Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 786 Ratings

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  1. Edsfelps
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Good game, and very interesting graphics for new generations of video games, tambien muy buen sonido.
  2. c300g97
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Best black ops we've had since 2, awesome campaign from Raven's studios and the multiplayer feels like a great mix of classic and battlefield, which makes it awesome
  3. raskin_oleg
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    PLEASE, DONT LISTEN KIDS WITH BAD PC!!!
    This game have story on the Black Ops 1 level or same! Just believe, if you fan of Black Ops 1, YOU MUST PLAY THIS GAME without immediately. I am just bought this game by my own money... and IT'S REALLY IMPRESSIVE!
    Sound: 8/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Story: 10/10
    Gameplay: 8/10 (believe me, there it's really better than any call of duty before)
  4. jhollis977
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This is as polished as Modern Warfare, with everything you know and love from Black Ops. Throw in 80's music and the Cold War setting and you have a pretty damn good game for $60. This has also been my first game to try Ray Tracing on, and it looks phenomenal.
  5. Dark_Doter007
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    сюжетная компания очень удивила,5 из 5 молодцом но вот мультиплеер конечно не как в мв 2019 режим зомби тож прикольный
  6. Alexandr_K
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра мне понравилась, не лучшая в серии, но очень достойная. Начнём с компании. Она просто удивительная. В ней есть как и главные задания, как и побочные, которые также влияют на концовку игры. Также компания удивила меня не только правом выбора и несколькими концовками, но и сюжетными поворотами, например: Я был удивлён, что Белл изначально был за Персея, и в его, после прибытия в аэропорт, выстрелил Араш, но главные герои Black Ops спасли его и перепрограммировали, удивительно да? Так же меня поразило, что в этой части Call of Duty присутствует реальная серая мораль, которая показана не на словах разработчиков, как в MW 2019 года, а на деле. Так же удивило, что все заключения сюжета так, или иначе оставляют осадок. Т.е ни один финал нельзя считать хорошим. Если сказать правду, то Американцы смогут уничтожить бомбу, но Белла из-за того, что он слишком много знает, убьёт Адлер. Если сказать ложь, то главные герои не смогут уничтожить бомбы, а Белла застрелят за предательство. Ну а если сказать ложь и устроить засаду, то главных героев Black Ops Cold War убьют. Именно это неоднозначность и право выбора и делают сюжет Black Ops Cold War необычным, и я бы даже сказал одним из лучших сюжетов в истории Call of Duty. Перейдём в сетевую часть. Многие игроки хейтят графику, анимации оружия и карты. Я скажу тут только одно. Графика, конечно, не лучше чем в MW 2019 года, но и не хуже. Некстгена она не может показать по одной важной причине. Эта игра выходит как и на пастген версии консолей, так и на некстген. И тут возникает вопрос к тем людям, которые хотели увидеть революцию в графике. Каким макаром консоль 2016 года сможет потянуть некстген графику? Вы себя слышите? Или у вас напрочь отсутствует логика?! На счёт анимаций оружия.. Они почти в точь-точь как в MW 2019 года. Просто разработчики убрали визуальную отдачу, которая в MW 2019 года и придавала некий реализм оружию, но и одновременно мешала нормальной стрельбе, вспомните Узи. Звуки оружия на высоте, анимации тоже, карты достаточно не плохие. Мне не понравились только 2 карты - Пустыня и Картель. В пустыне очень много пустого пространства, и траншеи, в которые постоянно прыгают враги и мешают нормальному передвижению, а в Картеле посередине карты расположены кусты, которые мешают нормальной видимости. В общем всё на высоте, мне понравилось, а на хейт в мою сторону мне откровенно насрать. Моё мнение вам не изменить.… Expand
  7. xDBluCZxD
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    After one year of suffering with MW Treyarch is back. Campaign is awesome, fun and mind blowing, Multiplayer is Black ops 1 + Black ops 3, 4 so its fun, chaotic, full of action. Zombies are awesome too. I am glad Treyarch is back and I cant wait for content!
  8. JD-Day
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. The singleplayer is awesome. Great variety and open maps. Zombies are even better and are extremely addictive, even in solos. The Multiplayer is %85 because the scorestreak system is stupid.
  9. AfterDie
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This is the best game in the last 5 years! After modern warfare 2019, this is just a breath of fresh air. Great storyline, great multiplayer! The game is not without flaws, but after the disastrous modern warfare 2019, Cold War 10/10, Thanks Treyarch !!!
  10. VirtualStorm
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Es el Mejor Juego de ACCION!!!! Me encanta :D pero si tiene unos graficasos que mi GTX no soporta ;v pero me encanta el juego :D!
  11. Playernr1
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    One of the best Call of Duty games in long time. It had kind of bad launch, but it's way better now. Can't wait for COD 2021, hopefully WW 2 !!!
  12. EntryLevel
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    One of the best Call of Duty games in long time. It had kind of bad launch, but it's way better now. Can't wait for COD 2021, hopefully WW 2 !!!
