Zombie COD 2020 Mode: Revolution or Old Style?

While their hard-earned colleagues are chasing the prestige badge in multiplayer, the Call of Duty Zombie Hunters gather in groups of four and pursue their favorite hobby in a new way: Cold War Zombie Mode Black Ops! We played the mode and briefly listed some new features over previous versions.

I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised when I first played zombie mode. The smooth movement of the multiplayer is perfect for avoiding the distressed figures, and the weapons look powerful and consistent. I also really enjoyed all the challenges, trials and Easter eggs. I didn’t think I’d have so much fun with my friends in a non-competitive Call of Duty environment.

The last time I played a zombie mode was a long time ago with one of my oldest friends on Playstation 3 and Black Ops 1. Even then, I was pretty overwhelmed by the simple but very flexible gameplay, dark atmosphere and from creepy zombies. And then the new COD has taken me very well: do new old things … but not too new!

I think COD’s zombie mode gathers new gamers and avid fans. He and his friends strive to withstand the endless waves of zombies, while improving your character with different potions, weapons and challenges. The tension isn’t lost after wave 20, cool Easter eggs, numerous upgrade options, and tough boss opponents keep the mood high.

The Pack-A-Punch machine gives you the opportunity to upgrade your weapon for (a lot) of money. (Source: AOTFB)

Concrete facts

Quite enthusiastic, this is where we get to work. Zombie Mode contains many new features and elements that can easily be forgotten in the stress of zombie hunting:

• The first nice detail can be found in the whole map: start “Warp” from the very first zombie map of World at War – Die Night of the Living Dead.
• The second nice thing and for me no details: we can do it completely Cross-Plattform play! Hello friends of Playstation and Xbox! Reto mi name:>
• Through a portal you have the opportunity to make a medium two versions of the maps to switch back and forth. It is called the second dimension of the map Ether and it looks like a spiritual spirit world where purple crystals sprout from the ground and we have to find some objects to advance the zombie story.
• We don’t have to finish playing mode! Is your mother calling for dinner? You have to go to work? No problem, go to the radio, press the button Exfil, survive the onslaught and be fine and you will also receive some extra rewards!
• Each player can have their own Equipment and updates in the field characteristic. Do you want to start with your favorite shotgun? No problem! Do you want to fight with the knife up to level 13? No problem! Do you also want your skin in zombie mode? No problem either!
• A wide range of different Advantages await you, which you should skillfully combine with each other. From more HP to faster races to random elemental tweaks, your wish is in command of the drink dispenser!
• If the normal round becomes too boring for you in the long run, you can also participate for a long time Easter eggs and challenges deal. These allow you to receive rewards depending on the difficulty of the challenge. Easter eggs are also fun and well done at the same time.

Our conclusion?

Treyarch did a great job with the zombie mode, Left for Dead or Killing Floor fans will instantly feel at home in the COD universe and the many small innovations over the seemingly static zombie industry are a welcome change for me would like enter the ether and do not want to be alone: ​​write to us 😛

Reto out 😉

Reto Canova

Moderator and Content Marketing

Reto reports passionately and always in a good mood – in both German and French – on current events in the Swiss esports scene. Being a game enthusiast from the beginning and a competitive gamer himself, he asks esports personalities about strategies, analyzes moves or fights other online tryhards. You can see it a lot on Twitch lately too.

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