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[Montresor]

What's the online population??

Can people cross play with 360 players? This sounds really cool. I miss Blops 1

Yes but it's not really cross play. You're basically running an emulated Xbox 360 so you get the Xbox 360 guide, your 360 friends list, 360 achievements, 360 party chat, etc... within the XB1 ecosystem.

It's really neat. And you can take advantage of all the other XB1 OS features aka you can stream Black Ops on Twitch, take screenshots, record clips, etc...

 

[Noobcraft]

Never played this. Is the campaign worth $10?

It's one of the better cod campaigns, probably top 3. So take from that what you will.

 

[kuYuri]

Does that include all the DLC?

Nope. Just base game.

 

[Warxard]

GALIL DA GAWD!!!!!!

 

[Najaf]

Just played a match and there is noticeable input lag. Hope that was more of a connection issue, but was rocking full bars. I still have my 360 and play this on occasion and it was a bit of a night and day difference. Will give it some more time, but I noticed many things that felt 'off'.

 

[etta]

BTW WiiU version of the Black Ops is not MIA.WiiU has Wii backwards compability and Black Ops has a Wii version.So the only current-gen platform missing this masterpiece is sadly PS4.

=O,I forgot the Wii U does BC.
I only wrote that because I just copied the format from the original thread. Hmmmmm..., though I am willing to bet

Spoiler

with Chobel

that the Wii version is probably dead online, whereas the Xbox population has surged.

 

[jet1911]

Never played this. Is the campaign worth $10?

Yes.

 

[Justinh]

I sold more copies of black ops today at gamestop then every other game combined.

Holy crap. Even if that's just anecdotal, that's still pretty amazing.

 

[Sydle]

It's one of the better cod campaigns, probably top 3. So take from that what you will.

I've been meaning to finally play a CoD game, so this seems like an inexpensive way to try out a good one.

Thanks

 

[etta]

Never played this. Is the campaign worth $10?

Hell yes, one of the best FPS campaigns.

 

[Triscuitable]

Weird going from COD on PC to Xbox. It feels like I'm playing a totally different game.

Slogging through the campaign on Veteran and having a miserable time. It's as if nobody playtested this mode; half the time I just die instantly when I come into view of an enemy.

Hell yes, one of the best FPS campaigns.

I'd like to politely disagree. The storytelling is messy at best, and it's an extremely weak setup with lots of plot threads coming out of left field. Moreover, there's a pervasive jingoistic nihilism throughout the game that every character seems to be fueled by. There's not a single character in BO1 who isn't a violence-crazed, lead-spewing maniac.

There's no rhyme or reason for any of the actions undertaken in the story. It's just an "communism bad, capitalism good" plot with Gary Oldman playing the part of your Magical Russian best friend.

Don't get me wrong; I like Black Ops a lot. Its multiplayer paved the way for Black Ops 2, and its got Zombies at its wackiest. But its plot is without a doubt its weakest asset, and the level design in the campaign is the same trashy corridor-shooting that became a running gag with series critics. Black Ops 2 is far better, but it's still full of the "America, fuck yeah" mentality and pointlessly gruesome violence that only Treyarch seems to utilize. Not one character is human; everyone is a trigger-happy psychopath.

 

[LenHendricks]

Is there some trick to getting the DLC to show? I paid for all of it on 360 and only the first map pack is showing up on Xbox One as having been purchased. Checked Twitter and there are numerous others with the same issue

 

[Najaf]

Is there some trick to getting the DLC to show? I paid for all of it on 360 and only the first map pack is showing up on Xbox One as having been purchased. Checked Twitter and there are numerous others with the same issue

On the xbox one dash, go to games, black ops, manage game and your dlc should show up under ready to install.

 

[Ashtar]

I actually had a lot of fun with this when it dropped but I think all my progress is on ps3, I love bare bones matches, none of that kill streak bs just pure gunplay

 

[Livingskeletons]

What's the online population??

Can people cross play with 360 players? This sounds really cool. I miss Blops 1

Yeah bro, pretty sure some people are using Elite controllers too. I'm getting wrecked.

