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. AndrectReshix
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Graphics are early PS3 looking. Mechanics are somehow worse than previous games in the black ops series. If truly SBMM exists, it’s terrible to play with friends on different skill levels. Disbanding lobbies is one of the worst features. Quite a lacklustre game.
  2. Amistanabucota1
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    This game is ass.
    The only good thing about it is zombies, they went for something different and i think it was pretty good.
    The multiplayer sucks, only has 8 maps which are all trash.
    The campaign feels rushed and not as good as previous instalments with a really bad and confusing story.
    this game shouldn't be £50 it should have been £20 because the only good thing about it is the zombies.
  3. BloodyScar
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Una basura de multijugador. Los mapas malos y el SBMM, arruinan toda la experiencia.
  4. Arseny84
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Absolute zero. This part should never been released. Engine is sucks. 3d arcade from the past. No fun at all
  5. Miska0330
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    I am playing my Xbox One X and sometimes switch off automatically while i am playing Cold War. Very very low FPS. This game is a Beta game.
  6. Mr_mj
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    One of the worst games ever. This game is like other CODs. I cant understand why people are buying same COD every time
  7. qwertt
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    The price was way to high, but I bought it.
    Was a very big disapointment. At first the game was always crashing/freezing (My PC is brand new)
    Game is now running, after many hours of research... Graphics are very bad, performance is also very very bad. Many typos in the menus on launch, game settings won't save (audio) Only fun mode is ZOMBIE MODE but its also so sad, because    The price was way to high, but I bought it.
    Was a very big disapointment. At first the game was always crashing/freezing (My PC is brand new)
    Game is now running, after many hours of research...

    Graphics are very bad, performance is also very very bad.

    Many typos in the menus on launch, game settings won't save (audio)

    Only fun mode is ZOMBIE MODE but its also so sad, because every time I start the game, either I cannot connect to my friends...or the game is crashing or the Host connection fails....

    AND THE SADDEST THING, ACTIVISION is SELLING this Game as a FULL game!
    Not an alpha or a beta, no 60+€!
    AND they aren't even replying to the community! They could have said, OK SORRY we **** up.

    We give you 50% of your money back, if you like it buy our DLC's.....

    THIS IS JUST GROSS ACTIVISION! (Treyarch isnt the bad guy here, its ACTIVISION)    … Expand
  8. Maxster1
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    I give this game a score of 0, I mean basically, its a game with loads of potential but the thing that u get kicked out midgame because the connection to the blizzard / cod server is lost, that the connection interrupts every few minutes until it kicks you out of the game and the fact that some cant even start the game makes it a 0. Many people share the same issues and yet there isnt aI give this game a score of 0, I mean basically, its a game with loads of potential but the thing that u get kicked out midgame because the connection to the blizzard / cod server is lost, that the connection interrupts every few minutes until it kicks you out of the game and the fact that some cant even start the game makes it a 0. Many people share the same issues and yet there isnt a statement that the developers are aware of these issues so people dont know when they can finally play this game for which they paid 60$.… Expand
  9. Dughman
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    What a cluster **** of a game, i know that Activision doesn't care anymore but putting out a game in this condition and having the balls to charge 70$ for it is just beyond greedy. A clear lack of content and passion is shown in this game not to mention the various bugs and crashes that some of em can lead to your console crashing, also alot of content has been recycled from previousWhat a cluster **** of a game, i know that Activision doesn't care anymore but putting out a game in this condition and having the balls to charge 70$ for it is just beyond greedy. A clear lack of content and passion is shown in this game not to mention the various bugs and crashes that some of em can lead to your console crashing, also alot of content has been recycled from previous titles from reused animations to attachments. The SBMM is one of the if not the worst systems i have ever seen in a video-game designed to ruin the game for those good enough and just because you want to cater to new players? You can do that without ruining other people's experience, you can add a ranked playlist or a playlist for new comers like boot camp or add SBMM until level 10 or so, and im sure you can think of many other ways to do so without destroying other player's experience.… Expand
  10. ThisGameisBADD
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    S B M M, terrible pc optimization feels like 60fps with over 120-140 frames.
  11. EmmaM
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Every game feels the same with sbmm. Same meta weapons, same playstyles just makes for a bland/mediocre experience with no real progression.
  12. MJ2020
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Sbmm at its highest. Don’t want to be using the cheap play style and meta weapons for another year just to go even. Bland, buggy game.
  13. blofgb16
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    That 'Compiling shaders' issue is a real freaking mess. Please fix it ASAP.
  14. Pur3Pow3r
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Unfinished game, poor visibility, terrible hit detection, no weapon balancing.
  15. tronalddump87
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    It is embarrassing that this is a 2020 triple A game. Also the first CoD on the next gen consoles and it looks worse than the last game. It is full of bugs and glitches, it shows images of weapons out of BO4 when you unlock weapons, basically it is not complete yet it is being sold at full price.

