Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1465 Ratings

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  1. 34m2121
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    Bu oyuna para vermiş olsam daha düşük puan verirdim (ps plus sağolsun).Diğer codlardan farklı olarak görev çeşitlliği fazla. senaryo güzel ama Masonla Woods oyunda çok gereksiz hissettiriyor. oyun çok kısa. Ps5 koluyla oyunu oynamak aşırı iyi
  2. Resoul
    Jul 5, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super short, annoying enemy placement on some levels, the memory crap drags on too long and got kinda annoying after the 3rd loop, slow a ss load times on top of that if you chose to stay a good guy you just die at the end the other ending is much better, tho i think having the choice of which side should have happen much sooner in the game around the mid part of the game then after picking a side have a few missions rather then having the player pick a side followed by one quick mission at the end of the game, the choice would matter more if it had a impact on the actual story and not just the ending.… Expand
  3. davidthesloth
    Mar 6, 2023
    6
    Solid enough entry. Campaign is interesting and Zombies is the best it's ever been (and usually they're bland and sub par). Poor matchmaking, frequent game crashes and matchmaking issues really takes the wind out of the games sails.
  4. GrymmllynCritic
    Feb 1, 2023
    7
    For this game being on PS4, the Activision developers have really outdone themselves with the story. Though, for the story got confusing during the half-way point. Graphics are amazing and sound design is great. I would recommend for a quick play-through.
  5. trinovatic
    Nov 27, 2022
    6
    meh. meh. meh , meh, meh, meh, meh, y también...... meh, aunque también recuerdo que este juego tenía..... meh
  6. doctrsleep
    May 23, 2022
    5
    I have only touched base on the multiplayer, which is what I usually get these games for anyways. I'm pretty sure Zombies is fun and the Campaign has it's own niche crowd. Nothing has really changed much tbh. BO feels faster I guess I could say and there is fun to be had in multiplayer online, but after a while it just becomes monotonous. Also it feels sluggish after a match and its prettyI have only touched base on the multiplayer, which is what I usually get these games for anyways. I'm pretty sure Zombies is fun and the Campaign has it's own niche crowd. Nothing has really changed much tbh. BO feels faster I guess I could say and there is fun to be had in multiplayer online, but after a while it just becomes monotonous. Also it feels sluggish after a match and its pretty noticeable. I'd say wait for a sale.… Expand
  7. lesiuML
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Very boring and not engaging campaign. Except KGB infiltration mission. Main plot is dull and not interesting. It's very short but that is actually plus of this campaign. Characters are boring as well. Last mission at first was kinda fun but it came out irritating and badly designed. I also didn't liked music in missions I don't know but this whole campaign wasn't mature enough... It'sVery boring and not engaging campaign. Except KGB infiltration mission. Main plot is dull and not interesting. It's very short but that is actually plus of this campaign. Characters are boring as well. Last mission at first was kinda fun but it came out irritating and badly designed. I also didn't liked music in missions I don't know but this whole campaign wasn't mature enough... It's very childlike and it's never good way to showcase a war. Absolutely 0 memories moments of the story.… Expand
  8. Rikudou89
    Feb 15, 2022
    6
    Campanha curta pra um jogo que prometia ser maior , ultimamente a franquia cod está esquecendo dos single player de peso como fazia na geração ps3 Xbox 360 e só foca em farmar em multiplayer repetitivos e copiados na cara de pau.
  9. LMaoTse-tung
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    Gioco che si salva solo per la campagna che comunque non è eccellente. La modalità on-Line è scandalosamente buggata e la grafica è pari a quella di un gioco di 5 anni fa, le mappe sono rivisitate in maniera mediocre. Gioco non degno del nome che porta.
  10. MCM2702
    Nov 30, 2021
    6
    Good campaign, but with repetitive missions and uncharismatic characters(the exception being Bell and Adler), fells like I was playing a cod from the 2010's and not a 2020 one.
  11. OfficialWindex
    Nov 8, 2021
    6
    The game itself is stunning graphics wise, the zombie game mode is also another decent feature of the game. Zombies overall was a let down compared to the zombie game modes in other call of duty games, but on its own it's decent. Multiplayer is pretty good too i'd say, being an improvement over the previous game, modern warfare due to a larger range of content, and having less campingThe game itself is stunning graphics wise, the zombie game mode is also another decent feature of the game. Zombies overall was a let down compared to the zombie game modes in other call of duty games, but on its own it's decent. Multiplayer is pretty good too i'd say, being an improvement over the previous game, modern warfare due to a larger range of content, and having less camping spots to make for the fun experience of actually getting out and fighting. This makes for a less frustrating time, and lower chances of being killed while walking around a corner or climbing through a window thankfully.… Expand
  12. Heliotay
    Aug 28, 2021
    7
    Such a great game. Been playing until i got to first prestige befor i wrote a review for the game. Had a blast playing with friends in TDM, Kill confirm and many others. Zombies is better than ever and the weaponds in the game are so fun to use! Although i miss the kill streaks they still did a ok job with the scorestreaks except for when there is a camper sitting somewhere in a corner.Such a great game. Been playing until i got to first prestige befor i wrote a review for the game. Had a blast playing with friends in TDM, Kill confirm and many others. Zombies is better than ever and the weaponds in the game are so fun to use! Although i miss the kill streaks they still did a ok job with the scorestreaks except for when there is a camper sitting somewhere in a corner. Camping has become alot harder now. On most maps where you can "camp" there is ussualy an easy way to kill them with either a grenade, shotgun or just rush them with a knife form another direction. And the campain, OMG its so good i wont go far to into it but i love. Just play Cold war… Expand
  13. Corvus_Kroenen
    Aug 6, 2021
    5
    To start, the game takes steps back from the last COD instalment.

