Call of Duty: Ghosts

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2.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3604 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 474 out of 3604
  2. Mixed: 384 out of 3604
  3. Negative: 2,746 out of 3604
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  1. Psy_pmP
    Nov 10, 2013
    7
    Product quality is much, much better. The script is better than a stupid black ops, human models and levels a million times better, good shaders. Directing excellent. Action scenes are excellent. In general, one can see that this is not trash, and this time, people were trying to do better.
      BUT. The mission of the destroyer was made in vain, it looks like a bud competition with    Product quality is much, much better. The script is better than a stupid black ops, human models and levels a million times better, good shaders. Directing excellent. Action scenes are excellent. In general, one can see that this is not trash, and this time, people were trying to do better.
      BUT. The mission of the destroyer was made in vain, it looks like a bud competition with battlfield. A huge number of bugs. Nothing new and self copy.    … Expand
  2. Ozimandeus
    Nov 15, 2013
    7
    Well executed single-player and a well executed multi-player. There are few games out there that offer these kinds of thrills and spills. Only reason its not a 9 is the lack of optimisation for the PC version and bugs which persist 10 days post release; that said the PC version is the best looking of all of the versions (of course). Suspect the negative reviews don't reflect reality for PCWell executed single-player and a well executed multi-player. There are few games out there that offer these kinds of thrills and spills. Only reason its not a 9 is the lack of optimisation for the PC version and bugs which persist 10 days post release; that said the PC version is the best looking of all of the versions (of course). Suspect the negative reviews don't reflect reality for PC gamers.

    Its Fun, its big.. and its worth the dosh.    … Expand
  3. songouki
    Nov 12, 2013
    7
    Fun is the main goal of any game if you can not entertain the graphics story or marketing, are worthless or someone reminds crysis 3 Ghost COD style reminiscent MW3 game is fast and agile for that which compares with B4 COD is like comparing between mario & zelda both have their good points and bad points .
    Does CoD players expect the game to Batlefield 4 and those of Batlefiled4    Fun is the main goal of any game if you can not entertain the graphics story or marketing, are worthless or someone reminds crysis 3 Ghost COD style reminiscent MW3 game is fast and agile for that which compares with B4 COD is like comparing between mario & zelda both have their good points and bad points .
    Does CoD players expect the game to Batlefield 4 and those of Batlefiled4 be like call of duty ?

    zero rate means that has no good point and it is not, personalisar changes your soldier is very good and adopt styles ke games have not achieved in previous sagas the maps are better designed to previous

    negative point that must be corrected immediately dle optimization is the best game, the resources required against the performance of the game is ridiculous

    call of duty ghost is a good game (not excellent) but funny and true for what was created    … Expand
  4. Ngamok
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    Single Player game is a good story. Excellent play through. Weapons aren't any better than previous titles with little imagination. Multiplayer maps are very well done. Everyone has stealth for the most part. More weapon add ons and perks makes this game have more bonuses for the player than previous titles. Makes game too easy.
  5. Ottomic
    Jan 7, 2014
    7
    I just finished the campaign. Tried the multiplayer for a few hours. I can't understand all the hate.

    It's a CoD, plain and simple. It works well, it has amazing graphics, it has its own flavor of multiplayer, and the new Extinction mode is pretty awesome. Some moments in the campaign (especially towards the end of it) are really cool, and together with a bit more lively palette they    I just finished the campaign. Tried the multiplayer for a few hours. I can't understand all the hate.

    It's a CoD, plain and simple. It works well, it has amazing graphics, it has its own flavor of multiplayer, and the new Extinction mode is pretty awesome. Some moments in the campaign (especially towards the end of it) are really cool, and together with a bit more lively palette they make it more entertaining that other games like MW3.

    Even if you don't get a lot of fun out of it, it's an enjoyable romp with enjoyable graphics and tight gameplay. That's at least a 6 in my book. The more-enjoyable-than-average campaign gives it an extra point (if only for the AWESOME space sections), and the fact that I was able to get it for 30€ just two months after release make the one last point in my score. It's a meh game for 50-60€, but a damn good one for half of that.    … Expand
  6. fearmear
    Nov 25, 2013
    7
    After Update 2 all issues I had with this game were resolved and I could finally complete it. And now I actually liked it. 5 hours of non-stop action. Really good Call of Duty game. 9 of 10.