    Then ofcoursd the SBMM ruins any fun you have with the gameplay.
  16. moore505
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Can't even play the game on PS5, it keeps hard crashing it when I try to launch any mode. I reinstalled 4 times now and all my other games work just fine.
    Unacceptable.
  17. karoldt1
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    So...i really enjoyed COD MW, brilliant graphics, game mechanics and sound.
    Cold War compares to it like a low budget TV show to Star Wars franchise. I gave it solid 20h of multiplayer time only to come to an conclusion that it was wasted 20h. Where as MW is fun, this feels like grind. I know it meant to be an arcade shooter, but why does the graphics have to look like from 2002? I play    So...i really enjoyed COD MW, brilliant graphics, game mechanics and sound.
    Cold War compares to it like a low budget TV show to Star Wars franchise. I gave it solid 20h of multiplayer time only to come to an conclusion that it was wasted 20h. Where as MW is fun, this feels like grind. I know it meant to be an arcade shooter, but why does the graphics have to look like from 2002? I play 1440p ultra and it looks horrible. Overall this game absolute rubbish. Its along time since i regretted spending money so badly on a game. Also i don't get how you can release game in every way worse than previous one and charge the same money...i guess people will buy anyway as they have enough time during this pandemic...    … Expand
  18. leeringg
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Literal garbage.

    Full of bugs and crashes, with barely any weapons and only 6 maps. (Older CoDs launched with 13).

    Weapon balance is non-existent and SBMM ruins and matches you play with friends.
  19. Dreamwalka
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Multiplayer is a downgrade from MW
    The Gunplay is fun but the maps are just bad there is not even 1 good map in this game.
    zombies is fun tho but not worth 60.
    just another disappointing cod form Treyarc
    And who ever but shotgun in the secondary slot shoud be fierd
  20. Tsuki_37
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Trash game there is nothing good about it at all No balance in this game it all doesn’t worth a dollar
  21. Halunke27
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Worst Call of Duty by far. The SBMM is so strict that u have to play with a beginner (to get mixed Lobbys) to compete Camo-Quests. Graphics look like we re back in time and also the Interface visuals looks super cheap. The Game is unbalanced and not in the way it could happen by accident. Its just the third year in a row everyone abuses mp5 from day one. Movement feels bad too. Its notWorst Call of Duty by far. The SBMM is so strict that u have to play with a beginner (to get mixed Lobbys) to compete Camo-Quests. Graphics look like we re back in time and also the Interface visuals looks super cheap. The Game is unbalanced and not in the way it could happen by accident. Its just the third year in a row everyone abuses mp5 from day one. Movement feels bad too. Its not snappy of direct if i could describe it that way. To sum it all, Treyarch/Activision just made sure that everyone has the same Gaming experience...doesn‘t make a difference if u play for 7 years or just began 2 days ago. Maybe thats the reason they changed the streak-system too. I just spoke for the Multiplayer. Zombie is an other Topic for me.… Expand
  22. Flipski
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    I only rate the multi-player.

    I gave a 1.. I had to come back and make it a 0. After playing it for a while I have to say this is the worse Cod I have ever played in my life. * input lag *laggy movement * broken aim assist * broken shotgun as 2nd weapon * sniper rifles are way to strong with way to strong aim assist. Quickscopers and hard scopes are ruining it. * unbalanced weapons *    I only rate the multi-player.

    I gave a 1.. I had to come back and make it a 0.

    After playing it for a while I have to say this is the worse Cod I have ever played in my life. * input lag
    *laggy movement
    * broken aim assist
    * broken shotgun as 2nd weapon
    * sniper rifles are way to strong with way to strong aim assist. Quickscopers and hard scopes are ruining it.
    * unbalanced weapons
    * terrible levels

    Its all so very very very bad. They should be ashamed that they asked people so much money for it. So very very very bad.    … Expand
  23. bRuin
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    Skillbased matchmaking ruins the entire game. It has a good foundation, but it continues the path that MW took: lower the skill gap as much as possible, so that the worst player ever will still have a 1.0 K/D and pump the money into Activision's bank account. SBMM and the low skill gap are the reason that this game is absolutely unbearable.
  24. TheyCallmeAlien
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    The campaign is good, Zombies feels fresh again, and multiplayer is horrible. I don't mind the amount of time it takes to level up weapons since it gives me something to work for in-game. Once again, multiplayer is ruined by Activi$ion.
  25. StavZ
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All Fun and games until u reach lv 20 and only get prestige enemy’s get spawncamped and absolutely dominated this game wants u to tryhard 24/7 Maps are Mediocre checkmate is a really nice map in my opinion but u almost never play on it game is kinda ruined had a lot of potential… Expand
  26. GumbyOG
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    Worst cod ever made. Out of touch Metacritic has lost what little respect I had left “best cod ever made”???! At least pretend like you have an ounce of dignity. When the audience score is 3/10 yet you still call it the best game ever and give it 8/10 your no longer “reviewing” a game your advertising.