    The game was rushed and is obvious till date. The campaign is fine to say least. While I enjoyed BO1 and BO2 campaigns even more, It's better than BO3 campaign (BO4 doesn't have one, so there is not point on compare it). A little short and less impactful than previous campaigns but is just fine (nor a great story nor a    To start, the game takes steps back from the last COD instalment.

    The game was rushed and is obvious till date.

    The campaign is fine to say least. While I enjoyed BO1 and BO2 campaigns even more, It's better than BO3 campaign (BO4 doesn't have one, so there is not point on compare it). A little short and less impactful than previous campaigns but is just fine (nor a great story nor a bad story).

    Multiplayer is fun at the start but it feels like a ranked match after few games (wich is funny considering there is league play), but at least plays better than MW2019 thanks to a better map design in some cases.

    And finally zombies. To begin with, is fun but there is a problem and is the lack of "personality" and contain. Die Maschine, the first zombies map in this game is a good introduction to the way this game will play, is very simple and the setting is good but it's "personality" itsn't as remarked as previous maps and becomes a little boring. It's not a top tier map but is not bad either. Now Firebase Z, at first is very similar with DM but the problems with DM are even worst in this one, it's lacks "personality" even more so becomes boring even faster than DM, so more of the same. Then we have Outbreak, which is very slow in my opinion (only is worth for the weapon xp). And finally, Mauer der toten, the best map in this game till date but this map was 5 months on development so it's probally the last round-based map in this games which sucks but it's above average unlike it's two predeccessors and plays well, but that's everything.

    It's not worth at full price.    … Expand
  14. Moein7
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    Campaign had good storytelling though somehow copied some from Black Ops 1.gamepaly good as usual
  15. Tropgam
    Jul 21, 2021
    7
    Campaign is Awesome. I honestly love this campaign.
    Multiplayer could be better, but is still a lot of fun.
    Zombies is pretty good.
    I know they are fixed now, but having so many crashing problems at launch isn't very forgivable, so it gets knocked down a bit by that, but overall a good game.
  16. Gameshakerdan
    Jul 7, 2021
    6
    Its not bad but not great.
    Here's the thing. The campaign is a breath of fresh air two ending means its can be replayed.
    and its story is great but a good campaign is not enough to keep me in the loop Multiplayer: It has great Things coming in the foreseeable future but came down with warzone syndrome. it was neglected for the most part since warzone is activisons cash cow right now    Its not bad but not great.
    Here's the thing. The campaign is a breath of fresh air two ending means its can be replayed.
    and its story is great but a good campaign is not enough to keep me in the loop

    Multiplayer: It has great Things coming in the foreseeable future but came down with warzone syndrome. it was neglected for the most part since warzone is activisons cash cow right now it is very boring and it has a minimal player base from what i heard in total i only have 15h 58m on multiplayer and 1,989 kills circa 7/7/2021. overall it could really use some new innovative gamemode's

    No zombies because i only have 5h on there

    Conclusion: The game is decent come for the Campaign maybe occasional MP
    It think the series should take a break for a year or 2 maybe 3 to shake of franchise fatigue.    … Expand
  17. LtLynx
    Jun 27, 2021
    6
    - Campaign: short but interesting for sure.
    - Multiplayer: feels very arcade, I like it.
    - Zombies: I'm in love with outbreak.

