Call of Duty®: Black Ops

Imagine your evil plan being that you wanted to switch bodies with a literal child, what a loser

There's a reason this game is considered the best call of duty game ever made. It defined FPS games for years, and it was staple of what an FPS game should be. I bought this game to relive my childhood, and it certainly exceeded my expectations. The campaign is better than I remember it, and that's saying a lot since 10 year old me was pretty blown away from it at the time. Coming back to it and being more educated on both U.S government and politics, the campaign is sooo good. It was certainly worth my money for the campaign alone. I will say the game is a bit pricey given its age. It's kind of highway robbery that activision is charging this much for a 15 year old game, but I was able to get it on sale so it worked out. 10/10! Amazing campaign, amazing multiplayer, fantastic zombies mode.

Extremely unsafe online and offline mode (yes solo zombies/campaign is also compromised), RCE exploits are crazy common on old call of duty games now, NEVER EVER PLAY VANILLA VINTAGE CALL OF DUTY GAMES, these servers have been ABANDONED.

And i don't necessarily think Activision giving their attention to newer games is a bad thing, they just need to release a patch which makes all of these old call of duty games able to be launched offline.
Other than that, DO NOT LAUNCH ANY GAME THAT ISNT UPDATED REGULARLY.

A game that was ahead of it's time, not some algorithmic & retention-maxed CoD does today. The time period, the brutality, the story actually made you feel like you where a true black ops.

At the beginning we have no idea, but instead of weakly exposing the story meaning it wanted players to think. To have these moments when from "The hell am I doing in Cuba?" to "I begin to understand why Woods doesn't say anything about Reznov".

The game shows different perspectives and show how one single event can lead to completely difficult to understand scenario, which can lead to fatal endgame.

It doesn't explain the story.
It shows the events.
And it wants you to gather all the pieces together.

Goddayum masterpiece.

"THE NUMBERS, MASON! WHAT DO THEY MEAN?"

this game is so fucking good. they really don't make them like this anymore. multiplayer was pretty much dead when i played (and that was a few years ago) but honestly the campaign alone is so fire. wait for a sale tho, 40 dollars for a 15 year old game is kinda crazy

Now i understand the people that miss the old COD because this game is very very good,lots of shooting and great story. 9/10

its really fun but the price is horrible. 40 dollars for a 15 year old game???? im not paying for that

The gameplay is good, the characters are great and interesting, I think those who played Call of Duty World at War were excited to see Reznov. The story is great, it's a game that everyone should definitely try and play.

The best Call of Duty campaign ever made. The setting and vibes are flawless, if any game ever deserved a remaster it would be this one.

w game, good combat, good story, good graphics and good performance. What else could you want from a game?

One of the best storylines i've ever played. It is so immersive, it's like you're part of it! It's a shame i'm not able to complete all achievements (to do them you need to buy zombie DLC's and have a friend to play them with), They could've separated the story and zombie modes on steam.

Call of Duty: Black Ops was one of the first online games I ever played, and it left a huge impact on me. I originally had it on the PS3 and spent countless hours playing multiplayer and replaying the campaign over and over. One of the Classic Call of Duty titles to me.

Replayed it on PC 10 years after my last walkthrough and it was one of the best singleplayer experiences I had in a while.

It wasn't just a nostalgia trip, Black Ops has the best CoD campaign ever.

(Also lower the price, fucking rats)

loved this game as a kid, bought it just to play the zombies maps again. good luck enjoying the full game because the dlc never goes on sale, hope you enjoy spending 60$ to get all 4 dlc packs.

one of the best cods ever!. for me its ( 1. cod waw 2. bo1 3.bo2 ) get it on offer it has an amazing campaign , multiplayer and insane zombies!. 10/10

The controls played very well on my Xbox controller. Brought back very good memories of playing this with friends and family as a child. Would recommend for anyone looking for a nostalgic moment.

Game is like a game that you can play using your mind to operate your hands, to operate your computer to operate the game.