    Textures still look ugly. 8 of 10.
    6GB ram in requirements. 7 of 10.
  7. DimosZargarda
    Dec 7, 2013
    7
    I dont think I can say anything that hasnt allready been said. Like most of us, I have been playing since CoD 4, Ghosts is by far the worse CoD. BO 2 was very good, I was hoping the same for Ghosts, but it failed.

    The maps are too big, graphics suck for t he lag the cause and need requirements the need, there is no need to lvl up anymore, since everything can be unlocked with points,    I dont think I can say anything that hasnt allready been said. Like most of us, I have been playing since CoD 4, Ghosts is by far the worse CoD. BO 2 was very good, I was hoping the same for Ghosts, but it failed.

    The maps are too big, graphics suck for t he lag the cause and need requirements the need, there is no need to lvl up anymore, since everything can be unlocked with points, there is no need to l vl up weapons to unlock attachments for them anymore, since you can use points, there is nothing to do in this game, i t is simply boring.

    As for the Story Mode, which no one cares about, as MP is only what metters, it was very bad aswell. Bad story, bad mility action and you only play as one nation.    … Expand
  8. Toothpicker
    Nov 13, 2013
    7
    Unplayable mess, the game looks like sh*t and isn't optimised for PC: stuttering, low framerates, constant crashes, poor controls and all this from a company that's supposed to be at the top of their field and rakes in a billion dollars per title. I feel like I've been scammed and want a refund. This is the last one I buy.
  9. J4MESOX4D
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    Call of Duty Ghosts is a reasonable title but we were promised a major step forward and this game doesn't really highlight that in an shape or form. It is clear that Treyarch are the lead developers in the CoD franchise and not the new-look Infinity Ward who still cannot deliver an experience that is fluid and consistent. The campaign is characterless, shallow and short and at 4 hours ofCall of Duty Ghosts is a reasonable title but we were promised a major step forward and this game doesn't really highlight that in an shape or form. It is clear that Treyarch are the lead developers in the CoD franchise and not the new-look Infinity Ward who still cannot deliver an experience that is fluid and consistent. The campaign is characterless, shallow and short and at 4 hours of completion; it is hardly worth including such a feature.

    The multiplayer is a combination of what we've seen before from both development houses but doesn't take the series any further as promised. The games doesn't run very smoothly and is blighted by annoying niggles when the action gets chaotic. The maps seem bigger but very poorly designed and often messy. This makes the spawns terrible and sometimes you can wonder around for long periods way away from the firefights and enemies and other occasions you can spawn right in front of the opposition. This is frustrating as the action becomes favourable and unblalanced which leads to scrappy matches fought on large areas in condensed spaces with players then being planted on the outskirts, desperate to find a way back into the mix.

    Theatre mode has been omitted which is a major backwards step and doesn't help identifying hackers. You either need a capture card or have to accept your highlights will be living long in your memory. The general presentation seems watered down with minimal stats and features these elements have been replaced by waves of confusing menus that mean little to casual players who just want to pick up and play. The HUD presentation and general in-game graphics look dated to the extent; parodies and fan-made material has looked more impressive.

    The modes are a redeeming aspect along with the new create a soldier function but ultimately everything is a spin on the existing format but just adds a twist. The new modes to the playlist are interesting but SnD and Hardpoint along with Demo have been removed which may upset some gamers particularly on console. Even though I personally don't opt for such gametypes; I feel the dissatisfaction amongst those who do and it highlights along with other features that have been removed.

    Extinction is something on the side IW's attempt at zombies but with Aliens;- can't see that kicking off entirely but at least they've tried something other than the dreadful Spec Ops as seen in MW3.