Poor 360 players with their fat joysticks.

 

[AgentOtaku]

I'd like to politely disagree. The storytelling is messy at best, and it's an extremely weak setup with lots of plot threads coming out of left field. Moreover, there's a pervasive jingoistic nihilism throughout the game that every character seems to be fueled by. There's not a single character in BO1 who isn't a violence-crazed, lead-spewing maniac.

There's no rhyme or reason for any of the actions undertaken in the story. It's just an "communism bad, capitalism good" plot with Gary Oldman playing the part of your Magical Russian best friend.

Don't get me wrong; I like Black Ops a lot. But its plot is without a doubt its weakest asset, and the level design in the campaign is the same trashy corridor-shooting that became a running gag with series critics. Black Ops 2 is far better, but it's still full of the "America, fuck yeah" mentality and pointlessly gruesome violence that only Treyarch seems to utilize. Not one character is human; everyone is a trigger-happy psychopath.

wonderfully put

 

[Rbk_3]

Just played a match and there is noticeable input lag. Hope that was more of a connection issue, but was rocking full bars. I still have my 360 and play this on occasion and it was a bit of a night and day difference. Will give it some more time, but I noticed many things that felt 'off'.

This is disappointing to hear.

 

[Triscuitable]

This is disappointing to hear.

I've been playing all day, and I gotta say, if there's input lag, I'm not feeling it. At least, not constantly. There's a few moments I've noticed some sluggishness, but for the most part it's a really snappily handling game. I'm typically really peeved by that kind of stuff too, so it seems your mileage may vary.

Note that I'm not saying there isn't any, but from what I can tell and feel, this is a very responsive title. In fact, it's one of the best-performing games in XB1's back-compat catalogue to date.

 

[M.W.]

This is disappointing to hear.

People on 360 have the edge big time.

 

[oSoLucky]

Hoping that one day companies discount their DLC along with the games. No way all the map packs combined should still be 60 USD. They should be 10 max to match the price of the game.

 

[ATOMICJORGE]

Yeah bro, pretty sure some people are using Elite controllers too. I'm getting wrecked.

Poor 360 players with their fat joysticks.

 

[luckygodzilla]

Never played this. Is the campaign worth $10?

Do it, it's a whole bunch of stupid fun.

 

[BrahReally]

I've been playing all day, and I gotta say, if there's input lag, I'm not feeling it. I'm typically really peeved by that kind of stuff too, so it seems your mileage may vary.

Note that I'm not saying there isn't any, but from what I can tell and feel, this is a very responsive title. In fact, it's one of the best-performing games in XB1's back-compat catalogue to date.

I agree with this post, there doesn't seem to be much input lag at all (if any). My first game back on I dropped 22-2 in TDM without having any issues.

 

[etta]

Weird going from COD on PC to Xbox. It feels like I'm playing a totally different game.

Slogging through the campaign on Veteran and having a miserable time. It's as if nobody playtested this mode; half the time I just die instantly when I come into view of an enemy.



I'd like to politely disagree. The storytelling is messy at best, and it's an extremely weak setup with lots of plot threads coming out of left field. Moreover, there's a pervasive jingoistic nihilism throughout the game that every character seems to be fueled by. There's not a single character in BO1 who isn't a violence-crazed, lead-spewing maniac.

There's no rhyme or reason for any of the actions undertaken in the story. It's just an "communism bad, capitalism good" plot with Gary Oldman playing the part of your Magical Russian best friend.

Don't get me wrong; I like Black Ops a lot. Its multiplayer paved the way for Black Ops 2, and its got Zombies at its wackiest. But its plot is without a doubt its weakest asset, and the level design in the campaign is the same trashy corridor-shooting that became a running gag with series critics. Black Ops 2 is far better, but it's still full of the "America, fuck yeah" mentality and pointlessly gruesome violence that only Treyarch seems to utilize. Not one character is human; everyone is a trigger-happy psychopath.

Hmmm, I remember it in the top half of shooters, and I guess recently I've been comparing CoD campaigns and for the modern ones, MW's, MW2's, and BO's are the only ones that were good for me.

