Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

 PlayStation 4
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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1465 Ratings

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  1. BallzyDan
    Jan 14, 2021
    0
    This might as well be fedbook with the private information disclaimer they want us to agree to. I disconnected my Ps4 from the internet and fired the game back up (as I was only interested in its campaign) and I had still was forced to agree to allow all my private information be stolen from me. Super glad I only rented the game, not sure why folks would want to spend money to play a gameThis might as well be fedbook with the private information disclaimer they want us to agree to. I disconnected my Ps4 from the internet and fired the game back up (as I was only interested in its campaign) and I had still was forced to agree to allow all my private information be stolen from me. Super glad I only rented the game, not sure why folks would want to spend money to play a game and allow for their information to be taken as well. They should play you to play this, especially online.… Expand
  2. Xvatch
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    There is a good game here and it is destroyed by SBMM. It is an experience that is impossible to enjoy
  3. Luminotik
    Jan 14, 2021
    3
    Man, these games have gone downhill from an artistic perspective. Technically speaking, it’s incredible, but the story is told with such a ridiculously heavy fist it’s comical. This series is just now the yearly FIFA with guns...
  4. TheMetalFan
    Jan 13, 2021
    3
    This is the first time I have written a review, but I felt I needed to for Black Ops Cold War.

    Firstly, the good: - The campaign is good fun, and I like that it has replay value. It continues the Cold War-era themes of psychological operations, lies and intrigue. - Zombies is also good fun. Having not played any since COD WWII it is definitely better than that game, and I have a    This is the first time I have written a review, but I felt I needed to for Black Ops Cold War.

    Firstly, the good:
    - The campaign is good fun, and I like that it has replay value. It continues the Cold War-era themes of psychological operations, lies and intrigue.
    - Zombies is also good fun. Having not played any since COD WWII it is definitely better than that game, and I have a number of hours of played time with friends in Cold War zombies.

    On to the bad, of which there is a lot:
    - Multiplayer: Multiplayer is pretty dreadful, and ultimately leaves me logging off frustrated if not downright angry. Skill-based matchmaking is dialled up to 11 in this game; I either do well (with 50% more kills than deaths) or do badly (50% more deaths than kills). There is rarely an in between, and when you are playing well, you can't go on a streak of big scores/ high KD games because the algorithms see to it that you don't. The spawns are DREADFUL. I have had a number of times when I spawn basically in front of the enemy that just killed me, or enemies spawn behind me as I advance a small distance down the map, basically sandwiching you between those in front and those who have just spawned behind.
    The maps are pretty dreadful too: lots of open space and a multitude of angles to be shot from. This deliberately adds in a large random element, which is by design, not accident.
    - Zombies: Although I have praised it above, it needs more content. One major map (Die Maschine) and that is it. The other modes are a quick bit of fun, but quickly repetitive, and are just based off of multiplayer maps.
    - Graphics: These look like a game from 10 years ago. Lots of low resolution stuff throughout the game. The graphics in the Fire Team mode are woeful, and perhaps most clearly demonstrate how dated this game looks. Characters also have hilarious animations when climbing ladders, with their hands and legs going out at 90 degrees to their torsos and climbing using the very edges of the rungs. It looks like an animation from a 90's game.
    - Gameplay: The movement of operators feels erratic and not smooth, particularly when aiming at them. Going back to Fire Team again, the bad gameplay is perhaps most obvious in this mode: people parachuting in on top of you repeatedly after you have killed them; DMRs beaming you from a mile away; and randomly spawning killstreaks that dominate. Again, luck seems to play a big part in who does well in this game mode, not so much skill. The classic COD head glitching is still very much present in this game.

    Ultimately I buy into the cynicism - I think a lot of the things in the game (map design, SBMM etc.) are done to make it more attractive to casual players and give them a 'fighting chance.' What it ultimately does is hollow out the game for anyone who plays it regularly (not even at a high level, just plays it most days). These players are rewarded with ridiculous deaths in an effort to inject randomness into the game, and progressively harder lobbies for their efforts.

