An honest look at COD
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 came with what was expected, Modern Warfare 1 with different maps, updated graphics and more weapons + customization, MW2 was enjoyable, and I found that to be a respectful game to play. Black Ops on the other hand, is the most overrated, overused and ridiculously over hyped game I have ever played. People who complain about this game are complaining about the graphics, and honestly, I don't care about that... the graphics are acceptable (outdated, but acceptable) .. its the game itself that drove me to the conclusion that I regret purchasing it. Activision has put itself in the position of the 'because MW2 was awesome, we have to buy every other one' scheme. Black ops maps are hideous, the weapons and the customization boring and none really enjoyable, more of 'that weapon is the least lame so I'll use that one'.
All map packs that they release are even worse, half of them are updated older maps from previous CoD games, they are milking the crowd for everything they are worth, and people are falling for it.
Final Conclusion: a downgrade to MW2, its like paying to play a worse beta version of the game, not worth the money. Rushed release turned the customers into beta testers for the game more than anything. Do not purchase it.