The Call of Duty franchise is notable for several reasons, among them the fact that they have such a huge stable of releases with only a relatively small dip in quality. These dips are not uncommon with long-running franchises, with both developer ennui and publisher restrictions contributing to the...

● Zombies! ● Multiplayer is much more rewarding ● Production value is high; as usual

● Cookie-cutter shooter campaign ● Some definite improvements; but no real innovation

In the end, I'm surprised to hear myself recommending another Call of Duty game after so many have been released this generation, but my craving to play the game speaks for itself.

New height for storytelling in Call of Duty games; Multiplayer has aged with us; remodeling an addictive competitive online component to prioritize customization; There's quite a bit of game here; and something for everyone

Strike Force missions bog down a surprisingly good Single-Player campaign; PS3 version doesn't run as well as its Xbox 360 counterpart; We miss Spec Ops

Right when you were thinking you could skip the annual Call of Duty release due to franchise fatigue or simply wanting to take a year off, Treyarch delivers one of the most full-featured and best games in the series.

The branching campaign story; Exploring the wide-open Tranzit Zombies mode; Customizing your multiplayer loadout with the "Pick 10" system

The unresponsive AI in the Strike Force Missions; Not having friends to play Zombies with; Players who use the Guardian Scorestreak effectively

Jetpacks with rigid wings. Gloves that can adhere to any surface and support your body weight. Advertisements that feature your face when you walk by. The campaign in Call of Duty: Black Ops II has some interesting ideas about the future of technology, but what about the future of this massively...

Great campaign scripting; Story choices are often tough and encourage replay; League play offers a new stage for the familiar multiplayer combat

Zombies mode is stagnant; New codcasting tool is hamstrung; Live streaming feature is not functional

More like lukewarm revenge You are logged out. Login | Sign up Treyarch loves occasionally goofy maps, and Rush is no exception. It takes place at a paintball joint, complete with an indoor and outdoor arena, as well as a small shop with various paintball gear littered about.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Image © Activision Your opinion of "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" is likely to reflect your opinion of past "CoD" games. This is not the one that's going to convert anyone although it's just as likely to not throw anyone from the crowded ship that is the biggest moneymaking...

Another year, another Call of Duty . Activision's crown jewel is still going strong, despite the countless feelings of déjà vu each one tends to inspire. Don't get me wrong: I've stuck with the series since the very beginning.

I don't get why everyone seems to complain about the fact that a new Call of Duty game comes out every year? Yes an annual release makes it look like the same product over and over again but I am one of those who enjoys playing them.

Easily the best of the franchise so far, Treyarch have managed to create a well balanced multiplayer and a fun single player. The engine is a bit old now, so it doesn't quite have the sparkle it once did. The AI is a big letdown at times.

- Often times you cannot pinpoint the moment where something begins to change or evolve in the video game industry. It's only after it has definitely changed that you can look back and see it. Treyarch's Black Ops II is this moment.