The newest Call of Duty game has included a significant feature aimed at players who feel uneasy about spiders. This new accessibility option allows players to alter how spiders appear, catering to those with arachnophobia. It's an admirable step towards inclusivity in gaming; however, the alternative designs for the arachnids are quite unsettling to behold.
As someone who grew up in a location known for its desert wildlife, I've encountered various creatures, including snakes and numerous insects, making me somewhat accustomed to the presence of spiders. Nonetheless, the substitutes for spiders in this game are uniquely bizarre. Comparing the original spiders to their replacements, neither option seems particularly pleasant to associate with, yet there's a bizarre charm to the legless entities that provoke a sense of unease.
I wholeheartedly support the inclusion of this option for those who struggle with arachnophobia. There are various games that offer similar features, like one that transforms spiders into amorphous shapes, and another that replaces them with simple text. However, the implementation in the new Zombies mode appears quite limited, primarily focusing on the removal of legs in a disturbingly exaggerated manner.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available to play on a variety of platforms, including the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. As the game grows in popularity, time will tell if it will be regarded as a classic in the Call of Duty series.