Black Ops crafts the PERFECT story | A Campaign Retrospective

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11 күн бұрын

Call of Duty: Black Ops is the best story in the franchise. But, it goes even further than that. I think Black Ops is one of the best stories in First Person Shooter history.
In this retrospective, we're going to see why the Black Ops campaign is thrilling, engaging, and captivating from the opening up until the second the credits roll.
But, what makes the story so captivating? How does it hook so deeply into the player, making the journey inescapable until its conclusion?
It’s because Black Ops understands the importance of two things: questions and revelations.
In this video essay, we're going to dive into the campaign and investigate what makes it so great. In particular, we’re going to look at how Black Ops constantly instills new questions in the player, while also steadily giving them revelations.
Join me in Part 1 of the Black Ops series, where I will cover the Black Ops story leading up to the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
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@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching everyone! It means a lot. I love the Black Ops series, especially the first two games. Are you a bigger fan of the Modern Warfare or the Black Ops franchise?

@blazelightzero595 9 күн бұрын

In 2010 Black Ops was the first COD/fps game I ever played. I think I was around 10 or 11 when it first dropped so I was indifferent to the story due to my lack of knowledge on history. Nowadays however I've come to understand and appreciate the amount of historical relevance Treyarch infused into the campaign while still evoking the feeling of a high octane action movie that these games are known for. Imo the Black Ops series, particularly 1 and 2, have the best campaigns in the franchise due its unique premise of historical fiction allowing the player to experience real life events under the lens of classified deniable operations.

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

@@blazelightzero595 I agree, Treyarch's ability to weave historical fiction with high-octane action is really impressive!

@shualopez1288 5 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia hmmm that’s tough to say. I think that Modern Warfare has been more consistent in quality but doesn’t reach the highs of Black Ops 1 or Cold War. If pressed I’d say Modern Warfare because I like more entries from the series.

@brandontran4180 9 күн бұрын

You forgot to mention a HUGE hint from the Hong Kong mission. If you paid attention to the dialogue, Hudson said, "Or you can give us what we want and we'll guarantee your safety." In the very beginning of the game, the interrogator drilled Mason about the numbers station and Dragovich. He also said, "Give us what we want and we'll guarantee your safety. If you caught that, you would have known that Hudson was the interrogator before the revelation. Black Ops did plot twists and foreshadowing really well!! Another great video Calvin!!!

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Good point! Thanks for highlighting that one. Appreciate you watching the vid!

@edu7979 5 күн бұрын

holy shit i never noticed that

@brandontran4180 5 күн бұрын

@@edu7979 It was SUPER easy to miss!! Very rewarding for those who caught it

@shualopez1288 8 күн бұрын

I always thought the most chilling bit of this game was during revelation when you hear Mason say, in delirium, “Oswald compromised; proceed to target.” The first time I heard that, a sense of dread palpably ran through me.

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

I missed that line, but I can definitely see that! For me, it was Dragovich’s “tried” line at the end. Thank you for watching!

@okay8165 9 күн бұрын

Another thing Hudson tells mason is that there are gaps of time they couldn’t account for him so imagine other stuff he was doing on top of the stuff we already know

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

This is a good point! I’m curious to see if they explore any of that time in BO6

@captaingrump1937 8 күн бұрын

Assumedly, one of those times was during the JFK assassination, in which Mason was involved

@ebentyebene111 7 күн бұрын

Well mason was a subject for russian sleeper agents sooo....

@Apex-GamingNo1 6 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia Hopefully .. and I also hope is is alive

@DMAGAEscober 5 күн бұрын

@@captaingrump1937 Mason: Tried to make me kill my own president. Dragovich: Tried???

@channel45853 8 күн бұрын

Reznov is actually still alive, some messages you can see on the terminal hints that. I think his codename is Jack or something. He talks to Hudson.

@calvinfishermedia 6 күн бұрын

Ah interesting! I didn’t know that. I will have to look into it. Thank you!

@channel45853 5 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia you're welcome!

