🛰️ Call of Duty: Black Ops II Full Review (PC) – The Future of War Begins

In 2012, Call of Duty: Black Ops II boldly stepped into the future.

Treyarch took a risk, blending Cold War flashbacks with 2025 warfare—drone swarms, cyber attacks, and branching storylines. It introduced moral choices, multi-path missions, and futuristic tech—all without abandoning the grit and edge of the original Black Ops. Even in 2025, this one feels strangely prophetic.

🧠 Game Information

Game: Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Genre: First-Person Shooter (Cold War & Future Warfare)
Platform Reviewed: PC
Modes: Single Player, Multiplayer, Zombies

📖 Story: Two Timelines, One Threat

Black Ops II flips between two eras:

The 1980s, following Alex Mason during covert Cold War operations
The 2025 near-future, where his son, David Mason, fights a new digital war

The villain? Raul Menendez, a Nicaraguan revolutionary turned global cyber-terrorist. He’s one of COD’s best-written antagonists—charismatic, manipulative, and terrifyingly believable.

🔥 Key Missions:

🐎 “Old Wounds” – Horseback combat in Soviet-occupied Afghanistan
🔫 “Time and Fate” – Play as Menendez during his tragic origin
🛩️ “Cordis Die” – Protecting US leaders from drone swarms
🎯 “Suffer With Me” – A shocking sniper decision
🧠 Multiple endings – Based on your choices, deaths, and intel

With branching paths, optional Strike Force missions, and moral choices, no two playthroughs are exactly the same.

🎮 BO2 PC Gameplay Features

🔫 1. Dual-Era Weaponry

1980s: AK-47, Galil, Python, Dragonuv
2025: AN-94, M8A1, Peacekeeper, KSG, DSR-50
Attachments: Hybrid scopes, millimeter scanner, target finder

🎯 2. Choices That Matter

Rescue or kill characters
Fail or succeed in Strike Force missions
Determine global events through your actions
5+ unique endings + post-credit scene

🌐 3. Multiplayer Innovation

Pick 10 system – Customize loadouts with complete freedom
Scorestreaks replace killstreaks (emphasize objective play)
League Play – Early ranked mode for competitive players
Maps: Standoff, Raid, Express, Hijacked, Slums

Wildcards and scorechains offer endless strategies

🧟 4. Zombies Expanded

Transit mode: Travel across a zombie-infested region by bus
Classic maps: Town, Farm, Nuketown Zombies
New features: Buildables, persistent perks, boss zombies
Grief mode (PVPVE), Easter eggs, and hidden lore

💻 PC Version Benefits

✅ High FPS + full mouse/keyboard support
✅ Higher FOV options and 4K compatibility
✅ Modding tools (via Plutonium or custom clients)
✅ Multiplayer and Zombies still active via community
✅ Supports reshade, ENB lighting mods, and texture packs

🛠️ Must-Have PC Mods & Add-ons

🧠 Plutonium BO2 – Active client with MP and Zombies support
🗺️ Custom Zombie Maps – Buried-style or Transit remakes
🎮 Weapon Rebalances – Tweak overpowered loadouts
🎨 ReShade FX Packs – Enhanced colors and bloom
🛡️ Always install mods from trusted creators and back up original files

🎶 Sound Design & Voice Acting

🎧 Futuristic sounds mixed with gritty 80s realism
🎵 Soundtrack by Jack Wall + licensed music (Trent Reznor for theme)
🗣️ Voice talent: Sam Worthington (Mason), Michael Rooker, Tony Todd, Kamar de los Reyes (Menendez)
💬 “What the f*** is wrong with you, Menendez?!”

📊 Pros & Cons

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Branching storylines with real consequences	Strike Force missions feel clunky
Futuristic and Cold War tech mash-up	Some endings feel underdeveloped
Addictive, high-skill multiplayer	Transit Zombies map is divisive
Excellent antagonist in Menendez	PC launch version had balance issues (mostly fixed)
Still playable online via Plutonium	No official mod tools

🏁 Final Verdict: ★★★★☆ 9.5/10

“Black Ops II is bold, risky, and unforgettable.”
With an ambitious story structure, revolutionary multiplayer systems, and one of the best Zombies modes ever made, Black Ops II remains a masterpiece that predicted the future of warfare better than most sci-fi. A must-play for fans of narrative-driven shooters.

📥 Download & Play Call of Duty: Black Ops II (PC)

🛒 Available on:

🔗 Steam – Campaign and Zombies (multiplayer mostly inactive)
🔗 Plutonium BO2 – Fan-maintained client with active servers
🛡️ Stick to community-tested clients to avoid malware or broken files

🧭 Related Posts

🎮 Also Read: Call of Duty: Black Ops Full Review – Cold War Espionage at Its Finest
🎮 Also Read: Best COD Villains Ranked – From Makarov to Menendez
🎮 Also Read: Top 5 Zombies Maps of All Time – From Kino to Mob of the Dead

💬 Comment Below

Did you spare Menendez—or shoot him on sight?
What was your go-to MP loadout in 2025—AN-94? MSMC?
Tell us your favorite Zombies round, Easter egg, or ending path!

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