    Overall Ghosts is a step back but does retain the typical positives that has made the game so popular. The omissions of theatre mode and the in-depth stats in a major blow and in some instances is unforgiveable. IW, Neversoft and Raven who have churned this title out clearly don't have the desire to match Treyarch's approach to the games. The quality and general execution is not of the same professionalism and it's all set-up for possibly Black Ops 3 to get the series back on track. I think Ghosts is decent for a CoD but after BO2; it doesn't enhance the franchise as much as we expected.    … Expand
  10. 6un5ling3r
    Nov 8, 2013
    7
    As a franchise, Call of Duty's becoming utterly boring and the more installments Activision has released, the more it ruined it. When I first heard of Ghosts when it was announced, my first impression of it was 'just another modern warfare.' Fortunately, it wasn't. And this time, I believe, Activision has done sth different.

    On the other hand, this 'different' failed to impress a fair    As a franchise, Call of Duty's becoming utterly boring and the more installments Activision has released, the more it ruined it. When I first heard of Ghosts when it was announced, my first impression of it was 'just another modern warfare.' Fortunately, it wasn't. And this time, I believe, Activision has done sth different.

    On the other hand, this 'different' failed to impress a fair number of people. Just like Black Ops II, many people were not satisfied with Ghosts, despite the impressive graphics and the improvements in the gameplay mechanic. But seriously..... 1.6? That's WAYYY too underrated. I'm sure there are ppl out there who've been hating the franchise (and Activision is to be blamed), but Ghosts deserves at least a 6.

    When looking at these scores, its hard to imagine that Activision actually DARED to challenge Rockstar Games to break the GTA V sales record. Sure, Ghosts made a $1 billion in one day head start, but that was just retail, not even the actual consumer purchase. And when consumers come here to see THIS, I doubt their sales would reach 5 million in a week.    … Expand
  11. ArmorStand
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    The game is not enclosed soul, the game is made to extort money. I truly loved the game. I sincerely defended MW3, but after BO2 I can not play it. I honestly cried when killed ghost, but now I hate this game. It is absolutely identical to the first MW.
  12. Foxtort2142
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    For me my day is ruined for waiting for another COD game that is ruined and does not achieve it's greatest potential, and I am here to give my opinion because there was a large on the negative that I can only give you the positive things that claim my mind. The game itself was still a large disappointment of multiplayer and in the same core. But the positive things itself is that theFor me my day is ruined for waiting for another COD game that is ruined and does not achieve it's greatest potential, and I am here to give my opinion because there was a large on the negative that I can only give you the positive things that claim my mind. The game itself was still a large disappointment of multiplayer and in the same core. But the positive things itself is that the game was full of creativity that it has Extinction, Squads and so many that the player can do, but itself is not finished. Unlike Battlefield they spent their time wisely other than making more and more and more. But gladly this game has a large creativity that can't also let the game a large down. A game must have a lot of choices that the player can do which was COD: Ghosts. But they really need to have more time rather than making more and more and more. The game was rather unfinished and unpolished, but it was a good experience to do and try more rather than just a ordinary shooting game. It almost change my mind into a mix score, but rather that, I have no choice but to give this a positive because too much choose a Negative.… Expand
  13. Bazozoo
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    The graphics definitely became better than previous CoDs. Some missions are purely amazing (especially underwater one), but some of them are absolutely boring. Bottom line, single-player campaign is more interesting than in BF4 for sure.
  14. MrBuZT3D
    Nov 10, 2013
    7
    I don't care to much about the graphics when I play CoD, so not gonna let that ruin my score. I play BF4 if I want nice graphics.
    The gameplay is smooth as always, and there are very few op weapons.
    One of my main issues are that there are no theatre mode. I really liked that feature, and hope they will put it in the game soon, but it doesn't seem like they will. This is probs because    I don't care to much about the graphics when I play CoD, so not gonna let that ruin my score. I play BF4 if I want nice graphics.
    The gameplay is smooth as always, and there are very few op weapons.
    One of my main issues are that there are no theatre mode. I really liked that feature, and hope they will put it in the game soon, but it doesn't seem like they will. This is probs because there is going to be a recorder in both Xbox one and PS4.    … Expand
  15. gregbanton
    Nov 13, 2013
    7
    I like call of Duty, and I like ghosts, but one problem I found was the lack of actual ghost warfare. I would have loved to enter an old mansion with spooky ghosts inside and blast them with machine guns. Normally I feel sad shooting people in these games (even if they are bad guys I still feel weird about it) but if they were ghosts I wouldn't mind really. I do like having the dogI like call of Duty, and I like ghosts, but one problem I found was the lack of actual ghost warfare. I would have loved to enter an old mansion with spooky ghosts inside and blast them with machine guns. Normally I feel sad shooting people in these games (even if they are bad guys I still feel weird about it) but if they were ghosts I wouldn't mind really. I do like having the dog though. Although I would have liked it to be able to morph into snoop dog and go to a BBQ with your friends after the game. That's just my opinion though. Overall not a bad game.… Expand
  16. SanicFire2000
    Apr 7, 2014
    7
    Call of Duty: Ghosts is a... overhated game. That means that this game gets more hate than what it should be. Not saying that this is the greatest Call of Duty ever. That merit goes to Modern Warfare 2. But it shouldn't be deserving 2s and 1s from accounts that are made by people for the absolute purpose of bringing this game to its knees. Be warned. There will be haters galore.

