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- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Nov 18, 2012
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings
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Positive: 124 out of 181
Mixed: 7 out of 181
Negative: 50 out of 181
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Nov 18, 2012This has to be one of the best versions to get Black Ops 2 on, Good graphics and I personally believe the tablet adds to the game play. I believe that it definitely has the best game play considering that it is a call of duty game but if you want to get Blops 2 and you haven't got it yet. The Nintendo Wii U version is the way to go.
Nov 21, 2012This is Cod so you know what to expect. The WiiU version is the best looking and most player friendly version with all of it's controll options and the gamepad's awesome ability to let you pick classes, use killstreaks, and see the entire map without leaving gameplay. I highly recommend it to WiiU owners that don't have the game yet. The online is great and I haven't experienced any bugs at all. The custimization is by far the best of any CoD game to date. Treyarch has done an amazing job this year with BO's 2.… Expand
Nov 19, 2012I have seen all versions of this game. The WiiU has the superior graphics by far. There is a comparison video online that proves this but I've seen it first hand. Now what you think about the game is your own personal opinion. But anyone who is wondering if the WiiU version is worth buying over any other console, my answer is a big fat YES!
Nov 19, 2012Wow local mp online without split screen,Higher resolution then the other console versions I dunno if its 720p or higher but it defiantly looks better then the 360 and PS3 version,Solid 60fps in MP and surround sound but its not Dolby Digital instead a 5.1 PCM mix. Needs Elite and more players online..but as the Wii U continues to sell out you can expect more players will be online shortly.
Dec 1, 2012Do you like eating the same crap every year? Do you like Crap that copies Goldeneye? That is what you Call of Duty people are now. Maybe one day Call of duty will be like call of duty 3, but that is just a dream. Since when did Call of Duty become Guitar Hero. Oh my bad I have to remember this is activision.
Nov 21, 2012¡FINALLY! Finally you can play Call of Duty IN YOUR BATHROOM. Is that not amazing? Well, that's good. Maybe the touchable screen is not required, but the ability to play in the control it's well received here. The Wii U version looks a little bit better than the PS3/360 ones. I'm saying that because it's very destacable. Out of that stuff, Black Ops II is completely the same as the other consoles. Like in Assassin's Creed III and Arkham City, nothing changes. Elite it's not here, but you won't miss it, trust me. And stay relaxed, because the Season Pass is coming, the experience is the same. Saying this because many people affirms that this verision is an inferior one. Now, checking the game, unfortunately, the Black Ops II campaign it's too short, we're talking about between the five and ten hours. Always depend on the difficulty and the player's abilities. Multiplayer doesn't change much since the first Modern Warfare but anyway, Call of Duty it's still fun.… Expand
Dec 27, 2012Its the same problem its the same as any other Call Of Duty game since COD4. They even go as far as copying a lot of weapons models from Back Ops and not even adding new textures to make them look better. They have added a few things into the multi-player to make it a bit more interesting however they are not genre changing and will be easily forgotten about. The game pad features are awful, nothing like the cool features seen in Zombiu. If your new to COD then i would buy this game however if you have played any COD since COD4 then don't waste your money.… Expand
Dec 22, 2012Call of Duty, a franchise that has been milked more than any other franchise to date! I almost gave up on it and in fact haven't owned one since MW2 but I have played and beat all of them since. After MW3 I was about to give up on the COD franchise forever, thank goodness I didn't! COD:BO2 is a fresh take on the series, adding many new features and actually warranting a purchase this time around. I decided to go with the Wii U version despite knowing that the 360 version was the best in terms of performance, out of the 3 consoles. There is a reason for this, the Gamepad! The Gamepad is an awesome addition to the COD world and it has to do with asymmetrical gameplay, not really the extra features of the Gamepad during single or multiplayer. COD on Wii U offers a unique experience that can NOT be found anywhere else, it has the ability to play multiplayer on separate screens without the need of split-screen a second console. This may not sound to impressive but the fact is that the game is running twice sending different images at the same time to the TV and Gamepad! One might think that playing on the Gamepad itself wouldn't be a good idea, thankfully that isn't the case. The Gamepad works flawlessly and displays a good enough image that it really doesn't matter what screen you choose to play on. The cool part is being able to play local or online with a buddy right next to you enjoying the action. This is the future my friends and it's great to see developers capitalize on this opportunity... Every game should have this feature as it really enhances the experience. Okay you get it, the Gamepad is AWESOME, you want to know about the game itself; COD:BO2 has been resurrected into something special. It looks like Activision and Treyarch were listening to the fans cry's because the game has got a facelift. Graphics are surprisingly topnotch, and where MW3 failed to impress, BO2 doesn't. It's beautiful destruction and one of the best looking in the series. The gameplay has also been reworked. They have an RTS type mode that is limited in scope but succeeds where others have failed! (I'm looking at you Command an Conquer Generals) In this mode you are given an option to have an overhead view of the field, seamlessly switching between FPS and RTS, giving orders to squad members or other types of vehicles and/or devises. It's not without its flaws but Treyarch is on to something special if they improve on it. They could even make an entire game based on this mode! It's that good... The game is a step in the right direction. Zombies is back and you could take it or leave it. I don't really want to get into that because everyone I know seems to have a different opinion on it. I like it but really can't compare it to the previous one because I really didn't like MW3 too much and didn't play Zombies last time around, but playing it now is great!
My main gripe on the Wii U version is that the game wasn't optimized for it like the 360 version which runs at a locked 60fps. The Wii U version manages to maintain 60fps throughout the MP but the campaign suffers when the action gets heated. It's not too bad and shouldn't really affect most people but it is noticeable nonetheless. The Wii U version is a great alternative for those looking for something new on Nintendo's new system and I do recommend it to those that have friends come over on a regular or family members that want to play at the same time; this is where the Wii U version outshines the competition and is the major reason why I would recommend it over the others.… Expand
Nov 26, 2012Pound for pound Black Ops II competes with the other console versions as well as surpasses them with superb GamePad support. A vast number of control options are available, and the game no matter what console has a great campaign and multiplayer as well as good zombie co-op.
