Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1465 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 854 out of 1465
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  1. swooshy
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Worst call of duty ever in history!!! don't buy this game don'T waste your money, and Activision PLEASE refund my money! i'm feeling like i just throwed my money to trash!!!
  2. Jair_Bolsonaro
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    This game is wonderfull. Time to kill is so good, the back of pretige System was so good for people who like this system to level up. The maps are playable, different from MW 2019
    Este jogo está incrivel, tempo de matar está muito bom e a volta do sistema de prestigio fora muito boa para quem gosta de um jogo à moda antiga, mesmo tendo algumas diferenças. Além dos mapas estarem jogáveis
  3. Martin2236
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Totalni propadák. Každý rok to stejne hovno za full cenu. Lituji penez. Nema to hodnotu ani 3 kila.
  4. Jamesomania
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    I always just read user reviews since they were supposed to represent the average joe (me) . But since Xbox series x didn't have any good release launches, I decided to buy this game anyways, and I am speechless, this game is all sorts of fun, from graphics, to gameplay. What happened "users?" I read a lot of "this is a downgrade from a last generation version of call of duty" if this is aI always just read user reviews since they were supposed to represent the average joe (me) . But since Xbox series x didn't have any good release launches, I decided to buy this game anyways, and I am speechless, this game is all sorts of fun, from graphics, to gameplay. What happened "users?" I read a lot of "this is a downgrade from a last generation version of call of duty" if this is a downgrade, I gotta play the other one, cause goddamn! I dig this one.… Expand
  5. JesterDEWIT
    Nov 14, 2020
    3
    Call of duty: Black ops cold war takes the old and adds new, unlike black ops 4 where that game took the old that worked that people liked and replaced it for the sake of making something brand new, I'm mostly referring to the zombies in that case, but this game takes the old that fans liked about Black Ops series and adds new to that, without removing the old. As it goes for the Cold WarCall of duty: Black ops cold war takes the old and adds new, unlike black ops 4 where that game took the old that worked that people liked and replaced it for the sake of making something brand new, I'm mostly referring to the zombies in that case, but this game takes the old that fans liked about Black Ops series and adds new to that, without removing the old. As it goes for the Cold War theme and the story.
    I really want to sit down and ask few questions to the people who made the story, ask them things like what they were going for and what message, are they trying to put out if any. I get a few hints in mind. And if it's true I think it's really bad for this game series. The multiplayer can be fun while keeping with the games theme and even giving you an introductory cutscene just it starting up to add to the set theme, but particularly in the multiplayer I don't like the animations in this game. I don't know if it's because I've been spoiled with the motion capture from on MW and there feel for realistic looking
    but fast gameplay they went for. But if I go play Black Ops 3 zombies for some reason I like the animations better. I have a theory that it cold war uses the game engine from Black Ops 4, and I didn't like how that game felt, and a lot of people didn't, as I've heard. As I was playing through the campaign i was thinking about this the whole time but didn't want to admit it but I'm going to admit it.... The reason why they called Black ops and why Hudson woods and Mason are in the game.. they pulled a Disney...you know like other new Star wars movie had all the old characters in it but they were not themselves and we're not involved in the main plot? Basically what they did it feels it me... Little throwbacks here and there but they pulled a Disney it feels like..... Maybe that's why they didn't cast the original voice actor for woods, he probably would have been pissed off like mark hamill was with Luke in The last Jedi. Look... nostalgia....is a good powerful, almost like a drug for the brain, and it helps give a happy feeling, a lot of people loved the original characters and there were bits of them in Black Ops 4, but it seemed like there was a trick for using nostalgia in a way to buy the characters, or the game. what I'm saying is like I tried to explain earlier I feel like they made a "Disney clickbait". If the original crew were not teased in the trailers in this game then not called Black Ops. I don't think it wouldn't have been as popular and I don't think much people would have bought it if it wasn't for them being in the game. They're nothing like themselves, of course they may not sound like them, but from what I know they could have got woods his voice actor easily but they didn't, and for some reason they got a guy who sounds like he's trying to sound like the previous voice actor.... why? I understand that their previous title did not go so well (Black Ops 4). But to bring back, beloved characters from the dead, so to speak, just to have the nostalgia feeling kickin so people would buy your game, then for them to be completely different. Why would you do that?I know people would complain to me and say that's what the new modern warfare did but the new modern warfare reimagined the whole Modern Warfare trilogy, but in modern times. This game, tried to put itself between black ops 1 and 2 story.. But they treated