Call of Duty: Black Ops II

After last years average Modern Warfare 3, I was sceptical about Black Ops 2, but pre ordered anyway (as a fan). I can now say 3 days after release that I'm glad I did, it's great!

So to keep it brief:

It felt immediately like a fresh new beginning to the franchise. The 1989/2025 transitions are well done with the different weapons and a realistic approach to what weapons may be like in the coming years.
The 'big bad' of this game could be a James Bond villain, his story is well told. As is the continuing story of Woods/Mason from the original game.
Only downside is, once again, the campaign which stars Tony Todd's likeness and voice as your superior in the 2025 missions, isn't very long but as we've come to expect, the main selling point of these games is online multiplayer which is better than ever.

Back in the day playing multiplayer would be something to do after you've finished the main game, in COD's case, it's often the opposite.
The online this time round is feeling a lot more meatier, the weapon handling, add on's and new perk system are great and work brilliantly and make it as addictive as ever.
Zombies are back and have also been given a make over in the sense that it has more of an adventure/story feel to it and a much bigger map to run about in.

Overall, Black Ops 2 is a great addition to the shooter world and I highly recommend it!

Campaign: ****
Online: *****

*Also a damn shame that people are reviewing Amazon's delivery service on the game review section. Thanks to them, the rating is 3 stars when it should really be about 4 based on the ACTUAL reviews. Use your common sense people. Complain to Amazon, NOT the game.

Like many people, I have been a Call of Duty fan for many years. Every year since MW2, i've told myself "Wait until the price drops". But the nearer the release date gets, the more i want the game, until I buy it. Having bought MW3 last year, I was anxious to see if this game could surpass it, not too much of a hard challenge considering how disappointing that was. As soon as it arrived i tried the CAMPAIGN, which as usual seemed very good (although I find it more confusing than usual, especially with the time periods). I then tested the MULTIPLAYER, which I personally haven't loved in any other COD since MW2. It turns out that it's pretty good as well and I can now say that it's already better than the first Black ops and MW3. My main reason for buying Black Ops 2 was the ZOMBIES. I can safely say I am not disappointed, the maps have different options and are huge. I always think 'the bigger the better'. I now cannot wait for the DLC and have to say that this year, I will purchase all of them.

So, to anyone considering buying Black Ops 2, I highly recommend it.

I bought this product expecting The Nuketown bonus map to come with the disk I bought. This however was not the case, and despite my multiple attempts at contacting Amazon Warehouse about the issue, I have only received the "automated response" with it claiming that I will receive a proper email, from one of the workers. I haven't had the slightest recognition, except being bombarded with emails about writing a review on the "product."

I wouldn't recommend the product because they are making you pay for a copy with The Nuketown pass code REMOVED from the disk. I know it has been tampered with because the friends of mine who bought the same edition, via a different seller, actually received that Card WITH the code. The reason I'm giving it a 2/5 is because the rest of the game is fully functional and thus it does deserve recognition for it did come a a cheaper price than standard, even though it is possible to get an even cheaper version through second hand sellers.

I bought the product thinking it was going to be amazing like black ops but i found the campaign weird all it was,was cut scenes, lots of unnecessary swearing and unnecessary violence which made the the game-play a bit rubbish. Also the online game play is so fast it is hard to keep track on what it going on and the majority of the time you are spawn killed so you never get to play really. However zombies is a lot better and has lots of good maps and game types.but would you buy it just for the zombies probably not.

love it. One of the best call of duty's out they i thing. can't wait for the next call of duty

Zombies are screaming all over my house every night! My other half addicted to the game. It brings much laughter and enjoyment from several male members of the family!

great graphics and gameplay ,I think its a a better game than previous title but thats my choice .Loved the flying bit ,I havent tried it online so i cant comment

My son and i are happy with this, keeps on improving all the time and I'm sure the next installment will be even better