  13. fullmetal3000
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    I mean it's pretty cool game, specially single player part. Multiplayer is also fun.
  14. californiatears
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Thank you EA for this wonderful game and game series! I never cared about cod multiplayer, because there's so many of them already. I play only singleplayer and singleplayer is only reason i care about cod and that was great!
  15. codbetterthanbf
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    About million times better game than Battlefield V and it doesn't have any sjw agenda like Battlefield V does. Fun game.
  16. AliensExist
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    It's very true that this game is bad on playstation consoles, because playstation is just weak pathetic console, so no wonder. But this game is solid on masterrace gaming systems like PC and Xbox Series X. Would recommend!
  17. TheMessenger
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Just cause Playstation 4 / 5 version are bad (because weak loser console), doesn't mean you have to troll PC / Xbox Series X versions that run on ultimately superior hardware.
  18. somwehere
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    EA is one of my favorite companies. Let me explain why. They aren't lazy losers like CDprojectred, that's why. They actually make working games every single year. Every year.
    Cdprojectred released no games since 2016 and in 2020 they came out with most amateurish game possible. You have to be absolute hypocrite to hate EA. I absolutely don't care how much money they wanna make. They are    EA is one of my favorite companies. Let me explain why. They aren't lazy losers like CDprojectred, that's why. They actually make working games every single year. Every year.
    Cdprojectred released no games since 2016 and in 2020 they came out with most amateurish game possible. You have to be absolute hypocrite to hate EA. I absolutely don't care how much money they wanna make. They are company, that's why companies exist by the way lmao. All i can ask is working games and EA delivers that.    … Expand
  19. thepainisreal
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    BEST Call of Duty in year. Oh my my god, why is it so underrated. It's so well made game. Thank you EA.
  20. fanofcall
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    ЭТО ШЕДЕВОР ВИДЕОИДУСТРИЙ.ОНО ОСТАВИТ КОРИЧНЕВОЕ ПЯТНО В ИСТРОИЙ ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСТВА !!!!!!!!!
  21. LUKSlion
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    mano que jogo e que campanha incrivel amei demais vei, vou jogar muitas e muitas vezes perfeito esse cod
  22. DimaLuksha
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Single player-10 .
  23. sexyfish
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    They made the campaign great again! Loved the set pieces. Multiplayer maps feel much tighter as well. Zombies not perfect, but a step up and a great addition.
  24. vbarbarian
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    Can't stop playing the new zombies. Multiplayer is ok. People getting angry and leaving 0's because they can't quickscope noobs for 5 hours straight is pretty funny. Overall I like it.
  25. TheSnipingBacon
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall this game is the best Call of Duty in recent years. As a Call of Duty veteran I can say that this Campaign is by far the best in the franchise, with Black Ops and MW2 coming in right behind. The mission designs and the storytelling is top-tier and the twist in the story brings back tons of nostalgia. If you love the first Black Ops campaign like I do then you are in for a real treat. "The numbers Mason, what do they mean!?". The replay-ability and different choices you can make open new dialogues and makes you want to replay missions. The way you have to find evidence across multiple missions in order to complete the two side missions is a great addition to the series as well. The campaign brings you to places that gave you huge nostalgia with the Summit, Jungle, and Firing Range vibes. One of the better parts of the campaign are the stealth missions you have to play which include the KGB Headquarters, a fortified Russian Base, and the German streets. Overall the campaign alone is a 9/10!

    The multiplayer overall is a fun but aggravating time. This game has only been out for a while, so it will take some time to fix, but the guns need HUGE balancing. The good thing is every gun is useful since the time to kill is very fast, but there are still some that are far superior than others (MP5, Krig, AUG). The camper problem is at an all time high with people sitting in a corner with a Stoner w/ACOG just absolutely lasering you. Also the skill-based-match-making puts you into constant sweaty games. The majority of the maps are bad (Cartel, Armada) with a couple that actually are playable (Moscow, Garrison). The recent addition of Nuketown is nice but tiring since this map always ends up in a Black ops game. The overall balancing of the perks and equipment are good, but scorestreaks need some tuning as well. I cannot tell you how many times I have been killed by a Napalm Strike when I was indoors not near any windows or doors. RC-XDs are basically a one shot to destroy which needs to be tweaked I feel. Calling cards are not that cool in this game and feel very dull or just not pleasant for the eyes. Overall multiplayer would get a 7/10.

    There is one word to describe Zombies...............AWESOME. They have really outdone themselves with this zombies being one of my favorites. With your weapons xp and normal xp carrying over to multiplayer from zombies, it makes zombies even more worth it to play. Die Maschine is a good map and is always a fun time even with randoms! Overall zombies gets a 8/10.    … Expand
  26. mtcx
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    So, this game is a total hoot. While the campaign isn't that interesting - it's a very linear story line shooter that isn't challenging at all - I lost interest after about 4 missions. The multiplayer is a blast though. It's classic, straightforward multiplayer bash fest. There aren't a lot of maps (I assume this will improve over time) but this is actually beneficial to yourSo, this game is a total hoot. While the campaign isn't that interesting - it's a very linear story line shooter that isn't challenging at all - I lost interest after about 4 missions. The multiplayer is a blast though. It's classic, straightforward multiplayer bash fest. There aren't a lot of maps (I assume this will improve over time) but this is actually beneficial to your performance - because they're memorisable in a reasonable amount of time.