Nov 21, 2012A slight upgrade in graphics from my 360 version and the game pad is actually helpful unlike most launch titles. I am about 2/3's into the campaign on the 360 version and on the 4th mission on the Wii U. I have encountered 2 glitches on this version but neither were a big deal. The multiplayer is intact except for Elite but there is only a small group playing online right now. Expected from a launch title but this is C.O.D. It supposed to be "The" multiplayer of this gen. Or is the Wii U next gen? Either way that is a disappointment. But this is still the best Call of Duty yet. Is there franchise fatigue? Sure, but it is still a great game and I would say a must buy on the Wii U for multiplayer alone.… Expand
Nov 19, 2012Great looking game but I have found too many bugs in it, unlike the Xbox or PS3 version. Graphics, sound, all are great. Just too buggy. I was a bit let down after playing it.
Nov 27, 2012I love this game. Being able to actually play the whole game on the gamepad is awesome to say the least. The graphics rock and controls, well, take a bit to get used to, are great. If Nintendo keeps this up, and encourages fps shooters on the platform and game pad, they will have a Hugh success. Could not be happier with this purchase.
Dec 1, 2012All I have to say is what a package. The campaign was amazing and such a blast to go through, even though it was quite a short blast. Much like the other games in the franchise after cod 4, it is heavily story oriented. The difference is the branching story line system and customizable classes for single player campaign. They add a good amount of replay value so replaying this game through making different choices will change how the story pans out. Contrary to popular belief, you don't change the path of the story line solely in the 'strike-force' missions (the RTS portion of the game). The way you maneuver, who you kill/ not kill and how you execute your assignments in the normal storyline also affect the story. Speaking of the RTS portion, though they were quite unique and a change of pace in the campaign, I really didn't enjoy them at all bar a select few. It didn't help I did this on the hardest difficulty (veteran). Luckily, you are not obliged to complete these strike-force missions and can continue without but will affect how the story pans out. The best thing about it, none of what happens is too far fetched and is quite believable. The characters are very memorable and you feel empathy for them: friend or foe. For a fictional character (s) that's quite the accomplishment.. Admittedly, the graphics are not mind boggling but the game makes up for that with a very smooth 60 FPS frame rate, something no other console shooter can do. The audio on the other hand is excellent and as far as the score is concerned, Trent Reznor (composer of the main theme) did a remarkable job. 'Tis so chilling and so epic at the same time.
The multiplayer portion manages to stay true to its franchise and feel completely different simultaneously. Looks can be deceiving. Judging from trailers and what have you, it looks like a carbon copy of its predecessors. It really isn't. It has to be played to really grasp hold of it. The customisation is top notch. None of this cosmetic stuff but tangible benefits of mixing and matching different 'perks' and attachments. Every weapon is unique and have benefits for electing each. Overall, the futuristic maps really help make the game more fresh and the gun play still fasted and hectic.
I'm going to cop-out of talking about the zombies portion as we could talk all day. It's zombie killing at its finest. One things for sure, the crafting mechanic is a welcomed feature and turns the challenge dial up just a tad. The grief mode (4 people vs 4 people vs zombies) is well... meh.
Solid 9/10. Not perfect 10 as the campaign was a smidgen too short for my fancy. BUY IT NOW!… Expand
Nov 28, 2012This game is awesome! I got both 360 and the Wii U version,but i find myself having more fun with the Wii U version.You can use pro controller,gamepad, or the wii motion plus controller whatevery u prefer. Being able to play the whole campaign and Online multiplayer on the controller alone is pretty awesome. Not to mention that there's no more crappy splitscreen though you can still play normal splitscreen.If you own a Wii U I highly recommend this game you will not regret it.besides this cool website you can always check the Black Ops 2 community on Miiverse. Those are legit reviews from people that actually own the game not like **** like @lancevance8 that go around rating low scores for a game they don't own.… Expand
Jan 5, 2013Excellent conversion of BLOPS2, playing with the gamepad off TV is worth the price alone even if you have this on other formats. I already have this on PC but being able to play in the day whilst my daughter hogs the main TV is a huge selling point!
Nov 27, 2012I am the first one in line to be a Call of Duty hater. But after years of being that "other" Call of Duty studio, Treyarch has shown not only can they make a great first person shooter with amazing graphics, but also a cohesive narrative that actually makes sense and is easy to follow. The ability to play on the tablet is an added plus.
Nov 27, 2012this game is great, showing new weapons, items and new ways to play online but in the wii u is the same as on other consoles except that divides the screen and does not charge for online play
Dec 3, 2012This is absolutely the best version of black ops 2. I love that I can use the pro controller and put the game pad on the screen showing the map and kill streaks. Even playing the entire game on the gamepad feels right and is handy when my fiancée wants to watch tv. I actually had the ps3 version but sold it so I could get it on the wii u and I absolutely don't regret it. The sheer ammount of controle options make it worth it. I, like many other people would say that the graphics are slightly improved but not overly so. The only complaint I had was that there wasn't many people online but then the community literally doubled then doubled again over the last 2 days so I don't have that complaint anymore. Overall I have to say from experience that the wii u version is the superior versions.… Expand
Sep 12, 2013This is a great game! Don't listen to any of the negative reviews. This is just like all the other Call of Duty games which is why it is an amazing game. Single player and multiplayer online are fun. Too bad I get killed rather quickly online with so many experts out there. Oh well, but the game is really fun. Being able to play multiplayer on 2 separate screens is a major plus! Definitely a good buy.… Expand
Sep 17, 2013Since this game has three main modes-Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies, I will dedicate each a separate review.
Campaign: There are returning characters from the first Black Ops, but plenty of new ones too. The story flips between the 1980's and 2025, where futuristic weaponry is incorporated with style. The voice acting is great, and this, combined with a nice script, makes the time jumps easier to follow. I won't spoil, but this campaign definitely incorporates player choice nicely, which affects the fates of a few people in the game and also the ending. This campaign is not one to be overlooked.
