Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 826 Ratings

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  1. codelancelot
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    surprisingly fun and runs great on pc very little bugs so far, definitely worth checking out. I believe blackout will keep the player base alive for quite a while.
  2. Steelchampion
    Oct 14, 2018
    8
    Battle Royale: 8/10
    Zombie PvE: 7/10
    Regular PvP: 5/10

    Overall score based on highest rated game mode.
    I'd say the game is worth it for the BR alone, and the zombie mode is nice for some variation. Other games do the regular team-based PvP better (though this is subjective of course). It's a little pricey, but worth it if you have some friends to co-op with.
  3. gusarpoup
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    Who even plays COD campaigns in 2018?

    Past campaigns have been a joke - dumb AI, checkpoints every 2 seconds, and terrible stories. I'm glad they finally removed it altogether. Treyarch even said it in an interview less than 5% of players even play that garbage. Instead they decided to do something different, even if it was just copying a popular BR genre. This is a good sign they    Who even plays COD campaigns in 2018?

    Past campaigns have been a joke - dumb AI, checkpoints every 2 seconds, and terrible stories.
    I'm glad they finally removed it altogether. Treyarch even said it in an interview less than 5% of players even play that garbage.

    Instead they decided to do something different, even if it was just copying a popular BR genre.
    This is a good sign they know the series is getting stale, and blackout mode is a massive success.
    Streamers like Shroud and DrDisRespect are all-nighting and enjoying the game for its polish and effort.

    I put in at least a dozen hours on launch weekend in blackout and have to say Treyarch really did put in a lot of effort to BO4's success on the PC. There have been launch day updates everyday, addressing Reddit users' concerns and reported issues, providing fixes like I've never seen a development group do before. Try finding another BR title that provides this much polish and server stability.

    I am very impressed with what Treyarch pulled off, most games (even AAA, i.e. EA) are a buggy mess these days when they launch, but not this one. Game does lack cosmetic content, character skins, and events, etc. But as it stands right now I am very happy with where Treyarch is going with this title.    … Expand
  4. StarfoxG1
    Oct 13, 2018
    9
    Feels fresh to me as been playing since 2003.. Blackout will keep this game alive and thank god COD is back to it's fun self!! :D If you want mad run n gun fun times this will appeal massively.
  5. munday78
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    Best the series has been in years. Packed with multiplayer content, Zombies content and Blackout has a nice leveling system to keep you coming back. PC version also runs beautifully.
  6. Barcaleo12345
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    My Treasure... My Beauty... My Love for 3 years... This is the BEST COD EVER been developed, although I've Never Ever Ever played COD before! This is the The Crown of Evolution.
  7. Kincaprademon
    Oct 12, 2018
    9
    Brings me back to excitement I haven't felt since MW2, Would love to see this same love given to another campaign someday.

    Coming from a place of hard scepticism, Black ops 4 has been redeeming the franchise for me over the last 6 hours of full release gameplay. The zombies mode is fast and fluid as all the other game types. Manual healing is a welcome refreshment of the cooldown heal    Brings me back to excitement I haven't felt since MW2, Would love to see this same love given to another campaign someday.

