Treyarch’s FPS powerhouse “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” released Oct. 12, 2018, only two weeks before the drop of Rockstar’s cowboy romp, “Red Dead Redemption 2.” “Black Ops 4” has some of the best multiplayer gameplay to date and “RDR2” revolutionizes single-player immersion. But guess what? You’re a broke pleb and you can only pick up one title. Here’s what you should do!
A Case for “Blops”
Mountain Dew & “Call of Duty”–name a more dynamic duo, I’ll wait. “CoD” is a high-octane, squirrelly kick in the pants, just like Mtn Dew. Kinda hung up on the Dew rn, apologies. “Black Ops 4” is as if the best parts of the “Call of Duty” franchise drank Mountain Dew. Wishing I didn’t say that. Let’s put it this way, “Blops 4” has all the right stuff that has only been amplified in its greatness. Blackout mode has everyone talking, but team death match still has a place in my heart. Seriously, the TDM owns. Not only is it just fun to play but it makes for a great way to warm up before jumping into a Blackout match. The battle royale aka Blackout is the most fluid and fast-pace BR experience yet. I’m playing on PS4 and couldn’t be happier with the way it feels. The looting is wonky and the footsteps are way too fukin’ loud but those are my biggest gripes.
A Case for “Red Dead Redemption 2”
Arthur Morgan isn’t your typical outlaw–no, no, no. The multidimensional main character in Rockstar’s epic new title brings his own flair. For instance, the man loves petting dogs, any dog will do. Dog in a town, pet ’em. Dog in the wild, pet ’em. Dog in the railway station, pet ’em. Besides dogs, Arthur dotes on horses as well. His horse, random horse, wild horse–doesn’t matter. This dude has kind things to say to them like, “You’re a good boah.” Arthur also has an affinity for slowing down time, shooting people in the face and feeding the unlucky folks to alligators or other blood-thirsty animals.
You’re thinkin’, these games can’t even compare to each other. You sort of are right. The games have so much to offer in their own ways. In a perfect world, buy them both! They are worth the money in my opinion. If you want a next-level single player experience, pick up “RDR2.” If it’s multiplayer you are after, get “Black Ops 4.” That’s my final answer, Regis.