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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Xbox 360 Review
On November 13, 2012, Black Ops II, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2010 Black Ops, was released for Xbox 360. Black Ops II is the 9th video game in the Call of Duty franchise, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.
Black Ops II Reception
So far the critic and gamer reviews have been mixed. Gaming experts criticize the game's implausible story line, but compliment its excellent acting and voice overs. Gamers love the ability to choose their own destiny via the strike force missions, but feel like the campaigns are much shorter than its predecessor.
The only way to gain your own opinion about the game is to give it a try. The Xbox 360 has awesome graphics that make the game entertaining to play whether you like the plot or not. Here's what you can expect when you sit down to play Black Ops II for the first time.
The Plot
In this sequel, there are two main plots. The first plot is set in the 1970s and 1980s. Then the plot jumps to 2025. In the future plot, there is a Cold War occurring between China and the U.S.
The Characters
Alex Mason
Fans of Alex Mason will be glad to see their hero return for the sequel. However, his presence is short lived. As the story line jumps from the 1980s to 2025, Alex Mason is replaced by his son, David Mason.
David Mason
The younger Mason is a Special Forces Unit Leader who is destined to protect people, just like his dad.
Raul Menendez
Every violent video game needs an insane evil genius to play the bad game. In this game, that character is fulfilled by Raul Menendez, a narco-terrorist who is being targeted by the CIA. Menendez is planning to use the U.S. Military to satisfy his own evil agenda.
Strike Force Missions
Strike Force Missions are back in this sequel, and these special missions give gamers the opportunity to choose their own destiny. While this sounds like a lot of fun, it depends what you are expecting. The available choices are slim, and you can't go back and change your mind. Since you can't change your mindlater during a play, the different mission choices do give you plenty of chances to replay the game with a different outcome. Whether the Strike Force Missions impress you this time really depends on what you want out of the game.
Zombies
All the best video games seem to feature zombies today, and Black Ops II does not disappoint fans with their zombie missions.
Black Ops II Pros and Cons
As a whole, this first person shooter sequel for Xbox 360 is a hit. Pros for the game include the ability to have an 8-player co-op instead of just 4 like the prior version. Cons for the game include short campaigns and a plot that is difficult to follow at times.
If you are a fan of the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops II does not disappoint. Like its predecessor, Black Ops II delivers intensity and violence that gamers have grown to love and expect from the franchise.