    Never trusting another review from this site again.
  27. Bloxx99
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    The most boring and uninnovative CoD I have played in a long time. Worse than Modern Warfare in every possible way.
    Just don't waste your money on it.
  28. cryosx
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Constant crashing on. Constant crashing on. Constant crashing on. Constant crashing on.
  29. Hela32
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    This is one of the worst COD to date. And they did not even offer MW battle pass owners any double xp weekend. Left out in the cold.
  30. fackthis
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Crappy piece of software rashes every 10min.
    Tried all the fixes, still crashing.
    F-ing fix your game before you sell it!
  31. gameoverflow
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    Waste of money. Poor graphics, unrealistic weapons, very short campaign. The story is boring, maybe except some action in the end. Does not worth its price.
  32. payload
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    This game is a complete joke and giving it a 1 star is being generous. The gameplay is awful, guns make no sense and sbmm completely ruins the game for people that want to have fun
  33. Red0ne
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    Such a bad game, the campaign has the worst story i've ever experienced in a video game, multiplayer will make you commit either murder or suicide (whichever happens first). Zombies is the only playable aspect of the game, but even that can't keep this game from being a zero and a total waste of money and time.
  34. Betterthanign
    Nov 26, 2020
    0
    Game is an utter mess, less content than ever before and has horrific levels of sbmm in multiplayer with no ranked mode. They know the Pro’s, streamers and 99% of hardcore fans want a ranked mode with sbmm and no sbmm in public matches.Yet they insist on keeping it thinking it will make them more by crushing the skill gap and it’s a joke!!!
  35. Lvl99Human
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Remove SBMM, completely ruins the experience.

    Don't care about zombies or the campaign.
  36. Ethanjp1
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    If I had to use one word to describe this game I would use disappointing. I was hoping for this game to be the redeeming game for the franchise after MW ruined it for me, but this is worse than MW. The only part of this game I actually enjoyed was zombies. I was gonna go for the dark aether camo, but then they decided to make leveling up weapons in zombies basically pointless. I will notIf I had to use one word to describe this game I would use disappointing. I was hoping for this game to be the redeeming game for the franchise after MW ruined it for me, but this is worse than MW. The only part of this game I actually enjoyed was zombies. I was gonna go for the dark aether camo, but then they decided to make leveling up weapons in zombies basically pointless. I will not be playing this game until they fix the weapon xp in zombies or take out sbmm in multiplayer. This game has taken all the fun I used to have from COD over the years and I honestly wish I could get a refund.… Expand
  37. Fh2395
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    Has to be the worst COD I have ever played. Thickest SBMM I’ve seen so far and the worst part is that it’s implemented into casual matches since there isn’t any type of COD league or competitive ranking playlists available. If you have even just one decent match ..... your next match is guaranteed to be the sweatiest of sweatfests that you would have ever played. DBags camping and hardHas to be the worst COD I have ever played. Thickest SBMM I’ve seen so far and the worst part is that it’s implemented into casual matches since there isn’t any type of COD league or competitive ranking playlists available. If you have even just one decent match ..... your next match is guaranteed to be the sweatiest of sweatfests that you would have ever played. DBags camping and hard scoping every single sight line and corner possible all while trying to keep **** a 1.5K/D. Don’t buy this game for heaven sake! Underneath all this rubbish lies a good game with no specialist cheesing, however until Activition removes SBMM ...... save your money and don’t buy this game. $70 of pure garbage.… Expand
  38. KageZuru
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    SBMM nothing more to say ... (I started playing on my sisters account just to have some good Lobbys thx Activision)
  39. Turfshifter
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    Hot garbage. The game is a mess. Looks like a cartoon. I know Modern Warfare failed in the multiplayer but at least the guns, graphics and overl mechanics were sound. This? This is trash.
  40. Slumpin100
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    Worst cod ever it feels like a remake of cod ghost but way worse. There still campers and many camping spots but they got rid of drop shoting and quick scope truly a trash game no effort.
  41. Zeehai
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    What a mess of a game.
    I normally dont review anything but i am so dissappointed with this that i had to find time to vent my frustration. Single player campaign is not good enough. Story had potential but missions are short and uninteresting. For its name and popularity, the game is buggy and lags fair bit. I will never buy call of duty titles as soon as these are released and will wait    What a mess of a game.
    I normally dont review anything but i am so dissappointed with this that i had to find time to vent my frustration. Single player campaign is not good enough. Story had potential but missions are short and uninteresting. For its name and popularity, the game is buggy and lags fair bit. I will never buy call of duty titles as soon as these are released and will wait for significant price drops. What a waste of money this was.
    You have lost a fan    … Expand
  42. StihlWolverine
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    The campaign was fine. Little predictable but fine. This SBMM (skill based match making) b*llsh*t that let's me get 6-34 hit markers at point blank range while you only need 2 bullets to kill me will end my call of duty career. The last CoD before this I bought was Advanced Warfare. After that sh*t show I didn't buy another CoD until this year. Fix your sh*t or it'll be another decade ofThe campaign was fine. Little predictable but fine. This SBMM (skill based match making) b*llsh*t that let's me get 6-34 hit markers at point blank range while you only need 2 bullets to kill me will end my call of duty career. The last CoD before this I bought was Advanced Warfare. After that sh*t show I didn't buy another CoD until this year. Fix your sh*t or it'll be another decade of not giving you money.… Expand
  43. Grassburn996
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    So disappointed in this game. Such a massive step back from modern warfare. This game is crap. I'll stick with the technically superior game. I hope next years move back in the right direction.
  44. whiskygerman
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    unfinished, stuttering, bland, expensive, divides the community, needs internet to play the campaign.
  45. CallMeLynx
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    If you like old boots on thr grand gameplay don't get this is around the same campyness as mw sometimes worse, the skill based match making is messed up that the pro player can bearly get a 2 kd don't get this game don't give Activision your money
  46. Gravityrideryt
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    RIP Cod, very bad game! Remove SBM! My first cod was mw2. This game is dead. Only family fathers and camper
  47. Dolan0815
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    **** game. Totally buggy. Will never buy another CoD game again. Because of ssbm its unplayable with friends
  48. leachy
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    Bought this garbage ass game to wait 5 hours to install then it goes error 5 on multiplayer. I don't know how to hell they made this one worse than Modern warfare with installs but the did. Games coded by intern
  49. EinzA44
    Dec 5, 2020
    0
    First of all, i made an account to rate this game as other players have to be warned not switching over to cold war from MW:

