly redesigned. Of course you always gain experience, progress and unlock many things. But do not let unlock you the right to use them as long as the game introduces a "money" system called CoD Points.
These CoD Points allow you to buy everything (and anything) and we end up with real choice. This also allows to introduce "paris" with games that can make you lose everything or do you pay big depending on your position in the standings.
Note also contracts: gender do 5 headshots with this weapon, you spend so many points to buy and if you do it in 40 minutes of game you win a larger sum.
So it's a really good idea which further pushes the player to engage in a multi innumerable modes of play.

On top of all this multi "conventional" we see the return of zombie mode, up to 4 lines (2 in split screen) you go face successive waves of zombies. Very fun to many, we regret the choice to put a single MAP for this mode in simple editing (4 more in the Hardened and Prestige editions).

In short an exceptional multi who manages to correct errors of Modern Warfare 2 is still very deep and addictive while keeping it accessible and immediate side that makes you love this series.

Blackhead however, are less well respawn fucking and when the host leaves the game it stops (instead of replacing the like MW2).

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CoD: Black Ops is probably the best result of the series of a multiplayer perspective.

Treyarch has managed to correct past mistakes and has gathered the best of the previous games in one game. So of course I would not recommend this game for people who do not have internet and who will not play online.

A big yes for the studio that is too often denigrated in the press, a big yes for Black Ops.

CoD fan, go for it!
Beginners, start!

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After several days of testing I see myself obliged to decrease the rating of the game.

Indeed, it is a calamity to connect and play together. We feel that the game lacks finishing at its network code and multi becomes difficult during peak hours.
We expect a patch quickly because if these problems of instability persist the game is likely to pay the consequences.