@tajsaadiq 7 күн бұрын

something else missed is when mason gets out of the chair after punching hudson and he's tripping out he yells "oswald compromised" as in the lee harvey oswald that killed kennedy

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

Good point! I did miss that one. It’s a really interesting detail. Thanks for sharing

@OrionInSpace 9 күн бұрын

Black Ops 2 will always be my goated COD game but to this day, I absolutely understand where everybody comes from when they argue that this game features the best campaign in the franchise to date. I think it combines the greatness that both BO2 and WAW have within them when you consider atmosphere and then pure fun action. It’s almost like the best of both worlds. The numbers Mason!! What do they mean?! Shout out to Sam Worthington, who is the actor that plays Mason. An actor whose name people probably don’t know at all but face they might recognize given that not only has he been in one of the biggest video game franchises ever, but he’s also the main character of one of the biggest science fiction franchises as well with James Cameron’s Avatar films.

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

Dang, I had no idea Sam Worthington was Mason's voice actor! That is super cool. Black Ops 2 is incredible as well. I feel like the OG CODs are so hard to choose from haha, they are all so good.

@OrionInSpace 9 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia yeah like I said most people wouldn’t have guessed that but you can hear it in that voice

@Mildcat743 9 күн бұрын

Algorithm doing numbers today. I got recommended this on main 10 minutes after release.

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

I'm glad to hear it reached you! Thanks for checking out the video. Fingers crossed it does well!

@Mildcat743 9 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia it's a really good watch, I never picked up on all of the little subtle nudges in the 3rd act of the interrogation. I will say you missed a few of the larger nudges, Hudson repeating 'Give us what we want and we'll guarantee your safety' once while first interrogating Mason, and later on when interrogating Clarke.

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

@@Mildcat743 good point! I didn’t notice that one.

@user-dv9ph2rx5p 9 күн бұрын

I got 3 bo1 Videos all released today on my front

@fnfallout5664 4 күн бұрын

Played through the campaign a few days ago. Truly an amazing experience, even after all these years.

@calvinfishermedia 2 күн бұрын

It holds up insanely well! Thanks for watching

@M4DAttack 7 күн бұрын

18:20 Not gonna lie, as a kid I always thought bro turned into a zombie in that scene

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

I definitely see it! He does look zombi-fied haha

@Triqii 9 күн бұрын

This Calvin guy rocks

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching the channel :)

@Triqii 9 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia thank you for having a new channel for me to binge! Really enjoyed the modern warfare trilogy video. Probably diving into halo once I finish this one : )

@yudhistira9453 9 күн бұрын

This video kept appearing in my recommendations. Then i remember you were the one who made Modern Warfare trilogy retrospective! I loved the content, keep it up dude! Hope your books sell well too!

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate the support!

@Apex-GamingNo1 6 күн бұрын

Bo 1 and 2 best Campaigns in COD history .. hopefully we play and see more of Mason in BO 6

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

Yes! Fingers crossed we get more Mason

@ayaannazir7308 4 күн бұрын

Simply the best CoD of all time overall, nothing will change my mind! Not to disrespect other incredible Call of Duty’s but this one just stands out the most, plus it was the very first CoD I’ve ever played

@calvinfishermedia 2 күн бұрын

It’s definitely neck and neck with MW2 for me! Such an awesome game with so many great moments. Thanks for watching

@ayaannazir7308 2 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia agreed and np!

@dieurge 6 күн бұрын

the effort you put into this video is amazinggggg

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

Thank you!! I am really happy you enjoyed it

@goated7778 9 күн бұрын

Another Calvin Fisher banger

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@savageshot3723 8 күн бұрын

I forgot how epic this game was. Thanks man

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@savageshot3723 8 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia dude, it was a good video, thanks for doing it 👍

@Mikeamoo 8 күн бұрын

Its honestly so crazy to me that you can release such high quality content, so often. About every week theres a new video. Can't wait till you get the credit you deserve! 🔥

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Thanks, that seriously means a lot! I’m glad you’re enjoying the content.

@Songb1rdd 8 күн бұрын

just found out your channel, and this is absolutely amazing content, the way you analyzed this story and they way it was written makes me think you have a very creative mind and made me genuinely interested in buying your book! keep up the great work!