    This is one of the few games where I log off angry or frustrated after a session, rather than having had a good time (with the exception of Zombies with friends). Activision and their subsidiaries need to get back to producing a game that is fun - rigid skill-based matchmaking, bad gameplay, and horrible maps make this game a horror show at times.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. dismiiss
    Jan 12, 2021
    2
    The multiplayer is the worst, noob, camper friendly experience i've ever lived in Cod history. Fix the broken spawns, movement, stutter, bugs, make it skill based (matchmaking is the worst; matching you based on previous match performance and does not let you improve) and then we might have something to talk about. jesus i really regret the 40 euros (yes i regret the discount) i spent.
  9. GAMER001
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Best COD in 8 years... The Story of campaign and zombies is so good. The multiplayer, it's fantastic!!!
  10. Testkas
    Jan 11, 2021
    2
    La campaña excelente, pero no es la campaña por lo que uno se queda

    Me compre Coldwar por que soy nuevo en los Call of Duty y quería empezar un Call of Duty desde si salida, y mi experiencia en el multi jugador es un comparable a sufrir jugando, El SBMM arruina la experiencia de una manera frustrante, solo la primera vez que jugue sentí diversión, ahora juego por no sentir que gaste mi    La campaña excelente, pero no es la campaña por lo que uno se queda

    Me compre Coldwar por que soy nuevo en los Call of Duty y quería empezar un Call of Duty desde si salida, y mi experiencia en el multi jugador es un comparable a sufrir jugando, El SBMM arruina la experiencia de una manera frustrante, solo la primera vez que jugue sentí diversión, ahora juego por no sentir que gaste mi dinero en nada, cada partida es horrible, soy malo y me toca jugar con personas muy buenas, no se cual sea el objetivo del SBMM pero el simple hecho de tener una partida Buena ya ya es suficiente para que no se puede jugar    … Expand
  11. Shanem132
    Jan 11, 2021
    1
    The games a disgrace. I've been playing since the release. There hasn't been a day since the release of season one since the servers haven't played up. This game is unplayable. I have an average of 80 mb connection yet my player is gun has been jumping around and spiralling in circles. I get an average of two games per night where this doesn't happen. It's a brand new controller in caseThe games a disgrace. I've been playing since the release. There hasn't been a day since the release of season one since the servers haven't played up. This game is unplayable. I have an average of 80 mb connection yet my player is gun has been jumping around and spiralling in circles. I get an average of two games per night where this doesn't happen. It's a brand new controller in case you ask. This game wasnt ready for release yet they sent it out on the servers despite its it obviously not been up to scratch. Im agree as hell with Activision the they have destroyed the franchise with two wlofvthe worst made multiplayers in the franchise history. There as bad as the advanced warefare series obvious flaws. I'm agree as hell with… Expand
  12. 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
  13. Tariq610
    Jan 11, 2021
    2
    Not worth it at all. The gameplay is bad in the story mode and multiplayer as well, the only positive thing about this game is zombies witch is actually fun. The campaign is poor, the story is boring and the characters aren't anything special at all
  14. _brankooo_
    Jan 10, 2021
    2
    Overall good game but the Skill Based Matchmaking makes the game honestly unplayable. I don’t want to compete and sweat every single match. The spawn areas are also broken; I spawn in where not even 2 steps later, without even able to shoot, die. It’s not enjoyable or fun. Until they fix the spawn areas and remove Skill Based Matchmaking I’m giving it a 2/10.
  15. Pussinality
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    With 40 bucks I'm actually having a lot of fun with all game modes. The terrible part is the SBMM system. It's beyond control since it literally lags you spontaneously in game when the system is trying to balance you while facing an enemy who's underdog to you. This is **** up. But other than that, it's great.
  16. Bfunky
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    This is a camping toxic ass waste of money. Shouldn't even be allowed to be called a game
  17. Dark_Doter007
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Сюжетная компания очень удивила молодцом 5 из 5
  18. Entensoldato
    Jan 9, 2021
    4
    Due to the skill based matchmaking the online multiplayer is almost unplayable. It's impossible to play easy rounds and just chill - always a sweat with players, who are better than you. The graphics aren't that good and the ps4 pro can't load the textures fast enough so there's a massive pop-in effect of objects (poorly optimised to the hardware) These games get worse from year to year.
  19. ArcheXerxes
    Jan 9, 2021
    2
    At least they communicate a little with their community. Otherwise what a train wreck of a game.
    SBMM that may be one of the worst in a game ive ever seen.
    Multiplayer is catered to 'casuals' by including a scoring system that rewards players for trying to get high kill streaks instead of playing objective. Free scorestreaks for everyone by halftime even if you dont really deserve it.    At least they communicate a little with their community. Otherwise what a train wreck of a game.
    SBMM that may be one of the worst in a game ive ever seen.