their characters like if they reimagined them? they added bits and histologia to keep you going, there's multiple endings and there's one that makes me question what's the point of this games story? Matter of fact, I think they all do that, and the thing with these Call of Duty games. The theme is the story, and the setting, and if the story is good. The rest of the game feels and looks good. If the theme is trash. The rest of it all falls apart (zombies and multiplayer). To be brutally honest, I'm upset that they didn't try to get james C. Burns To play Woods again, as they did before. It makes sense if you were reimagining the story like Modern Warfare but they didn't, I want to know the truth of why they did not try to get him. Imagine how you made James feel, how you made the fans feel. I've seen a bunch of clips on YouTube of him acting, a bunch of interviews, and that's woods right there. you can't put the body of his character in people's views for nostalgia to get them to buy your game. Maybe that's not what they did. I don't know but that's how I feel and I feel horrible... I feel worse Wondering how James feels. Short summary there is fun to be had with this game, especially the zombies.
    But the theme for both multiplayer, and zombies the bad story and it makes the rest of the experience feel bad. Just like it would in any other Call of Duty game. Not trying to be a hater but this this reminds me of black ops 4, sometimes beloved characters should be put to rest instead of brought out of their grave and treated like this. Master Chief is a great example    … Expand
  6. AssManis
    Nov 14, 2020
    2
    At this point COD is Bernie from Weekend at Bernie's. Take a year or two off for Christ's sake.
  7. Carvalh0
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Excelente história. Multiplayer bem fluido e modo zumbis mais acessível ao público casual.
  8. Garanox
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    You know what **** yeah! This game sucks don't buy lol Just take one look at the zombies menu and the grenade throw animation this is so unfinished it is laughable. This has to be some kind of out season April fools joke and the punch line is people actually giving them money for this quality.
  9. WilltoPower
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
    What can be said about Black Ops whatever that hasn’t already been said for over a decade about each and every annual COD release...

    Another year, another re-skin, but at least treyarch is at the helm this time around so it’s a cut above the rest. Though still very, very similar, there entries are the only ones worth buying and three years apart is just enough time to enjoy the game    What can be said about Black Ops whatever that hasn’t already been said for over a decade about each and every annual COD release...

    Another year, another re-skin, but at least treyarch is at the helm this time around so it’s a cut above the rest. Though still very, very similar, there entries are the only ones worth buying and three years apart is just enough time to enjoy the game again for a while. Nothing new to see here, with a COD game you know exactly what you’re getting.    … Expand
  10. Alvaromoregar
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Vaya pedazo de **** mier** solo hay camperos y parece que he pagao 75€ por un paquete de mapas del modern warfare, pero aún peor aunque parezca imposible
  11. hallwc87
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Solid game all around. Great work Treyarch. You took all of the best parts of MW2019 and put your own, Treyarch spin on it. The campaign is an easy 10/10. The story is well told and the freedom to choose makes the game feel more immersive and real. Take your time on it and soak it all in, you’ll come out the other side feeling as if you just lived it. The multiplayer is great. Very fun andSolid game all around. Great work Treyarch. You took all of the best parts of MW2019 and put your own, Treyarch spin on it. The campaign is an easy 10/10. The story is well told and the freedom to choose makes the game feel more immersive and real. Take your time on it and soak it all in, you’ll come out the other side feeling as if you just lived it. The multiplayer is great. Very fun and arcade-like but still “serious” like MW2019. Great maps and great weapons. No complaints other than a few glitches here and there but I’m sure they will be ironed out in a few updates. The zombies experience is unique but still very familiar to the old days of zombies. They kept it fresh and it didn’t feel hashed out or like they were trying to re create zombies. Basically, They took it in a slightly different direction but kept the same core zombies experience. You can tell they put a lot of effort into the mechanics, the new Dark Aether story, and the Easter eggs. All in all, 10/10. (If you “get” zombies, you know it isn’t just a mindless game. It’s tough. The Easter Eggs and the grind to find and complete them are what makes the experience whole. There is so much thought that goes into these stories and lore of the overall zombies mode, it’s insane. To claim it as “mindless” IS mindless.) To sum it up, Treyarch knocked it out of the park. I haven’t felt this great about CoD since Modern Warfare 2. It feels new and it feels right. Come at it with the right mindset and you’ll definitely enjoy this years iteration of one of the best video game franchises to date.… Expand
  12. GamerX1
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    que jogo incrivel que espetaculo um dos melhores jogos da franquia senao o melhor historia espetacular multijogador incrivel e sem duvidas o melhor zombies
  13. Anx13ty_attack
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Downgrade from Modern warfare.
