Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1872 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 506 out of 1872
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  3. Negative: 1,058 out of 1872
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  1. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Call of Duty has had a lot of ups and downs but this one is a good time! No single player but the multiplater modes are a lot more full.
  2. Pesarak99
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    سلام بازی خوبی هست از لهاز گرافیک و معلوم و معلوم روش کار شده ولی باگ زیاد داره ول کاشکی مشد در همه سری های کالاف دیوتی ماموریت آفلاین رو به صورت آنلاینم رفت
  3. Weron901994
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    This is the most underrated call of duty game ever. The gunplay is really tight smooth and fun, all of the weapons are fun to use and diffrent, and I love the speacialists. One con about this game is that the maps in multiplayer are not that good but the dlc maps in multiplayer are fire but most of the time they don’t come on in multiplayer. The battle royale (blackout) is super funThis is the most underrated call of duty game ever. The gunplay is really tight smooth and fun, all of the weapons are fun to use and diffrent, and I love the speacialists. One con about this game is that the maps in multiplayer are not that good but the dlc maps in multiplayer are fire but most of the time they don’t come on in multiplayer. The battle royale (blackout) is super fun especially when I’m playing with my friends. Really fun battle royale. And the zombies is super fun. Trying to survive and killing zombies is super fun and intense and the maps are the best especially the dlc zombies maps. My favorite map is alpha omega, my second favoraite map is IX, and my third favorite map is blood of the dead. I really recommend this game it’s super fun… Expand
  4. Sherak
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    First Call of Duty game I've bough in maybe 10 years.. I fell outta love with the horrible groundhog day style multiplayer... I dig its jumped on the Battle Royal bandwagon but gotta say they pulled it off... fills the gap if you want something a little more serious than fortnite but not quite a sim like as Pubg.
  5. TixyLix
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    The first COD I’ve liked since 4.

    It’s all about Battle Royale, which is the best one yet! I only dock it because of the lack of Single Player, I wouldn’t mind if the name was different, but carrying the Black Ops name is a bit odd.
  6. MRCODFREAK24
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    Bets cod in years, blackout is amazing, zombies is incredible and multiplayer is very fun! Didn’t need a campaign as I think it finished up well in black ops 3. Awesome cod!!!!!
  7. Ghoster
    Jan 27, 2019
    8
    After too many years of really bad COD games this is refreshing and good. As single player campaigns was really boring last years didn't miss that really. I don't play Zombie mod, so would not know abot it, but Blackout is just awesome! Best and most polished Battle royale available. None of BR games is not even close. Multiplayer is pretty bad with Specialist powers overuse, but it's notAfter too many years of really bad COD games this is refreshing and good. As single player campaigns was really boring last years didn't miss that really. I don't play Zombie mod, so would not know abot it, but Blackout is just awesome! Best and most polished Battle royale available. None of BR games is not even close. Multiplayer is pretty bad with Specialist powers overuse, but it's not important anyway because Blackout is everything you need.… Expand
  8. Greenfox
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    The main complaint about this game is no campaign. It was announced before the release that there would be NO campaign. Therefore, all these 1's and 0's hold no merit. This is probably the best ONLINE CoD since WaW. If you are looking for a single player game then this game obviously isn't for you. However, adding Blackout has given players another option to remove the monotony.
  9. XboxWeb
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    Black Ops 4 jsou tu se svým novým multiplayerovým já a nutno říci, že Blackout se jim hodně vydařil a dle našich poznatků překonává jak PUBG tak Fortnite. Zbytek jako zombící nebo klasický multiplayer jsou pak na chuti každého hráče, ale kdo hrál loni a předloni, bude si letos chrochtat blahem. Zbytek se musí rozmyslet, zda hra bude za jejich peníze stát, a že jich vývojáři nechtějí zrovnaBlack Ops 4 jsou tu se svým novým multiplayerovým já a nutno říci, že Blackout se jim hodně vydařil a dle našich poznatků překonává jak PUBG tak Fortnite. Zbytek jako zombící nebo klasický multiplayer jsou pak na chuti každého hráče, ale kdo hrál loni a předloni, bude si letos chrochtat blahem. Zbytek se musí rozmyslet, zda hra bude za jejich peníze stát, a že jich vývojáři nechtějí zrovna málo.… Expand
  10. Ready_Steady
    May 17, 2019
    8
    Лучшая колда за последние годы несмотря на отсутствие сюжетной компании,игру стоит банально купитт из за лучшего батл рояля на сегодняшний день
  11. thaesino
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    It's another addition to the "taking back home" started by COD:WII. And to be clear from the beginning, it is an 8/10 for me because I am not whining anymore about FPS games not being innovative. The next FPS level of innovation we'll see will probably come from ProjektCDRed's Cyberpunk... but that's an FPS-RPG.... which is totally different, but which, seeing what is happening to otherIt's another addition to the "taking back home" started by COD:WII. And to be clear from the beginning, it is an 8/10 for me because I am not whining anymore about FPS games not being innovative. The next FPS level of innovation we'll see will probably come from ProjektCDRed's Cyberpunk... but that's an FPS-RPG.... which is totally different, but which, seeing what is happening to other franchises (namely Assassin's Creed), is probably where Blops is eventually headed. In other words - SUPER CUSTOMIZATION.