Multiplayer: A few changes have been made here. You can know freely edit your class and choose attachments, perks, kill streaks, etc. to make your customized load out. The variety of modes and maps is mostly above satisfactory. The online community isn't very large, mainly because the Wii U's sales aren't very high. The gamepad can be used to call in score streaks and to see your load out, all without pressing a button. The two player split screen truly rocks. One person uses the gamepad, and the other person uses the tv screen and a pro controller, classic controller, or wii remote and nunchuck. You can easily add friendly or enemy bots and change their difficulty, or set the amount of time you have in a match. This mode is fantastic, and even players who mostly play locally will put in hours on Multiplayer.
Zombies: This mode isn't very different from the past Black Ops. There are multiple modes even without DLC. Survival is no different, you start with 500 points, an M1911 pistol, and a knife for melee kills. You keep fighting the undead, hitting the mystery box, buying perks, and throwing monkeys until you die. Grief mode allows up to 8 players in two four-player teams. They can choose to work together or fight against each other. Finally there is Tranzit, an adventure mode with a bus that takes you around. There are buildable objects, from a turbine to open doors to an overpowered wonder weapon for high round lovers. This is very fun either with friends or solo. Dlc is already out with new maps for zombies along with multiplayer, so these three modes aren't alone. If you enjoyed Black Ops zombies, you will certainly love tip his one.
Overall this is an amazing first person shooter that is worthy of your money. Even without DLC, this game is truly amazing. The Wii U's new features are incorporated fantastically, and in the end, this should be stuck in your Wii U while you game the night away. Definitely a great addition to the COD series. Treyarch should be applauded for this.… Expand
Oct 23, 2014It is Call of Duty, yes, but this game at least shows that FPS can be done well on Wii U and it shows a lot of promise for the future. The mechanics are good enough, and there is definitely enough content to keep you busy.
Sep 15, 2013I'm just going to go ahead and say unlike many of the other reviewers on here I have not had any prior experience with any other port of the game, so I can't compare this version to the PS3 and 360 versions of the game. That being said it's obvious that the Wii U version has some nice gamepad specific features that set this port apart. Aside from being able to play the game entirely on the gamepad, you can also use its dual screen ability to give you easier access to things like scorestreaks, a map, and loadouts mid-match without having to pause the game. The best Wii U exclusive feature by far is the fact that it makes co-op a breeze thanks to the gamepad, which allows one person to play on the TV screen and the other the gamepad screen.
As far as the game itself goes it's still COD, but developer Treyarch did add some changes to the series, most of which are campaign related. The campaign still features the standard COD set-pieces, but this time with a story and characters that you'll actually care about. The changes Treyarch made to the campaign are the ability to alter its outcome based on choices you make, and optional levels called "Strike-force missions". The ability to change events in the game adds to replay value, and the strike force missions add lite RTS elements to the series and task you with completing certain objectives in a certain amount of time. The strike-force missions aren't exactly perfect thanks to units that don't always respond to your commands, but they are still fun enough to be a nice addition. Overall the campaign is a fun experience, but thanks to some issues like irritating enemy spawns and the occasional awkward level design it's not the best COD campaign out there, but it's far from the worst.
The multiplayer is as always addictive and fast-paced, featuring excellent map design and balancing. The multiplayer community isn't exactly huge, and is no doubt much smaller than on the PS3 and 360, but you can always find a match when you want one but some modes have been abandoned. The only real change that Treyarch brings to multiplayer is the new pick 10 system. This allows you to have greater control in creating your own custom loadout by making every item worth a point. Items called wild cards allow you to have crazy customization options like weapons with 3 attachments or two primary weapons. It's not exactly a huge change, and I'm disappointed that they removed the currency system from the first Black Ops, but it is still a nice addition to an already excellent and addictive experience.
Your co-op needs are also met thanks to the returning Zombies mode that also has new additions. Aside from your standard survival mode that tasks you and your friends with surviving waves of zombies, you also get two new modes called "Tranzit" and "Grief". "Grief" puts two teams of four together to see which team can survive the longest, successfully combining competitive and cooperative multiplayer. "Tranzit" allows you to travel between different areas with a bus and tasks you with learning to survive as you go. Finding new ways to play "Tranzit" is always exciting and keeps me coming back.
Overall Black Ops 2 is another excellent entry in this long-running series. While it doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel, you'll be hard pressed to find another game that successfully provides a polished and addictive single-player, multiplayer, and cooperative experience the way that Black Ops 2 does. It truly puts other FPS games to shame.… Expand
Dec 4, 2012While no game deserves a 0 as a score this game definitely does not deserve a 10. Single player basically comes down to more of the same old formula Activision has forced these development companies to work with. The AI is laughable at best, but every one knows the Call of Duty franchise has never had the best coding for AI. The story line in general is 5 hours long and is really bland, unimaginative, and well, more of the same. They try to deviate from becoming a linear corridor shooter by supposedly providing player with options but they don't truly affects the game. The ending on the other hand might. Which is suppose to add re playability to the first person campaign, but there's really no reason to play over the same campaign for just a different ending. Multiplayer, this is the are where this game should shine but it seems the MP portion of this game feels a lot similar to that of MW3 and of course Black Ops. Small scaled maps with tons of areas to camp. Basically comes down to which ever team can camp the middle ground the best wins the game. The rest is just protecting the same corner through out the game with occasionally moving 3-6 feet away from your old camp spot to corner camp in a different spot. There are no need to watch your back as certain equipment and streaks do that for your. The game is slow paced and also suffers from the same old bad hit detection. While it does some what fix old issues like knifing people from miles away, it does at times glitch and can cause your character to launch at another player. Kill streaks seem re-hashed but with an added "futuristic" approach. There's always lag and horrible host selection, the spawn points are mediocre at best, but what can one expect from such small maps that are crammed with buildings to make them seem "big." The leveling system online has been set to keep players from playing. While it gives players who have been playing the game longest the upper hand with over powered weaponry and the best perks. The new set up is suppose to force players into playing the objective, that is not the case. The way the maps are set up actually encourage players to whore kill streaks and never actually go for any objective. Word of advice, try to level as fast as you can to get ghost perk, it's a uav whore type of game. Zombies: This is where this game shines. It's somewhat new but refreshing at the same time reminds me a bit of Left for Dead. Which is great fun to be honest. If this game was just a zombie installment I would definitely recommend this game. Other wise, save yourself some money and just rent this game or save up for MW5 or BLOPS 4; Skip a generation or two just like any one in their right mind would with Fifa games.… Expand
Jan 22, 2013Black Ops 2 on the Wii U is the superior version hands down. You would think this wouldn't be that different on the Wii U but you are wrong, playing it in full 1080p makes a huge difference. I sometimes go back and forth between the 360 and Wii U and the difference in notable in both visuals and smooth gameplay. Then playing online multiplayer on the gamepad is one of the best features. Treyarch does a good job on implementing the gamepad without overly gimmick commands. Setting air strikes can all be done by the gamepad touch screen and its awesome but other killstrikes are done on the TV. The analogue stick placement can take sometime getting use to but it's worth it. I find myself playing the wii U version more than the 360.… Expand
Mar 28, 2013While I enjoyed my time playing Black Ops on the Nintendo Wii, graphically the game wasn't as good as it's 360 counterpart and some important things were missing.