This game has been my child hood, now being grown up and playing it again feel so good. They need to slap a remaster of it soon. Will play it always and forever.

It’s very fun to play with friends especially on zombies. Also just the nostalgia factor makes this game a bit better. Overall very fun

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Call of Duty: Black Ops is a groundbreaking entry in the iconic FPS series, delivering an unforgettable mix of gripping storytelling, intense action, and polished gameplay. Released in 2010 by Treyarch, this Cold War-era thriller set the bar high for both single-player campaigns and multiplayer mayhem.

🎮 Campaign
The campaign follows CIA operative Alex Mason, who’s being interrogated about a mysterious set of numbers. As you relive his missions — from infiltrating a Soviet prison to fighting in the jungles of Vietnam — the plot twists deeper into a psychological thriller. The narrative is bold, emotional, and packed with memorable moments, like the now-famous “The numbers, Mason! What do they mean?” scene.

🔫 Multiplayer
Black Ops revolutionized the multiplayer experience. It introduced the "CoD Points" system, letting players earn in-game currency to unlock weapons, perks, and cosmetics. Fan-favorite maps like *Nuketown*, *Firing Range*, and *Summit* keep matches fast, fun, and unforgettable. Gunplay is smooth, with balanced weapons and rewarding progression that still holds up today.

🧟 Zombies Mode
Treyarch’s Zombies mode returns stronger than ever. Starting with *Kino der Toten*, the mode offers a haunting, addictive survival challenge. The layered Easter eggs, creative weaponry, and evolving map design make this one of the best Zombies iterations to date.

🎧 Audio & Visuals
The sound design hits hard — from the crack of an AK-47 to the haunting whispers of numbers in Mason’s head. Graphically, Black Ops still looks impressive, with diverse, atmospheric environments that pull you into its world of espionage and chaos.

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✅ Pros:
✔️ Unforgettable, twist-filled campaign
✔️ Balanced, addictive multiplayer with classic maps
✔️ Zombies mode is deep, chaotic, and endlessly replayable
✔️ Fantastic voice acting and sound design

❌ Cons:
❌ Some campaign levels feel more scripted than tactical
❌ CoD Points system was divisive among traditional fans

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Final Verdict:
Call of Duty: Black Ops remains one of the franchise’s greatest hits, blending a heart-pounding story with top-tier gameplay and timeless multiplayer. Whether you’re a lone wolf chasing a conspiracy or a squadmate mowing down zombies, Black Ops has something for everyone.

🔥 5/5 — An absolute classic.

go in game play zombies die on round 5

never in my life have i seen such a masterpiece it gets a 3 cheeseburgurs out off 5 stars

After all these years the game is still amazing and super fun to play! The campaign, zombies, weapons, voice acting, movement mechanics and overall layout of the game still remains a masterpiece even a decade later!

I started playing the COD games late (in 2024 lol) and have been playing all the campaigns in order start from Cod 1, Cod 2 and so on...

This campaign is great! The story is actually very exciting, the best story so far. In terms of the levels I think Modern Warfare 1 has the best, but this is on par with MW 2 and better than MW 3

Great game, I recommend it..... just installing Black Ops 2 lol

its got good zombies and campaign

this was my first Call of Duty title that I played on XBOX 360 in 2011, it's nice being able to buy this and play it on PC 14 years later :)

unsafe to play, use plutonium to play it safely. campaign and zombies are good, mp is dead (just lobbies with bots).

Stupid game makes me run 20 fps when I look in certain direction in zombies. Fix the game or add a mod that fixes it

I love this game, a classic of my childhood. This version obviously has problems though. The price tag is still goddamn ridiculous, and after hours of grinding every level at Veteran, i made my way to the final level, the second portion even. But then, underwater, for no explainable reason, there's an invincible box where i needed to move to, and i start glitching through the world. Regrettably, I choose to restart the mission, and then it comes up with a "save file not found" and the game sends me back four levels, no recourse no anything.
Understandably, this pissed me off and although I'm sure ill come back to it for now I;m going to have to post a rare negative review and take my time before returning.