    Coming from a place of hard scepticism, Black ops 4 has been redeeming the franchise for me over the last 6 hours of full release gameplay. The zombies mode is fast and fluid as all the other game types. Manual healing is a welcome refreshment of the cooldown heal that we have been accustomed to for the last 15 years. Coming back to a boots on ground yet modern experience is timed perfectly. Good job Treyarch, I was done with this franchise 5 years ago and now I'm back.    … Expand
  8. Tranceholic
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    The game is very good , first time in a decade we can say , call of duty is back , all the people saying there are no enough players are liars or where sent by EA and dice 100% , this year is the first year am gonna skip battlefield . there are enough players in every game mode .. I have no idea what they are talking about , clearly fake reviews.
  9. ThePoppins
    Oct 13, 2018
    9
    Great BR mode! The game runs smoothly on PC. Very few crashes! Enjoying it all the way!
  10. affan1992
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    This is the best cod ever. It"s the Most fun cod game since bo2. bo4 is one of the best Call of Duty game since bo2. It has the bo2 and mw2 vibe coming back. blackout is one of the best modes in cod history. the only bad thing about this game is no single player but with all of that. this game has earned my money. This game is wayyy better than fortnite,pubg, and battlefield 5. This is theThis is the best cod ever. It"s the Most fun cod game since bo2. bo4 is one of the best Call of Duty game since bo2. It has the bo2 and mw2 vibe coming back. blackout is one of the best modes in cod history. the only bad thing about this game is no single player but with all of that. this game has earned my money. This game is wayyy better than fortnite,pubg, and battlefield 5. This is the best shooter of 2018 period. And the pc version is the best version of cod in years. Don't listen to the haters. They probably like bf5,fortnite or pubg.… Expand
  11. Budgie
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    Let me start off by saying I haven’t liked a Call of Duty since Black Ops 1. This one is fantastic. The multiplayer maps are really balanced and blackout is the best battle royale out there right now. In fact it’s the first battle royale I’ve actually enjoyed. The lack of single player was a little disappointing but you can tell the development team really made up for it by focusing on theLet me start off by saying I haven’t liked a Call of Duty since Black Ops 1. This one is fantastic. The multiplayer maps are really balanced and blackout is the best battle royale out there right now. In fact it’s the first battle royale I’ve actually enjoyed. The lack of single player was a little disappointing but you can tell the development team really made up for it by focusing on the expanded zombies mode and battle royale. Also would like to say it runs great on PC. I’m using a GTX 980 which is a couple years old and I’m getting a steady frame rate above 80 fps at all times. Would highly recommend this.… Expand
  12. witty71
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    possible the best cod since black ops 1 it has its downfalls as no campaign and battle royal is pubg re branded. Its basically all the best maps remastered and it works good apart from the glitch where it freezes occasionally. The graphics are amazing provided you have a top end gpu. the zombies are fun as ever on the titanic or the Colosseum. this time round we can have bots in the zombiepossible the best cod since black ops 1 it has its downfalls as no campaign and battle royal is pubg re branded. Its basically all the best maps remastered and it works good apart from the glitch where it freezes occasionally. The graphics are amazing provided you have a top end gpu. the zombies are fun as ever on the titanic or the Colosseum. this time round we can have bots in the zombie if you want a solo match with intelligent ai. think it would of benefited from a campaign instead of battle royal (pubg) which is already dying off in popularity. on the fence about useing battle net instead of steam as how do i report a game play issue… Expand
  13. Rosskii
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    easily the best game i've ever played. to make a BR game on the scale of pubg and make it smooth, fast, responsive, they embarrassed pubg developers. How did they pull this off? People give bad reviews because of no single player, well actually its advertised as non-single player so why would you buy it knowing that if its all you wanted? There are specialist missions which are like singleeasily the best game i've ever played. to make a BR game on the scale of pubg and make it smooth, fast, responsive, they embarrassed pubg developers. How did they pull this off? People give bad reviews because of no single player, well actually its advertised as non-single player so why would you buy it knowing that if its all you wanted? There are specialist missions which are like single player and the zombies mod is 4 player coop which is fantastic. But this is fundamentally a BR game and its the best one currently out of all of them. 10/10 score because thats how good the developers did on this game.… Expand
  14. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    The best call of duty since black ops 2 or black ops 3, treyarch is back at it again saving the call of duty franchise, replacing the probably very average campain by a battle royale mode that has way more replayability, the multiplayer is just as solid but nothing new wich is a bummer. The zombies mode is very good with a lot of changes that some people wont appreciate but i do so ****The best call of duty since black ops 2 or black ops 3, treyarch is back at it again saving the call of duty franchise, replacing the probably very average campain by a battle royale mode that has way more replayability, the multiplayer is just as solid but nothing new wich is a bummer. The zombies mode is very good with a lot of changes that some people wont appreciate but i do so **** you (just kiding i love y'all). Plays very poorly on my pc, but that's because my pc is very **** i need to get a new one soon anyways.… Expand
  15. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    If Modern Warfare 2 is the best COD game, this one is right below it. It removes the titanfall-esque futuristic style gameplay and instead focuses on futuristic gadgets that would be somewhat believable if it were the near-future. I'm not a fan of Fortnite, Pubg, or battle royale games in general, but I genuinely enjoy Blackout, even if I prefer Zombies or Multiplayer. No campaign sucksIf Modern Warfare 2 is the best COD game, this one is right below it. It removes the titanfall-esque futuristic style gameplay and instead focuses on futuristic gadgets that would be somewhat believable if it were the near-future. I'm not a fan of Fortnite, Pubg, or battle royale games in general, but I genuinely enjoy Blackout, even if I prefer Zombies or Multiplayer. No campaign sucks and if it had a good one, I would give it a 9.5/10.… Expand
  16. Mon0chromicorn
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    Im not a Call of Duty fan boy.
    I fell off the CoD wagon after MW3 and really never turned back. (only one exception, CoD AW).
    I understand the ones upset over no single-player campaign, but i dont understand the 0's, I feel that those are not well thought out reviews, and just very salty gamers who whine because they dont get what THEY want in the game....ANYWAY, review time.    Im not a Call of Duty fan boy.
    I fell off the CoD wagon after MW3 and really never turned back. (only one exception, CoD AW).
    I understand the ones upset over no single-player campaign, but i dont understand the 0's, I feel that those are not well thought out reviews, and just very salty gamers who whine because they dont get what THEY want in the game....ANYWAY, review time.