Two years later we get Black Ops II which surpasses the original game by a fair margin. It's worth noting that it's the third game of this particular spin-off (the previous games being World At War and Black Ops). Graphically this game can compete with it's 360 counterpart and even has some unique features which I will explain in more detail.
One of the major differences is the way the game works with the Wii U Gamepad. It is possible to play the entire game using the Gamepad alone without looking at the TV. You can also do local co-op by giving one player a Wii Remote while the other uses the Gamepad. This is brilliant for Combat Training or Zombies mode as being able to talk to your friend in the same room is a great bonus.
Instead of killstreaks you now have 'scorestreaks' which are awarded to those who earn points, including assist kills and completing mission objectives. There are a wide range of scorestreaks including a pack of dogs, flying robots, bombers and more.
The new class customisation system called 'Pick 10' is brilliant because you can decide between lots of perks, lots of grenades, lots of weapon attachments or anything inbetween. As you level up your character you earn more perks and guns which is always a nice touch.
Zombies mode has several new maps, including one in which you hop onboard a bus and travel down the road, be warned though if you don't get back on the bus it will leave without you!
Campaign mode is great and works as a continuation to the previous game's story. This game is set both in the near future of 2025 and the 80s, starring Alex Mason and Mason's son. Some fantastic voice acting and great set-pieces make this a fantastic interactive experience.
Overall this is a fantastic game and the online multiplayer is worth the price of the game on it's own, everything else is just icing on the very tasty cake.… Expand
Dec 8, 2012El juego es básicmente el mismo, parecería que en momentos la versión de Wii U, tiene sus leves problemas, en otras sale mejor posicionada que las otras versiones.
Las nuevas funciones del Game Pad no han sido aprovechadas del todo, pero funsiona, la posibilidad del multiplayer uno en la pantalla principal y otro en el Game pad es un añadido que se agredece mucho, una bueno opcin para los que los gustan los juegos de acción en la debutante Wii U.… Expand
Jun 21, 2013I haven't really played the single player so this review is really only for offline and online multiplayer. The multiplayer is great, having the loadout on the game pad as well as the ability to choose ari strikes from it is a nice touch, but really the games best feature which makes it better than other COD's is that you have 2 screens, so if you have a friend round the experience is so much better than split screen. Also being able to play single player just on the tablet while my girlfriend watches TV is a nice compromise of the living room.
I've also not come accross any issues trying to find a game. Games like Sonic Racing and FIFA are a struggle, but there seems to be alot of people always playing Blacks Ops 2 on Wii U… Expand
May 23, 2013Super short (6hrs.) but really fun. Graphics are pretty good and the sound is great. This game is not optimized for the gamepad at all. I don't play multiplayer so this game to me is worth no more than $20 if you buy it. But your better choice is to just rent it so you can just experience it over a weekend.
Apr 22, 2013This is a solid shooter. I swapped my Xbox 360 copy for this one because I thought I would enjoy playing it on my gamepad while my wife watched TV so far I'm quite pleased with it.
My view might be a little off as its the first COD I've owned (have played others). I like BF formula better, but picking up my WiiU, I wanted the local multiplayer this offers as well as its online.
I never have cared for FPS story mode, so it doesn't affect my score.
The multi-player is a lot of fun and I'm glad I bought it. Additionally, with the various control options you have with this on WiiU, plus the capability to only play on Gamepad (TV off or doing something else), its easy to say this is the best version to own.… Collapse
Mar 2, 2013I very much like this game. It is a very good addition to the Call of Duty franchise, especally the Black Ops series (which is my favorite). I enjoy the most of the maps, almost all of the guns, and the new features. The 10-points class making system makes you rationalize what you wish to use. The scorestreak system is very well developed. I will say, there seems to be something mssing from the game- something that would make it more fun, even though I do not think it is one certain thing. However, it is amazingly enjoyable to play with friends. And the Wii U version allows for all controllers- the Wii U GamePad (whose features are great, but do not make it too OP compared to the Wii U Pro or Classic Controller Pro), the Wii U Pro, the Classic Controller Pro, and the Wiimote and Nunchuck (though the last one is not as much fun, in my opinion, as it was in MW3, but they have been updating it to be better). I would have liked the Nuketown 2025 map (and i hope they have it for DLC), as well as Season Pass, but i will not complain. If you do not care for DLC, this is the definitive console version of Call of Duty:Black Ops II (which in my opinion, is the best, if not second best game in the series).… Expand
Mar 22, 2013Game has some slight hiccups graphically compared to the other two big consoles. Minus that gameplay the same. Single player is short and entertaining, while the multiplayer is as time consuming as ever. Best part of the Wii U release is the ability to play on the gamepad screen. I found myself doing much better, and having a lot better accuracy on the smaller screen compared to my HD tv. Best FPS experience on the console so far. I just hope that the Wii U community will receive the DLC from other consoles, but the player base may just be too small to justify.… Expand
Aug 7, 2013Black Ops 2 para Wii U, a ser sincero mejora y empeora las cosas con respecto a las otras entregas.
