Call of Duty: Black Ops III

 PlayStation 3
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2.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 255 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 255
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 255
  3. Negative: 186 out of 255
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  1. ULTRA_MARIO_10
    Jun 20, 2016
    4
    $40 is too high for a last gen game that doesn't even have campaign and has weak zombies/multiplayer.

    That's pretty much all I need to say, Black ops 3 in current gen is mediocre and the last gen versions are bad.

    That's not to day that infinite warfare might be awful.
  2. Gamecrusher
    Dec 2, 2015
    0
    Black Ops III on ps3 is literally unplayable. The game will frequently freeze on the title screen before you can even click the X button to load player profile. All other problems aside, the fact that the game "LOCKS UP" the PS3 is the most frustrating thing of all. It not only freezes on title but also during gameplay, in lobbies and other random places in the game. I have tried to playBlack Ops III on ps3 is literally unplayable. The game will frequently freeze on the title screen before you can even click the X button to load player profile. All other problems aside, the fact that the game "LOCKS UP" the PS3 is the most frustrating thing of all. It not only freezes on title but also during gameplay, in lobbies and other random places in the game. I have tried to play it many times and have just given up. If Activision is working to fix it I have heard nothing. I gave feedback on their website with no response.If they come out with maps for this broken piece of crap before they fix it I will be upset. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this game unless they fix it.… Expand
  3. BO3
    Dec 20, 2015
    0
    Worst BO3 game ever . So laggy , freeze and disconnect errors . I said probably ill get to play 3 good match out of this **** ass game before everything starts to **** up . Waste of money .
  4. Chey_The_Killer
    Dec 20, 2015
    0
    As an avid user of PS3, I am greatly disappointed in the way that Black Ops: III was made.
    At my house, we do Christmas a little bit early so we can spend it with family members who normally don't have time. I greatly stressed to my parents and grandparents how much I wanted this game. I even went out of my way and watched the entire campaign gameplay for it on YouTube because I couldn't    As an avid user of PS3, I am greatly disappointed in the way that Black Ops: III was made.
    At my house, we do Christmas a little bit early so we can spend it with family members who normally don't have time. I greatly stressed to my parents and grandparents how much I wanted this game. I even went out of my way and watched the entire campaign gameplay for it on YouTube because I couldn't get the idea of playing it out of my head. When wrapping paper was finally ripped off and showed to me what it hid, I screamed. Yes, I'm a 17 year old girl who still screams like a child when I get the things I've highly anticipated. I even got a new wireless controller to go with it. When I popped the sucker into my beat up PS3 that has been with me for as long as I can remember, I was shocked at how long it took to download. I waited, and waited, and waited. Finally, the game started up. Shaking with excitement, I punched the 'X' button to hopefully jump into that super cool campaign mode I've seen so many times. Instead, I got an online screen that showed options of joining players or making a custom game. What the heck? Where is the story mode? After hunting through the internet for information of how my grandma could've bought me a bugged game, to no avail, I was defeated. There was no campaign for the PS3 or Xbox 360 whatsoever.
    To say the least, I'm furious. Just to play the damn campaign, I would have to go buy a PS4 or an Xbox 1; things a 17 year old does not have money for. This is by far, the worst game I've ever laid my hands on.
    I know what you're probably thinking; why can't I just play Online or zombies and get over it? Well, I normally only buy video games for the campaign/story. I want the true experience from playing the game. And to be honest, I'm scared of zombies. Whenever I play against them, my heart freaks out. I have panic attacks just even watching people play. It's something about those creepy, unsettling eyes, or maybe the hanging flesh, or even the way they run/crawl towards you.
    In conclusion, I don't think I'll be buying anymore Black Ops games for sometime. Thank you, Activision. You guys really showed me true disappointment.