    Graphics First time playing i thought i bought old cod title by accident...i was wrong and its not 2010 ok so of anybody asked themselves the same question. A complete step back compared to MW. There is in fact a little more landscape detail but it still looks pre    First of all, i made an account to rate this game as other players have to be warned not switching over to cold war from MW:

    Graphics

    First time playing i thought i bought old cod title by accident...i was wrong and its not 2010 ok so of anybody asked themselves the same question. A complete step back compared to MW. There is in fact a little more landscape detail but it still looks pre pre gen.

    Details Landscape is okish although only really compareable in pre Videos of sequences.
    Weapons look like toys r us. No love here.
    AND skins are complete trash...
    No **** given on optics and crosshairs wtf is that?!

    Weapon behavior an movement

    Almost all weapons have no recoil so i cant sax much about the behavior but it doesnt feel right to me. Movement is so clunky and garbage compared to MW. I mean it doesnt have to be super 100% realistic, its still an Arcade shooter but why it has to be like super Nintendo? Even the movement animations are like super Mario when you see teammates running or crouching or what ever.
    Throwing tactical Equipment or nades is seriously so **** 2000 animation...

    Weapons and attachments

    MP5 nothing more to say here.
    If you dont for 6 perks MP5 bunny hopping Ninja Assassin stimming around better take the m16 and burst them all from and point of the map.

    The only good thing about this cod title are the attachment stats. A very tiny plus here.

    View and HUD

    Well, i have to put a **** lamp attachment on my gun to see anything. Nothing more to say about the overwiev in most maps. HUD hasnt changed compared to MW

    General campaign

    I played the first mission but canceled due to constant errors. Havent tried it again since then.

    General Multiplayer

    No map diversity. No fresh game modes I thought MW multiplayer was the Definition of camping but here we go. There is lit plenty of spots on every map where you cant compete against other players if they Camp those. Zombies

    The only place where you cant hide A plus here as this mode is really enjoyable But MW had no zombies so its not really a plus and compareable and i dont buy a 70€ game for one good game mode then i rather invest in resident evil All in all i hope everyone who reads this will stick to MW or Warzone and dont waste their money on an unfinished piece of trash

    I hope these devs get a fallout 76 feeling soon before this **** lands into Warzone Sincerely
    A long term CoD customer    … Expand
  50. Hackantoshram
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Worst ever game. I am regretting that why should I bought this game. So much buggy. Fps drops most of the time. Sbmm is broken.
  51. yesyesyeysyeysy
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    Pros:
    +great campaign
    +zombies is good +graphics are notable +good UI and menus +time to kill feels good Cons: -new voice actors for woods and mason -campaign is short -progression system is f*cked -any burst weapon/smg is way to over powered -challenges for camos are tedious -animations are stiff -zombies easter egg is underwhelming -sniping is bad -only 3 maps out of 12    Pros:
    +great campaign
    +zombies is good
    +graphics are notable
    +good UI and menus
    +time to kill feels good

    Cons:
    -new voice actors for woods and mason
    -campaign is short
    -progression system is f*cked
    -any burst weapon/smg is way to over powered
    -challenges for camos are tedious
    -animations are stiff
    -zombies easter egg is underwhelming
    -sniping is bad
    -only 3 maps out of 12 are good
    -if you have flak jacket you can survive a direct impact from a grenade launcher

    Overall just wait for a sale to get the campaign and zombies    … Expand
  52. lman
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    get rid of SBMM, quit gaslighting. yes, SBMM was in cods prior to MW and cold war, but was limited to lobby balancing. Leave the SBMM to ranked play, nobody wants this trash.
  53. Gomdreator
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    Los mapas son pésimos llenos de objetos donde la gente asoma mitad de cabeza o algunas veces ni se les logra ver, el 80% de las armas en la partida son la AUG o la M16 que tienes suerte si no te matan de una **** y ya sin hablar de los camperos, gente que está esperando a que cruces una puerta para matarte soplandote con cualquier arma de las antes mencionadas. Además, el 50% de los mapasLos mapas son pésimos llenos de objetos donde la gente asoma mitad de cabeza o algunas veces ni se les logra ver, el 80% de las armas en la partida son la AUG o la M16 que tienes suerte si no te matan de una **** y ya sin hablar de los camperos, gente que está esperando a que cruces una puerta para matarte soplandote con cualquier arma de las antes mencionadas. Además, el 50% de los mapas pueden cogerte respawn prácticamente desde el suyo y sin hablar de cuando te hace reaparecer en su respawn para que te maten en 2 segundos y devolverte al tuyo. Este juego está muertos este antes de salir, gracias SBMM.… Expand
  54. Ice--Bear404
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    Garbage can of a game. If you are a half decent player you will be punished for doing good. SBMM has finally put the nail in the coffin for the series.
  55. Mayhuemusic
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    DO NOT PLAY ON PC, this game crashes over other game, and in my case along with at least 2 buddies of mine, this game has bricked our GPU's, which ended up needing to be replaced. Game is broken.
  56. chief_rains
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    My god I regret buying this so much. Do not make the same mistake. Last Modern Warfare was such a nice surprise but this pile of garbage is a waste of money and time. Pros: I don’t know, maybe the subject could be interesting (Cold War) Cons:
    -gameplay
    -story
    -multiplayer
    -graphics -gunplay
    -maps

