MediaKick: "It isn’t expected to be the biggest game release this year for no reason. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is taking no chances, leaving no stone unturned, and for the first time in franchise history showing off future warfare. Black Ops II jumps between sometime in the 80’s, following the story of Black Ops and Alex Mason during the Cold War, and David Mason, Alex’s son, in the year 2025. And the future looks badass."