๐ฏ Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 – Detailed PC Review
Tested On My Gaming PC:
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GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 8GB
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CPU: Intel Core i5 13th Gen
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RAM: 16GB DDR4
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Storage: SSD
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OS: Windows 11 64-bit
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Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
๐ ️ Performance Analysis:
Although Black Ops II was released back in 2012, it runs flawlessly on modern hardware like the RTX 3050.
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FPS: 144+ FPS constant (capped if V-Sync enabled)
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Load Times: Extremely fast (~5 seconds on SSD)
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No stutters or crashes
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Temperature: GPU and CPU remain cool (around 50°C)
✅ You can easily max out all graphical settings (texture quality, anti-aliasing, ambient occlusion) without a performance drop.
๐ฎ Gameplay Review:
๐ง Campaign Mode:
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One of the best storylines in the COD franchise.
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Dual-timeline narrative (1980s Cold War + 2025 future warfare) adds variety.
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You make choices that affect the ending – a unique feature at the time.
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Missions have great diversity: drones, stealth, hacking, and classic shootouts.
Highlight Mission: "Time and Fate" and "Cordis Die" – thrilling and cinematic.
๐ง Zombies Mode:
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Fan-favorite mode, still fun even today.
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Transit, Town, and Nuketown Zombies maps offer fast-paced co-op survival.
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Runs smoothly with no frame drops even during hectic rounds.
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You can mod/custom-map the zombies mode with the community pack.
๐ซ Multiplayer Mode:
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Ranked play, League Play, Pick-10 system – ahead of its time.
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Classic COD gunplay with tight hit detection and quick TTK.
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Still active via Plutonium servers (fan-hosted servers with anti-cheat).
๐ผ️ Graphics in 2025:
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Not cutting-edge, but still holds up thanks to its strong art style and smooth animations.
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Explosions, gunfire, and character models look crisp at 1080p.
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RTX 3050 can enhance visuals further with ReShade for color vibrance and sharpness.
๐ง Sound & Music:
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Iconic soundtrack by Jack Wall and Trent Reznor.
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Guns sound punchy and explosions immersive.
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Voice acting is top-notch (featuring Michael Rooker and Sam Worthington).
๐งฉ Modding & Online:
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Plutonium mod allows:
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Custom servers
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144+ FPS unlock
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Anti-cheat
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Improved matchmaking for MP and Zombies
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Great community support even today.
๐ Final Verdict
Category | Rating (out of 10) |
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Performance | 10.0 |
Graphics (2025) | 7.5 |
Campaign Story | 9.0 |
Zombies Mode | 9.5 |
Multiplayer | 8.5 |
Modding Support | 9.0 |
Overall Experience | 8.9 |
✅ Pros:
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Smooth on modern systems
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Excellent story with choices
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Fun and addictive Zombies mode
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Still active MP via mods
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Fast loading and high FPS
❌ Cons:
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Graphics look dated compared to recent CODs
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Official servers inactive (need Plutonium)
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Some campaign missions feel scripted
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