    Everything is such a step backwards and is so simplified it hurts your eyes and brain.
  57. erogehunter
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    The most miserable multiplayer experience Ive ever had to endure. Every cent spent on this game was 100% wasted.
  58. apxpred
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    This has to be the worst Call of Duty I've ever played. Not only is SBMM absolute trash and ruins the experience, the Activision doesn't care about your voice and the communities opinion, and will never change. I've been playing Call of Duty since WaW, and it's just sad how Activision is killing the experience. Constant crashes, barely any maps, and the constant need to try your absoluteThis has to be the worst Call of Duty I've ever played. Not only is SBMM absolute trash and ruins the experience, the Activision doesn't care about your voice and the communities opinion, and will never change. I've been playing Call of Duty since WaW, and it's just sad how Activision is killing the experience. Constant crashes, barely any maps, and the constant need to try your absolute hardest in MP makes this game the worst I've played. And what happens when we complain? We're shrugged off because they couldn't give two sh**s about what we want and our suggestions to make the game a better experience. But hey, Activision is making money and that's all that matters. I will be genuinely surprised if they listen to anything we say, and even more surprised if they make the changes the community is asking for.… Expand
  59. Graga21
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Camo tracking and game tracking in this game are terrible. You lose progress all the time.
  60. Shredder691
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Comic graphics?! For real - first Cod that I deleted after 30 min. into gaming
  61. IHateSBMM
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    Great game but utterly ruined by SBMM. Do yourself a favor and save your money. Do NOT support Activision.
  62. herbz07
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    All the game does is stutter while playing multiplayer. I've tried fixing multiple ways-- Would not recommend until they fix the in game issues.
  63. About8ish
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Absolute garbage game, bought it in sale to give it a decent chance. Tried it for 2,5 hour. Movement sucks, time to kill is bad. Compared to modern warfare/warzone they completely dropped the ball. One more year of modern warfare for me. Don’t waste your money please.
  64. Jcan
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    The most garbage CoD game ever simply tragic, so sorry I wasted my money and time on it and now it’s ruining MW because the devs aren’t focused on it anymore because this train wreck is the new one out
  65. LostCat666
    Dec 21, 2020
    0
    This whole game is a big ad. **** over modern warfare users to sell this trash. Don't buy.
  66. fishsalpper5000
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This game is **** **** the developers are a bunch of **** retards who dont understand how to make a multiplayer game or any game for that matter never spend your money on such a pile of ****
  67. DerDragonSlayer
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SBMM sucks toooooo much the lower SBMM was better but now is the game ruined… Expand
  68. Jm2323
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    I've been playing call of Duty since the beginning and this is by far the worst one I have played. I feel scammed out of $60. Only positive is zombies and that is boring quick. Huge disappointment and this will be the last chance I give Call of duty. Absolutely ridiculous.
  69. hehjebrjdbsjr
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    Hah you thought Modern Warfare’s SBMM was bad??! Pfft. Call of Duty: Cold Sweat is like communism; Great on paper, a failure in theory. You get penalized for advancing, by ranking you with higher skilled players that will always give you a challenge. This means there is no relaxation. There’s no more casual call of duty. It crashes daily, has decent graphics but does not live up to anHah you thought Modern Warfare’s SBMM was bad??! Pfft. Call of Duty: Cold Sweat is like communism; Great on paper, a failure in theory. You get penalized for advancing, by ranking you with higher skilled players that will always give you a challenge. This means there is no relaxation. There’s no more casual call of duty. It crashes daily, has decent graphics but does not live up to an ounce of the $60 that you spend. Yes you could buy it for the campaign, but just watch a play through in youtube. You will save storage space and $60. I thought this game was decent as launch. IT SUCKS. DO NOT BUY!!!… Expand
  70. Bfunky
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    This is a camping toxic ass waste of money. Shouldn't even be allowed to be called a game
  71. FkDisGame
    Dec 18, 2020
    0
    Feels more copy-pasted than usual. Really bad CoD game, and that's coming from someone who buys every single Call of Duty game. I've played CoD since Modern Warfare (2007) and this is the first time I actually don't want to play the game at all. Do not buy unless they update HEAVILY. Their first content update brings literally ONLY ONE new map for multiplayer, no new map for zombies andFeels more copy-pasted than usual. Really bad CoD game, and that's coming from someone who buys every single Call of Duty game. I've played CoD since Modern Warfare (2007) and this is the first time I actually don't want to play the game at all. Do not buy unless they update HEAVILY. Their first content update brings literally ONLY ONE new map for multiplayer, no new map for zombies and they have the audacity to release a battle pass with 2 guns while the game is in this state. Even though zombies is pretty decent this year, there is still only one map.… Expand