    Then, why a 6? Because you MUST be always connected, even if you are playing campaign. WTF, Activision? I constantly get online crashes playing solo in zombies! LET ME JUST PLAY!
  18. Yorwhor3
    Mar 22, 2021
    7
    This game is definitely not on the level that COD once was I don't think we ever will get a really truly good COD game again and I miss the days of mw2 or black ops 2 truly two of the best online shooters.But I haven't played a cod in years until this one and I don't think it's really good but I feel like it's definitely better than the last few Blackops at least warzone is probably betterThis game is definitely not on the level that COD once was I don't think we ever will get a really truly good COD game again and I miss the days of mw2 or black ops 2 truly two of the best online shooters.But I haven't played a cod in years until this one and I don't think it's really good but I feel like it's definitely better than the last few Blackops at least warzone is probably better than this but I do think this game is a better game than BO4 or 3 so a step in the right direction ig for me… Expand
  19. RedBobb
    Mar 15, 2021
    7
    Follows Modern Warfare's engine and Season Pass concept
    The fact that you can buy 'upgraded' weapons (instead of plain skins) is a bit rubbish.
    Storyline offers something new, being more paced but still actions scenes present. Giving you a lot of freedom to play the way you want too, almost giving some aspects of an RPG that you wouldn't normally expect from a CoD game. Multiplayer    Follows Modern Warfare's engine and Season Pass concept
    The fact that you can buy 'upgraded' weapons (instead of plain skins) is a bit rubbish.

    Storyline offers something new, being more paced but still actions scenes present. Giving you a lot of freedom to play the way you want too, almost giving some aspects of an RPG that you wouldn't normally expect from a CoD game.

    Multiplayer still seems bare, however the pandemic will have had an effect. Needs more maps, however returning to NukeTown is awesome.

    I'd recommend it on sale, maybe not for full price unless you're invested to play the game.
    Graphics look nice but can also be reduced to awful looking (for those of us with lesser rigs).

    Zombies is supposed to be good, however not so much my cup of tea personally.

