Call of Duty: Black Ops - Declassified
- November 13, 2012
- nStigate Games
The best first-person shooter on a portable but it's not exactly a high yardstick
Call of Duty: Black Ops - Declassified is a warfare shooter game with both single-player and multi-player modes. The game explores original fiction in the Black Ops universe, offering an all-new campaign of Special Ops missions and a multiplayer mode tailored for the PlayStation Vita. It provides an intense handheld Call of Duty experience, delivering gripping action in a portable format.
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Reviews
- The multiplayer experience is engaging and retains the classic Call of Duty feel, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
- The game is portable and provides a decent FPS experience on the go, with well-designed maps that work well for quick matches.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be fun and addictive, especially when playing with friends or in a party setting.
- The campaign is short and lacks a proper story, with no checkpoints, leading to frustrating gameplay when players die during missions.
- Multiplayer suffers from frequent connection issues, long loading times, and a limited player count, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The controls can be cumbersome, particularly with the touch screen mechanics for throwing grenades and melee attacks, leading to accidental actions.
- story53 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped, consisting mainly of brief, timed missions that lack a cohesive narrative or checkpoints, leading to frustration when players must restart after dying. While some players appreciate the bite-sized format for on-the-go gaming, many express disappointment over the absence of a traditional campaign and the overall blandness of the storyline compared to previous titles in the series. Overall, the story fails to engage players, making it a significant drawback for those seeking a more immersive experience.
“The story is actually really fun.”
“I love Black Ops; even though its gameplay basically amounted to shooting 'Cold War enemy X in corridor Y', the narrative was superb for a Call of Duty game, full of intrigue and plot points that kept me guessing on my first run through.”
“The twists, the story, the genuine thrilling gameplay.”
“First off, if you're buying this game for the story mode, you're going to be disappointed.”
“In fact, it wasn't really a campaign at all, more like time trial missions.”
“There is no actual story mode, which sucks!”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent, with many reviewers noting that they resemble the original Black Ops and are satisfactory for a handheld experience. While some players appreciate the distinct rendering of weapons and overall visual quality, others feel that the graphics do not meet the standards expected from a Call of Duty title. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed reception, with some praising their quality while others point out inconsistencies and limitations.
“The guns are rendered in decent graphics and have distinct differences.”
“But hey, the graphics are good!”
“I do like the graphics and sound (as long as you are using headphones).”
“The graphics highly resemble the original Black Ops.”
“Other than that, things work pretty well, and when you can get into and stay in a match (which is about a 25-75% chance, some days being worse than others), the game is really fun and the graphics are standard for COD games (sorta bad but still okay for the console).”
“Gameplay: 6/10 graphics: 8/10 replay value: 5/10 sound: 7/10 control: 6/10 overall: 6/10 gameplay options: campaign: 10 missions time trial online gameplay user options: stick layout - default or southpaw subtitles sprint - on or off look inversion - on/off campaign only 10 missions is a disappointment.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with a general score of 6/10, indicating that while the mechanics are decent and the fast-paced action is appreciated, the limited campaign of only 10 missions is a significant drawback. Users noted that the controls are fixed and offer some customization options, but the shooting mechanics were criticized as subpar. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but lacking in depth and replay value.
“The gameplay is fast and frenetic, which is good.”
“The twists, the story, the genuine thrilling gameplay.”
“Overall, the gameplay mechanics are pretty good.”
“Gameplay controls are fixed.”
“Campaign only has 10 missions, which is a disappointment.”
“The shooting mechanics are terrible.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the touch screen activation for melee actions to be somewhat cumbersome, which may detract from the emotional immersion and fluidity of gameplay.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated low, with a score of 5/10, primarily due to the limited campaign length of only 10 missions, which many players find disappointing. While there are some gameplay options available, they do not significantly enhance the overall replay value.
“The game offers a variety of gameplay options, including a campaign with 10 missions, time trials, and online gameplay, which enhances its replayability.”
“With user options like stick layout customization and subtitle settings, players can tailor their experience, adding to the game's replay value.”
“Despite the campaign being limited to 10 missions, the inclusion of time trials and online gameplay provides enough variety to keep players coming back.”
“The campaign only has 10 missions, which is a disappointment.”
“Replay value is only 5/10, indicating a lack of incentive to play again.”
“With limited gameplay options and a short campaign, I don't see myself returning to this game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably compromised by frequent glitches, crashes, lag, and bugs, which detract from the overall experience. While players appreciate the enjoyable gameplay and graphics, these technical issues significantly impact the game's performance and reliability.
“My only beef with this game, making me give it 3 stars, is the cons: glitches, crashes, lag, bugs, no camos, not many maps, and poor map load time.”
“The game is fun to play alone or with friends, but the stability issues like glitches and crashes really detract from the experience.”
“While the graphics are pretty good for a handheld and the gameplay is rewarding, the frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to enjoy.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, especially during multiplayer sessions, which are described as hilarious and entertaining.
“I played the multiplayer for a few minutes, and it was hilarious.”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios kept me entertained throughout.”
