Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1872 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,058 out of 1872
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  1. z0nyy
    Oct 31, 2018
    7
    They fixed a lot of stuff. The feel in the MP got much better, weapon balancing, score streaks, spawns and the audio in blackout is way better than before. Solid result.
  2. mboscht
    Feb 20, 2022
    5
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 .
  3. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    2
    Убивают серию колды. Такой ценник без сюжета это просто печаль
  4. DrVenture89
    Nov 3, 2018
    1
    Shiny on the outside but crap on the inside. Should have stuck to what works instead of trying to please the 12 year old fan boys. Trash game and without a campaign.
  5. Rtamang
    Feb 1, 2021
    1
    Game is really buggy and the match making is horrendous. If people though skill based match making in Cold War was bad the match making in this game is even worse. I’m only a level 30 and I am constantly being paired up with people above level 100, who buy every single stupid and ugly micro transactions there is in the game.

    And at least there’s split screen right? You cannot even    Game is really buggy and the match making is horrendous. If people though skill based match making in Cold War was bad the match making in this game is even worse. I’m only a level 30 and I am constantly being paired up with people above level 100, who buy every single stupid and ugly micro transactions there is in the game.

    And at least there’s split screen right? You cannot even achieve a constant frame rate of 30 while playing in the split screen mode. And most times there would be huge lag spikes when ever a other player was in your field view, making shooting and aiming impossible.

    There’s so many micro transactions in this game it actually annoys me so much, especially when every player I’ve seen has bought them. They look stupidly goofy as well.

    If I honestly paid full price for this game I would not leave the store I bought it from until they gave me a refund.    … Expand
  6. Daggerrim
    Jan 14, 2019
    1
    This game is horrible it has no campaign which was he best part about the entire series since call of duty 1 along with the microtransactions it makes the game even worse. Why not just make it free to play then you would get more people playing it and more reason to have microtransactions.

    "Worst game in the series and it's bound to get worse from here on out."
  7. JeampieroCasani
    Oct 31, 2019
    1
    No tiene campaña, necesito pagar psplus, no tiene zombies, solo quieren mi dinero mierda
  8. ItsMeJean
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Personas juzgando el juego por no tener campaña cuando es lo que menos juegan y lo que siempre critican por que no les gusta por favor dejen la hipocresía y critiquen el juego por lo que se debería y no por lo que todas las masas digan.
  9. GenuineBruv2021
    Feb 8, 2019
    6
    The multiplayer is a lot of fun but its broken, weapons aren't balanced, it has connectivity issues and its riddled with micro-transactions. When it works the way its supposed to it can be a ton of fun, it has smooth and satisfying gun-play and a good ranking system but it looks terrible. It looks like a 2007 PS3 game and the frame-rate dips a lot. But if you put all of that aside you haveThe multiplayer is a lot of fun but its broken, weapons aren't balanced, it has connectivity issues and its riddled with micro-transactions. When it works the way its supposed to it can be a ton of fun, it has smooth and satisfying gun-play and a good ranking system but it looks terrible. It looks like a 2007 PS3 game and the frame-rate dips a lot. But if you put all of that aside you have a solid COD multiplayer. Blackout could easily be the worst battle royal game I've ever played, its slow, ugly and boring. I haven't even been able to try the zombies mode because no one plays it. COD BO4 could have one of the best multiplayer modes we have seen since MW3 but everything else is trash, this game isn't worth the full AAA price but if you have the money to spare I recommend getting it solely for the multiplayer.… Expand
  10. juankunder
    Aug 27, 2019
    2
    Es una máquina tragamonedas, lo que más se actualiza es el sistema de micropagos, armas súper poderosas bajo sistema de cajas de botín. No lo recomiendo
  11. 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
  12. WWJR
    Jan 13, 2019
    1
    Specialists, Blackout mode and lack of any mini games are the three things that ruin this game.

    1. The specialists make everything very unbalanced and take the spot of traditional frag/ secondary grenades, which takes a lot of the fun and strategy out of the game. 2. Blackout is just activision's sad attempt to get into the new fad of battle royale game modes. They have stated that    Specialists, Blackout mode and lack of any mini games are the three things that ruin this game.