    Feels like a 360 game.
    Constant connection errors, stiff controls, bad graphics.
  14. BrutalSlayer93
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Just have to say one thing, everyone who says cold war zombies is garbage or trash is stupid. Almost all the best zombies players in the world love it. Just saying. I also just love how almost ever cod player all of a sudden thinks they are a expert on every aspect of cod. If you don't like the game don't buy it, it's that simple because complaining is not helping to fix any problems.
  15. Ronzu666
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    this game is old. it'a ps3 game. don't buy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. jared030858
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    A 54 round magazine attachment used the model for a 20 round magazine on the M16. Extrapolate from that **** Piss poor form. Modern Warfare finally got it right after 12 long years and brought me back into the fray with accurate representations. A bit of realism. A bit less twitch shooting. And now. Cold war is released and its horrid. Details are no where to be seen. If they had at leastA 54 round magazine attachment used the model for a 20 round magazine on the M16. Extrapolate from that **** Piss poor form. Modern Warfare finally got it right after 12 long years and brought me back into the fray with accurate representations. A bit of realism. A bit less twitch shooting. And now. Cold war is released and its horrid. Details are no where to be seen. If they had at least got the simple stuff right. The bugs and what not could be forgiven. But even the simplest things were overlooked, and that says something about the rest of the game. Devs even censored my feedback on their forums. The fact that human beings like me and you can defend this garbage is the reason the publishers keep doing this same **** Because idiots will defend and pay 60 bucks plus spend 20 bucks on a silly character skin and call the game amazing. Last CoD game I get for another 12 years it seems.… Expand
  17. bilthebuket
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
    There are some problems. Now these things will probably be fixed soon, but here we go. Zombies feels like it was made by infinity ward. It feels like they took the simplicity of black ops 1 and mashed it with infinite warfare. Gameplay feels untreyarch like. There's hitmarkers, you don't get points for injuring zombies but only for killing them, and create a class. Also, the Gallo, (a 1250There are some problems. Now these things will probably be fixed soon, but here we go. Zombies feels like it was made by infinity ward. It feels like they took the simplicity of black ops 1 and mashed it with infinite warfare. Gameplay feels untreyarch like. There's hitmarkers, you don't get points for injuring zombies but only for killing them, and create a class. Also, the Gallo, (a 1250 wall buy), feels like a wonder weapon. The knife with one pap is vaiable until ROUND 20. And the Ray Gun, while it is rare, is absolutely filthy. Multiplayer has issues as well. You can see your enemy's hp, which doesn't feel right. The mp5 is broken just like mw. Time to kill is like bo4, with the stim regenerating your health in an instant, making kills feel sluggish. The thing that was done the dirtiest was quickscoping though. The Pellington is slow, and gets hitmarkers like there's no tomorrow. Why? Why are modern cods so afraid of quickscoping? While these flaws seem numerous and huge, they should be patched soon, or else this game is gonna crash and burn. Another thing: this game was originally developed by sledgehammer, but then activison gave them the boot and had treyarch finish the development. So, any core gameplay issues could be a result of sledgehammer's doing. So while this game has some issues, Treyarch should patch them soon and the others are probably due to sledgehammer developing most of this game. We shouldn't judge it too harshly, but hopefully things turn upwards.… Expand
  18. EP23
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Great game campaign probably the best over me 2019 mp has a great twist to it and zombies oh don't get me started!!!! I can't wait for warzone
  19. Xolt3c
    Nov 14, 2020
    3
    R.I.P. Call of Duty Black Ops franchise. Just like people said, its boring and one dimensional. It's just not good, that's a good summary of the game. Black Ops 1 will always remain the only good game of the Black Ops series
  20. Seanmcmuffin
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Great zombies and campaign. Multiplayer could use some tweaking. Subdue did did did did did sis dlc fix cjdnxnckdndjdndbd did cjdndksndid
  21. nibbaonme
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    masterpice this is legit braindamaged busted, its so good. Best COD ever! ye!...