  72. Nickflameyou
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    I liked the campaign a lot the multiplayer is decent when it actually works and zombies is meh. Only reason it is a 8 is because of how much fun the campaign was for me.
  73. Whatar
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    Thank you for damaging modern warfare activision, good **** marketing move, skip this one guys. Do it for bo4, do it for cold war, do it for better games.
  74. Elmoss
    Dec 20, 2020
    0
    How anyone can leave a positive review for this game is beyond me. It’s so bad it’s actually a joke. I mean I can’t find one good thing about it. The gameplay in general, gunplay, audio and animations are trash. The multiplayer is 10 steps back from MW2. This game should be pulled from the shelves and PS store. What a terrible, terrible game.. Worst Call of Duty game ever made full stop!
  75. Rgrossman
    Dec 20, 2020
    0
    I try to find match in multiplayer, and it joins lobby and looks like it's loading map, but then I get kicked back to the main multiplayer screen, sometimes with a "lost connection to host" or other error message. ISSUE IS NOT WITH MY INTERNET, as every other online game I have (including modern warfare multiplayer) work without any issues. I've logged in/out and reset everything dozens ofI try to find match in multiplayer, and it joins lobby and looks like it's loading map, but then I get kicked back to the main multiplayer screen, sometimes with a "lost connection to host" or other error message. ISSUE IS NOT WITH MY INTERNET, as every other online game I have (including modern warfare multiplayer) work without any issues. I've logged in/out and reset everything dozens of times. I've tried every way possible to get some sort of help from activision and their discussion board, and have not even gotten any replies, much less answers. Currently trying to figure out how to get a refund, but without being able to contact anyone I doubt it's possible.… Expand
  76. TeunRoos
    Dec 21, 2020
    0
    Easily the worst call of duty I’ve ever played. Bad balancing. Bad gameplay. Inconsistent as crap (I melee someone 4 times, not dead; I get hit 2 times, I’m dead)
  77. Lolakaiia
    Dec 21, 2020
    0
    SBMM is the worst thing to be in a game like this. And I’m always thrown in matches where my team is down by 100. It makes no sense.
  78. Username1008
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    Only play it if you get paid to play it
    Multiplayer headglitching everywhere worse than mounting Shoot first die first
    Spawns are garbage You spawns running like 6m enemy spawns behind you A lot of headglitching campers A lot of place to get shot of Safe spaces SBMM If you didnt like modern warfare 2019 multiplayer you will not like the this multiplayer Enemies blend in the maps Trash maps    Only play it if you get paid to play it
    Multiplayer headglitching everywhere worse than mounting Shoot first die first
    Spawns are garbage You spawns running like 6m enemy spawns behind you
    A lot of headglitching campers A lot of place to get shot of
    Safe spaces
    SBMM If you didnt like modern warfare 2019 multiplayer you will not like the this multiplayer
    Enemies blend in the maps
    Trash maps like modern campfair maps
    Weapons balancw doesnt exist Hip fire is useless The better you play you going fight to a lot of campers in corners or headglitching somewhere or camping at spawns    … Expand
  79. Krzytok
    Jan 23, 2021
    0
    If u have hard lerned skill thru all this years supporting Activision game franchise called call of duty that u loved , well this game same as previous (modern warfare) will be not fun to play its designed to make fun for casual. Mid skilled and high skilled players will need a metal healt support playing nova days cod games , there is no fun at all only frustration . i would have funIf u have hard lerned skill thru all this years supporting Activision game franchise called call of duty that u loved , well this game same as previous (modern warfare) will be not fun to play its designed to make fun for casual. Mid skilled and high skilled players will need a metal healt support playing nova days cod games , there is no fun at all only frustration . i would have fun maybe like 8 out of 10 seriously it is not that bad game but the sbmm takes all those 8 points away its devastating the core factor i play games which is fun . 0/10......… Expand
  80. merso
    Dec 23, 2020
    0
    SBMM is the problem!!! Prise is to much! Zombies are to SHORT!! Engine ist ugly!
  81. XxChad775xX
    Dec 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely the worst, most rushed game ever! Weapon physics make Absolutely no sense on pvp. And hackers already? I'd like my money back!… Expand
  82. Vusal242a
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    trash game ever seen. shame on. multiplayer like a POINT BLANK, engine,maps,charcters looks like a copied trash. fight system is trash,campagin mode is trash,booring and very short. everything is trash. dont waste your time and money to this
  83. sovietboi
