Call of Duty: Black Ops

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  • Summary: Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS will feature six-player online multiplayer mode with a new Perks System, as well as a unique two-player Co-Op mode and Arcade and Challenge Modes that allow gamers to replay the single-player missions to earn extra points to unlock additional achievements.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GamingTrend
    Dec 16, 2010
    90
    On the whole, Call of Duty: Black Ops for the DS is a genuinely solid little shooter.
  2. GamingXP
    Jan 3, 2011
    88
    Call of Duty: Black Ops was implemented really well to the handheld. The game convinces with a lot of good features like the zombie-mode or the multiplayer possibilities.
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 16, 2010
    82
    Call of Duty Black Ops is the most complete First Person Shooter on the DS at the moment.
  4. Da Gameboyz
    Dec 10, 2010
    80
    While the visuals are nowhere on par with the Xbox 360 or the PS3 version of the game and the shooting mechanics can leave you begging for your controller at times, shooter fans looking for a genuine Call of Duty experience on the DS should give this game a serious look.
  5. Game Chronicles
    Dec 10, 2010
    79
    The Call of Duty offering here, is a substantial one, and for the target audience, presumably younger gamers with parents averse to horrendous amounts of neck stabbing (a prominent feature of Black Ops on the console, but one mysteriously absent on the DS), this game is perfect.
  6. Nintendojo
    Jan 2, 2011
    75
    n-Space has been meticulous in its efforts to keep the Call of Duty franchise interesting on DS. Rather than trying to revolutionize the genre with every release, it has slowly been adding features and honing the gameplay to make each entry noticeably better.
  7. VideoGamer
    Dec 16, 2010
    60
    Despite the game's many other successes, everyone else should approach this with caution.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. racemase
    Nov 12, 2010
    10
    This game is so very cool and has to be the best fps on the ds! There are so many improvements made to multiplayer and it is so fast toThis game is so very cool and has to be the best fps on the ds! There are so many improvements made to multiplayer and it is so fast to connect. I really like all the host options and perks. The single player mode is challenging and has some awesome looking levels. I can't believe this is a ds game. I think this is a must buy for anyone looking for an action packed handheld game. You will definitely get your money worth from this game. Co-op zombie mode, 6 player multiplayer, an excellent single player campaign, challenge mode, and a leader board system that I hope to improve my standings on very soon. Buy this game! It's a MUST BUY!… Expand
  2. Tc572
    Nov 18, 2010
    10
    Every year N-space has improved the DS Call of Duty games and Black Ops is no exception. Unlike the other games though, Black Ops has improvedEvery year N-space has improved the DS Call of Duty games and Black Ops is no exception. Unlike the other games though, Black Ops has improved EVERYTHING, seemingly without having to compromise any features. Single player feels a lot more engaging, multiplayer is more awesome (Especially online), and the new zombie mode is great. Also, the new leader boards, awards, perks and multiplayer titles all work flawlessly. N-space seems to have really listened to their fans and if you've ever had any complaints with the DS Call of Duty games, it's probably been fixed or done a lot better this time around. And considering how underpowered the DS is, what N-space has accomplished is not only extremely fun, it feels like playing Call of Duty on one of the big consoles and is well worth your money. I feel sorry for anyone with a DS that doesn't buy this game. It really is awesome.


    Overall, I highly recommend Black Ops on the DS.    … Expand
  4. 0-172
    Nov 12, 2010
    10
    With each installment, Call of Duty just gets better and better on the DS. Black Ops continues this trend, and in fact goes above and beyondWith each installment, Call of Duty just gets better and better on the DS. Black Ops continues this trend, and in fact goes above and beyond the improvements made in past games. From an all new interface, the addition of perks online and zombie mode every refinement, improvement, and new addition makes Black Ops completely, epicly amazing. Write this game off at your own expense.… Expand
  5. R1cKe75
    Jun 15, 2011
    8
    It's a portable Call of DUTY! The game is getting far better than the first couple. However it is nowhere near as good as it's consoleIt's a portable Call of DUTY! The game is getting far better than the first couple. However it is nowhere near as good as it's console counterparts. Graphics are my biggest concern; the pixel sizes could be reduced to help the graphics intensly. The mulitiplayer is great, but the single player needs work. The zombie mode is just as tough as the console versions, only without a destructable environment, or the raygun. The servers are still booming, so get this game NOW if you haven't played Call of Duty on ds before.… Expand
  6. nintendo-sekta
    Feb 12, 2019
    8
    Игра хороша, но не идеальна. Но есть возможность выбора управления. В игру игра интересно. Графика не менялась с первой часть на DS.Игра хороша, но не идеальна. Но есть возможность выбора управления. В игру игра интересно. Графика не менялась с первой часть на DS.
  7. gui2310gBR
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    Exciting campaign Great audio and visual presentation Online multiplayer includes weapon unlocks and perks Cooperative Zombie mode online orExciting 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 the problem Inconsistent difficulty Some clumsy vehicle controls… Expand
  8. CrookDragoon666
    Dec 7, 2015
    0
    An entire waste of money and time. While the graphics are forgivable (for the ds,) this game plays horrible, looks horrible, sounds horrible,An entire waste of money and time. While the graphics are forgivable (for the ds,) this game plays horrible, looks horrible, sounds horrible, and controls painfully. Enimies dont even have AI and just shoot at everything they see. Level design is painful, and its far to easy to be fun. Never try and port another COD game onto the DS, alright?… Expand

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