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Whether it is having different conversations with people depending on what background you choose in the character creator, selecting what to say or do in different situations, or just having the option to take on both optional missions and levels. The thing that makes it so special this time around is that you really are a part of the story.

I say mind-bending because this is definitely a Black Ops game with its mysteries, twists and trippy sequences. We're still not talking about heartfelt or very deep adventures here, but great variety, fantastic pacing and an intriguing plot made sure I was hooked all the way through this mind-bending psychological spy-drama. You know what you're getting in a modern Call of Duty game, even if the Black Ops series is known for trying out a few things: That's mostly true about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as well. The haters are going to hate, the hardcore fans are using trailers and betas to warm up, and those of us who just enjoy the franchise know we'll get a lot of fun with a great story before dedicating our lives to a top of class multiplayer for a few weeks, until the most dedicated players obliterate everyone that is. A large majority of us don't even need reviews or to hear other players' opinions before buying a new Call of Duty every year. Technically speaking, it's an incremental step forward from last year's gorgeous Modern Warfare reboot.Let's face it. Environments and faces in particular look excellent.

Finally, a word about Black Ops Cold War's graphics: while I wasn't able to get a look at the Xbox Series X or PS5 version in time for this review, it is really impressive on mid/high-end PC. You can beeline through this or really take your time skulking around to explore every option. Yes, there are plenty of KGB goons to stealthily choke out and hide in lockers, Hitman-style, but more fun is deciding how you want to achieve your objective without firing a shot. If that sounds familiar, it’s because something very much like it was the highlight of Call of Duty: World War II back in 2017. Instead, it’s an undercover romp through an enemy-infested government building. “Furthermore, while it’s fun to dangle a bad guy over the edge of a rooftop while you interrogate him, like in the opening scene of Tim Burton’s Batman, Black Ops Cold War’s best mission involves almost no guns at all.