I try playing the zombies game and for my suprise. No one is actually playing the dlc maps or anything. I tried the new patch made by a fan and can't use steam on it so yeah big sad day. RIP best game on PC. we need a fully remastered it

used to really love this game as a kid. still one of my favorite classic fps games. i love the zombie modes so much.

Call of Duty: Black Ops was absolutely incredible when it first came out and still holds up today. While today's releases are hit or miss according to the fanbase, this was prime Call of Duty. Also, the start of the Zombies modes with dedicated production time. 100% recommend anyone who has never played to pick this up, or CoD veterans to go back and soak in nostalgia.

- Great immersive story
- Good graphics (Even after 10 years I confirmed it is not outdated)
- Fancy game play

But I have to say:
"The numbers ACTIVATION, what do they mean?"
Why are COD games so expensive on steam?

This game is really fun! It is a blast when I play you should definitely get this game! The one bad thing about this is it takes a little bit to get into a zombie match if you want to play with ppl. Glhf if you play! Also the campaign is SUPER good!!

One of the best Cods to date, my personal favorite of all time. Tied for second is BO2 and WaW.

A classic of the franchise. No complaints. Great story, multiplayer, and timeless zombies mode. I also like the weapon variety seen throughout.

it is very fun and good to play with freinds

Game keeps crashing whenever I try to load into a campaign level and I have to restart my pc each time, for a 15 year old game you would think it would be more optimized but no, it's just flat out not talk about disappointing

this call of duty is peak single player story is so good and multiplayer goated and zombies are goated

It is great to play and fun to have especaillt when you played it in 2011

I do really love the game and still play a lot. But it’s way more stable, active and safer to play with the plutonium launcher that can also work with black ops 2, modern warfare 3 and world at war. https://plutonium.pw/

Great Game but 40 dollars TOO EXPENSIVE for a game that old.
Only buy when its on sale

15 years later, and this campaign still slaps. It’s got big, explosive set pieces, over-the-top action. But let’s be honest—the level design? Mostly hallways. And the gameplay? Well, imagine whack-a-mole, but with assault rifles. Pop out, shoot, duck, reload, repeat. If that’s your thing, then you’re in for a hell of a ride. Just don’t play on higher difficulties unless you enjoy infinite enemy respawns and cheap deaths. It’s not World at War levels of suffering, but it gets close. Still, for a straight-up action-packed shooter, it’s hard to beat.

Recommended.
Immersive story and fine gameplay.

This CoD might have the best campaign I've played thus far! With all sorts of twists and turns, new fan favorite characters, and getting me interested in learning about real world history more than WaW did. If that isn't some high praise, I don't know what is. And Zombies feels far less punishing this time around, and because it has matchmaking I'm looking forward to playing that more this time around with more players watching my back.

The sequel to the darkest & grittest World at War, Instead of gruesome depiction of WW2, Have an MK-Ultra instead to fuck up your mind!.

10/10, Best sequel to recommend to traumatize late millennials to early gen z.

The main story is excellent and the zombies are great!!

No longer works for me. Windows 11 maybe? Not sure but even when I try running in in Win 8 or 7 it still crashes. Unfortunate. Great Game and was looking forward to paying the "better days" of Call of Duty. Positive review, still a great game just might not work for people with newer rigs.

Awesome campaign, that holds up extremely well to the test of time. The story is better than a lot of recent CODs and the gun play feels great. Pretty decent length too.

Kinda boring to revisit since I remember the first half of the game so well from the Xbox 360 days, but I shouldn't refund since $20 is the best deal I'm ever going to get for this game. Can't believe they charge more than $20 for this and BO2 even though they are fairly old games. Get these at $20 max.

Fantastic game. definitely one of the best in the entire COD franchise, but this game has a serious problem of crashing on modern systems so buy at your own risk.