Con la posibilidad de usar el Wii U GamePad como apoyo, esta pudo ser la mejor versión, pero no, un multijugador mediocre, empeorado, un modo Zombies mediocre, errores, sin DLC, caídas en el framerate y gráficas desmejoradas arruinan esta versión del juego que pudo ser la mejor. Y no es que Wii U no sea potente, porque lo es y mucho, sino que la mediocridad de las third-parties no puede ser peor.… Expand
Sep 4, 2013Its practically the same version of the repetitive series. Why don't people realize that there is a difference from repetitiveness and fun and quality. Yes this is the same game but it is the first call of duty i got since modern warfare 2 because i didn't like the Xbox community or how you had to pay to play. I think that this is a fun game but still with some flaws that i hope are fixed in ghosts, i am still deciding if i am getting ghosts but so far i am enjoying this game which is the same game as all of the other consoles. I just don't care for the story mode.… Expand
Oct 17, 2013Call of duty BO2 is an excellent example of an fps game it's crazy fun and competitive But it's too old and it gets boring quick Besides those flaws I think it has great graphics and decent gameplay .the wiiU version is the best way to play this game
Dec 28, 2013Overall, it's a really fun game. The story was good for what it was, and the graphics are also great. I am a HUGE 'Call Of Duty' fanboy, so this is just really fun. But the story drags a little to much for a campaign and the multiplayer is fun to, but it's also very predictable. But overall, it's really fun.
Mar 16, 2014Is this the same recycled Call of Duty crap that everyone trashes? Probably. But I haven't bought a CoD game in years, and so picking this up for Wii U to have a game that I could play online was a good call because I really enjoy it. The campaign was entirely forgettable, but its pretty addicting to pick up and play online. Being able to play on the gamepad is really neat. I prefer the TV and the Pro Controller, but playing on the gamepad is a really nice feature to have. Using it as a map is also super useful. Overall I am very pleased with it, but probably won't be buying another entry in the series anytime soon since this scratches my FPS itch just fine.… Expand
Mar 1, 2014The way that Call of Duty has been going these days, I was not expecting much with this game. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this Call of Duty outing.
Call of Duty games of late have not been very variable. The campaigns have been basically shooting into huge crowds of enemies while trying not to be killed, and the multiplayer's just been the same, but with minor changes. With Black Ops 2, however, this has changed slightly. The campaign does have its fair share of shooting and running and craziness, but there's also some stealth elements mixed in there, as well as some interesting new mechanics, for example the Millimeter Scanner which can detect cloaked enemies, and the real-time strategy-esque"Strike Force" missions which can also be controlled with a Wii Remote. This on top of a surprisingly good storyline helps to breathe a little new life into the ageing Call of Duty series.
The multiplayer's had some changes as well - Whilst retaining the gameplay of previous games, new weapons and attachments make the game just a bit more interesting. In addition, the Create-a-Class menu has been completely reworked, now allowing players to select more than one attachment by default, as well as the new Wildcards, taking some of the Perks from previous games and reworking them. The online community is a lot more pleasant too - much fewer "CoD Kids" who throw a tantrum every time you kill them. The use of the Wii U GamePad is also quite interesting - classes can be changed and killstreaks used through the touch screen, overall making the game much more streamlined.
All of this makes Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 one of the better Call of Duty games, up there with Modern Warfare. If you're going to play any Call of Duty game, this game, and this particular version, is the way to go.… Expand
Jun 23, 2014IGNORE THIS "REVIEW"
I LOVE how the Wii U page gets a more legit user score simply because no one actually plays it that much. Especially because, as I've said in my review of the PS3 version, Black Ops II is the best game in the series since Modern Warfare 2.
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One of Mendelssohn's trademarks is a predilection for the concertante style of quartet/quintet writing as most spectacularly deployed in the first and third of his Opus 44 Quartets. The opening of the B flat Quintet's first movement encapsulates this to stunning effect with the first violin launching ahead with an exhilarating theme while the rest of the ensemble accompanies with excited chordal semiquavers. This allows for a far greater range of textural contrast than many other composers (even Beethoven is hardly blameless in this respect) whose contrapuntal obsessions can lead to a certain textural two-dimensionalism. It also allows for differentiation of presentation so that when the theme returns, the increase in contrapuntal activity allows him to move straight into the second subject as though it were the most natural thing in the world. As always with Mendelssohn even the most apparently carefree of musical materials is deployed with exceptional skill and inventiveness. If a certain déjà vu as regards the Octet is almost inevitable (the thrilling ending to the movement, for example), the charge that Mendelssohn spent the latter part of his all-too-short career reliving old triumphs is an unfair generalization.
The all too brief Andante scherzando is reminiscent of the half-lit world of the Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream (1842), with its gentle hints of nocturnal spookiness (the pizzicato ending is a particularly delightful touch). In comparison, the Adagio e lento creates tensions between a predominately chamber style and pseudo-orchestral outbursts, the heavenly coda transforming the whole movement with a magical harmonic side-step into D major. If the breathless finale occasionally appears obsessively fleet-footed and manically busy—even Mendelssohn admitted to not having a very high opinion of it—the composer's extraordinary skill in generating interest from material which might at first sight appear less than promising nevertheless triumphantly affirms his place as one of the great masters of his craft.