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Thanks, that really does mean a lot! I am glad you gave the channel a shot and enjoyed the video!

@SainiRohan 6 күн бұрын

Commenting so the algorithm shared this

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it! :)

@SainiRohan 5 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia no prob! Enjoyed watching

@viktig820 7 күн бұрын

Love your videos. Will defiantly be checking out your book

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

Thanks, it really means a lot!

@MarcoTulio-mi1ov 9 күн бұрын

this and bo2 are the best shots!!!!! good times that never come back hahaha another incredible video

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Definitely, Black Ops 2 is incredible as well! Thanks for watching.

@diggdirkler9445 9 күн бұрын

2:44 nice

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

Glad you liked that line haha! Thanks for watching the video, I really appreciate it.

@AkweliParker 3 күн бұрын

Super quality vid … just a friendly fyi that the city in Vietnam is pronounced “hway”

@calvinfishermedia 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for the correction! That is good to know. Appreciate you checking out the video!

@ultrainstinct4060 8 күн бұрын

I really enjoy your content, Mr Calvin Fisher.

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, it means a lot!

@RedBlackWhite_ 8 күн бұрын

I always thought that Black Ops' ending was a red herring. The final mission ends with the "merica" spiel, but it feels so fake. It almost feels like Mason can see behind all the 'pride', due to the fact that he was brainwashed/mangled by his own people. You can see this ESPECIALLY with the ACTUAL ending (as i call) with Mason assumed to be the/a suspect in the death of JFK.

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

I agree, the end feels very gung-ho but there is a falseness to it, due to what Mason’s been through as well as the unresolved question Dragovich leases us with. Thanks for watching!

@Styrant 7 күн бұрын

There's also the theories about reznov actually being alive after all due to the john trent messages

@calvinfishermedia 5 күн бұрын

Interesting! I will have to look into that. Thanks!

@vinomsnake 8 күн бұрын

Finally someone speaks the truth. Black ops is the best campaign. There is no doubt.

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

Black Ops just feels like it does everything right. All of the pieces fit together so well! Thanks for watching

@vincentmasterbassist6784 9 күн бұрын

What was your favorite weapon?

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

The AUG for sure! It’s my favorite fps gun, tied with the Vector

@vincentmasterbassist6784 9 күн бұрын

@calvinfishermedia I have to agree on the vector. I love that mid 2000s "futurism aesthetic". We all thought guns were going to look very different by now.

@calvinfishermedia 9 күн бұрын

@@vincentmasterbassist6784 it is really interesting to look at the gun designs around that time. The XM8 too was around that period, I think, and that looked pretty out there. Futurism aesthetic is a really good term for it!

@hunnitkaydj 8 күн бұрын

Need the bo2 video ASAP

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

I started on it now! Thanks for watching.

@Connorc-137 18 сағат бұрын

Black ops is massively over rated its not even a mid game

@ryande666 9 күн бұрын

I'll buy all of your books if you help me write mine, genuine offer

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

What do you need help with? I don’t have a ton of free time, but I’m happy to offer free advice or tips if you need!

@ChairmanKam 8 күн бұрын

It's a great game yes, but it's a terrible Call of Duty game. They all were after 4, with the focus on Tier One superheroes and not the common Soldier among many.

@calvinfishermedia 8 күн бұрын

What makes BO a terrible COD for you? To me, it’s the quintessential COD. Thanks for watching!

@ChairmanKam 8 күн бұрын

@@calvinfishermedia Don't get me wrong, it wasn't BO's fault, but starting with MW2 the series ceased to follow the original moto: "In war, no one fights alone". Now it's all about the player superhero instead of the violent side of nation as embodiment of the populace. It's MoH, and CoD was made to be a contrast to that. It betrayed it's USP. Plus the failure to meet historical realities was also annoying, but that's a me thing.

@channel45853 8 күн бұрын

No they weren't. Call of Duty's focus changed but that doesn't invalidate the rest of the games. Views like this are narrow minded and objectively false.

@ChairmanKam 8 күн бұрын

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