Call of Duty®: Black Ops — Is It Worth Playing?

The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty

Nov 2010+156 followers/wkShooterby Treyarch$19.99
Quick verdict Call of Duty®: Black Ops holds 91% positive across 21,839 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Shooter games like Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III, it's an easy one to check out.

About Call of Duty®: Black Ops

The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to last year’s blockbuster Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops . Call of Duty®: Black Ops will take you behind enemy lines as a member of an elite special forces unit engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts across the globe. With access to exclusive weaponry and equipment, your actions will tip the balance during the most dangerous time period mankind has ever known. Key Features: Cinematic Single Player Campaign : An epic campaign and story that takes you to a variety of locations and conflicts all over the world where you will play as an elite Black Ops soldier in deniable operations where if you are caught, captured or killed, your country will disavow all knowledge of your existence. Signature Multiplayer : Call of Duty’s signature multiplayer gameplay returns with new perks and killstreaks, deeper levels of character and weapon customization, and all new modes including: Wager Matches : One in the Chamber, Gun Game, Sticks and Stones, Sharpshooter Theater Mode : View, record, and edit your favorite moments from multiplayer, and share with your friends Combat Training : Test your skill solo or Co-Op with friends against AI enemy players Zombies! : Fan favorite Zombie mode is back providing endless hours of Zombie-slaying entertainment, solo or Co-Op

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Key Stats

Followers
85,215
Followers / week
+156
Steam reviews
91% · 21,839
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Treyarch
Release
Nov 2010
Price
$19.99

Should You Play Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III.

The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to last year’s blockbuster Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops . Call of Duty®: Black Ops will take you behind enemy lines as a member of an elite special forces unit engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts across the globe. With access to exclusive weaponry and equipment, your actions will tip the balance during the most dangerous time period mankind has ever known. Key Features: Cinematic Single Player Campaign : An …

Call of Duty®: Black Ops is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS *: Windows® Vista / XP / 7 · Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better · Memory: 2GB · Graphics: Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better · DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c · Hard Drive: 12GB* · Sound: DirectX® 9.0c-compatible

How many players does Call of Duty®: Black Ops have?

Call of Duty®: Black Ops isn't released yet, so there are no live player numbers — but it already has 85,215 Steam followers, gaining +156 this week ahead of launch.

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Call of Duty®: Black Ops — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Call of Duty®: Black Ops release?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops released on Nov 9, 2010 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops is a Shooter game. The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty
Is Call of Duty®: Black Ops multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Call of Duty®: Black Ops supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Call of Duty®: Black Ops on Steam Deck or consoles?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Call of Duty®: Black Ops cost?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops is priced at $19.99 on Steam.
What are Call of Duty®: Black Ops's system requirements?
Minimum specs: Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better, 2GB, Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better.
Is Call of Duty®: Black Ops worth playing?
If you enjoy Shooter games like Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
Who made Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops is developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.
What games is Call of Duty®: Black Ops similar to?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops sits alongside Shooter games such as Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III.
What platforms is Call of Duty®: Black Ops on?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops is available on Windows.
How many players does Call of Duty®: Black Ops have?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops isn't released yet, so there are no live player numbers — but it already has 85,215 Steam followers, gaining +156 this week ahead of launch.

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