Gaming franchises have rough phases to deal with, it’s common. Call of Duty happens to be among them now, and the so-called Black Ops Gulf War should be its savior.
After the poor reception of Modern Warfare 3, fans are hoping they don’t have to face the same scenario as with the latest installment. While open combat missions in the game caught the players off guard, the backlash from the community caught developers off guard.
Black Ops Gulf War May Have What it Takes to be Triumphant
Netizens have been hearing the rumors about the next game in the franchise, and it too is likely to embrace the open world like Modern Warfare 3. It may not only sound like music to the fans’ ears but also stir up a hornet’s nest.
But then again, the last Black Ops entry had some elements that paved the way to the game’s success; it could be the same this time.
5. The Gulf War
We are yet to hear the announcement that the next entry in the franchise is really what is speculated after leaks and rumors. If it is true, then players are in for a thrilling ride. Many might know that the conflict that spanned nearly seven months earned the nickname Video Game War.
The conflict is known for its two phases, namely Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Although the stories featured in the military shooter franchise aren’t real, the settings in them are usually based on real-life events like the Vietnam War, World War II, the Syrian Civil War, and more.
4. A Close Resemblance to Far Cry
The story of the game should feature linear missions as the franchise has done in the past, but it may be adding an open-world experience much like Modern Warfare 3. The developers may run the risk of receiving a similar backlash, given how poorly the fans received it.
However, it is rumored to be closer in scope to Far Cry than Modern Warfare 3. The length of the campaign is also unknown at the time, but hopefully, it will be longer than just 3–4 hours. Call of Duty developers are becoming too fond of open-world games, provided another project with the code name Saturn is too likely to feature an open-world campaign.
3. Something Big Has Happened
If players take a peek at past years, developers have shown a slight rush into releasing Call of Duty games. However, the next entry is said to have been in development since 2020. Quality beats quantity, and the time put into the upcoming game must bring something savory to the table.
It would be a waste if the game was received similarly to that of Modern Warfare 3. Sledgehammer Games’ studio head, Aaron Halon, has said in one statement that the game has “been years in the making,” but fans don’t find it very convincing. If Black Ops Gulf War has taken that long, fans must be in for a treat.
2. A Closer Look At CIA’s Involvement in Conflict
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the US intelligence service, had a major role to play during the Gulf War. The agency provided its support in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Black Ops games have focused on the CIA in the past, so it must not hit the fans as a surprise.
While America’s monster, Russell Adler, is likely to return to the game, there’s no word on Jason Hudson. Hudson, who was the handler of Alex Mason in 1968, is killed during the events of Black Ops 2. However, the character was featured in the latest Black Ops game, Cold War.
1. The Return of Classic COD Experience
Modern Warfare is, to this date, the best product for the popular military shooter. Nevertheless, the series’ most recent games have not been as successful as its earlier entries. For those wanting to turn their backs on the modern approach captured by recent games, the Gulf War may give them a much-needed traditional experience.
With 90s military technology serving as the backdrop for the upcoming Black Ops game, developers appear to be going back to their origins. Fans can expect to see traditional BO gadgetry in contrast to the future tech featured in the latest games.
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