  22. SpeedieFilms
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Campaign: The campaign seemed longer than normal and revived the feeling of being in black ops again. Being sent on top secret missions to take down Perseus. I also love the fact how you can make choices! This part is so underrated and completely changes the game in a good way. When you get to the end you can lie to Adler or tell the truth. If you lie you’ll fight with Perseus to kill your old team and burn America. I love this ending and I think it’s great. On the other hand the truth ending kinda sucks, you’ll stop Perseus setting off nukes and that’s it? Then Adler shoots you? What the hell you don’t even kill Perseus? My overall opinion the campaign deserves a
    7 - decent enough

    Multiplayer: The multiplayer gameplay is pretty good, it feels similar to modern warfare while still feeling the same. I think it feels more like the older games which makes me like it more. I haven’t really had many problems with SBMM but I can see why people hate it. The guns are all pretty well balanced except the mp5 and the m16. They really need to fix those guns. One thing I really don’t like is that’s there’s only 3 pistols but it’s no big deal. Also there are only 8 maps? Although they all are pretty good. There are a good range of game modes but not too many, overall multiplayer deserves a
    6 - have a little fun

    Zombies: Zombies is awesome, first off I love how you can upgrade your guns and perks in the menu. Now after surviving each game you have something to work towards. Exfil is also a new thing which is kinda cool I guess. Although there is only one map for now it’s a good one with Easter eggs and a story. Plus dead ops is back. Overall it gets a
    7 - feels like black ops    … Expand
  23. NHITY
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores da saga Black ops, Cold War traz várias novidades tanto na campanha quanto zombies
  24. zxcnmbv
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    This game is a slap in the face to anyone who loved BO1. Sequel my ass. The game is half made, and greedy Activision is charging full price and even more on the next gen consoles! Only 8 Multiplayer maps at launch. Only 5 new weapons excluding the ones from the beta. The menus are stale and a knockoff of MW 2019. Don't even get me started with Zombies. How on Earth could you ruin zombiesThis game is a slap in the face to anyone who loved BO1. Sequel my ass. The game is half made, and greedy Activision is charging full price and even more on the next gen consoles! Only 8 Multiplayer maps at launch. Only 5 new weapons excluding the ones from the beta. The menus are stale and a knockoff of MW 2019. Don't even get me started with Zombies. How on Earth could you ruin zombies more than BO4? All this game mode is now, is Multiplayer with zombies in it. No story, no characters (They make you play as the Multiplayer Operators) The stupid zombies "Menu" that is just a copy and paste of the Multiplayer menu, without that Damned music playing? Classes??? You can load in without the starting pistol? What is this RPG loot trash? The fact that Activision can get away with this BS is sickening. The Fanboys will love it, Critics will praise it, but not me! NO MORE Activision. Piss off. What happened to the innovation (THE CORRECT WAY)? What happened to variety and fun that Cod used to hold? How could you stray so far away from your roots? Who ever came up with this garbage of a game needs to be fired. This isn't Cod. This isn't Zombies. THIS is a corporate cash grab, that the elites of Activision planned on from day one. Screw you. I hope this franchise and your company die in the next few years. Your years of BS and corruption are over.… Expand
  25. RADIggwp
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    This game is not bad. Finnaly COD have good story and not bad gameplay. Good work Treyarch
  26. EricFakkaDuck
    Nov 14, 2020
    1
    Absolute ****

    Multiplayer: played a random S&D round, and one dude on my team said "this cod is better than Modern Warfare". Like wtf did he smoke, because I want that to cause' I can not see what he's talking about... Zombies: Meh. Never been a big fan of zombies, but it is actually more fun than muliplayer, for once. But still **** when the gameplay is **** up Campaign: Ok. Only reason    Absolute ****