    Blackout: Fast pace, tight controls, smooth game play. Best enjoyed with a squad of 4 of your friends. its more like PUBG but sprinkled with some unique perks and equipment.

    Multiplayer PVP: Expect the same gun play CoD is known for. Much like a hero based shooters, players now select characters with unique abilities and load outs. This is a welcome change that i find to be quite enjoyable. Gone is passive healing, and in are Health bars making for a change on how you play forcing you to remember to heal yourself if you take far too much damage.

    Zombies: Maybe its because i havent played zombie mode in a long while, but i think Its great in Black ops 4, I love the XI locations and gladiator arena. And the super moves are awesome. It feels like its own game.

    Final Thoughts: If you were to ask me if it was worth full retail price, Id say 'yes'. I feel that this game has a lot to offer, every mode feels like its own game in terms of detail, content, and how polished everything feels. Its a solid game. If you were to strip the name Call of Duty and it were given a different name i think there wouldn't be so much salt being thrown at this game. Its because its Call of Duty that its given so much negative reviews.    … Expand
  17. pkla
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Pretty nice game, it is one of the best multiplayer shooter of 2018, it have good optimization on PC.
  18. metaknightmare
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Great game, i dont care about campaign if they supplemented with other modes. Let Infinity Ward or Sledgehammer make campaigns for CoD, we don't need a new campaign every year from CoD. TreyArch should focus on what they're good at: fun games with some silliness mixed in. The other two make better campaigns anyways.
  19. EpicSurvivor
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    Really enjoying it. Big fan of Black Ops 2 with 1k Hours on Multi Online. Also big fan of MW2 and MW3 still play on PC, love them. Black ops 4 is lots of fun and looks great. I would highly recommend for people who liked the other COD Games.

    Honestly I have NO Clue why the Negative reviews. After 30 hours of gameplay I honestly Cannot FIND anything that would give this game a negative    Really enjoying it. Big fan of Black Ops 2 with 1k Hours on Multi Online. Also big fan of MW2 and MW3 still play on PC, love them. Black ops 4 is lots of fun and looks great. I would highly recommend for people who liked the other COD Games.

    Honestly I have NO Clue why the Negative reviews. After 30 hours of gameplay I honestly Cannot FIND anything that would give this game a negative score.
    Its understandable if out of personal preference another person gives it a 6 and that's reasonable but I don't see anyway possible for this game to earn or deserve anything like the 2 or 4 scores, that's just an exaggeration.

    Looks great, Plays Fluid and RUNS Amazing for older hardware. I get between 55 to 90FPS on Very High at 1080p on i7 6700k and GTX 970. So I am telling you its very solid and fluid. Very surprised actually. Remember how Black Ops3 stutters and lags? This doesn't have any of these issues whatsoever.

    Last thought, I highly recommend installing this on the SSD instead of the HDD.

    Happy Holidays All. Buy it if you are familiar with the franchise and know what you are getting into like my self you won't regret it. Specially on sale!! I am loving the Multiplayer, Black Out is Not bad either but I just play for Team Deathmatch and Zombies and They are Superb!!    … Expand
  20. sushade
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    For once a Call of Duty game that plays runs REALLY well on PC. People here are being negative because the game is "incomplete" but it's the most complete Call of Duty in years!
    I've played a total of 40 hours so far and I'm loving it. The game runs smoothly and looks good, the action is back to what Call of Duty is all about and not everyone is flying all over your screen.
    The    For once a Call of Duty game that plays runs REALLY well on PC. People here are being negative because the game is "incomplete" but it's the most complete Call of Duty in years!
    I've played a total of 40 hours so far and I'm loving it. The game runs smoothly and looks good, the action is back to what Call of Duty is all about and not everyone is flying all over your screen.

    The specialists add some nice depth to the game and make it more interesting than any previous CoD I've played (all since CoD 4).