    Zombies are back in form. And Black Ops is grounded again, but due to the pace, there's this odd sensation that one is still "flying"....... or is that just me? And I spotted more than enough people jumping while shooting to know that they felt they just HAD to. Something I didn't see in WWII.

    The big deal is its own Battle Royale. It's the best there is right now, no question about it, and not just in visuals. Naturally, it is trying to become the king of BR on hardcore platforms, while leaving the mobile market to Fortnite, which is king there. And I think it may just succeed.

    Game looks good. No, it is not "just like Blops 3;" there are improvements. Go compare them side by side and you'll see. If anything, it has about the same graphics as Infinite Warfare, but better than WWII. And yeah... it's not going to look better than Battlefield 1 OR V. It can't. That game takes forever to load for good reason. This is a fast-paced game. Let's just drop the argument already. This is like arguing a luxury sedan vs a sports car.... it's stupid.

    Multiplayer is still where I spend most of my time, and for me it's a win this time around. I like that they brought back those 4 old maps, and I actually like the Blops 1 and 2 similarities of the newer maps. Someone at Treyarch has realized those games had the best maps, and they finally picked up on it.    … Expand
  12. JTJSGamer
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    We can all agree that the Call of Duty series is very repetitive, and this game is no exception, but that doesn't mean it is bad, the Battle Royal is fun, the Zombies mode is engaging and fast paced, and the multiplayer has all of the gamemodes the series is known for.
  13. martinlaso
    Oct 22, 2018
    8
    Would give it 10 but It lacks the Campaign mode, the other modes are pretty fun and I love the new Black Out mode
  14. hmichels
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    I'm surprised people are still going out of their way to give a 0/10 on metacritic to a CoD game. Grow up guys.
    BLOPS 4 is about what you'd expect. Tight shooting, fast multiplayer and an awesome Battle Royale mode. It certainly doesn't break new ground but it will definitely keep you entertained for a good while.
  15. kotymba
    Feb 1, 2019
    8
    This is the first COD game from MW2 that I liked. It has it own problems and cons, but still game is really fun. So major problem as for me is balancing of ranking match. There is no fu*king balancing. I was 1 lvl with some monsters in the game, it was still enjoyable, but I wish to play with equal players. Second big problem of this game is visuals (and design in general). Graphics is OKThis is the first COD game from MW2 that I liked. It has it own problems and cons, but still game is really fun. So major problem as for me is balancing of ranking match. There is no fu*king balancing. I was 1 lvl with some monsters in the game, it was still enjoyable, but I wish to play with equal players. Second big problem of this game is visuals (and design in general). Graphics is OK for me in, but if you compare to other games (i.e. Destiny 2 from the same Activision) it doesn't look that great. But design of characters and some maps is awful. Everything vivid, colorful, blinking and flashing. What's work with Fortnite, doesn't work with COD. Looks like mental hospital in amusement park.
    But like this game for other reasons:
    1) Blackout mode - first battle royal that I liked, it is well balanced, good paced and runs perfect on PS4. I played PUBG (PC) and H1Z1 (PS4) and non of them was that good.
    2) Ranking match - i was expecting to see R6S, but it feels like BO2 with Overwatch and this is good. Bigger TTK makes game more fun than usually and encourages you to act bravely. Units are different from each other and allows you to make experiments.
    3) Zombie mode - I don't know, I don't play games like these.