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. эта игра полностью пропитана не любовью к советским людям. их убивают за картонки, толпы подготовленных советских бойцов не могут убить 2-3 американских военных, на своей же территории. геймплей не интересный, факты которые придумал режиссёр. вот как игрушечный машинка может догнать самолёт, который при взлёте набирает скорость около 200 км/ч. как? американцы убивают всех, советских людей, даже если сработать можно тихо. миссия в Германии, бред, Адлер и Белл убивают людей ГДР, хотя можно оглушить. а миссия на любянке... это бред, большего бреда я не видел. игра помойка, хоть я и люблю серию call of duty Black OpS.… Expand
  84. Oofing52
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    this game is the epitome of boring, it exemplifies everything a cod game should not be. Bad gun play, zombies is extremely boring and is only fun for about an hour and the map sucks, limited maps and they’re really bad all the while.
  85. NC_GunnMan
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    I buy CoD for the multiplayer so my score is a reflection of that alone. I have been playing CoD for seven years and this is the worst online experience I have had. Infinite Warfare, Modern Warfare, even Advance Warfare were better than this. This is no doubt a glaring stain on Treyarch's record. The only recommendation my friends get from me is to not buy it or the battle pass and justI buy CoD for the multiplayer so my score is a reflection of that alone. I have been playing CoD for seven years and this is the worst online experience I have had. Infinite Warfare, Modern Warfare, even Advance Warfare were better than this. This is no doubt a glaring stain on Treyarch's record. The only recommendation my friends get from me is to not buy it or the battle pass and just keep playing Warzone for free.… Expand
  86. Batmetal88
    Dec 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Дисбалансное гавно , желею что взял по скидки, боби котик надеюсь ты подавишься этими деньгами! Сетевой режим, эт худшее что было .… Expand
  87. epicdude5726
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    No, Nope, Nah. Why is this even considered a 'good' franchise. Cod will never be as great as others like Halo, Doom, Bioshock, Metroid and Half-life.
  88. Stasimus
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    Skilled based matching is making game no fun to play, because it’s imbalanced and not designed to be played strongly competitive. Shady SBMM system knowns before the round starts whom will win. Maps, respawn system and kill streaks are designed to add extra random factor into game to make all kid in the lobby close to 1. Additionally aim resist is a new technic to balance you if your areSkilled based matching is making game no fun to play, because it’s imbalanced and not designed to be played strongly competitive. Shady SBMM system knowns before the round starts whom will win. Maps, respawn system and kill streaks are designed to add extra random factor into game to make all kid in the lobby close to 1. Additionally aim resist is a new technic to balance you if your are doing well in current match, as well as hidden bugs and glitches.… Expand
  89. Op_Echo
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    This review is gonna be very short. I played all the
    campaigns from cod 4 to this one. Cod bo cw had the best
    campaign in my opinion. The multiplayer is good( i don't have a clue of what hackers and sbmm are players talking about) and the zombies. All the complains i have heard about are not real.... I don't know. I fell like some of the reviews are total bullsh*t, I am sorry to say that.
  90. Icy_Young599
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. horrible sbmm throughout. i’ll get 1.75-2.5 for 4 games and then .5 for the next 3
    maps are all horrible except for one and the weapons are slow and unresponsive    … Expand
  91. Egoman3
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    Truly just an awful game, downloaded the demo during the free week and hated every minute of it, instant uninstall, multiplayer is garbage
  92. Mxschulberg21
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Metascore is a joke
  93. Jokesman69
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Multiplayer is unplayable because of glitches and the game has been out for over a month. Do not waste your money.
  94. renee_sa28
    Jan 9, 2021
    0
    I hate this game straight up and it’s kind of sad that because of this game they are not doing anything for modern warfare anymore. For example new guns or battle pass. I honestly do not care about Cold War battle pass their guns that feels like toys or the graphic. I enjoyed very much playing modern warfare. I hate this game every way. They should really bring back modern warfare and doI hate this game straight up and it’s kind of sad that because of this game they are not doing anything for modern warfare anymore. For example new guns or battle pass. I honestly do not care about Cold War battle pass their guns that feels like toys or the graphic. I enjoyed very much playing modern warfare. I hate this game every way. They should really bring back modern warfare and do some things for modern warfare as well. All my friends play modern warfare nobody likes or liked Cold War even after a month of playing I couldn’t like this game.… Expand
  95. AnimosityX
    Jan 11, 2021
    0
    This might be the absolute WORST call of duty game to date, I find it hard to find a SINGLE redeeming quality about it.

