Know Your Tropes: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Reprises Old Roles and Brings Back Nostalgia

The latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, has finally arrived, bringing with it a nostalgic blast from the past. The game's campaign mode sees the return of fan-favorite characters, including Jackson reprising his role as Bell, and a Frank the Rabbit skin for Baker. The Halloween season also saw the introduction of a 'Haunting of Verdansk' event, complete with a playable Ghostface (voiced by Roger L. Jackson) and a Nakatomi Plaza POI in Warzone.

But it's not just the characters that are familiar - the game itself is a nostalgic throwback to the '80s action movie era. The '80s Action Heroes' event brought together Rambo and Die Hard, allowing players to take on the roles of John Rambo and John McClane respectively. This crossover event was a nod to the iconic movies of the decade, and fans of both franchises will undoubtedly have a blast playing as these legendary characters.

Despite being the seventeenth title in the Call of Duty series, Black Ops Cold War takes its cues from the past, offering a soft reboot of the Aether storyline in Zombies mode. This new iteration is known as Dark Aether, and promises to bring back some of the classic gameplay elements that fans have come to love.

As the sub-title suggests, the game takes place during the height of the Cold War, specifically in 1981 during the presidency of Ronald Reagan. This serves as an interquel between the first and second Black Ops games, providing a fresh storyline while still honoring the series' roots.

After skipping a campaign mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to focus on Blackout, Cold War returns to its roots with a full-fledged single-player experience. Players will take on the role of Bell, a US black ops soldier, as he joins forces with Alex Mason, Frank Woods, and CIA agent Russell Adler to stop a Soviet agent known only as 'Perseus' from destabilizing the United States.

Overall, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is a love letter to fans of the series, bringing back beloved characters and gameplay elements while still offering a fresh new storyline. With its nostalgic throwback aesthetic and action-packed gameplay, this game is sure to be a hit with fans old and new alike.

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