    1. The specialists make everything very unbalanced and take the spot of traditional frag/ secondary grenades, which takes a lot of the fun and strategy out of the game.

    2. Blackout is just activision's sad attempt to get into the new fad of battle royale game modes. They have stated that this will be their main focus going forward, which leaves anyone who likes a traditional CoD game out of luck.

    3. Minigames were the majority of what I played in CoD games since the original Black Ops. I've been dying to see sticks and stones in another CoD game since Bo2, but activision have repeatedly failed to deliver. Games like Infection, one in the chamber, one shot and gun game have also disappeared from this game's playlist unfortunately.

    The one point I gave was for the remake of the old maps. They look very good. I just wish there was some fun gameplay to go along with them.    … Expand
  13. Smithy118247
    Mar 17, 2019
    6
    It is sad that BO4 doesn't contain a campaign and after playing the last three black ops games, it was a bit of a let down. Though that doesn't make it a bad game, it has that lovable blacks ops shooting mechanic and even implements many new things into the game that speed the whole game up and really adds to the chaos of a match. You could tell when it was first released that many thingsIt is sad that BO4 doesn't contain a campaign and after playing the last three black ops games, it was a bit of a let down. Though that doesn't make it a bad game, it has that lovable blacks ops shooting mechanic and even implements many new things into the game that speed the whole game up and really adds to the chaos of a match. You could tell when it was first released that many things were overpowered and needed to be nerfed, but just recently Treyarch and the other devs listened and made a huge update that fixed many of the problems.
    My favorite game mode right now is gun game and it's truly great and reminds me a lot of Bo3. Though Bo4 did try to implement something new - "blackout" so far i have mixed opinions, it can be very fun but things like looting bags (how long it takes) and frame rate dips need to be addressed, it's clear it does need a bit of polishing.    … Expand
  14. Joe_Kiely
    Nov 5, 2018
    2
    OK this game in it's current state is an absolute disaster and is extortionately priced. I hope people see this before considering buying the game and decide to save their money.
  15. callumd39
    Nov 7, 2018
    1
    Mechanically the game is very good... HOWEVER:

    The game itself is a joke, a load of old maps thrown together in an unfinished way, with no campaign. The Zombies maps are dissappointing. Blackout is the only saviour, but there are major issues with this as well.
    The price is disgusting for a remake of old stuff. Would never buy or recommend to anyone
  16. Paroygaming
    Nov 8, 2018
    8
    I think this game is getting way to much hate. I'm sure people played the campaign, but not that many people. Multiplayer was always the COD experience. They brought solid maps, solid gun play, relatively balanced characters and guns. That made up a pretty good experience. I will break down my review into each multiplayer mode.

    Battle Royal/Blackout: I think the BR in BO4 is some of    I think this game is getting way to much hate. I'm sure people played the campaign, but not that many people. Multiplayer was always the COD experience. They brought solid maps, solid gun play, relatively balanced characters and guns. That made up a pretty good experience. I will break down my review into each multiplayer mode.

    Battle Royal/Blackout:

    I think the BR in BO4 is some of the best we've seen so far, things can still be improved though. Progression is probably the worst thing in Blackout, but this can be improved with a simple patch. Takes a long time to unlock stuff as-is. Gun play is tight and feels responsive. I never felt like I was unfairly killed. Overall 8/10 (Minor bug fixes and better progression would make it a 10)

    Multiplayer:

    I spent the most of my time playing various modes in the multiplayer. in my 30ish hours I never noticed any weapon being overpowered, everything had its place. Progression is rewarding, unlocking things like skins or new weapons is very natural (once every couple games) and you always have something to look forward to. The customization of weapons is probably my favorite part, ALL guns feel different. Overall (10/10)

    Zombies:

    Probably the worst part of the game. Coming out with one map (and another blocked behind a paywall), though fun made the game feel pretty repetitive. Difficulty is there and playing with friends is a blast. Once they add more maps, it will be a lot better. Overall (7/10)