    Multiplayer: played a random S&D round, and one dude on my team said "this cod is better than Modern Warfare". Like wtf did he smoke, because I want that to cause' I can not see what he's talking about... Zombies: Meh. Never been a big fan of zombies, but it is actually more fun than muliplayer, for once. But still **** when the gameplay is **** up

    Campaign: Ok. Only reason I give this game rating 1 and not 0.    … Expand
  27. beanis
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Everything they tried to change in this game is so bad its actually shocking. The new game modes they added are completely unplayable and so poorly made you start to wonder who actually came up with them. Proof that game developers are incompetent mouth breathers that are just out of touch with what people actually want. Stop trying to change things you clearly are unable to change well.Everything they tried to change in this game is so bad its actually shocking. The new game modes they added are completely unplayable and so poorly made you start to wonder who actually came up with them. Proof that game developers are incompetent mouth breathers that are just out of touch with what people actually want. Stop trying to change things you clearly are unable to change well. Game is terrible. Not to mention the graphics are laughably bad.… Expand
  28. Luckylucas-7
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    This game is trash, it’s a shame they released it, the graphics are terrible and looks like they are straight from the ps3/xbox360 era. An overall downgrade from MW2019. The multiplayer mode doesn’t have any content at all only 8 maps or so and the weapons are absolutely not balanced at all. The zombies mode which they promise us to be « old school style » is absolutely the opposite, notThis game is trash, it’s a shame they released it, the graphics are terrible and looks like they are straight from the ps3/xbox360 era. An overall downgrade from MW2019. The multiplayer mode doesn’t have any content at all only 8 maps or so and the weapons are absolutely not balanced at all. The zombies mode which they promise us to be « old school style » is absolutely the opposite, not that fun to play. Finally the campaign, first of all is way to short, if you’re quick you can finish it in 2:30, the story is just trash comparing to the black ops 1 campaign. It looks like a game that isn’t finished yet, please do yourself a favor, don’t buy it (75$ for a game this bad, not worth it)… Expand
  29. Splitscreen
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Treyarch did not listen to their player base. During the Beta phase the one main problem that was consistent was Skill Based Matchmaking. All you have to do is type in "SBMM Cold War" into Youtube and you can see just how many people complained about it. We are not asking to remove it. Instead, we are simply asking to have it moved to a Ranked Playlist.
    The reason why this makes no sense    Treyarch did not listen to their player base. During the Beta phase the one main problem that was consistent was Skill Based Matchmaking. All you have to do is type in "SBMM Cold War" into Youtube and you can see just how many people complained about it. We are not asking to remove it. Instead, we are simply asking to have it moved to a Ranked Playlist.
    The reason why this makes no sense to have it on regular public matches is that there is nothing to show for having to try exceptionally hard just to win a match. The freedom of choice is what is stopping this from being a great game. Give players the choice to either "get into serious mode" or just play for fun.    … Expand
  30. TacoLord424
    Nov 14, 2020
    3
    This is just insultingly bad. This is a full on downgrade from Modern Warfare, an actually good Call of Duty title. This is just painful to play.
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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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