Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Official Thread

[hammondc]

Still on the fence about it. I have been on-obard since the original call of duty like 10 years ago and never missed a version. I just feel like they keep getting worse.

[Blak Smyth]

I am starting to see the little improvements in the game. The cartoonish graphics and the ghost perk not unlocking until level 55 are my only real complaints currently.

[LasciviousXXX]

I got a chance to preview all the weapons and perks by playing in the Team League matches for a few hours last night. In those everything is unlocked. I have to say, I cannot wait to get to level 55 as some of the weapons and perks are amazing. On a side note, my K-D ratio has been abysmal thus far but improved greatly in League play. I'm going to attribute that to me being able to build a class that suits me best. I placed 17th in the Platinum Division

[chippewastud79]

Pros:
Graphics
Being able to play Hardcore game types immediately
Starting weapons aren't as awful as they were in previous games
New Killstreak scoring system
New Killstreaks
Maps are varied and have tons of high and low access points
Pick 10 system to create a class that truly fits your style

Cons:
Spawns still suck something awful
You have to use the same Killstreaks for every class
Takes forever to rank up after the first 20 levels or so
Don't get new equipment until much higher ranks than I recall
Still cant figure out how to see the "Challenges"
Lack of true sniping maps, really only found one
If you don't use teamwork, its much tougher to win Deathmatch, no more Rambo-run-'n'-gun
My awful K/D

Overall, I like the game thus far. Maybe I am just being nitpicky.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Pros:
Graphics
Being able to play Hardcore game types immediately
Starting weapons aren't as awful as they were in previous games
New Killstreak scoring system
New Killstreaks
Maps are varied and have tons of high and low access points
Pick 10 system to create a class that truly fits your style

Cons:
Spawns still suck something awful
You have to use the same Killstreaks for every class
Takes forever to rank up after the first 20 levels or so
Don't get new equipment until much higher ranks than I recall
Still cant figure out how to see the "Challenges"
Lack of true sniping maps, really only found one
If you don't use teamwork, its much tougher to win Deathmatch, no more Rambo-run-'n'-gun
My awful K/D

Overall, I like the game thus far. Maybe I am just being nitpicky.

You think the graphics are a pro? Overall I agree with most of your other opinions.

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

I got a chance to preview all the weapons and perks by playing in the Team League matches for a few hours last night. In those everything is unlocked. I have to say, I cannot wait to get to level 55 as some of the weapons and perks are amazing. On a side note, my K-D ratio has been abysmal thus far but improved greatly in League play. I'm going to attribute that to me being able to build a class that suits me best. I placed 17th in the Platinum Division

What is team leagues? I do not understand that yet. I don't know why we would ever prestige with nothing good opening until that late?

[macsauce13]

I hate the new scorestreak system. I don't like going 5-0 and not getting a single perk. Seems kind of ridiculous.

I realize I could use a UAV and get one by then, but I'd like to start at something a little more useful to me.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

You think the graphics are a pro? Overall I agree with most of your other opinions.

Maybe its just the improvements on the landscapes and vision thru snipers and scopes, but it does seem to have a better look than previous CoD's. Or maybe I just want to like them more because it is a new game.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by macsauce13

I hate the new scorestreak system. I don't like going 5-0 and not getting a single perk. Seems kind of ridiculous.

I realize I could use a UAV and get one by then, but I'd like to start at something a little more useful to me.

You selfish bastid! Remind me never to play with you

[macsauce13]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

You selfish bastid! Remind me never to play with you

Haha, I only really play hardcore, so it isn't as selfish as it appears. In hardcore, I find a UAV helpful in big maps, but a hindrance on smaller maps. Don't have enough time to react if someone catches you glimpsing at the map.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by macsauce13

Haha, I only really play hardcore, so it isn't as selfish as it appears. In hardcore, I find a UAV helpful in big maps, but a hindrance on smaller maps. Don't have enough time to react if someone catches you glimpsing at the map.

Speaking of which, I hate that red dots don't show up when people are firing unless a UAV is up. It made it much more tactical to check the map and see where the firing is coming from.

[mahtofire14]

I pretty much only play hardcore as well. I really like it so far. I still get frustrated with some things that just come with COD games. Getting shot through walls, getting 3 rounds off on a guy only to not have any of them register while he throws one bullet in you and kills you, etc. Overall I think it's miles above MW3.

For those of you that are sick of waiting long periods of time to start a round, after you click "Find Match" and it brings up which type of game you want to play, down in the lower right corner is a option called Choose Server Type or something along those lines. It's the Square button for PS3 players, and it will allow you to chose "basic" or "best" option. Best is for people with hi speed cable internets. Has sped things up drastically for me and improved the lag time.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Maybe its just the improvements on the landscapes and vision thru snipers and scopes, but it does seem to have a better look than previous CoD's. Or maybe I just want to like them more because it is a new game.

I agree. From the footage I've seen so far, the environments and landscapes make up for any other graphical limitations.

[Blak Smyth]

I am getting a little bored of this game already and the graphics are terrible. So far I think MW3 is a better FPS. This doesn't feel like COD. I have to admit I think this game has balance that other games don't have though.
I predict this game fades quickly and people will be playing something else long before the next COD is released.

(Opinions so far at level 30)

[Blak Smyth]

My best games last night in TDM:

15-1
15-2
33-1

[yachties23]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I am getting a little bored of this game already and the graphics are terrible. So far I think MW3 is a better FPS. This doesn't feel like COD. I have to admit I think this game has balance that other games don't have though.
I predict this game fades quickly and people will be playing something else long before the next COD is released.

(Opinions so far at level 30)

The original Black Ops felt like a crappy 90s arcade game. Poor feel of motion, and even worse cheap graphics and sounds.

I checked BO2 on my brother's PS3 last night. I saw no improvements. The MW games are far superior in graphics, sound, and feel, and even those have their flaws. I'm glad I didn't drop 60 on this.

[ucla695]

I'm still trying to get a feel for the maps and where the choke points are. Until then, I expect to be mediocre. Hopefully I'll unlock some decent guns soon.

[Blak Smyth]

[Starscream]

I haven't played it yet, but I don't get all the hate on the graphics. Graphics are nice, but they do not make a game. Example: Nintendo Wii has outsold both the PS3 and the 360 and it is very much inferior to both systems when it comes to graphics. Super Mario Galaxy and Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword are graphicaly inferior to numerous other games, but does that make them any less fun? Heck no! Heck, my favorite games of all time are 16 bit or less. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and the first Super Mario Bros. don't hold a candle of thought graphicaly to games like God of War 3 or Uncharted 3, but I still play them on the regular. In the few remaining arcades out there, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga still rake in the money at only $0.25- $0.50 a game compared to newer arcade games that are over $1.00 a game.
Rant off//


Point is, graphics do not make a game. The gameplay and enjoyability are what make a game great.


I'm not a big COD fan by any means, much , less an FPS fan, but don't hate on it just b/c you think the graphics suck.

[Starscream]

Didn't mean for my rant to kill the thread. Sorry, guys.

[TJarv]

Just picked it up for PS3

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