Call of Duty: Black Ops is actually much more over the top and violent than your average Modern Warfare (and regular other) Call of Duty entry. It gets a little Michael Bay at times, but also covers betrayal and psychological warfare, morally grey undercover operations. Which of the trio of Call of Duty missions from Black Ops are the best?
Best Missions from Call of Duty: Black Ops
Vorkuta (Call of Duty: Black Ops)
“Vorkuta” is a fan-favorite among the development team, with three senior Call of Duty devs naming it their top choice. In this critical mission, Mason is attempting to flee a Soviet labor camp in 1963. Vorkuta is an intense slice of action and emotion with a chaotic mine escape, explosive motorcycle chase, and prisoners dropping like flies. Adam Hoggatt, creator of Nuketown, praises it for its iconic moments, while other devs like Jake Harley and Damon Shubhastari highlight the memorable map design and narrative beats.
Rebirth (Call of Duty: Black Ops)
“Rebirth,” another standout from the original Black Ops, solidifies the series’ psychological thriller tone. This mission has one of the biggest plot twists ever, Reznov, a key character was just the imagination of Mason’s mind. The brain-twisting moment helped define the Black Ops franchise, and Treyarch’s Miles Leslie said even those developing it were blown away by what they had to do.
Break on Through (Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War)
One of the standout features in the Black Ops series is its branching narratives and Cold War’s Break on Through perfectly encapsulates that. Throughout this mission, players are drugged and experience two or more hallucinatory segments in their efforts to recover a stolen nuclear bomb. Gameplay is broken up into episodic sequences where players must toe the line with or ignore Adler, leading to wildly different scenarios.
Memorable missions such as Brick in the Wall from Cold War and Judgment Day from Black Ops 2 highlight this balance between narrative strength, action sequences, and taut moral decisions all of which keep you on edge throughout their campaign.
FAQs
Which mission is the most popular in Call of Duty: Black Ops?
“Vorkuta” is a standout favorite among developers for its intense action and emotional depth.
What makes Rebirth special in the Black Ops series?
“Rebirth” is known for its shocking plot twist, revealing that Reznov was a figment of Mason’s imagination, cementing the series’ psychological themes.