    Multiplayer is catered to 'casuals' by including a scoring system that rewards players for trying to get high kill streaks instead of playing objective. Free scorestreaks for everyone by halftime even if you dont really deserve it. BUT THEY HAVE SBMM. I DONT GET IT.

    The hell is the point of creating a casual experience and then having SBMM. At least with other MW scorestreaks were earned appropriately after stringing together 3-4 kills instead of sitting at the back of the map getting "Eliminations" by spraying and praying.

    This is the last and final entry of Treyarch CoD for me.

    Zombies has 1 mode for three months that they have put 0 additional content into with a run of the mil call of duty campaign    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. Teddp10
    Jan 7, 2021
    3
    Great game. Great Story. Zombies is good but multiplayer is ruined, sbmm ruined the whole entire thing. Start with a couple of fun games and lobbies then end up MLG/pro tournament lobbies filled with tryhards trying to prove to there mom there not worthless. Don't get me wrong the multiplayer can be good its just the players and the sbmm that ruins it for all
  22. BeegBeegYoshi69
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    This game is a nostalgia trip and a breath of fresh air at the same time. For what Treyarch went through to get this game out on time is nothing short of impressive.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Mxschulberg21
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    Metascore is a joke
  27. Krekon
    Jan 5, 2021
    4
    The game just feels like Black Ops 2 in bad. The hit reg ist just something, Maps are awefull open while snipers are in every corner waiting for the os on body accross the map. MW felt so good even for someone like me who skipped cod's since ghost. But this game is just not fun at all. If you play against someone witha controller with Mouse even on pc you got no chance because the AutoaimThe game just feels like Black Ops 2 in bad. The hit reg ist just something, Maps are awefull open while snipers are in every corner waiting for the os on body accross the map. MW felt so good even for someone like me who skipped cod's since ghost. But this game is just not fun at all. If you play against someone witha controller with Mouse even on pc you got no chance because the Autoaim is just broken. And i dont start on the maps here.

    Only Reason i give a 4 and not a 1 is that the campain and zombie is so fun to play.    … Expand
  28. Gmanfreeman
    Jan 5, 2021
    1
    what a repackaged piece of s%^$ game..i' ve lost money on this game.. worthless entertainment! don't buy it..rent it if you can but don't waste 60£ on this repackaged 10 year old game!!!
  29. OpTic_Winter
    Jan 4, 2021
    3
    Zombies is fun, but lacks in maps because the developers couldn't bother doing more than 1. Even after the release of season 1, zombies still only has 1 map. The Campaign is enjoyable. The multiplayer is almost unplayable because of Skill based match making. This system destroys the randomness of the game and makes EVERY lobby feel the exact same. This repetitive gameplay gets old veryZombies is fun, but lacks in maps because the developers couldn't bother doing more than 1. Even after the release of season 1, zombies still only has 1 map. The Campaign is enjoyable. The multiplayer is almost unplayable because of Skill based match making. This system destroys the randomness of the game and makes EVERY lobby feel the exact same. This repetitive gameplay gets old very quickly since the ONLY way to compete is by sweating and abusing meta weapons. This game offers 0 rewards for doin good, since no ranking system is in the game. This means that players are forced to play the best of the best and get absolutely nothing to show the progress/skill they have worked hard to achieve. When EVERY game is extremely competitive, there leaves no room for a casual match to screw around and have genuine fun. Every game feels like a professional tournament with no rewards or benefit of doing good. If you want to play zombies, it isn't a terrible buy, but if your sole purpose is to play an old school COD game, then get something else.… Expand
  30. Commodore_64
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    Horrendous game, published by a fraudulent company. Activision thinks it's perfectly legal to take COD points from your balance and not even care about giving you them back.

    The gunfights are a always coin flip, decided by one of Activision's patents. The game an absolute nightmare to play. It's made to make you feel cheated and depressed. Seriously, stay away from this game, and any    Horrendous game, published by a fraudulent company. Activision thinks it's perfectly legal to take COD points from your balance and not even care about giving you them back.

    The gunfights are a always coin flip, decided by one of Activision's patents. The game an absolute nightmare to play. It's made to make you feel cheated and depressed.

    Seriously, stay away from this game, and any other trash Activision decides to release.

    The world will be a better place the sooner Bobby Kotick dies or Activision goes bankrupt .    … 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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