    Some people complain about absence of story mode, but this is one of the biggest pros.
    Previous games was stupid as fu*k and everyone knew it, but didn't want to admit.
    So, if you haven't played BO4, but you like R6S, Overwatch, older parts of COD or good Battle royal, be sure this game you'll definitely like    … Expand
  16. TransV
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    It is my first to play a series of Call of duty. I feel it's a fast rhythm game, easily get a high point, but UI that feel bad, old, not cool. Some UAV system animation that is poor. I can't focus 100% attention on this game. after play 10hs, I feeling boring, but in the 10hs, It's a very high game.
  17. brownieman182
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    Game's really good. I've marked down a little for lack of campaign.

    You have to laugh at some of the 0 ratings don't you?
    0 for graphics? 0 for gameplay? 0 for sound? 0 for game modes? 0 for longevity?

    GROW UP!
  18. Enddless
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    Игра замечательная, но 2 балла отнимает ттк.
  19. evildoomfoot
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    look COD is what COD is, if your looking for arcadey shooting with a solid player base, a decent leveling hook, and rounds you can play in under 10 min, then this is great. i'll admit i have yet to play the BR mode, but from any review that was not written by an angry basement dwelling troll, they've done a fine job with it. I've never played these games for the campaign, so for me itslook COD is what COD is, if your looking for arcadey shooting with a solid player base, a decent leveling hook, and rounds you can play in under 10 min, then this is great. i'll admit i have yet to play the BR mode, but from any review that was not written by an angry basement dwelling troll, they've done a fine job with it. I've never played these games for the campaign, so for me its exclusion this round was a non point for me. if you've liked COD multiplayer in the past, you'll most likely like it now.… Expand
  20. ELDiablo2531
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    I really like Black ops 4. It feels like old school treyarch. the world at war/ black ops treyarch. apparently other people dont feel the same here in metacritic. i love the gameplay and added modes like Control for multiplayer, rush for Zombies, and of course the blackout mode. I understand some people being mad at no campaign but i love the specialist back story type videos you can watchI really like Black ops 4. It feels like old school treyarch. the world at war/ black ops treyarch. apparently other people dont feel the same here in metacritic. i love the gameplay and added modes like Control for multiplayer, rush for Zombies, and of course the blackout mode. I understand some people being mad at no campaign but i love the specialist back story type videos you can watch in the specialist HQ. And i am older so for me personally its ok not having campaign, i dont have time for it anymore.… Expand
  21. IcyPorgNation
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    The game is functionally sound, which should be a given when playing a title like this. The true grade comes from functionality and playability through its multiplayer and battle royal. The battle royal has fixed many of its bugs and frustrating tendencies of the beta while giving it the feeling that you could play again and again. The multiplayer is great as well. The gameplay is smoothThe game is functionally sound, which should be a given when playing a title like this. The true grade comes from functionality and playability through its multiplayer and battle royal. The battle royal has fixed many of its bugs and frustrating tendencies of the beta while giving it the feeling that you could play again and again. The multiplayer is great as well. The gameplay is smooth like older CODs while adding a new touch that makes things fresh and exciting… Expand
  22. KINGS0610
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    I just want to point out that after reading through the low score reviews, most of you are angry at the fact that there wasn't a story/campaign. I don't know about you guys but i have not played a call of duty campaign since modern warfare 3. Not that some of the past campaigns were terrible, its just that if i wanted to play a campaign/story game i would play something like God of War orI just want to point out that after reading through the low score reviews, most of you are angry at the fact that there wasn't a story/campaign. I don't know about you guys but i have not played a call of duty campaign since modern warfare 3. Not that some of the past campaigns were terrible, its just that if i wanted to play a campaign/story game i would play something like God of War or Last of Us not a story from call of duty since "war" stories get repetitive. If you bought a $60 call of duty game in the past just for its campaign then you "screwed" yourself over. Yes black ops has an overly expensive price tag but it has lots to offer through multiplayer, zombies, and blackout. I was a little hesitant at first to buy BO4 because i was not on the battle royale bandwagon (did not like building in