    So,    Call of Duty: Ghosts is a... overhated game. That means that this game gets more hate than what it should be. Not saying that this is the greatest Call of Duty ever. That merit goes to Modern Warfare 2. But it shouldn't be deserving 2s and 1s from accounts that are made by people for the absolute purpose of bringing this game to its knees. Be warned. There will be haters galore.

    So, with all that aside, lets get started.

    Ghosts has great multiplayer, and it is getting better over time. However that doesn't stop the game community from ruining it completely.
    Glitchers, exploiters, aimbots, triggerbots, and hackers still lurk in Ghosts, and it takes the fun out of the game's Multiplayer, but it again is being cracked down on.

    I've never played the campaign, and I have heard of the copy-paste scenes from MW2, but right now, that's all I have now on the Campaign mode.

    The last thing that there is in Ghosts is the new mode, Extinction. And it involves shooting aliens to survive while carrying out tasks to do away with the extraterrestrial beings like drilling through hives, and defending said drill from the aliens. It's actually really fun once you get good at it. Overall, Extinction is a fun zombie-like mode, but it is REALLY hard on the first try.

    There are some things that I find in the **** reviews that boggles my mind, so I'll go over them.

    BO2 and Ghosts are made by 2 different companies. Bugs may not be addressed by the same company, so don't think that Ghosts will address the same issues, because Infinity Ward **** up a lot.

