Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

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3.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 826 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. pkla
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Pretty nice game, it is one of the best multiplayer shooter of 2018, it have good optimization on PC.
  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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. PremiumR98
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    ой тут либерах не рвануло блин обидно да но игра хорошая но не на пк калда на пк кал
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. ThePoppins
    Oct 13, 2018
    9
    Great BR mode! The game runs smoothly on PC. Very few crashes! Enjoying it all the way!
  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. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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