    If you've ever enjoyed the CoD multiplayer experience, this game will fit you will. It ticks many boxes and there's a lot to enjoy for various players.
    With Treyarch having their hands on CoD this year around, I trust that they'll keep the game up to date and add various things (such as specialists).

    People are just being overly negative because "It's just another cod bro"... sure, but a lot of people also actually enjoy "just another cod", especially with the changes this time around.    … Expand
  21. Thatdjkid
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    By far the best COD since MW2. I’ve had so much fun switching between modes it really lets you take a break from one mode then come back to it.
    The graphics are great, performance is good. Multiplayer Is difficult to master but easy enough to learn. Blackout is like a better version of PUBG. Zombies is great and they have managed to add more complexity and creativity to an always fun game    By far the best COD since MW2. I’ve had so much fun switching between modes it really lets you take a break from one mode then come back to it.
    The graphics are great, performance is good. Multiplayer Is difficult to master but easy enough to learn. Blackout is like a better version of PUBG. Zombies is great and they have managed to add more complexity and creativity to an always fun game mode. Plenty there for zombies fans. The devs have been super responsive to fixing community problems like the armor from the beta and the emote system getting reworked. Easily the best game I have played in a few years.    … Expand
  22. YSJ
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Solving errors and bugs could be a perfect game.
    And I think I chose to remove the campaign well.
  23. MobyDelish
    Oct 20, 2018
    9
    This is good that is all. need some work on some bugs and crashes but overall very good.
  24. mitzki
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    I love it, its my first CoD, and i think its the best shooter for me now. Very fast , a lot of action.
  25. MienaiPanda
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Black ops 4 is a solid multiplayer FPS, shooting feels nice and satisfying, there's a lot to unlock, not too much but also enough to make you play for some time. There are some voices shouting "BAD MICRO-TRANSACTIONS" or "YOU HAVE TO SPEND TOO MUCH TIME" but that's **** what did you expect? That the game will just give you stuff? Like that? Just, "have, here, play for few hours and f*ckBlack ops 4 is a solid multiplayer FPS, shooting feels nice and satisfying, there's a lot to unlock, not too much but also enough to make you play for some time. There are some voices shouting "BAD MICRO-TRANSACTIONS" or "YOU HAVE TO SPEND TOO MUCH TIME" but that's **** what did you expect? That the game will just give you stuff? Like that? Just, "have, here, play for few hours and f*ck off"? You have to spend time in game to unlock stuff and that's the point. Overall it is solid FPS with nice gameplay, definitely worth buying if you're into shooting stuff.… Expand
  26. nllx
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    This is the first Call of Duty since Modern Warfire 2 that im actually enjoying. Multiplayer is good, Blackout is probably the best battle royale game right now and the zombies are good too. I really hope they continue with the updates instead of going for a new game next year. That will be a huge mistake if they do that.
  27. tommyhales
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    I have played every call of duty since modern warfare 1 came out, all on ps4 but some on pc as well and I can say on pc this is the best cod ever made, people complaining about no campaign I can understand call of duty always do really good campaigns even if hardly anyone plays them. my only grievances is the fact that you have to buy the season pass this time around instead of the optionI have played every call of duty since modern warfare 1 came out, all on ps4 but some on pc as well and I can say on pc this is the best cod ever made, people complaining about no campaign I can understand call of duty always do really good campaigns even if hardly anyone plays them. my only grievances is the fact that you have to buy the season pass this time around instead of the option to buy each DLC individually but besides that and no campaign, this is the first call of duty ever that iv actually prestiged on while playing on pc, normally I get it on pc but end up playing mainly on console because i prefer a controller to mouse+kb but this time around I don't care what I'm using to get my kills, sure it has its problems but what call of duty doesn't this game, in my opinion, is a huge improvement in the cod franchise especially on pc… Expand
  28. RedDelirious
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Как новичок в серии Call of Duty могу сказать, что эта часть хорошая. Мультиплеер играется очень весело, но есть проблемы с балансом, некоторыми картами и с NetCode'ом. Battle Royal лично для меня - спорный. Для фанатов серии он понравится, для игроков, которые 24/7 играют в Battle Royal в других играх возможно понравится, а вот игрокам которые никогда не играли в Battle Royal будетКак новичок в серии Call of Duty могу сказать, что эта часть хорошая. Мультиплеер играется очень весело, но есть проблемы с балансом, некоторыми картами и с NetCode'ом. Battle Royal лично для меня - спорный. Для фанатов серии он понравится, для игроков, которые 24/7 играют в Battle Royal в других играх возможно понравится, а вот игрокам которые никогда не играли в Battle Royal будет трудно, так что им придется идти в Fortnite и только потом в колду ( :) ). Зомби режим по мне веселый. Убивать зомби так весело последний раз было в Dying Light ( такое себе сравнение). Для тех, кому не хватает нового Left4Dead могу по-рекомендовать этот режим. Насчет доната - в этой части в отличие от прошлых (как я смотрел по тому какой был донат) не такой сильно навязчивый, но его много. Батлпасс (или как его там зовут) после выхода обновления "Абсолютный ноль" проходится достаточно быстро, но когда вы донатите на вещь, которую чтобы получить только если задротить в игру - это странно. Также есть много ненужной фигни типо - эмоций, граффити, аватарок и конечно же ПЛАТНЫЕ ПРИЦЕЛЫ.
    Минусы:
    1. Баланс (в мультиплеере)
    2. NetCode
    3. Некоторые карты (в мультиплеере)
    4. Странный и во многом бесполезный донат.
    Плюсы:
    1. Веселый мультиплеер
    2. Качественный Battle Royal
    3. Веселый Зомби Режим
    4. Много контента
    5. Стиль игры    … Expand
  29. davidpole23
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  30. kyzaghan
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Specialist training missions apply to multiplayer, Zombies, and Blackout, lending a sense of cohesion to otherwise separate modes. New multiplayer mechanics provide a wider variety of gameplay options without forcing you into a hardcore strategy. Zombies comes with two separate storylines and several maps to keep secret-hunters busy. Blackout successfully captures the excitement of battleSpecialist training missions apply to multiplayer, Zombies, and Blackout, lending a sense of cohesion to otherwise separate modes. New multiplayer mechanics provide a wider variety of gameplay options without forcing you into a hardcore strategy. Zombies comes with two separate storylines and several maps to keep secret-hunters busy. Blackout successfully captures the excitement of battle royale with distinct Call of Duty twists. Map design is smart throughout. BUT Some Specialists aren't rewarding to play unless you're working and communicating with your team. The continuing Zombies storyline hasn't aged well, with offensive and distracting dialogue… Expand
  31. PremiumR98
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    ой тут либерах не рвануло блин обидно да но игра хорошая но не на пк калда на пк кал
  32. MohdRMA
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Way better than the rest of cod games even mw 2019 but it lacks campaign that is the only negative thing
  33. dryerlaw
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    So much fun with bots in both multiplayer & zombie mode. The AI is intelligent and provides countless hours of fun. Here's hoping all future CoDs retain their bots. Battlefield can go to hell.
  34. vlad2009
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    эта майа любиая икра каджый деь внео ихруфйу эио лушафя икра вмире я сматриеол аьщоа онитона ловдиндоова ихащу скасаиь штоогш енгиро ощеньхорощцукео лодвгинов икогда нневрёж
  35. RedOctStandinBy
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    i think activision may have been better off launching a stand alone battle royal game.
    Blackout is incredible 10//10 combines fast paced as well as tactical game play creating a very large skill gap.