    I'd recommend trying it if you can get it on sale, or if you were invested in Modern Warfare (2019)    … Expand
  20. Cherub1991
    Feb 27, 2021
    5
    I loved the call of duty black ops series for their depiction of espionage and government secrets, but what was a disappointment for this entry was, not only is the campaign a download in 3 parts it affects your ending based on the things you do in the game or things you didn’t pick up. The previous games of 1,2, and 3 did a good job with twists leading up to the end of those games. WhileI loved the call of duty black ops series for their depiction of espionage and government secrets, but what was a disappointment for this entry was, not only is the campaign a download in 3 parts it affects your ending based on the things you do in the game or things you didn’t pick up. The previous games of 1,2, and 3 did a good job with twists leading up to the end of those games. While the combat and Cold War setting was something that kept me engaged it left something to be desired that it was incredibly short. The fact that it ties you into Warzone and Modern Warfare is a bit much. I’m not big on multiplayer games personally so the issue I have is the quality of life for the game feels cheapened but the aspect of it being solely multiplayer focused. I don’t understand why so many developers were used in the game seeing as some of the segments weren’t all that ground breaking and felt a bit phoned in. The only positive points I have are in the game’s performance on PS4 as well as the visuals. This over encumbered game expects you to play online and while I can see that being why people play Call of Duty games, the series for me has cheapened into cash grab territory and that’s upsetting to me. So congrats to the 8 developers by making Black Ops as bland and uninteresting as the other Call of Duty games I guess money pools are more important.… Expand
  21. Daniel_N
    Feb 3, 2021
    7
    Cold War is a slight improvement, that of Black Ops 4, but the game does get repetitive and has slight (and not major) glitches.
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    Waiting for the rest to be patched in.
    Cold War is probably th wmost lack luster call of duty game ive ever played. First. The campaign isn’t even on the disk. What is this thing even installing? Because after you go to play the campaign its like, nah you gotta download it, heres part one… that’s right part one… youll play a mission in this joke of a    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    Waiting for the rest to be patched in.
    Cold War is probably th wmost lack luster call of duty game ive ever played.
    First. The campaign isn’t even on the disk.
    What is this thing even installing? Because after you go to play the campaign its like, nah you gotta download it, heres part one… that’s right part one… youll play a mission in this joke of a campaign and then its like oh you nee to download part 2 now, heres another 26gb patch ontope of the 20 you just downloaded, but it doesn’t stope there, theres another 20 gb part 3.. .thats right.. nearly 70 GB patched in for not even 4 hour long campaign. That they couldn’t just put on the disc… downloading multiplayer and zombies makes sense because its primarily online.. but a 4 hour long campaign, it’s a joke…
    I for one do understand why so many people love call of duty, its multiplayer, and thankfully its just as fun here as its ever been with all of its modes outside of team deathmatch.. that’s usually my favorite mode, but I just wasn’t feeling the maps this year in deathmatch, but I had an absolute blast anyway for hours playing that ultra addicting, spawn shoot die gameplay, and its been a hwile since ive played a call of duty game.. since ww2.. so im not sure if these things are new but I am loving the instant respawns here on the next gen.. and I also appreciate that camping snipers have a little reflection to give away their location.. ive never been a fan of zombies mode, its obviously here.. I cant fairly critique it as it just isn’t my thing… but the main reason I play a call of duty game, at least in my currently life where I don’t have the time to sink days into multiplayer is the campaign.. but thankfully I do have the fun and addictive multiplayer to play through while it takes more hours to download than it does to actually play…
    Here you play as yourself, during the cold war, and the campaign actually started with tons of promise.. I wouldn’t mind if every year we got a well told 3-4 hour long story full of amazing set pieces and a mind blowing experience to compliment the fun multiplayer, and this campaign had its moments, it felt like an interactive movie with great moments and missions, some of the best stealth missions ive ever experienced in a first person shooter, but halfway through the campaign just falls apart, it becomes generic first person shooter level design and story telling, theres even a section of the game here youre redoing the same thing like 5 times in a row… that’s how much you can tell the creative juices have evaporated after an impressive start.. I didn’t want to stop playing, but I had to to let part 2 download… such a let down…
    Call of Duty is what it is…
    You know what youre going to get every year…
    it never changes outside of the setting..and this is where the let down comes into play
    Im personaly okay with a little 4 hour journey each year, but please put a little more effort and see that effort through, especially if again,, its only going to be 4 hours… it better be solid.
    But at least you have some new maps to play with.
    I give Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    a 7/10    … Expand
  23. Kultureliten
    Jan 28, 2021
    7
    I liked it, dont see what all the hatevis about. I personly liked the campaign, and the multiplayer is good, if you dont look at the long level grind
  24. Haloman259
    Jan 25, 2021
    6
    For me, this is a conflicting game. In multiplayer, there isn't enough content to sustain consistent play. Literally all I play is Nuketown and maybe Raid (or other remasters when this review becomes outdated). While it feels a lot like Modern Warfare, this feels better to me. Modern Warfare feels more realistic, but Cold War is a bit more arcady. People who say the game feels weird orFor me, this is a conflicting game. In multiplayer, there isn't enough content to sustain consistent play. Literally all I play is Nuketown and maybe Raid (or other remasters when this review becomes outdated). While it feels a lot like Modern Warfare, this feels better to me. Modern Warfare feels more realistic, but Cold War is a bit more arcady. People who say the game feels weird or different probably hasn't played older games. I'm not going to go into SBMM or anything because we keep beating the necessary dead horse. I think it would be amazing without the glitches/etc.

    Campaign I'm not talking about as I haven't played it.