fortnite and am old school multiplayer). After i tried multiplayer and blackout i knew I would enjoy the game more then i thought i would. I agree that it was lazy to remake old maps and count it in as the release day maps for multiplayer but the 4 maps they chose to remake had me reminiscing about past black ops games. Zombies has had my attention since the first black ops and i have only ever played black ops zombies since they are the most creative and intense zombies experience. black ops 4 zombies exceeded my expectations and they proved that they put a lot of work into the new story and gameplay. Zombies is much more customizable this time around. Difficulty settings along with other things make it so a beginner can pick up and play and not worry about being "bad" zombies player. Multiplayer is fluid and offers one of the best online shooter experiences at this time. Not once was i kicked out of a lobby or disconnected from a game, which has happened in past call of duty releases. The thing i like about the black ops franchise is that they really listen to the community. A lot of people (including myself) did not like the jetpack boosts going on in BO3 which is why BO4 stuck to boots on the ground. I also am convinced BO4 will be supported for the next 2-3 years just like BO3 was and that is a good feeling to have on a game you spent $60 on. Finally Blackout...I was very nervous about Call of Duty treading into the battle royale scene. I cant say this enough that black ops was for sure the one to pull it off. Not only did they get the battle royale formula correct but they did in a way that was fun easy to learn while keeping true to black ops gameplay. I gave the game a 8/10 for using old maps as fillers for multiplayer and that splitscreen was a disappointment since it condenses the screen and you have to squint to even see an enemy when playing on the same screen with a friend. Overall the call of duty era that included campaigns/stories are over because of the new generation of gamers today. everything is online and fast paced now which is what call of duty is adapting too. Black ops 4 offers a little bit for everyone and to those not buying a game for the lack of a campaign are missing out on a fantastic first person shooter experience.… Expand
  23. Ricktempest
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    This game really doesn't deserve all the hate its getting. All of the people saying how uninspired this game is need to realize there's only so much you can do with a shooter like cod. They tried giving you inspiration and everyone's hated it, so here we are a boots on the ground cod with some fan fav maps to appeal to long time cod players. At the moment there are no loot boxes in the,This game really doesn't deserve all the hate its getting. All of the people saying how uninspired this game is need to realize there's only so much you can do with a shooter like cod. They tried giving you inspiration and everyone's hated it, so here we are a boots on the ground cod with some fan fav maps to appeal to long time cod players. At the moment there are no loot boxes in the, all camos are challenge based and I hope it stays that way, I prefer challenge based progression and feel it gives the game a simpler feel to your personal player objectives over the newer games. The maps are really good, one of my biggest complaints with bo3 was the maps but bo4 has great maps that feel like old school black ops or bo2. Specialists are back, never liked them I don't feel like the things we're shooting should have much personality or individuality if they're meant to be expendable I much prefer the random grunt soldier look from bo2 or other old cods. The specialists are at least not extremely over powered as they can usually counter each other but specialists don't hold a major impact on the outcome of the match rather than your skill as a player. Black out is good, like really good. Feels like a battle royal made by cod shpuld feel. Pubg on consoles is pretty much obsolete now I'd say, black out blows it out of the water. Zombies feels weird this year but since that's treyarchs baby I'm assuming they'll fix it so I'll hold back for now on that. Overall I've hated every cod after bo2 and finally they release one that I really like. I never review games, I'm usually very harsh on cod every year when it comes out but this one has blown my expections so I figured I should review it. Don't listen to the people giving 0s for uninspiration, this cod game appeals mostly to old time players the game does a great job of bringing back that "good ol day bo1 bo2 feel"… Expand
  24. Zello
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    Blackout is the best BR imagine PUBG but polished and more fun. Multiplayer is fun and none of the specialists feels op. Zombies is okay there is just too much stuff on the screen.
  25. OneDeadPixel
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    Multiplayer is standard COD with Pick 10 from BO2, Specialists from BO3, but now 10 (6 old, 4 new) to choose from, and improved weapon/class customization. Although the game does not include a single player campaign, there is a mode called Specialist HQ that is basically a tutorial for each specialist with each having a backstory.