    Hmmm... I think I have said enough. So for now, goodbye.    … Expand
  17. Ventace
    Jun 17, 2014
    7
    This is a very personal opinion, but Ghost is the worst game of the last three. MW3 and Bo2 were good games, and Ghost is barely keeping up with graphics, but what makes it so much 'worse' is the spawns, hackers, and other strange things. The spawns are made like free-for-all spawns, and is the only game that you can actually watch a guy spawn on front of you. It is the only game where youThis is a very personal opinion, but Ghost is the worst game of the last three. MW3 and Bo2 were good games, and Ghost is barely keeping up with graphics, but what makes it so much 'worse' is the spawns, hackers, and other strange things. The spawns are made like free-for-all spawns, and is the only game that you can actually watch a guy spawn on front of you. It is the only game where you can spawn into someone's knife lunge. Also, the amount of hackers exceed MW3 and Bo2 combined, having at least 1 hacker every 3 lobbies on average. Also, there have already been hackers and cheaters since the time of the Beta test, possibly even at the Alpha Stage. Also, there is no point to 'gunfights' anymore. It doesn't matter what the damage is, what the range is, or whatever else there is. One of the players, and it doesn't matter which one it is, will always win the gunfight through some strange miracle. Tons of killcams now show how people only hit around 1 bullet, maybe none of their bullets, but still kill. Ghost has really been a disappointment.… Expand
  18. JoeyMeijer
    Jun 29, 2014
    7
    I was kinda skeptic about the game, but ive played it for a few hours now, and its quite a fun game to be honst. Good time killer anyways. Its COD nothing much changes..
  19. Snoww
    Nov 1, 2014
    7
    PROS & CONS
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    PROS - Really Fun - Lots, LOTS of customization - Many Guns Kill Fast (My Favorites are the SC-2010, Honey Badger, And CBJ-MS, oh and the MTAR-X) - Bots On All Gamemodes! ^-^ - CONS - The Dogs are WAY to overpowered (-1 Point To My Score For This Game) - Tracker Sight On A Sniper? Seriously.... OP. (-1) - Boring Campaign, I didn't even bother to go through it.    PROS & CONS
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    PROS
    - Really Fun
    - Lots, LOTS of customization
    - Many Guns Kill Fast (My Favorites are the SC-2010, Honey Badger, And CBJ-MS, oh and the MTAR-X)
    - Bots On All Gamemodes! ^-^
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    CONS
    - The Dogs are WAY to overpowered (-1 Point To My Score For This Game)
    - Tracker Sight On A Sniper? Seriously.... OP. (-1)
    - Boring Campaign, I didn't even bother to go through it. Although I might someday.. (-1)
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    VERDICT
    Not one of the FUNNEST call of duty's around, but its one of my favorites.    … Expand
  20. MikeTheMonster
    Nov 3, 2014
    7
    Ghosts is a good game that has to live in the shadow of all other CoD games. They took bold steps to freshen up the gameplay with a "new" engine that traded optimization for better graphics. The story is kind of mediocre and the multiplayer is actually quite enjoyable with the larger maps and new movement features. I am upset that there is no theater. I do not think that two years wasGhosts is a good game that has to live in the shadow of all other CoD games. They took bold steps to freshen up the gameplay with a "new" engine that traded optimization for better graphics. The story is kind of mediocre and the multiplayer is actually quite enjoyable with the larger maps and new movement features. I am upset that there is no theater. I do not think that two years was enough to make the game that would innovate like Ghosts tried, I can only hope that BLOPS 3 will try to implement new movement since AW and Ghosts have implemented their own ideas! "New" (before CoD 1,2,4 and 6 devs left) IW should pull up their socks before they build up a truly bad reputation!… Expand
  21. Frenetik
    Oct 2, 2016
    7
    I really wished that games reviewed on metacritic got separate scores for multiplayer/singleplayer. That way we could have a better view on the pros and cons of any game. That being said, my score for this game is based on the single player only, and I have to say that the campaign its not that bad at all. It has some nice scripted sequences with intense action and explosions as you wouldI really wished that games reviewed on metacritic got separate scores for multiplayer/singleplayer. That way we could have a better view on the pros and cons of any game. That being said, my score for this game is based on the single player only, and I have to say that the campaign its not that bad at all. It has some nice scripted sequences with intense action and explosions as you would expect from a COD game but unfortunately the story is kind of predictable and it lacks memorable characters like soap or captain price. I don't think there was ever a Call of Duty game that had a bad campaign. Still I can understand some of the frustration around here regarding the fact that this game is basically the same every year, but the single player is still a good way to kill 5-6 hours but not enough to spend 60 dollars on this.… Expand
  22. Kotofon
    Jul 27, 2021
    7
    Спустя десять лет после глобального катаклизма былое влияние одной из ведущих мировых держав рассеялось, как дым. Разрушенная экономика, правительство, не способное защитить граждан, и военные, отчаянно пытающиеся удержать под контролем основные регионы страны – вот суровая реальность, с которой предстоит столкнуться бойцам элитного подразделения «Призрак». И только они способны броситьСпустя десять лет после глобального катаклизма былое влияние одной из ведущих мировых держав рассеялось, как дым. Разрушенная экономика, правительство, не способное защитить граждан, и военные, отчаянно пытающиеся удержать под контролем основные регионы страны – вот суровая реальность, с которой предстоит столкнуться бойцам элитного подразделения «Призрак». И только они способны бросить вызов новой глобальной силе, оснащенной по последнему слову техники и претендующей на мировое господство.… Expand
  23. SilverOrlov
    Sep 29, 2019
    7
    The average American action movie near the sci-fi theme with bad terrorists and a cool super secret military units. I generally liked to go through this game once, but I can’t say that I will advise it as "must have".
  24. hileger
    Oct 19, 2022
    7
    кал оф дутый вся критика странная будто игра менялась за годы как то (про кампанию)
  25. Juli01223
    Jun 15, 2021
    7
    Only single player review...