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The Violin Concerto is a grandiose, minor-key counterpart to Beethoven's example. It opens with a brooding theme played by full orchestra; the lyrical second subject then makes a brief appearance before the violin enters. The form of this movement and the relationship between soloist and orchestra is much more conventional than that of the Cello Concerto but, again, the second and third movements are connected. Here, though, it is music from the slow movement that reappears in the finale: the syncopated orchestral theme. It is somewhat surprising that Schumann did not choose to recall the soloist's melody instead, for it had a habit of turning up in other places: it resembles the opening vocal line of Frühlings Ankunft, Op 79 No 19, the middle section of 'Vogel as Prophet' from Waldszenen, and the Allegro of Norbert Burgmüller's Second Symphony, which Schumann had recently orchestrated. The melody is also strikingly similar to the one he claimed was dictated to him by the spirits of Schubert and Mendelssohn during hallucinations he experienced in February 1854, on which he wrote piano variations (commonly referred to, with some poetic licence, as the Geistervariationen).
Joachim found the finale of the Violin Concerto overly repetitious, a criticism often levelled at Schumann's late music. Occasionally, the impression of repetitiveness resulted from the composer focusing on a limited number of thematic motifs. On other occasions, it indicates an ill-chosen tempo. In the case of the Violin Concerto, until a new edition appeared in the 1980s, performers tended to take the second movement more slowly than the autograph suggested, while pushing the finale's polonaise forward.
Despite rehearsing the work with Hannover's Court Orchestra, Joachim never performed the Concerto in public and recommended that it should not be published until one hundred years after Schumann's death (a view with which his fellow-executors of the composer's musical estate, Clara and Brahms, concurred). However, in 1933 Joachim's great-nieces, the violinists Jelly d'Arányi and Adila Fachiri, claimed to have received instructions from beyond the grave that they should seek out Schumann's concerto. (On a more prosaic level, they may have been aware that the first movement had been played at the tenth anniversary of the Schumann Gesellschaft in Zwickau three years earlier.) The score was located in the Prussian State Library and, against the wishes of Schumann's daughter Eugenie, was prepared for publication by Schott, with the assistance of composer Paul Hindemith. The Violin Concerto was premiered before Nazi luminaries Robert Ley and Joseph Goebbels on 26 November 1937, played by Georg Kulenkampff and the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Karl Böhm. What for decades had been considered a failure was now, for political reasons, heralded as a masterpiece—even as a replacement for Mendelssohn's popular Violin Concerto (which was barred from performance because of the composer's Jewish roots). Ten days later Yehudi Menuhin—who as a Russian-American Jew had not been allowed to give the premiere in Germany—performed the concerto with piano accompaniment at New York's Carnegie Hall; he subsequently played the full version with the St Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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Works wonders
35 people found the following review helpful
Posted by Reviewer2170775 on Dec 06, 2007
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This product provided the most rapid and complete relief I've ever gotten from a natural supplement. After years of digestive problems and trying numerous enzymes and probiotics, this cured all my problems almost overnight. I never would have guessed I was low on HCl, given that I sometimes had heartburn along with other problems. One tip, take at the end of the meal, not before. That seems to work the best.
24 people found the following review helpful
Posted by Reviewer2080452 on Feb 07, 2008
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For me, this has been invaluable in addressing the amino acid deficiencies associated with fibromyalgia. Not having the right stomach acidity is an important causative factor in many diseases including chronic candidiasis and fibromyalgia.
Vitaligo treatment
21 people found the following review helpful
Posted by Reviewer2105714 on Jan 01, 2011
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After going to many many types of doctors world wide and various sometimes strange treatments, we finally found a doctor who said that the vitaligo is caused by a lack of protein in the liver. So for a couple of years now my husband has been taking Betaine HCI mg. faithfully, 3 pills during each meal. We are now starting to see the skin recover and his natural pigment coming back. This is a slow treatment and he will have to take this for the rest of his life, but finally something that one can actually see result. I wish more dermatologists would focus on the underlying cause of skin problems and not focus so much on the outer cause, plus one doctor said they make more money these days on cosmetics of the skin.
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Posted by Reviewer1723692 on Dec 08, 2008
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After years of suffering from bloating, indigestion, inability to take in wheat products, sugar, etc, I have found relief. This product actually works!
Remove the symptoms associated with excessive stomach acid
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Posted by Reviewer1063296 on Mar 30, 2011
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For every 100 people that visited the Tahoma clinic complaining of excess stomach acid, 99 were found to have LOW stomach acid. The treatment advised was supplementation with Betaine HCL. Heartburn, bloating, excessive wind, poor digestion problems and lack of energy can all be made worse by LOW stomach acid levels. Supplementing with Betaine HCL helps with digestion and nutrient absortion and removes all the symptoms of excessive stomach acid.


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For gemming gem all stamina unless the slot bonus is 9 stamina or higher in which case put in a 15 stam hybrid gem. If you use Rawr make sure you use Burst mode since that is the most realistic of all of the options, keep in mind that Rawr doens't take in unavoidable damage valuing stamina even higher.
For your enchants get the pvp enchant for your shoulders and 18 stamina to your gloves. An easy upgrade for your trinket is the Glyph of Indomitability. For multi-mob tanking charge in, use Thunder Clap right when I get in, use Heroic Throw and Shield Bash to silence the casters and at that point I use Shockwave followed by Thunder Clap and when those two abilitys are on cd I spam cleave and tab target with single target abilitys.


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The wardrobe for S/S'12 from DKNY is concisely edited down to two options: a sharp tailored tux or flowing floral prints.
The first half was a play on the classic black jacket, a pillar of the classic Donna Karan wardrobe. Styled over voluminous white silk mannish shirts, long enough to pass for dresses, or tailored shorts, it looked funky with a floppy brimmed hat and ankle strap shoes.
Those silk shirts grew in proportion to become billowy dresses with assymetric hems in a monochrome palette of cream or black although a hit of indigo denim in a thigh length pea coat over skinny cropped pants was my personal favourite.
Print is the headlining story on the NY runways so far and DKNY worked primary brights in bold horizontal stripes or primitive florals that looked like childrens' crayon drawings.