    I personally didn't play much of the previous Zombies,    Multiplayer is standard COD with Pick 10 from BO2, Specialists from BO3, but now 10 (6 old, 4 new) to choose from, and improved weapon/class customization. Although the game does not include a single player campaign, there is a mode called Specialist HQ that is basically a tutorial for each specialist with each having a backstory.

    I personally didn't play much of the previous Zombies, but based on other sites, it looks like they've beefed it up considerably with more play styles, 2 storylines, and 3 maps.

    Finally there is Blackout which is very similar to PUBG, but stable. They've added perks (time limited when in use) to find as well. The map includes locations of previous COD games. They've also got a fun area with zombies that they threw into the mix. The additions work quite well and doesn't take away from the Battle Royale experience.

    As with any new game, there are some tweaks that need to be made. Bad respawns in multiplayer. The base game is the standard $60, but I spent $100 for the deluxe digital edition. I also had to purchase Playstation Plus. So be prepared to spend some money at the get go if this is your first go around with COD.

    I haven't seen a DLC ever worth the $30/$40, and my expectations are low for BO4 to be any different. If Treyarch is going to join the Battle Royale realm, I expect consistent content updates similar to Fortnite. But as I've said, my expectations are low.

    If you are a fan of multiplayer gaming, you'll enjoy this game. $60 is ok to spend on this especially if you don't typically play with friends. If you do, then expect to put money down for the DLC as well unless you expect all your friends to never go beyond the base game. I enjoy it. I play on my own and sometimes with friends. Spending $160 (Deluxe + PS Plus) hurt, and although there is decent amount of content on the DLC, I hope for content updates for all players for at least Blackout. Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst.    … Expand
  26. Phaeris2020
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    Very enjoyable game. Loving zombies with friends. The multiplayer is fun and Blackout is far and above PUBG. I can't see how any battle royale will beat it.

    Perfect stop gap until fallout 76/rdr2 comes out.

    I think the 0 reviews are pretty harsh. Either angry fans, or pubg/fortnite kids i imagine.
  27. Ginormous76
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    Summary: Great game for players that fell off CoD

    I played a bit of CoD2, more of CoD3, then A LOT every year from CoD4 - Black Ops 2. I fell off CoD after that. Tried to get back in at Black Ops 3, but just had no interest. I picked up Black Ops 4, because I was in a gaming rut. After Spider-Man, I had no desire to play another open world or brawler style game. Blops 4 has been    Summary: Great game for players that fell off CoD

    I played a bit of CoD2, more of CoD3, then A LOT every year from CoD4 - Black Ops 2. I fell off CoD after that. Tried to get back in at Black Ops 3, but just had no interest. I picked up Black Ops 4, because I was in a gaming rut. After Spider-Man, I had no desire to play another open world or brawler style game. Blops 4 has been really fun and enjoyable.

    Blackout is a solid Battle Royale mode with CoD shooting (the shooting in PUBG & Fortnite just doesn't feel good to me). I tried out Zombies and it was fun, but not really my thing. For those that like Zombies, it seems like it will provide a lot of fun with three maps.