    Conclusion... I can't comment on micro transactions as the game has none yet. It's something to keep an eye on. The $60 you spend on the game, as of this moment is worth it. Overall (8/10)

    Keep in mind, this is my opinion and mine alone!    … Expand
  17. MrHOG
    Nov 9, 2018
    6
    Well, I was hoping that this COD would bring something intresting to the table but most of the new features are mostly marketing gimmincks. Sure the battle royale is new to COD but there are tons of free to play royal games out there and the COD version it gets old real fast... and this is a full price game. Other than that, after you been playing for a few days the game starts to feelWell, I was hoping that this COD would bring something intresting to the table but most of the new features are mostly marketing gimmincks. Sure the battle royale is new to COD but there are tons of free to play royal games out there and the COD version it gets old real fast... and this is a full price game. Other than that, after you been playing for a few days the game starts to feel like an old COD. Don't expect to be blown away or feel like you're playing a brand new reinvented COD game, it feels the same as other COD games but with no campaign.

    Sorry to disappoint but this is my honest opinion... wait for Battlefield V or wait till the game is below $40USD. This is not a full price game!    … Expand
  18. aaronjtarquinio
    Nov 10, 2018
    5
    Coming off a fantastic Black Ops 3 experience, I must say I was very hyped for this. But that is all it really will be, hype. Straight off the bat I must say Multiplayer is a compelling pile of trash. The reincarnation of 'Boots on Ground' gameplay is not the same. It is heavily sped up. Guns are all along the lines of over-powered, to the point where the first unlockable handgun is justComing off a fantastic Black Ops 3 experience, I must say I was very hyped for this. But that is all it really will be, hype. Straight off the bat I must say Multiplayer is a compelling pile of trash. The reincarnation of 'Boots on Ground' gameplay is not the same. It is heavily sped up. Guns are all along the lines of over-powered, to the point where the first unlockable handgun is just as good as the last unlockable Sub-Machine gun. (A LOT of buffing is gonna need to be done, Activision.) But for what it is worth, the maps are decent.

    Moving onto 'Blackout', which is honestly still a flaming hot piece of garbage, but nonetheless I'd much rather play that than Fortnite.

    Zombies is where I am giving the game a 5/10. Only because no matter what, Zombies will always hold a special place in my heart. Even if Activision love being tight-asses with their DLC, I will always play the Black Ops series just for that.

    IN CONCLUSION: Don't expect anything 'different' in this game, just Black Ops 3.1 with no moon-jumping.    … Expand
  19. CrackedIce
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    Brought in pay to win and microtransactions everywhere after a few months to try and hide what they had planned! Not worth buying really not that good of a game before all the microtransactions.
  20. xInFerN0
    Nov 24, 2018
    6
    BO4 isn't to futuristic and is mainly boots on ground (Unless your Ruin). Blackout is basically PUBG just a little more boring. This years zombies mode is actually pretty good and fun but difficult if your playing voyage of despair, blood of the dead. Or classified. If your experienced you'll be fine. Multiplayer is the same it's always been since just a few added specialists and gear butBO4 isn't to futuristic and is mainly boots on ground (Unless your Ruin). Blackout is basically PUBG just a little more boring. This years zombies mode is actually pretty good and fun but difficult if your playing voyage of despair, blood of the dead. Or classified. If your experienced you'll be fine. Multiplayer is the same it's always been since just a few added specialists and gear but still nothing you haven't seen.… Expand
  21. Kunfundio
    Nov 25, 2018
    7
    Me gusta mucho el juego,pero no me gusta que tenga tantas transacciones de micropago
  22. Lsubaseball2
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    This game has no campaign, a zero effort copy paste battle royale mode, the same exact multiplayer, and zombie modes that are horribly optimized. On top of all that microtransactions galore, that would make EA blush. Then a battle pass that divides the community will deal with the microtransactions. If you buy the game at this point it only has a few more months before it dies. Since callThis game has no campaign, a zero effort copy paste battle royale mode, the same exact multiplayer, and zombie modes that are horribly optimized. On top of all that microtransactions galore, that would make EA blush. Then a battle pass that divides the community will deal with the microtransactions. If you buy the game at this point it only has a few more months before it dies. Since call of duty games have an average life of 6 months after release before everyone moves on or just starts the wait for the next one. Just don't buy this crappy game that is a direct copy and paste of bo3 just without wall running.… Expand
  23. DudeRanch33
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    ESPAÑOL: Si sos de Latino America ni te gastes en comprar el juego por Blackout ya que no nos deja jugar Solo o Duos, solo te dejan jugar el modo Cuarteto (4 jugadores) ya que no hay mucha gente que juega en la region y se ve que no le genera $$$ a Treyarch y Activision que son unas putas ratas degeneradas.

