Less than 24 hours of availability and already, here is my review on the latest DownLoadable Content for Black Ops.
Annihilation (promotional poster right) shows the 4 brand new maps for the Multiplayer experience as well as a new Zombie map that shall scare any hardcore horror player!
Firstly, the new multiplayer maps. To place all of these into one word, it would be this: redeemable.
Much of the community were not too pleased about the last four maps (Mostly being appropriate for sniping and camping types) but in Annihilation, the balance between short range and long range maps are just about right. The best example of this would be the first map, Hangar. With its long range areas and short range indoor fights, without even including the Easter Eggs that are hidden around the map, this may very well become a fan favourite.
Drive-In is also an honourable mention. While to the sides are short range, the middle of the map is generally for long range players, so snipers and Acog users shall be pleased. However, this does not mean they are impenitrable. There are mainly only two sniping areas to which anyone may take advantage, these being the movie screen or the projector room. But these are both accessed in two different areas, one being accessed by ladders, the other stairs. So while two people may dominate from either place, a good shot or a well placed grenade will unlodge you easily. Some may say that this may have become a standard for Treyarch maps, but still fun for the moment.
Silo is almost the complete opposite of Crossroads in the last DLC. While the first favoured snipers, Silo favours the "run-and-gun" type of players. While there are still sniping points, they have very little or no cover and others can easily kill the opponent. Staying still in one spot will also cause you great harm, as the flow of players is impossible to chart. A warning to uncautious players, be alert. Anyone can come from anywhere.
Lastly, Hazard is Treyarchs' personal favourite, built directly from the "Cliffside" map from World At War. Despite saying that the map is different, it differs very, very little. The map is a near exact map size and walking around the map, you may notice how simular the obsticles and hills are quite the same as said map. However, the map does offer more to snipers than short range players, the edges of the map will be your best friend, and running with a sub machine gun or pistol is not a wise move at all.
Finally, the new Zombie map, Shangri-la is based around a temple near Shangri la in which a zombie horde is guarding it. Unfortunately, I have still to discover what the plotline is but hopefully I've spoiled enough for you so far. The map is quite large and zombies have new abilities, along with new weapons. One of them turns zombies into babies with large heads. While they can still do damage, they cannot do alot. Zombie monkeys have also made another appearance, but this time, they may steal perks and change them at will, so this can become a problem for you if you are a 'Wait and see' player. Zombies may also come from out of the trees, out of the mud, and now, out of the water. Be careful when near the waterfall as they may spawn right beside you. Another place to be careful is the quicksand area, as zombie arms may come out and halt you at specific points. The map is quite large and you may get easily lost. Mystery Box's are also harder to find and in more remote areas, but they glow green against a certain skyline (spoiler here, I shall not ruin) and blue when normal. It is incredibly fun and still manages me to make me jump at certain points. Zombie fans will not be dissapointed!
Special thanks to Biggl3s96, SICKFRIDAY and Spittingcobra47 for the help with the Zombie map.
The Annihilation map pack looks quite stunning, with a tune up to graphics and greater map creation, this may be the best yet to come from Treyarch. With the approach of Modern Warfare 3, only time will tell if they shall release a final DLC for Black Ops.
Out of 10, I gave the Annihilation DLC an 8/10
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