    The game is largely bug free (although the hit boxes are a bit overly generous) and is well executed - the menu system is simple and clear (I'm looking at you COD:BO4), the game mechanics are easily grokked. If you're looking for a "cold war sim" experience, this is not it. The whole "cold war" theme is flimsy as hell and irrelevant but who cares, it's a blast.    … Expand
  27. jdmarcinek
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Honestly, this game is everything i wanted as a cod player, because campaign is great, multiplayer is almost perfect, almost because weapon leveling is long af, and it doesnt have too many maps but without that its great, zombies are amazing i dont know honestly why this game has so low reviews cuz i really enjoyed it and i think most people either but everyone is hating this game here (iHonestly, this game is everything i wanted as a cod player, because campaign is great, multiplayer is almost perfect, almost because weapon leveling is long af, and it doesnt have too many maps but without that its great, zombies are amazing i dont know honestly why this game has so low reviews cuz i really enjoyed it and i think most people either but everyone is hating this game here (i mean on metacritic) it sucks :| i guess probably these people didnt even played that game and just say what other say :(… Expand
  28. Frustraded
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good campaing,good zombies,decent multiplayer better than some cod games.… Expand
  29. HollywoodStar
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    This game plays incredibly well. The movement feels fast paced, the gunplay in phenomenal. The sound design is my favorite part, a lot of the guns' noises will put hair on your chest. Prior to shooting the Hauer 77 I was a little boy. After shooting it, I drink whisky and smoke cigarettes... I am a man now. The zombies feels so good. It is only one map, but the progression both in andThis game plays incredibly well. The movement feels fast paced, the gunplay in phenomenal. The sound design is my favorite part, a lot of the guns' noises will put hair on your chest. Prior to shooting the Hauer 77 I was a little boy. After shooting it, I drink whisky and smoke cigarettes... I am a man now. The zombies feels so good. It is only one map, but the progression both in and outside of the actual game makes it feel endless. The new scrap features makes me feel as if I always have something to work towards in the game, and the Aetherium crystals work the same way outside of the game. The multiplayers maps are somewhat hit or miss. The gunplay is very fun, but some of the maps feel pretty poorly designed to fit with specific game modes. Overall though it is my favorite multiplayer since Black Ops 2. To rebuttal the people that complain about the game feeling cartoonish and arcade-like, that has always been the charm of Call of Duty in my opinion. If you want a hyper realistic game, go play Tarkov or something.… Expand
  30. Jkitzy
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    The progression is good in it. The campaign is the average cod campaign where shoot every enemy then you win but it can get boring very quickly it tries to be engaging at the end which it does. the zombies is very fun and they are trying new things but some things need balancing as some things are overpowered and some things are underpowered especially in multiplayer.
    Really feel like    The progression is good in it. The campaign is the average cod campaign where shoot every enemy then you win but it can get boring very quickly it tries to be engaging at the end which it does. the zombies is very fun and they are trying new things but some things need balancing as some things are overpowered and some things are underpowered especially in multiplayer.
    Really feel like Treyarch is keeping it real, this version of CoD feels closer to the original versions that sparked the entire CoD rush. Mutiplayer maps feel great and flow so much better than the sandbox style mp maps in MW2019. Zombie mode has tons of content, and allowing you to progress your weapons and profile through playing zombies as well))    … Expand
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#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Launcher (The Washington Post)
    Jan 27, 2021
    70
    What feature, or lack thereof, would compel a Call of Duty fan to buy or skip a new entry at this point? It plays fine, and it’s the most recent one. That’s usually enough.
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  2. GameSpace
    Jan 13, 2021
    85
    Overall, I love the old-school feels of Black Ops in Cold War and I love the storyline. All of the modes are fun to play and offer a lot for old players and new players alike. It is fun to get back into the action with players from all consoles and on PC to make the action that much better with cross-play. There are some issues with multiplayer that will seemingly never go away but such is life for an online multiplayer game.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    The question of whether to pick up Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War on the PC is situational, despite it being a solid title. If you're the type of player who likes the campaigns that each entry brings forth, then you'll be fine with Cold War. The branching paths of the short campaign give it some replayability beyond simply increasing the difficulty. Fans of Zombies mode will also be fine, even though it suffers from having only one map (for now) and a PlayStation-exclusive mode that'll be unavailable on the PC for a year. Multiplayer fans are in more of a pickle. If you're tired of the maps in the prominently featured Modern Warfare but want traditional modes, then this is perfect, especially since the cross-play feature is going strong and there are people on both the last- and next-generation platforms ensuring the game gets a healthy shelf life. If you're primarily a Warzone player, you aren't going to bother with this one, since that free-to-play game is getting Cold War elements soon to keep it fresh.
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