    ENGLISH:: blackout does not support South America region and Solos and Duos are    ESPAÑOL: Si sos de Latino America ni te gastes en comprar el juego por Blackout ya que no nos deja jugar Solo o Duos, solo te dejan jugar el modo Cuarteto (4 jugadores) ya que no hay mucha gente que juega en la region y se ve que no le genera $$$ a Treyarch y Activision que son unas putas ratas degeneradas.

    ENGLISH:: blackout does not support South America region and Solos and Duos are unavailable, it looks like we don't generate enough $$$ to even care, Activision AND Treyarch are a bunch of degenerates    … Expand
  24. TheGodzilla214
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    As a fan of Treyarch's Call of Duty Titles, this game is fantastic when it comes to the amount of content that it offers for just the standard edition of the game. I personally bought the Digital Deluxe Edition just for the extra Zombies content in the long-run of the game's lifespan since I am a huge fan of Call of Duty: Zombies. However, the game still has it flaws with severeAs a fan of Treyarch's Call of Duty Titles, this game is fantastic when it comes to the amount of content that it offers for just the standard edition of the game. I personally bought the Digital Deluxe Edition just for the extra Zombies content in the long-run of the game's lifespan since I am a huge fan of Call of Duty: Zombies. However, the game still has it flaws with severe bugs/crashes Ruining the games experience for either solo or cooperative play (forgive me for the bad Ruin pun). Minor that, the Zombies experience for BO4 is a good buy for it's on disc content of the Chaos Story's IX, Voyage, and the Either Story's Blood of the Dead (Mob of The Dead Remake).… Expand
  25. suprfly_jfp
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    I don't believe this game is worth 60$. $50 dollars extra just to access the DLC is **** However, what sells me on this game is the fact that it is FUN. It is fun tom play this game, to get lot's kills. To me, the point of a game is to be fun. I believe the game was designed around being fun. That is why you have all of these overpowered specialist abilities, kill streaks and items.I don't believe this game is worth 60$. $50 dollars extra just to access the DLC is **** However, what sells me on this game is the fact that it is FUN. It is fun tom play this game, to get lot's kills. To me, the point of a game is to be fun. I believe the game was designed around being fun. That is why you have all of these overpowered specialist abilities, kill streaks and items. While this game is not perfect, while it is not worth $60, I think it is a fun game and that is why I recommend it.… Expand
  26. Kibluar
    Nov 30, 2018
    5
    I'm giving this a 5 because its all the same old sort except for blackout. I'd give blackout a 9/10 by itself, but the lack of a campaign and the same old twitch shooter setup just makes this like any other cod.
  27. trunks_parallel
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Best COD on the PS4 in my opinion. Only issues with this game as of now is the 150 health and the poor design of the original maps and the perks not providing any real differences. I have no problem with them bringing back the OG maps like summit and firing range but the original maps of this game are pretty non memorable...
  28. TryhardTyler
    Aug 4, 2019
    3
    So, despite the low score I gave this game, it has one redeeming quality, and that would be the zombies mode, at least for me. I absolutely love what they have done with that mode; however, I'm severely disappointed by the lack of content that has been added since the release of Black Ops 4. There are several issues I have with this video game, one of them being the micro-transactionSo, despite the low score I gave this game, it has one redeeming quality, and that would be the zombies mode, at least for me. I absolutely love what they have done with that mode; however, I'm severely disappointed by the lack of content that has been added since the release of Black Ops 4. There are several issues I have with this video game, one of them being the micro-transaction system. Currently, you either have to grind for approximately 60 days to get all of the "content" that is in this title, or spend an absurd amount of money. For example, if you like a particular camouflage that is behind supply drops, you have to get it for every single gun in the game. That's just ridiculous! Also, the time to kill in multi-player, at least in core game modes, is much too long on most weapons, other than snipers and specialist weapons. Who thought that was a good idea? Lastly, the removal of single-player was absolutely stupid. Some people, including myself, love campaigns in Call of Duty. Why did Blackout, which is my least favorite mode in the entirety of the game, get the okay to just shove a great concept out the window? I'm not saying this is the absolute worst CoD that has been made, but it's damn close.… Expand