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  26. Lec
    Jun 7, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una modo historia a la altura de MW3 una campaña refrescante y pese a sus pocos fallos no es de los mejores pero si mucho mejor que BC2. Unos personajes carismáticos y memorables las muertes llegan en el momento justos y un que el villano es decepcionante las misiones son bien planteadss… Expand
  27. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    7
    Не самый худший образчик конвейерного игростроя. Считается "худшей" частью серии, но А: продажам на это плевать, Б: для Call of Duty просто середнячок как по мне
  28. Szymon_Voltaire
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    Ogrywałem tytuł kilka lat po premierze i muszę przyznać, że po wydaniu kilku patchy jakie w tym czasie się pojawiły, ze spokojem CoD Ghosts ograłem. Jak dla mnie, bardzo przyjemny tytuł, pomimo, że skrajnie jednoliniowy.
  29. BiN4RY
    Nov 10, 2013
    6
    THE GOOD:
    While most people are focusing the review score on the multiplayer component of the game, the singleplayer was absolutely brilliant. The story line is absolutely stunning with a rather emotional ending, along with various new game mechanics that were not included in previous call of duty campaigns. I personally believe the singleplayer campaign in Ghost is by far the best in the    THE GOOD:
    While most people are focusing the review score on the multiplayer component of the game, the singleplayer was absolutely brilliant. The story line is absolutely stunning with a rather emotional ending, along with various new game mechanics that were not included in previous call of duty campaigns. I personally believe the singleplayer campaign in Ghost is by far the best in the entire COD franchise up to date. The graphics and visuals has also been drastically improved when the game runs on max settings than previous COD games.

    THE BAD:
    Unfortunately it seems like IW spend most of their budget into the SP component, while MP is still rather dull and similar to its predecessor. While the graphics in SP is great, it is rather inferior in MP when compared to its other competing games. The game is also extremely awfully optimized for PC as very few people are able to get a solid frame rate in multiplayer. SLI does not work properly with the game as the graphics are very glitchy and flickers a lot. The game had great potentials, but the MP component was a huge letdown.    … Expand
  30. Gullyvuhr
    Nov 25, 2013
    6
    The problem with COD:Ghosts isn't just the game itself, which is problematic to say the least. The game is a stability plagued port, obviously meant for console fans, that should leave a bad taste in the mouth of loyal PC fans that raised the game to it's current genre-defining status.

    All the controls and mechanics are there from previous versions of COD, but if you select any single    The problem with COD:Ghosts isn't just the game itself, which is problematic to say the least. The game is a stability plagued port, obviously meant for console fans, that should leave a bad taste in the mouth of loyal PC fans that raised the game to it's current genre-defining status.

    All the controls and mechanics are there from previous versions of COD, but if you select any single mechanic I can list for you the COD game like that did it better and IW shows with Ghosts to have severely lost a step in the Multi-player experience (which, let's be honest, Treyarch has historically done better).

    This all being said I'll leave you with a final question: Is COD: Ghosts a bad game? Well, no. Not exactly. Get the stability issues resolved and it will be fine, which sums it up on the whole. Fine, and uninspired. Hardcore COD fans will feel a bit disappointed, and new COD players will not be as impressed like those of us who played COD:MW were.    … Expand
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 30, 2013
    80
    It's exactly what fans of the franchise have grown to expect. No surprises here, folks. [Jan 2014, p.90]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 25, 2013
    60
    Nothing to see here in terms of innovation: the campaign is dull, the multiplayer fun. But this time, the air of sameness is a little bit too much. [Issue#236]
  3. IncGamers
    Nov 24, 2013
    40
    An utterly horrible PC port mars an otherwise very, very average Call of Duty game. Nothing to see here.
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