    Zombies is also conflicting. I love the way it feels, but it feels a bit too different from BO3 or even BO4. In those games, it felt like a stripped down survival mode, where you need to know the game. This zombies feels so different, more like MW3 survival (that's still really good btw). Honestly, kinda feels like Zombies for newer players, which isn't bad, but when you've played other games, this one feels so different from other zombies games. Weapon tiers are SO stupid, the game feels really advanced with tons and tons of other stuff to setup/etc. TL;DR: Feels too different, you may not enjoy it if you are a previous player.    … Expand
  25. Kchewz
    Jan 24, 2021
    5
    Just another Call of Duty. The single player introduced a lot of new elements to the franchise that, might be amongst my top 3 CoD campaigns. Zombies and Multiplayer, simple copy paste. Would not recommend for full price.
  26. maXXXimo
    Jan 23, 2021
    6
    Campaign is average, not good, not bad. The game was released incomplete on purpose, so they can add this sick season progress-mode in order to force people to buy it, otherwise the players will lose weaponary. The multiplayer is bad, not because of the SBMM but because of the crossplay and senseless challenges. Zombies is ok and the most enjoyable part of the game.
    I think game    Campaign is average, not good, not bad. The game was released incomplete on purpose, so they can add this sick season progress-mode in order to force people to buy it, otherwise the players will lose weaponary. The multiplayer is bad, not because of the SBMM but because of the crossplay and senseless challenges. Zombies is ok and the most enjoyable part of the game.
    I think game developers must stop with this stupid season progress-mode. It kills the game a year after its release, makes potential new players lose interest in it (because they can't access to some mechanics or skins) and forces players to start a rage-full grind. I know they want easy and fast money. Call me crazy, but loot boxes are better, because you can get the full game whenever you want. i.e. Battlefield 4 isn't dead and still makes money despite it's been released in 2013. Same with other games SWBTF2, GTA V, PVZ GW.
    Thank God I paid only $50 for it. 6/10 because of the enjoyable zombies and campaign (and I'm very generous)    … Expand
  27. Thamr861
    Jan 16, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبه مخيبه كنت اتوقع شي افضل لكن طلعت لعبه مخيبه بس انها تنلعب مافي مشكله لكنها سقطه في تاريخ تريارك… Expand
  28. RusFlexMen
    Jan 6, 2021
    7
    Сюжетная составляющая до жути коротка, но сделана она хорошо и типы заданий сильно отличаются от остальной серии (особенно миссия на Лубянке). Её можно было подрастянуть ещё на часа 3, но сделали, как сделали. Графика и текстуры в целом сделаны неплохо, но для нового поколения не очень подходит. Зомби-режимы не очень люблю, поэтому его я и не установил. В прошлую часть не играл, поэтомуСюжетная составляющая до жути коротка, но сделана она хорошо и типы заданий сильно отличаются от остальной серии (особенно миссия на Лубянке). Её можно было подрастянуть ещё на часа 3, но сделали, как сделали. Графика и текстуры в целом сделаны неплохо, но для нового поколения не очень подходит. Зомби-режимы не очень люблю, поэтому его я и не установил. В прошлую часть не играл, поэтому судить, какой сетевой режим по сравнению с прошлой частью судить не могу, но для новичка в серии "Black Ops" он сделан неплохо, пусть количество оружия и карт оставляют желать лучшего. Меня сильно взбесила система боевого пропуска, которая давала только несколько бонусов за большое количество уровней. Было бы хорошо, если с боевым пропуском они сделали более похожий на тот, что в "PUBG'е". Режимов многовато, но большинство из них не очень уж и интересные. Система прокачки практически не изменилась со времён "Call of Duty: WW||". Физика стрельбы и прочего ничем особым не блещет. (language - Russian)… Expand
  29. pleasedontbewil
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Even since the season one update I’ve found a lot more enjoyment with this game. Definitely a step up from the first month it’s been out. However, the thing that is holding me back from giving this a better score is Cold War’s use of skill base matchmaking. It holds me back from becoming better at the game. I wish there was ranked lobbies so when I want to put a bit more effort intoEven since the season one update I’ve found a lot more enjoyment with this game. Definitely a step up from the first month it’s been out. However, the thing that is holding me back from giving this a better score is Cold War’s use of skill base matchmaking. It holds me back from becoming better at the game. I wish there was ranked lobbies so when I want to put a bit more effort into playing the game I can just play ranked. Idk why everybody is giving this a zero probably just mob mentality but I enjoy this game with moderation.… Expand
  30. YargMeTimber
    Dec 19, 2020
    5
    Not as fun as Modern Warfare 2019, in terms of multiplayer, but this campaign was definitely more interesting and fun.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. IGN Portugal
    Jun 28, 2021
    80
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War ends up mirroring what the Call of Duty franchise offered last year, with some new additions that are also welcome, especially for long-term fans. While being set during a very intense period, the campaign ends up erring for its disappointing longevity, even though the value of repetition is intrinsic to it. Zombies are back in style, while multiplayer gains an excellent new mode, but here it errs again for the arsenal's lack of variety.
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  2. GameCritics
    Dec 16, 2020
    50
    While Cold War is a part of a series I would have said that I loved, I can’t fully embrace it now knowing that this work is trucking in harmful stereotypes via patriotic-tinged gameplay. A decent CoD multiplayer experience will likely emerge from the currently-underwhelming Cold War, but I’m going to seriously consider whether that gameplay is worth enduring (and supporting) the rest.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 14, 2020
    80
    There’s a surprising number of changes, and most work. With an enjoyable campaign and a generous amount of online content, Cold War deserves a warm reception. [Issue#183, p.68]
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