Tunic tops or billowy shirts over slim pants have pygama ease: bound to be an off duty favourite. And an oversized parka is shaping up to be a summer must have.
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Ziemlich langsam – Lebhaft [12'31]
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You know how expressively Clara interprets his [Schumann's] music. I have extraordinary joy in playing Robert's works with her, and I only wish you could share this joy … I must not fail to tell you about the new Sonata in D minor which Breitkopf & Härtel will bring out very soon. We played it from the proof-sheets. I consider it one of the finest compositions of our times in respect of its marvellous unity of feeling and its thematic significance. It overflows with noble passion, almost harsh and bitter in expression, and the last movement reminds one of the sea with its glorious waves of sound.
The work begins with a majestic slow introduction. The melodic outline of its initial chords (they are to return at the close of the Allegro's exposition, in a manner which implies a close tempo relationship between the two sections) gives rise to the opening theme of the main body of the movement; and even the broader second subject affords little real contrast of mood. Both subjects, together with a syncopated descending scale idea that separates them, are explored at length in the turbulent central development section; while in the coda the music's agitation increases still further.
If Schumann had provided his A minor Sonata with a central intermezzo-like slow movement and scherzo rolled into one, this less concise companion-piece has two self-contained middle movements which are nevertheless closely interlinked. The scherzo second movement, with its driving 6/8 rhythm, is a piece that seems to have left a strong impression on the young Brahms, whose own early C minor Scherzo for violin and piano is very similar in mood. (Brahms's piece was composed at Schumann's instigation, as part of a joint 'greetings sonata' in honour of Joachim's visit to Düsseldorf in 1853.) Schumann's scherzo reaches its climax with the opening phrase of the chorale melody 'Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ', given out fortissimo by both players—an anticipation, as it turns out, of the gentle serenade-like theme of the following variation movement. (Both in its actual melody and the manner of its presentation, the moment is one that echoes the chorale in the finale of Mendelssohn's C minor Piano Trio, Op 66.) Conversely, the third movement's penultimate variation recalls both the figuration and the actual material of the scherzo; and its coda ties the pieces together still more closely, in such a way that the two seem to be inextricably interwoven. Once again, one is reminded of Brahms: this time, of his F sharp minor Piano Sonata of 1854, in which the theme of the slow movement so strikingly generates the main motif of the scherzo.
Like the opening movement, the finale, with its 'waves of sound' so evocatively described by Joachim, is a tumultuous sonata-form movement. This time, however, the more lyrical second subject affords genuine relief from the music's prevailing intensity; and the piece has an extended coda in the major whose hard-won effulgence provides a splendid conclusion to the work as a whole.
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National Study of Daily Experiences (NSDE), March 1996-April 1997 (ICPSR 3725)
Principal Investigator(s): Almeida, David M., Pennsylvania State University. Department of Human Development and Family Studies
The National Study of Daily Experiences (NSDE) is one of the in-depth studies that are part of the MacAuthur Foundation National Survey of Midlife in the United States (MIDUS). The purpose of the NSDE is to examine the day-to-day lives, particularly the daily stressful experiences, of a subsample of MIDUS respondents. Although previous daily diary research has advanced understanding of daily stress processes, there are important limitations in these studies that are addressed in the NSDE. First, previous studies in this area have relied on small and often unrepresentative samples that limit the ability to generalize findings. For this reason, the NSDE uses a large national sample of adults in the United States. Second, previous studies of individual differences in exposure and reactivity to daily events have typically examined only one source of variability, such as personality, to the exclusion of others. The NSDE corrects this problem by utilizing the data collected in the larger MIDUS survey on a wide array of sociodemographic and psychosocial variables to study the determinants of exposure and reactivity to daily stress. Third, previous studies have failed to investigate the role of genetics in both exposure and reactivity to daily stressors. The NSDE has a subsample of identical and fraternal same-sex twin pairs in order to explore this issue. The twins were selected if twin pairs had high self-reported certainty of zyogosity, had completed the MIDUS interview and questionnaires, and had mailed in their cheek cell samples. A wide range of information was obtained using the daily telephone interview. Conducting interviews for an entire year provided information about seasonal variation in daily experiences. Respondents completed an average of 7.2 of the 8 interviews resulting in a total of 10,397 days of interviews. Data collection consisted of 40 separate "flights" of interviews with each flight representing the eight-day sequence of interviews from approximately 33 respondents. The entire interview was CATI programmed, which enabled researchers to incorporate skip patterns and open-ended probe questions as well as to keypunch data during the interview, allowing data cleaning throughout the data collection.
Series: Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS) Series
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Almeida, David M. National Study of Daily Experiences (NSDE), March 1996-April 1997. ICPSR03725-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2007-12-13. http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR03725.v1
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- United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health (MH53372)
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Subject Terms: adults, health status, life satisfaction, lifestyles, mental health, psychological wellbeing, social indicators, stress
Geographic Coverage: United States
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- 1996-03--1997-03
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Universe: Respondents were drawn from a nationally representative random-digit-dial sample of noninstitutionalized, English-speaking adults, aged 25-74, selected from working telephone banks in the coterminous United States.
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You look to be fine for Naxx, certainly the early portions. That said, there's a few relatively easy upgrades that you may want to look into. The Unfaltering Sigil that gives defense upon IT use will free up nearly all your defensive gem slots for avoidance/stamina or threat. The legs from VH would be recommended, as would the belt from AN. A couple rings are available in heroics, but the first boss in Heroic OK is the first that comes to mind. There's a decent set of shoulders from the first boss of HoL, and the gloves from Gundrak wouldn't hurt.
All that said, I just want to re-iterate, you should be fine for at the very least the early portions of Naxx. Nothing from your gems or enchants stick out as being terrible. You could gem for more threat if you find yourself lacking, but I wouldn't jump to do it quite yet.


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We have a small kitchen and previously had a 42" round table that took up too much room. The island is the perfect size and provides us with additional prep space as well as a perfect place for the two of us to dine.