  29. ChellminatoR
    Jul 17, 2021
    0
    Os streaks desse jogo são tão roubados que os caras só saem para a partida depois de lotar o cenário com esses killstreacks Horríveis! Nenhuma deles te dá Rit, é morte certa, e Várias e várias vezes.
  30. Alex_Icaza
    Dec 18, 2018
    9
    Black Ops 4 is the latest addition to the Call of Duty franchise. It brings back past memories of the successful Black Ops and Black Ops 2 games. With no story mode included, Black Ops 4 can be broken down into its three game modes. These being the regular multiplayer and zombies modes found in most Call of Duty's, but also includes an all-new Blackout mode. The multiplayer is the best itBlack Ops 4 is the latest addition to the Call of Duty franchise. It brings back past memories of the successful Black Ops and Black Ops 2 games. With no story mode included, Black Ops 4 can be broken down into its three game modes. These being the regular multiplayer and zombies modes found in most Call of Duty's, but also includes an all-new Blackout mode. The multiplayer is the best it has been for many years. It is ACTUALLY fun to play and very fast pace. The amount of small and medium size maps in the game allow for this to happen. It brings together past favorite maps such as "Nuke Town" or "Firing Range" which adds nostalgia to fans who have been there for years. The weapons feel pretty balanced and have undergone many changes since its initial release. Assault rifles seem to be the most dominant weapons as they can pretty much do everything you could ever want in the game. Snipers have little to no real reason to be used on the smaller maps meaning they feel unusable. The pick ten system they have for creating a loadout is more innovative then it has been in the past. Each weapon is allowed to have their own set of attachments that not every gun would have. There are new specialist attachments that allow for new impactful changes in your weapons however, it takes a couple spots up from your pick ten. Each spot for the pick ten feels way more important then it did before. The equipment almost feels as if it should not be used as well since the different specialist has abilities that are usually better. All the perks could disappear and I do not believe much of the game would change. Only a handful of them actually feels like they are making a difference. Scorestreaks seem to be overpowered at times as they completely change the pace of a game. Choppers and most air units instantly get kills with little time for someone to defend themselves. Zombies have been newly renovated in a couple ways. In the create a class selection you now have the option to pick your own perks and in what order you would like to receive them based off maps. The new map IX is one of my favorites in the franchise. It is linear enough for me to pack-a-punch weapons without the help of a guide. The map simply looks amazing with the many mythologies shown around. Classified brought out old favorites through the maps "Five" and "Moon." Zombies overall are as fun as it has always been in the past. Not too many changes had happened to make it stand out considerably. Blackout is your usual massive battle arena game. It brings out the best that its competitors had to offer and replicates them very well. Using original map design from past games as well shows a lot of care into what they have created. Overall, it is an enjoyable experience that could not be found in games such as PUBG. An issue with the game is that it contains a system of buying tiers in their Black Market section. It works exactly the same as it does for Fortnite. However, the tiers can unlock through simply playing the game. Everything found within their is purely cosmetic as well. Overall Black Ops 4 is an amazing new installment to a failing franchise. Hopefully, Treyarch will be able to keep its fan base happy as they normally do in the past.… Expand
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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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