When the Black Ops story arc began withWorld at Warin 2008, this sub-Call of Duty series delivered a different tone from its counterparts, leaning heavily toward government conspiracy, espionage, sci-fi and a hint of supernatural.
Black Ops hasn’t always hit a home run, but when it has, it’s a reminder of why fans have loved Call of Duty for so many years. Following last year’s disappointingCall of Duty:Modern Warfare IIIcampaign, a lot is riding on Treyarch to bring the blockbuster storytelling that fans of the series have come to expect.
Check out the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 story trailer below!
Black Ops 6takes place ten years after the events ofBlack Ops Cold War,during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Russell Adler and Frank Woods return, this time joining forces with CIA operative Troy Marshall, lethal assassin Sevati Dumas, and gadget expert Felix Neumann as they aim to bring down a private military company known as Pantheon. You’ll be shocked to learn this shady group poses great danger to the world’s security. However, it seems that an even more powerful foe may be pulling the strings from within the shadows.
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The campaign is longer than recent entries, so don’t expect to easily blast through it in a few hours. You’ll likely spend at least 10 hours for your first playthrough, perhaps more depending on your chosen difficulty and how you approach each mission. The story has plenty of fun moments, and I won’t spoil it for you, but the missions ‘Emergence’ and ‘High Rollers’ will likely be standout moments for many.
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Treyarch has been making a song and dance about its new omni-movement. Which is best described as like the Max Payne dive without the slow-mo. Diving in Call of Duty is nothing new, but Omi-movement provides 360° agility with complete freedom whether you’re confronting or evading the enemy. As fun as the omni-movement is, I never found myself using this mechanic all that much in the campaign. It feels much better suited for traditional multiplayer and Zombies.
Similar toBlack Ops Cold War, in-between missions you’ll be taken to your safe house with the crew. But instead of a garage, you can now explore Russel Adler’s remote mansion. Here you can chat with your NPC team to learn more about them and even search the mansion for clues to solve some puzzles for rewards.
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As much fun I’ve had withBlack Ops 6, there’s one major downside that really shouldn’t exist. The campaign is single-player, yet requires an online connection to Activision’s servers. An online connection is expected for multiplayer and Zombies, obviously, but it’s a pain for a single-player experience - especially when you’re being booted to the home screen during a heated battle, it’s a frustration that no player wants. Hopefully, Activision will fix this soon.
I went into the campaign ofBlack Ops 6hopeful, but sceptical. It’s easy to get caught up in the pre-release hype and sometimes that can lead to disappointment. Thankfully,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is a blast from start to finish, and provides some of the best moments that this series has to offer. I hopeBlack Ops 6is indicative of a long-overdue upturn in quality for the series. If it is, Call of Duty fans have every reason to be excited about what the future may hold.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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Pros:Fun combat, compelling story, memorable missions
Cons:Online requirement for single-player campaign
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