Call of Duty: Black Ops (NDS)

40 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the gameplay and action are on the whole positive. The story and graphics also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the single player gameplay and design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Nintendo DS Games the Call of Duty: Black Ops (DS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: (cnet.com)

Call of Duty: Black Ops (DS)

If Call of Duty: Black Ops on the consoles is the equivalent of a summer blockbuster movie, then Black Ops on the DS is the version you see on basic cable a couple of years later. It has been cut and trimmed to fit the system, and a few things have...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: Marty Sliva (1up.com)

Black Ops Declassified Review: Digital Atrocities

This Vita debacle strips away everything exciting and interesting about the franchise.

Callof Duty Black Ops: Declassifiedis tangible proof that if developers insist on trying to cram a consoleexperience onto the Vita, then the handheld might as well slink awayinto obscurity. It's an uninspired, tedious experience that offers solittle...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Zachary Miller (nintendoworldreport.com)

Call of Duty: Black Ops

All the features in the world can't save a game that's not fun to begin with.

Lots of control options (for the shooter levels) ; Lots of single and multiplayer content

Having to memorize level layouts and enemy placement ; And still repeatedly dying because of the slow aiming ; Takes a lot of effort to get online and stay there ; Muddy graphics and pixelated enemies at any distance ; Vehicular sequences

That guy has several problems with the DS itself and more than with COD:BO, because...aiming with the stylus is not that hard, for me it is easier than any other kind of FPS control..but thats me, i understand some people have difficulties with it but...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Austin Light (gamespot.com)

Call of Duty: Black Ops Review

Black Ops has everything you could want in a portable Call of Duty game.

Exciting campaign ; Great audio and visual presentation ; Online multiplayer includes weapon unlocks and perks ; Cooperative Zombie mode online or locally is ridiculous fun ; Tight, customizable shooting controls

Inconsistent difficulty ; Some clumsy vehicle controls

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: Dany Argueta (neoseeker)

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PC) Review

Treyarch takes the series into the Cold War era for the first time while bringing back the features PC players want.

Treyarch had a big challenge ahead of them in being responsible for creating something on par with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Taking into account some player feedback and adding their own changes, Treyarch's biggest risk was setting the series in...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by: Keero (ccgr.org)

Call of Duty Black Ops (PC)

And last but not least, the Zombie mode from World at War returns. Up to four players co-operate in this survival mode that\'s swarming with the undead. As you kill the zombies or board up windows and doors, you\'ll be rewarded with points which goes...

Excellent and cohesive story with varied locales and set-piece moments; voice acting is well-done; multiplayer is much more balanced this time around; packed with many modes and customization options; dedicated servers are back

PC version is riddled with technical issues; some lackluster level design in the campaign; main character has uneven voice acting; graphics are serviceable at best; friendly and enemy AI isn\'t that bright

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Expert review by: (game-boyz.com)

Call of Duty Black Ops- DSI

Overall, Call of Duty Black Ops for the DS is perfect for those looking for their Call of Duty fix while on the go. The varied missions and various modes all lend to a game that is pretty good bang for the buck. While the visuals are nowhere on par...