Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops is one of those games that people love to hate. Being a keen gamer that I am, I was eagerly awaiting the release date to get my hands on it; and I was not disappointed. Those who have played with the previous versions know what to expect in this latest one.

The actions are mind-blowing. Although, I'm used to advanced graphics in games, the one in Call of Duty: Black Ops has raised the bar a lot higher. The attention to details is simply awesome. In fact, it looks so real that you sometimes forget that these characters are not humans.

Good plots and brilliant use of flashbacks ( see trailer ) suckers you even deeper into the game giving you that life-like experience. One thing I didn't like very well though, was the high level of gory scenes and blood shed through out the games. I know you can choose a less scarier game from the collection of games in there, you are still likely to see horrific and violent scenes.

This is by no means a negative thing about the game, it is just my own opinion giving that I normally prefer something a lot less action-packed. Don't get me wrong, this does not mean that that Call of Duty: Black Ops is the most violent video game on the market today. In fact, there are games out there that I won't even recommend you play.  For example, check out Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 you will love it if you are into heavy violent games. Black Ops, however, can not be compare to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, they are wholly on a different level in terms of violence, action and on-your-toes experience. It has everything you need to get your juices flowing. But be warned - make sure you check their age certificate ratings as some of them are not recommended for those that are 18 and under.

If you want to really enjoy Call of Duty: Black Ops, I would suggest you try playing it in a multi-player mode with someone else. The intensity is awesome; and knowing that you are playing against someone else on the other side adds another level of realism into the gaming experience.

One thing that the makers of Call of Duty: Black Ops have improved on is the starting interface. Unlike some other games out there that are very complicated to start, this one is dead simple. Pop the game into your met, and the new improved interface comes into view.

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From there, you can now select the mode (single or multi player) as appropriate. Other than that, it is clever enough to work out your system and configure itself accordingly. More emphasis is placed on getting you playing the game rather than fiddling with the system.

In conclusion, this Call of Duty: Black Ops is that it was WAY better than the first two, and the game play was fantastic!

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