Call of Duty: Black Ops - Playstation 3

Treyarch didn’t just make a shooter here; they made a high-stakes psychological thriller. From the "Numbers" mystery to the birth of the modern Zombies craze, this title represents the peak of military noir storytelling. The Campaign: A Masterclass in Narrative Most FPS campaigns are forgettable "Michael Bay" explosions, but Black Ops is different. Following Alex Mason through the Cold War, the Bay of Pigs, and Vietnam, the story is dark, claustrophobic, and genuinely surprising. The performance by Sam Worthington (Mason) and the return of Viktor Reznov (Gary Oldman) create an emotional weight that is rarely found in the genre. On the PS3, the cinematic pacing remains tight, and the "mind-bending" twists still land with incredible impact. Multiplayer: The Birth of Personalization This was the game that introduced CoD Points and Wager Matches (Gun Game, Sticks & Stones). The Maps: Firing Range, Summit, and the legendary Nuketown were born here. These maps were designed with "three-lane" perfection that modern shooters still try to emulate. The Feel: The gunplay on the DualShock 3 is snappy. While the graphics show their age today, the "crunchy" sound design and the recoil patterns of the Galil and Famas still feel incredibly satisfying. Zombies: The Gold Standard While World at War started it, Black Ops perfected it. Kino der Toten is arguably the most iconic Zombies map of all time. It struck the perfect balance between accessible survival and deep "Easter Egg" lore. On the PS3, the split-screen performance is surprisingly stable, making it a staple for couch co-op nostalgia. PROS Unrivaled Storytelling: This is widely considered the best story in the Call of Duty franchise. It’s gritty, smart, and doesn’t pull any punches. The "Wager Match" Suite: These party modes (especially One in the Chamber) are some of the most fun you can have in local or online multiplayer. Comprehensive Zombies Content: From the "Five" map (featuring JFK and Nixon) to the Dead Ops Arcade, the amount of content outside of the campaign is massive. Iconic Soundtrack: Sean Murray’s score captures the tension of the 1960s perfectly. Stereoscopic 3D Support: For those with 3D-capable TVs of that era, this was a rare, immersive treat on the PS3. CONS PS3 Performance Dips: Compared to the Xbox 360 version of the time, the PS3 version occasionally suffers from lower frame rates and slightly softer textures in high-action scenes. Host Migration: Since the game relies on peer-to-peer hosting, a player with a poor connection "leaving" can still interrupt the flow of a match. Graphics are Dated: By 2026 standards, the lighting and character models look blocky, but the art direction carries it through. Overall Input Call of Duty: Black Ops for the PS3 is a definitive piece of gaming history. It proved that Treyarch could not only compete with Infinity Ward but could surpass them in terms of creative storytelling and world-building. It is a rugged, intense, and endlessly replayable title that defines an entire era of gaming. Reviewer Pro-Tip: If you’re playing the campaign again, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden computer terminal in the main menu. If you break out of your chair (tap L2 and R2 repeatedly), you can access the terminal to play the text-adventure game Zork or unlock the Dead Ops Arcade! Who is this for? FPS fans who value story, Zombies enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the high-water mark of the 7th-generation console era.

I am writing this review after 5 hours of playing time. To that end, please realize that this should not be viewed as a comprehensive review. I will update as I become more familiar with the product, and if you do not find this review helpful, please let me know why in the comments section. I'll be happy to address the issue ASAP. Original Review begins here: COD: Black Ops is the third COD game I have played but the first I have owned. I opted for Battlefield Bad Company 2 over MW2 last time around, but I am neither a COD, BF, or MoH fanboy. I am also a professional software tester, and while that doesn't lend more inherent weight to my opinions, I hope it lets you know where I'm coming from in a review. For a game to be enjoyable to me, it has to be bug-free, smooth, and without major play imbalances. Each of these three types of issues have plagued FPS games, so I will begin with this point -- COD:BO does not suffer from any of those issues. It is the smoothest game, particularly multi-player, that I have ever played. I have read reviews on amazon from other customers who felt exactly the opposite, so I'm tempted to think that's an internet issue. I have the fastest connection possible, and I can tell you without doubt that it is much, much smoother than anything else I've played in the FPS realm for PS3 (or even PC, for that matter). Graphics: Really, really, really good -- but not perfect. This doesn't bother me, even a little. Multiplayer: Good gun balance but a bit of a learning curve. I'm an old-school PC FPS guy, so I still don't have my stick reflexes worked out. Melee attacks seem to have minimal "suck-in" effect (as opposed to, say, Gears of War) but I do wish the melee attack animations were a little more visually appealing. I haven't encountered any overpowered weapons yet, which is a huge plus. This game will *not*, however, work well for folks who like the objective-based squad play of BFBC2. If you want that out of this game, it isn't there -- at least not within five hours of gameplay. Maybe one of the unlocked modes will suffice -- I just simply can't say that yet. The unlockable system is great. It's vastly superior to anything else out there right now. Single Player: Beautiful and engaging from the first moments. I haven't played very far into it, so I'll leave it at that for now. Major gaming review sites seemed to think very highly of the story line, though, so I'd recommend checking around for some of those reviews. Training Mode: Honestly, this is a stroke of genius. Thank you, Treyarch. Thank you. You can actually learn the multiplayer maps before you play them now. This is the most useful tool I've seen included for a gamer because it lessens the learning curve. Critiques: Spawning in multiplayer can be bad. Sometimes you will spawn in as an enemy runs around the corner and pegs you while you try to figure out which way is up. The upside here is that camping choke-points off of spawn is virtually impossible (for the 'attacker') due to each map's design. The maps are smaller than I expected, but larger maps may have been too much to ask for. Overall: I highly recommend this game so far, and I also would submit that anyone experiencing "frame rate issues" in multi is instead suffering from a subpar internet connection. If you aren't a diehard of any previous shooter, this one will do very nicely for you. If you love BFBC2 and want something similar, hold off. If you love MW2, you may still prefer it. I'm not sure what to say for MoH because the critic reviews have been so negative about it that I didn't put any eggs in that basket at all. I'll be updating this review as we go. Good luck, and God bless! ***First Edit*** This game is just crazy fun in multi. I haven't spent any time in single player due to how fun multi is. There are issues -- there's no real reason to play with anything other than an assault rifle (famas or galil, usually) except for novelty. Certain killstreaks are virtually useless against experienced players (planes should be shot down 5 seconds after they're up if you're playing someone who knows what they're doing). Spawns are as good as they can be due to map size and game style. You *will* be spawn killed once in a great while. That being said, it's like crack. You won't be able to stop playing.

It's ordered and waiting for delivery. Can wait to play my game again

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Although is the US version and usually you could change the language to Spanish, in this version I only can play in English but it still be good.

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Product arrived fast and worked!