The latest in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops, is full of intense shooting, a multiplayer component that will keep you up at night and a storyline Tom Clancy would be proud of. There are three modes of gameplay to engage in: campaign, multiplayer and zombies. Yep, a zombies mode. The campaign is a twisted Cold War fantasy that starts out in Cuba and goes all the way to the Pentagon, but multiplayer is the primary appeal of Black Ops. With more customization options than the previous versions, and up to 18 players at a time, there’s plenty to do online. If you’re looking for a visceral single player experience, this isn’t for you. However, if you want one of the best multiplayer experiences and you have lots of free time, suit up, private!
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2011.