    However the multiplayer is dull and the abilities the characters have are very odd feeling like they dont belong. 4/10

    And after many years of zombies it has grown stale to me. 5/10
  36. philzlz
    May 5, 2019
    8
    The yearly release of Call of Duty comes without a singleplayer campaign but includes Battle Royale in a large scale area, made of multiple multiplayer maps of the franchise. While i am not a fan of the standard hero based multiplayer, Battle Royale keeps me coming back. Regular updates by Treyarch make this one of the best Battle Royale games with tight controls and precise shooting.The yearly release of Call of Duty comes without a singleplayer campaign but includes Battle Royale in a large scale area, made of multiple multiplayer maps of the franchise. While i am not a fan of the standard hero based multiplayer, Battle Royale keeps me coming back. Regular updates by Treyarch make this one of the best Battle Royale games with tight controls and precise shooting. People who do not like Fortnite’s building mechanics and PUBG’s laggy engine might find their perfect game here.… Expand
  37. MavenUMP
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    This rating is considering primarily the ZOMBIE mode. Considering the multiplayer or blackout you could imagine this is 3/10 instead 8/10.

    If you buy this game full-price you must really like Battle Royale and COD's classical multiplayer mode. If you are like me and play COD traditionally primarily for the Zombie mode than should wait for a discount. I bought it for ~35 Euro.    This rating is considering primarily the ZOMBIE mode. Considering the multiplayer or blackout you could imagine this is 3/10 instead 8/10.