    -Chey_The_Killer    … Expand
  5. EvilPlatypus
    Dec 23, 2015
    3
    This call of duty is a shell of a game, with so many things taken out its basically you handing 50 dollars to a company and getting nothing. In fact, getting nothing would be better, because at least then you know you're getting nothing as opposed to hoping you get something of even remote quality.
    The game often freezes on the main menu, all the things you need to make a good game were    This call of duty is a shell of a game, with so many things taken out its basically you handing 50 dollars to a company and getting nothing. In fact, getting nothing would be better, because at least then you know you're getting nothing as opposed to hoping you get something of even remote quality.
    The game often freezes on the main menu, all the things you need to make a good game were not included, including split screen, campaign, theater leaderboards and even the DLC has been nixed.
    I realize that last gen is out-dated at this point, but it seems like an insult to shuck out a half-assed game to people who simply can't afford a next gen console yet and hope they are satisfied.
    That being said, the only and I mean only redeeming aspect of this game, is in fact, the zombies mode.
    You might not get the same graphics and the extra attention to detail, but if you TRULY cannot get a PS4 or Xbox One yet, at least this way you can get a general feel for what the newest zombies experience is like. Literally, if it was not for the zombies map, this would get a zero, hands down, but that on its own gives this crap pile a 4 star rating.
    If it gives it 4 stars, then why did I give it 3? Because there is one last thing I can rant on about this game. The worst thing and I mean the absolutely worst thing about this game, IMO, is that even with everything that is wrong with this game, despite the fact that no one should be forced to pay even 40 dollars for, let alone 50 dollars, they still have the nerve, the audacity to include in game purchases to make a quick buck on a this already broken game. You heard me right, they included, in the store, the option to buy liquid divinium, something you need to have the best experience possible, and didn't even make it a fair price. You get 3, only 3 of them, for 2 bucks, whereas even 50 cents is too much for 3 with more option designed to 'save money if you get more at one purchase. In this one case, this very videogame, they somehow managed to be more cheap than EA, which is saying something.
    If you read all this, I commend you, seriously good job, but I needed to get this off my chest, because this game pisses me off to no end.    … Expand
  6. DarkGriffin070
    Jan 30, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you have purchased this game for the last generation consoles, get ready to be disappointed. The servers or the lack of them are atrocious. Lack of a campaign,dedicated matchmaking,freeze and servers has this game to be God awful.Graphics are horrifying to look at. It has zombie mode and multiplayer mode. If you thinking that is great, right? Nope. Once again,you'll be disappointed. If you're think of downloading DLC for this version, you will fell very upset as well. No DLC for this version. Overall ,it's a waste of $50 dollars and you are better off buying a PS4 or Xbox One version rather than this sad excuse piece of garbage.… Expand
  7. Skyleaf
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    Way to steal customers money by making a version without everything and naming it the same as the other versions! (e.g. no campaign, ugly graphics etc.)
  8. Breikzer
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    The worst ever game of Call of Duty in the Playstation 3... Horrible graphics, no campaing, lack connection, lazy matchmaking, in overall this game sucks!!
  9. Nikoback
    Nov 7, 2015
    0
    You're better off playing the other versions, if you REALLY want to play another COD game.

    Black Ops III on PS3 is absolutely abysmal to play, it's almost sad that this even came out this way. Games like Uncharted 3, Halo 4, and **** Tomb Raider look better (and play better) than this pile of shovelware garbage.
  10. n3xtinlin3
    Nov 9, 2015
    0
    Okay here is the low-down on this crappy product that you just purchased.
    A. You just bought this game for ps3 because you dont have a ps4( No shame but be ready to return the game).
    B. Due to the fact that you only have the ps3 version, you will not be able to play the single player or co op single player. GAY C. Now that single player is taken away you are left with co op zombies.    Okay here is the low-down on this crappy product that you just purchased.
    A. You just bought this game for ps3 because you dont have a ps4( No shame but be ready to return the game).
    B. Due to the fact that you only have the ps3 version, you will not be able to play the single player or co op single player. GAY
    C. Now that single player is taken away you are left with co op zombies. Think again. There is no way to play co op zombies with your friend next to you. Just offline solo or online.
    D. Alright **** it! That isnt going to cut it, lets play some multiplayer. Well good luck trying to find a server. While there are over 50 matches that the game wants to connect to, the will power and lack of good matchmaking made it literally impossible to join a match.
    SOOOOO...
    If there is no campaign mode, the game cant find a server to play online, and you cant play anything with your buddy right next to you.......
    then what are you left with?
    You have been a victim of paying $50 for a game of solo mode offline zombies. The product should have never been released in its condition.    … Expand
  11. TheExtremeTroll
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    Call of Duty? More like "Call of Dukee". Activision didn't have a vision on this one for sure. If anything, I would buy this just to get my money back after I returned it.
  12. advkiller7
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    The worst game in history.it doesn't worth 1 dollar and it sells at 54.Shame Activision for delivering such a horrible game and ask money for it.And for the bad graphics and really bad connections you all heard and i can't tell you how many times i freezed my ps 3 with this **** only play it because i spent 54 euros for a pre order digital version and i can't resell the game so i'm stuckThe worst game in history.it doesn't worth 1 dollar and it sells at 54.Shame Activision for delivering such a horrible game and ask money for it.And for the bad graphics and really bad connections you all heard and i can't tell you how many times i freezed my ps 3 with this **** only play it because i spent 54 euros for a pre order digital version and i can't resell the game so i'm stuck with this broken product that i can't throw away… Expand
  13. ProGamer7
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    This was horrible, let me spell it out for you H O R R I B L E! If you thought the Playstation 4 version was bad, then you'll be surprised when you play the Playstation 3 version!
    0/10
  14. RainTomorow
    Nov 19, 2015
    0
    Masterpiece. 10 0f 10 o God. Awesome graphics, gameplay, Holy **** GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY GOTY!!!
  15. TheAdrian
    Nov 29, 2015
    4
    GRAFICOS DE MIERDA,SIN CAMPAÑA,MILLONES DE BUGS,MALA CONEXION,NO HAY MODO CINE.
    LO HAN HECHO A PROPOSITO DEBERIAN DARLE VERGUENZA SACAR ESO ASI.LA PS3 HA AGUANTADO MEJORES JUEGOS PREFIERO EL BATTLEFIELD 3 O EL BLACK OPS 2 ANTES DE ESTO
  16. fallouts
    Nov 6, 2015
    0
    No story campaign, horrible graphics even for last gen, already scarce match making. Just a terrible game all around. I think its time for people to open their wallets and buy a next gen console. How can anyone not at this point is beyond me. Plenty of great games released and coming.

