Call Of Duty Black Ops has proven to be a very challenging game, especially when playing Zombies on XBOX Live or solo. To maximize the amount of points in Zombies, it is important that you start out using your pistol. Remember that you earn points for every shot you take on a zombie, rather than just getting points for killing a zombie.
Don’t forget to use grenades when possible and try not to buy machine guns until round 3. Machine guns are a great way to earn extra points because they can fire fast and that helps you earn more points. Some of my favorite weapons to use are SMGs like the MP5K and RPL. You’re also better off avoiding the shotgun early on because it’s not the best way to optimize points, although it’s powerful for clearing hallways of zombies.
When you go to new rooms, it’s best if the person with the most points opens the door. This will help maintain balance in your team and allow everyone to have a sufficient number of points to purchase powerful weapons. Also, remember that you only get 2 revives for every 10 rounds, use them wisely trying not to get overrun by zombies. Revives can be a great way to save yourself from a game that will ultimately require you to start over.
If you’re playing alone, do your best to keep the barriers locked to avoid surprises. It’s also best to save instakill for when the dogs come attacking you. Dogs are fast and unpredictable, which is why instakill turns out to be very useful. If you get a 2x multiplier try to kill as many zombies as fast as you can and try to rebuild the barriers as this will also help you maximize your points.