    If you buy this game full-price you must really like Battle Royale and COD's classical multiplayer mode. If you are like me and play COD traditionally primarily for the Zombie mode than should wait for a discount. I bought it for ~35 Euro.

    Generally COD has a lot improvements in comparison to predecessors.
    This time the devs really put some love into the PC version. The setting options for everything is just a big improvement. You can setup any small detail you want. Even keybinds for your keyboard or mouse settings are way more options now. Also the menu does not look like a lazy console port anymore.

    And the textures and graphics look gorgeous. It is no comparison to BO3. The PC looks definitely superior in comparison to consoles. And the game plays very smooth with mouse and keyboard. It is a blast!

    The zombie mode this time comes with three maps from the start instead of one! The zombie mode changes are all nice without changing the general feel of this mode. Well thought-out little changes! This time you can pick a "bubblegum" to give a mate some credits, also if your mate needs to buy a weapon but hasn't enough money you can go to the crate and buy one and then press melee button to free the weapon to be able to be picked up by your mates so they can get a weapon for free even if they ran out of money.

    A really needed and nice change is that you can create custom servers for free with a huge amount of customizing options regarding the mode's game-rules settings!

    So for example if you play with a friend that needs to learn the very basics you can make it so that zombies do half the damage and have half healthpoiints or start with a larger amount of start credits. Or that the zombie are only allowed to run at walking dead zombies
    like walking speed but never run. And many more options - really there are a lot options.

    So many people may not use that options but it is nice even if you just want to find all the easter eggs without too much stress, or just want to enjoy the map and take your time.

    This is the best Zombie mode and a big step forward in comparison to Black Ops 3!

    The multiplayer and battle royale modes on the other hand are nothing special. The multiplayer mode is unbalanced and fast-paced like always. Some weapons and abilities are just plain overpowered, also new players with level 1 get matchmaked with maxlevel and prestige players constantly. It is fast-paced and smooth and the movement is awesome, but its just not a good multiplayer mode and far from balanced.

    The battle royale mode is a disappointment. It adds NOTHING new to this genre. Just avoid and play Ring of Elysium or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.

    So. Wait for the price to drop a bit. Do not buy it full price. The zombie mode is outstanding and the heart of this game. This mode is high quality and has some nice changes in comparison to predecessors. If you are interested in multiplayer only, you just get new of the same and nothing special. Wait for an even bigger drop of price.
    If you are interested in battle royale mode -> avoid this game, since nobody plays this mode and it adds nothing slightest creative to the battle royale genre.

    I rate this game only considering the zombie mode, since I am only interested in that.

    Zombies = 8/10 (too high price considering this is the only good mode in this game)

    So if you aren't interested in the zombie mode you can subtract 5 points since they ditched solo campaign, added an useless battle royale clone and multiplayer is just unbalanced and stupid -> 3/10.

    Zombies 8/10. The game as a whole 3/10.    … Expand
  38. twinklyten
    Jan 25, 2020
    8
    Mechanically almost perfect game held back by **** offline bots and average battle royale mode.
  39. AVP
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    A very good game for players who are new to CoD for the first time. Dynamic multiplayer with interesting mechanics, a fun zombie mode and the only one in the series (for now) battle royale.
  40. Rika_Furude
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    I'm really loving the look of Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, the trailer has me super hyped
  41. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Fun game not as good as B03 AND B02 but its still fun to play worth for £20 the blackout mode is a bit meh but overall fun.

Awards & Rankings

36
#36 Best PC Game of 2018
10
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
73
#73 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 6, 2019
    85
    Zombies, multiplayer and battle royale. Black Ops 4 is whole package. With great blackout map, brutal and honest action, it will put all competition in danger. Standard multiplayer suffers from old issues, but is fun enough to guarantee tons of fun. Zombies are brilliant and refreshed with new Rush mod. Lack of single player campaign still hurts though.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 13, 2019
    90
    It was a risky decision to drop the single player campaign and focus on multiplayer, including battle royale, which seemed like a cynical attempt to jump on the bandwagon. I’m a bit surprised to say that Treyarch did truly great. Black Ops 4 is one of the best online games of 2018 – its shooting mechanics are wonderful, Blackout (the aforementioned take on battle royale) is top-notch and the Zombies mode drifts towards... action RPG. [12/2018, p.78]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has proven to all players, that it doesn´t need Hollywood faces in the story to attract players, because it’s completely fine with its online entertainment. Call of Duty is definitely going to stay with us for a couple more weeks. [Issue#290]
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