 

[ATOMICJORGE]

Here is the splash screen of the game in case someone wants to use it as a wallpaper
I took it with with my capture card the resolution is 1920x1080

 

[Livingskeletons]

You bastard.

Heard some trash talk during the lobby. "Yo you scrubs still playing on 360"?
Bunch of stfu's followed. Never change COD.

 

[friskykillface]

haha i'm saving that game winning head shot kill while in last stand mode

 

[Draven143]

I find it amusing that Black ops for the 360 is now #59 on the Amazon video game best sellers list...

 

[Livingskeletons]

haha i'm saving that game winning head shot kill while in last stand mode

Damn almost forgot about gameclips. Now all my crazy Zombie moments can be recorded.

 

[etta]

I find it amusing that Black ops for the 360 is now #59 on the Amazon video game best sellers list...

I remember Red Dead Redemption jumped to #1 when it was leaked that it would be available on Xbox One.

 

[Erasus]

Actually makes me want to play it on PS3 now, havent even done the campaign.

 

[Conrad Link]

As suspected, can't get any decent connection games on Demolition. Yellow-bar-city. Hopefully more NZ/Aus people jump on.

 

[ohlawd]

nice OT. gonna try and buy the game on XBL before the 23rd because that's when the sale ends. gonna be fun playing Domination by myself >_>

 

[RyudBoy]

Was playing this earlier. Took a few games before I could get back into the groove. MW2 b/c next please.

 

[The_Dama]

just purchased on xbox.com but not showing as downloadable on xbox one queue. any idea why?

 

[RedRum]

Anybody not able to connect online? It says I have to download my profile again, but it's there.

 

[Nokterian]

My Xbox One is due to arrive today..i still need to buy the map packs though but i think the majority here will play the OG maps and i am ok with that. Played the game a lot on PC but now it's time to play it on my new xbox one.

 

[Rbk_3]

Was playing this earlier. Took a few games before I could get back into the groove. MW2 b/c next please.

I think MW2 is hacker central unfortunately.

 

[Magnetic_North]

I love bare bones matches, none of that kill streak bs just pure gunplay

Oh MAAAAN Barebones I think it was team tactical was my jam! All the objective modes with no kills streaks just pure gunplay was an absolute blast!

I miss that so much

 

[etta]

just purchased on xbox.com but not showing as downloadable on xbox one queue. any idea why?

Tried a reboot?

 

[RedRum]

Played my first game of hardcore search. Good god it was fucking good. No double jumps or crazy slide shots. Just pure fucking shooting.

I can't wait for the remaster of MW.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Played my first game of hardcore search. Good god it was fucking good. No double jumps or crazy slide shots. Just pure fucking shooting.

I can't wait for the remaster of MW.

Yes, this pleases me.

Looking at the Blops Wikia, I think I own every DLC for this game on 360, too.

 

[RedRum]

Also, there are so many newbies that didn't experience the first time around.

Fodder.

 

[RedRum]

Yes, this pleases me.

Looking at the Blops Wikia, I think I own every DLC for this game on 360, too.

I think I bought the DLC, but I'm not sure. I'll buy it again. Not sure where to go for that.

 

[Varg]

I want to play soooo badddddd. Hopefully mw2 or world at war follows suit

 

[Daffy Duck]

Nice OT.

I wonder how long the playerbase will stay high for. Interesting to see that's for sure.

I had a real blast last night on HQ and domination. Maps are fantastic and the gameplay just feels so right.

 

[TheKeyPit]

How long/short is the story?

 

[kuYuri]

Oh, now I remember why I stopped playing the MP. The networking in this game is so bad in comparison. All the later games have spoiled me with better netcode and dedicated servers.

Not to mention the other big problems I had with Black Ops.

 

[Figments]

How long/short is the story?

Standard COD. Around 3-4 hours Max.

 

[Captain Zyrain]

Wow I'm rusty!

Gonna take a little bit to get back in the swing of things.. But man, it feels good to be Black.

Err.. Back.