    Pros: Zombies is decent I suppose, for the 1 map they have and almost no content Cons: This game is a downgrade in every single way from MW 2019 The gun sounds are terrible, along with sound design in general The game looks like it came from 2012 and has **** graphics    This might be the absolute WORST call of duty game to date, I find it hard to find a SINGLE redeeming quality about it.

    Pros:
    Zombies is decent I suppose, for the 1 map they have and almost no content

    Cons:
    This game is a downgrade in every single way from MW 2019
    The gun sounds are terrible, along with sound design in general
    The game looks like it came from 2012 and has **** graphics
    The movement is slow, clunky, and downright awful
    No **** content whatsoever The multi-player is a shotgun camp fest
    UI is trash, gameplay is trash, movement is trash, sound design is trash, animations are trash, and footstep sounds are basically non existent.

    Overall I wouldn't have payed 5 dollars for this game if I knew it was going to be this bad, it is completely terrible and I have basically nothing good to say about it and had 0 fun whatsoever in my few hours of playing.

    The devs should be ashamed for releasing a game of this level of quality. MW 2019 may have its flaws, but it is, quite literally - 10000x better than this ****    … Expand
  96. Blackangusbeef
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    I made a Metacritic Account only to warn you all of this Game. This Game is unfinished and poorly made. Only the Shop, where you can spend your real money, works well. Its a Shame for a AAA Company. Its only milking People with an old great Name. And to say something about Sbmm: Its in the Game and its very strict. You get only Players with your skills to play. For me, thats not a hugeI made a Metacritic Account only to warn you all of this Game. This Game is unfinished and poorly made. Only the Shop, where you can spend your real money, works well. Its a Shame for a AAA Company. Its only milking People with an old great Name. And to say something about Sbmm: Its in the Game and its very strict. You get only Players with your skills to play. For me, thats not a huge Problem. But its not enjoyable, when the Game is soo broken! Aim Assist dont works, the Hitboxes dont work how it should. And things like that should NEVER happen in a Game that matches you with people same skill. Ghuess what happens when a Friend join your session, that isnt as good as you... We get Enemies that are the average between him and me. So i feel like playing againist bots and he gets only better players. He cant enjoy it. And the Ping... it feels like you play againist people on mars! = Bad Servers.
    But to say something good about this game: Its beautiful made. Most of the Maps are pretty good. The Sounds are good like the Multyplayer Menu Music from Bo1. The Battle Royale i never Played, because it was not in the Game. Now it is. The Zombie Mode is really good, but the game will crash somethimes the Console, what is very frustrating in Zombies. At the End, i deinstalled the Game after 2 Weeks. Not because of hate or something. The Multiplayer (the Reason i buy Cod) is not enjoyable. Completely not. They never should have bring this game out in this state. Its like a unfinished beta and we pay full price for beta testing and treyarch maybe will fix this game. Maybe not. And its very sad to see this great Franchise getting that worse. I play it since MW2. My personal Favorite was BO1 and the last very good Cod was BO3 in my eyes. Its sad. Cold war has the potential to be one of the greatest cods. But not in this current state.    … Expand
  97. Dontbuycoldwar
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    Skill based match making, so you can basically never “be good” or get better than others Also 0 skill required or achievable Weapon balance is terrible every gun is a laser which kills you in 3 shots with a fire rate of 801630296392 bullets per minute As a sniper, this game is even worse as the scope zoom in times are terrible, you have no chance against other guns (especially SMG andSkill based match making, so you can basically never “be good” or get better than others Also 0 skill required or achievable Weapon balance is terrible every gun is a laser which kills you in 3 shots with a fire rate of 801630296392 bullets per minute As a sniper, this game is even worse as the scope zoom in times are terrible, you have no chance against other guns (especially SMG and AR)), and most annoying of all: HITMARKERS EVERYWHERE!!!… Expand
  98. OBD95
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    The worst Call of Duty I have ever played. I’ve tried to enjoy it so many times, tried to swap my play styles completely but it’s so hard to enjoy any game, when you’re killed by the same gun over and over, from places you think you’re in cover. It wouldn’t be too bad if there was some competition for the guns, but there isn’t any variety when it comes to gun selection. It would be okay ifThe worst Call of Duty I have ever played. I’ve tried to enjoy it so many times, tried to swap my play styles completely but it’s so hard to enjoy any game, when you’re killed by the same gun over and over, from places you think you’re in cover. It wouldn’t be too bad if there was some competition for the guns, but there isn’t any variety when it comes to gun selection. It would be okay if there was something to aim for, with skins, attachments and challenges, however this felt so empty I left me not wanting to even look at what I had to do. The Operators are awful, they look awful, there’s no variety, no feeling of “that looks cool I’ll work towards it” and no real effort put into the quality of them at all. Graphically it feels like we’ve gone back years, and okay wise it’s hands down the worst Call of Duty ever. There’s no memorable or enjoyable maps, no good guns, nothing that stands out about this game, other than it just a sweaty, unsuitable waste of money. It’s okay though because they couldn’t mess up Warzone with this last version of unbalanced guns could they... Astros Playroom was a more enjoyable, well built experience than this money grabbing churned out trash of a game.… Expand
  99. AForiginal
    Jan 24, 2021
    0
    The game is not as playful as possible if you can handle the shooting then with matchmaking there is no player throws to cyber athletes 2 in the game very many cheaters 3 in the game dmr 14 too imb so cold war killed the varzon with itself
  100. Kevjustshotu
    Jan 20, 2021
    0
    If your thinking of buying this game DONT !! Buy anything and I mean anything else, the entire call of duty franchise is now so heavily infested by parasitic cheats that the odds of you getting a fair game range from slim to none, since cross play has been allowed your going to be up against pc players whose entire goal is to ruin your gaming experience and they will be ranging from smallIf your thinking of buying this game DONT !! Buy anything and I mean anything else, the entire call of duty franchise is now so heavily infested by parasitic cheats that the odds of you getting a fair game range from slim to none, since cross play has been allowed your going to be up against pc players whose entire goal is to ruin your gaming experience and they will be ranging from small annoying little cheats to full on god mode where you will killed from so far away you can’t even see them and on the off chance you do your weapons will be of no use, but don’t think that it’s just pc, turning crossplay off you’ll find an equal amount of cheating with console players and while not as obvious it’s there all the same :( it would seem like the boys and girls at call of duty hq are quite happy to let this continue as it’s not getting better in fact every game seems that little bit worse :( and if like me you waste your time hoping this next version will finally sort out the problems your going to be left bitterly disappointed AGAIN !! and if you spend the big bucks on the digital pro version your going to feel like you’ve been robbed after your first game !! I keep thinking we’ve reached the peak of what people are prepared to tolerate but hang on for the next version it just gets worse !!… Expand
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#13 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
76

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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