I just assembled this piece today. It is absolutely gorgeous. Assembly did take some time, but I am a single white female and I read and follow all the instructions. Thanks to the strategically placed wooden dowels, you couldnt assemble this piece incorrectly if you wanted to. I am very pleased with my purchase. The top did receive a bit of damage during shipping but I am going to contact them now about a replacement. This really was the freight carriers fault it appears.
The other reviewers were right the two boxes this item came in were HEAVY!!! My UPS delivery man must be hating me right now. But it was definitely worth the effort. As soon as I took the item out of the box I recognized the excellent quality of the material. It does take a full afternoon to put together and you need to be VERY careful to put the pieces together in the right order because it would be nearly impossible to reserve yourself. But the end result is one of the most beautiful kitchen islands I have ever seen and at this price range it is a real steel. I am a very picky consumer but I can say without any qualification this wa one of the best furniture items I've bought in a long time. I have been using it for a few months now without any problem. My only warning i make sure you pick a kitchen island that matches the rest of your kithcen you dont want one that is a different color or material. Also make sure your kitchen island is the same height as your kitchen counters or it will look wrong.
This piece is a great addition to my cottage style kitchen; matches my other pieces perfectly. Arrived with no damage and was securely packaged. The island is a substantial piece; very solid, weighty and well made. It took my husband and I about an hour to put together with no issues; instructions were very clear. The storage is great; I was able to put my Christmas plates, bowls, wine glasses and wine opener on the upper portion of the cabinet. On the lower portion, I have my cutting boards, kitchen towels, place mats and extra serving pieces. The shelves on either side of the island legs are an added bonus; I have used them for some of my mugs, holiday decorations and smaller cookbooks. The top of the island is great as well; more than enough room for a cutting board, knives, centerpiece, candles or other decorations. I can't say one bad thing about this island and I highly recommend it to everyone.
It's beautiful...it looks just like the picture..it would have been simple to put it together,even though you needed two people to do it, except for the carelessness of the factory drilled holes. I mean really, there were not that many, but out of maybe 8 (not real sure of the total) at least 3 were drilled at an angle where you had to MAKE it work or they were just enough off center you had to drill a new hole. I think it will be fine as long as I never have to move it...it's just a shame no more care was taken with it...
Perfect and very sturdy and well-made. The color is just barely off-white/ivory. It is not a creamy/yellowish color. Our kitchen is off-white cabinets, carrera marble and true white trim. This works well and would be fine with true white as well as off-white.
I needed an island and wanted one that did not have wheels and had either granite or butcher block for the top. Every time I looked on Overstock I came back to this island and am so glad I did. It is beautiful, heavy and even though the top is stained wood it is well finished. It has an aged look so if it were to get beat up it would just blend right in, but I feel it will take a lot of abuse. I(female) put it together in about 90 minutes, would have been less if the directions were better. I had to take several pieces off a couple of times because they were backward. The assembly directions were lacking good drawings. All parts were included and well labeled. I would recommend this product to friends!
Love this island! I used it in transition from kitchen to dining area. Two way drawer is perfect for serving ware. Only negative is needs pads under feet to avoid marring wood floor.
There is one ONE problem with this kitchen island.....It comes in an overwhelming amount of pieces and you just want to chuck the whole thing in the trash when you see it!!! UGH!!! After I calmed down and took my time to unpackage each and every piece and screw...it was easy to put together and is VERY sturdy and strong. Once it is together you will love it. It is really a nice piece.
I had been searching high and low for a small kitchen island that didn't just look like a high kitchen table. I wanted the piece to look like it belonged in our kitchen (hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, white Corian counter tops) and better yet, like it had been there for years. When I saw this island on Overstock, I was sold. Of course, reading so many other positive reviews helped. First, the assembly: That was pretty easy. It took my husband and a buddy about two hours to complete. They followed the instructions and didn't skip any steps. Very important. After assembly: There was a minor problem with one of the door hinges. The door wouldn't close properly but my husband was able to easily bend the top hinge a bit -- and problem solved. Also, the drawer, which you're supposed to be able to push and pull from either side, sticks on one side. You can pull it open but only just so much before it sticks. The drawer or the space it fits into must be a little out of square, but with a little fiddling somewhere, I'm sure it can be made to slide more easily. Aside from that, the piece is sturdy and well made. Look and function: The piece looks great in the space. It's got heft to it and looks like it was made for the space. I love the drawer, cabinet, and shelf space. Not huge, but it gives me a place to put a few things that I typically leave out on the counter top b/c I don't have space for them elsewhere. I love the distressed white finish. It doesn't compete with all the other wood in the kitchen and it pairs well with my white counter tops -- while the wood top pairs with the cherry cabinets and the hardwood floors. So the piece looks like it belongs but makes a statement of its own, which is what I was after. And what's great is that I'm not afraid of getting a ding or scratch on the piece. I think it will only add character. And it's a functional piece. I use the top for all kinds of stuff (even cutting -- using a cutting board, of course). Conclusion: Great piece for the money. I saw ones that weren't half as nice for a whole lot more.
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At last! Trainers behind beautiful-bodied Halle, Heidi, and Jennifers A. and L. reveal in four books how their clients got their shapes and how you can, too.
By Genevieve Monsma
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FAB FIGURE: Jennifer Aniston
CELEB TRAINER: Kathy Kaehler
1. Eat! One big mistake women make is severely cutting calories, which slows your metabolism and makes you feel deprived. The result? You binge and gain weight.
2. But, eat slowly. After each bite, put down your fork and count to 10. This allows your brain to tell your stomach, "Enough."
3. MUST-DO MOVE: Card shuffle
TARGETS: Inner and outer thighs
HOW TO DO IT: Place 10 playing cards on the floor. Now squat, pick up one card, and shuffle four paces to the right. Squat; put the card down. Shuffle back to the pile, pick another card, and repeat until all 10 cards have been moved to the right.
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