    Multiplayer was a little longer for me to warm up to. I didn't understand at first that picking a hero was different from picking a class. IMO, the pre-made Class #1 is terrible. Once I realized I could change class, I found one that worked for me and quickly shot up to Level 5, where I could start creating my own class. Multiplayer still took some getting used to. I think only Battery lets you have a grenade (until you unlock grenades somewhere in the Level 40's). Coming from years of dealing with grenade spam, it was weird to both not worry about grenades and not have one to throw to where I knew people were camping. Each hero/operator has two special abilities. Some of these are quite good, and some just make me wonder what I don't understand about how to use them, because they shouldn't be that unbalanced.
    One thing that is annoying, there are already people who have a sniper rifle setup, where they can quick zoom, not be on you, and one shot kill you in the body through body armor. That's something I still hate about CoD, especially when they can do it close range.

    I enjoyed playing the CoD campaigns in previous games, but I don't miss it here. It could be that there are so many good single player games, and I was craving a fun multiplayer, but I am not sure.

    In summary, if you fell off CoD, this is a good one to get back in.    … Expand
  28. REDwars05
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Я думаю, что игра отличная. Я лично никогда не интересовался сюжет в колде. Ну не нравится он мне. В каждом режиме ты ощущаешь серьёзность. И это классно. COD стоит своих денег
  29. CaliostRa
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    Отличная игра,хоть и обидно что нет сюжетной компании
  30. Braggio08
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I bought this game launch weekend and have played the multiplayer fairly extensively over the past month. The actual game play is great, there's a bit of a bigger skill gap with the higher TTK than in previous games but after a while you get used to it. Specialists are fun, some fit certain play styles better than others but I don't think any are overpowered. Haven't played a ton ofI bought this game launch weekend and have played the multiplayer fairly extensively over the past month. The actual game play is great, there's a bit of a bigger skill gap with the higher TTK than in previous games but after a while you get used to it. Specialists are fun, some fit certain play styles better than others but I don't think any are overpowered. Haven't played a ton of Blackout and zombies, as I'm not super into BR type games and zombies has become a bit much for me, but what I have played of each they are very well done and fun to play. The thing that knocks it down for me is the Black Market track, I wish they had some sort of skill based challenges similar to contracts and orders in WW2 (that don't cost CP) to keep some sense of progression or challenge going. I haven't gotten the pass yet and undecided if I will, 50$ seems like a lot to pay for what is essentially access to 12 maps (since I don't play zombies). I get that it's a way to prevent the player base split that inevitably happens with DLC but it's just a little steep for me. My mood could change quickly if they end up adding in more content or there's a sale. All in all his is the most fun I've had with a FPS since BO2 and don't let all of the negative user reviews about the lack of campaign cause you to hesitate if you're a fan of the series.… Expand
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#22 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
  1. GameCritics
    Dec 5, 2018
    50
    It’s not that I can’t respect it — it seems to offer decent value in that it’s essentially three different types of shooter in one package, but aside from the new Blackout mode, I’ve had significantly better experiences from many of its competitors. And honestly, Blackout’s main competition is a free-to-play game. It may be better than Fortnite in my opinion, but sixty dollars better? I’m not entirely convinced about that, and without a decent singleplayer campaign attached, it’s a pretty hard sell for anyone who isn’t already a fan.
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  2. M3
    Nov 27, 2018
    80
    Despite its generic title Black Ops IV feels like a fresh start for Call of Duty. The multiplayer and the zombie mode is very much the same as always, but with Blackout, Treyarch takes everything that is good with Player Unknown's Battleground and makes it better.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 14, 2018
    60
    With no campaign to test your trigger finger, the trio of a safe (albeit polished) battle royale, waning multiplayer, and rotting Zombies make BLOPS4 feel like a relic next to a post-Forsaken Destiny 2. [Issue#156, p.94]
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