First time I jumped into Black Ops 6 Beta, I’m hooked. So much so that when it ended, Modern War 3 I just couldn’t cut it anymore for me.
So now this Black Ops 6 it is finally in the world, I no longer have to look out the window on a rainy day hoping to regain this wonderful Omnimovement. Although the bar was already set high, Black Ops 6 he still exceeded my expectations, which made me understand why I stayed Call of Duty first and foremost a fan. The only thing I’ve ever wanted in video games has been restored: fun. Just pure entertainment with a little bit of rage here and there.
Developer: Treyarch, Raven Software, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Activision Shanghai, Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward, Demonware
Publisher: Activision
Released: October 25, 2024
MSRP: $69.99
Black Ops 6like most Call of Duty entries, consists of three layers: campaign, multiplayer and Zombies. Even though campaigns don’t usually get the spotlight, I still really enjoyed this aspect. Each stage of this narrative takes us back to the trendy 90s and is affluent in stories featuring easily recognizable characters such as Bill Clinton. I always appreciate when games include a bit of history to provide a unique learning experience.
The action takes place after the events of Cold War Black Opsbringing back key figures such as Frank Woods and Russell Adler. You’ll play primarily as the fresh addition, Case, the taciturn one. The team’s goal is to investigate the Pantheon, a paramilitary force whose government plots may be spreading fear. They will turn everyone against you and your team, and it’s up to you to bring justice.
You’ll switch between the hideout and the mission, first strategizing and then executing the plan. Most quests also have the option to choose to shoot guns, as most do Cod entries or play them without making a sound. I’d say it’s a mixed bag Grand Theft Auto 5 syndrome seizures i Metal Gear Solid Tactical espionage. It’s something different for Call of Duty World certainly does, and adds to the replayability with the many ways it can be played.
The story itself may not be the most monumental, especially compared to the original Black operations gripping narrative. Nevertheless, the movies and brutal takedowns will make you feel like an action hero in a movie. The kitchen fight in particular got my heart racing and ended with the enemy’s head boiling in the fryer. The character and setting make the game even better in lithe of how realistic they are. At times I forgot it was a video game just because the characters looked realistic.
CoD multiplayer has finally reached its peak
Under the circumstances Black Ops 6 The campaign only lasts five to six hours, the real stars of the show are the multiplayer and zombies. From BO6 release, I have spent many hours in both modes and I can’t get enough of it. Despite my initial hesitation about the ’90s-inspired weapons (I can’t facilitate it. I like my contemporary stuff, okay?), I really liked the weapons available. Wielding each weapon feels much smoother than in Modern Warfare 3. Combining this with Omnimovement makes the mechanics easily portable and is probably why it has become my favorite FPS game.
Because the game is so sleek, I feel like everyone was playing the A game, creating the “sweating lobby” that almost every shooter player has experienced. The maps in particular add to the challenge, most notably the miniature Face Off locations. Skyline, Derelict and Warhead are my top picks with their unique attractions. There are many hidden places on these maps that you can exploit, giving you more opportunities for surprise enemy attacks. What’s more, Nuketown introduced a post-launch game that will probably be my next favorite on the list. The return of this beloved classic map has already sparked a sense of nostalgia Call of Duty: Black Ops.
I would still like to see more maps in the future as there isn’t much variety in them BO6 locations. Besides, there are some that I’m afraid to play, like Vorkuta and Stakeout. It’s not the most enjoyable game, considering how basic it is for other players to target you (though that might just be a matter of skill on my end). Spawn traps have also become a problem; some used this tactic to kill enemies at an annoying rate.
In some cases I noticed that TTK (Time to Kill) is not the best. On the one hand, I feel like that Cod goat with multiple instant eliminations. Other times I feel like I don’t deserve to be called an FPS player, especially since it takes me so long to defeat an enemy. However, as more updates come out, TTK is slowly becoming more and more sustainable.
Classic Zombies are back and better than ever
Now that we’ve delved into the multiplayer and campaign, it’s time to talk about my most valuable feature Black Ops 6: Zombies mode. I’ve been an undead lover ever since I got the magical stuff Beginningsand I’m very elated about it BO6 brings back more content like this. Although I liked the open world feel Modern Warfare 3: Zombiesplaying Black Ops 6 I realized how much I missed Treyarch’s approach to this issue.
Classic round-based levels are back BO6which increases the challenge of this mode the harder you try. Currently, there are only two maps available: Liberty Falls and Terminus. I know there was some hesitancy among Liberty Falls players, mainly due to its previous vivid appearance and smaller size. Regardless, I found the map to be much more inviting than the massive Terminus. Sometimes I don’t want to overload myself, especially early in the game, so it was nice to get a sense of that early on. Furthermore, Treyarch has darkened the look and feel of Liberty Falls to include Zombies iconic atmosphere of doom and gloom.
Terminus excels in this approach, considering all the darkness shrouding this massive map. There are also two stories taking place here, one is about a zombie outbreak in Liberty Falls and the other is about a prison break (of course the zombies are still there) in Terminus. The two maps connect together, centering around the rag tag team of Mackenzie “Mac” Carver, Maya Aguinaldo, Grigori Weaver, Oscar Strauss, Dr. Elizabeth Gray, and Stoney “Raptor One” Maddox. Carver has to be one of my favorite Operators because of his hilarious one-liners. I like anyone who references SpongeBob SquarePantsand that’s exactly what he does.
But what I really love are the countless Easter eggs that can take you on your wildest adventures. Even though there are only two maps, there are so many possibilities to explore. Main missions are one of the most complicated missions I have ever encountered. Similar to the previous one Black operations Zombies modes, there are actually no instructions for them, which allows the CoD community to band together to solve them.
A lot of difficult work has gone into creating Wonder Weapons such as the Jet Gun and Beamsmasher, which are indispensable tools in Main Quests. You’ll exploit them to defeat the most powerful creatures in the world, and there’s nothing more satisfying than the rewards and triumphs you’ll earn afterwards.
In addition to the main plot, you can also play with side missions. I couldn’t believe how many Easter eggs Treyarch packed, from a zombie bowling disco to a treasure hunt strewn with cursed coins. It has concepts I would never have imagined in the undead world, but I love being along for the ride.
So if you missed the classics Zombies, Black Ops 6 is where it is. You’ll get lost in all the Easter Eggs that will undoubtedly expand with subsequent updates. Multiplayer will also continue to evolve, whether through fresh maps or quality of life improvements.
Black Ops 6 proves that Call of Duty the series is here to stay and hopefully it will only get better from here.