    Note: click on my username to see more reviews.
  17. lrosstal
    Apr 9, 2016
    0
    This game sucks. It has to be the worst COD I have ever played. . I understand this game is a multiplayer game, but without a good campaign, and it is really lacking in the polish in the games of the past when the servers shut down it is a coaster at best. I wish give it a -10 because it is actually worse than the 8th gen versions!
  18. Lilmanike
    Nov 14, 2016
    3
    Call Of Duty Black Ops 3 on PS3 utterly disappoints so much. It made so much promises such as campaign and co-op. Lets get on to the worst Call Of Duty on the 7th gen consoles.

    The games graphics are worse than Advanced Warfare even though it uses the same engine, MSAA was never put in to play, making environments look horrible and details compared to next gen are just gasping. No    Call Of Duty Black Ops 3 on PS3 utterly disappoints so much. It made so much promises such as campaign and co-op. Lets get on to the worst Call Of Duty on the 7th gen consoles.

    The games graphics are worse than Advanced Warfare even though it uses the same engine, MSAA was never put in to play, making environments look horrible and details compared to next gen are just gasping.

    No Call was made: The game does not support any form of campaign what so ever. It was because of Hardware limitations which is acceptation but what isn't is the fact that the could've taken out the entire f***ing coop option and the campaign would've actually existed but no they just had to keep the idea of co-op.

    Multiplayer: Multiplayer is the same as AW but with one difference thrusters and shooting your gun anywhere. It's okay and too bad.

    Zombie is the only thing that is saving this game from a zero. It's your same old zombies mode that love or hate but with one difference becoming a tentacle beastly.

    This game runs at 720p,30fps. This is a bad/gimped port of the game.

    Pros:
    Guns
    Zombies

    Cons:
    No Campaign
    Worse graphics
    Same Old Gameplay    … Expand
  19. John-Doe
    May 6, 2016
    3
    DO NOT GET THIS GAME FOR PS3 OR XBOX 360. EVERYTHING LOOKS TERRIBLE, SERVERS CRASH MORE OFTEN THAN THE CURRENT GEN CONSOLES, NO CAMPAIGN ( they give you black ops 1 in place of it but you are better off just buying black ops 1 separately) AND ITS JUST A WASTE OF MONEY.

    If you do not own a ps4 or xbox one but really want to play black ops 3....don't buy it. Get any of the older cods.

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  1. IGN
    Nov 12, 2015
    70
    With no campaign, rough graphics, and Zombies connection issues, the last-gen versions of Black Ops 3 are the weakest way to play the newest Call of Duty. However, the slick gameplay, new Specialists, crazy unlockables, and revamped Zombies modes are all included and perfectly playable.
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