Black Ops II: Die Rise Review

Treyarch is well known for making the zombie game mode in Call of Duty. They just released a new map pack that included a new zombies map called Die Rise. It is definitely a change on map style compared to the other maps. This is one of the positive things about the map but also its downfall.

The map starts you off in a run down building that has many twists and turns. At the start you have the choice to turn on the power or find the random box. Unfortunately this is a tough decision because the map lacks weapons to buy off the walls. There are very few of them lying around but not enough to keep you going throughout the game, so the random box is a high priority. On the other hand, The power allows you to upgrade with the vending machines that are hidden in elevators that move up and down throughout the map. This is unfortunate sometimes because if you place a weapon in the Pack-A-Punch Machine and the elevator decides to move to another floor, you lose that weapon. That is one of the big flaws in the map because it is frustrating and can sometimes cost a player their life.

The map is really hard to figure out. It is one of the biggest maps for zombies and has so many paths to keep track of. It is easy to get lost.. One of the other flaws is that most parts of the game make you risk your life just to get to another part of the level. They make you jump to ridiculous places that seem like an area where you cannot go. Sometimes this makes people try jumping to places they really can't go and lose their life. Some places you may get to accidentally and won't be able to return to the spot where you want to be. On the positive end, this map will make you explore and try new areas to improve your survival rate every time.

Although the map is difficult to get use to and has it's annoyances from time to time, this was a good attempt at bringing something new to the zombie game mode. You may find yourself killing yourself trying to find new ways around the map and it may be worth it if you find the right spot to survive during this zombie apocalypse.