Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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  1. Phangled5
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    Giving this game a zero is silly, BUT giving a blind 10 is just as dumb.

    In my opinion it is a good game but not great. Campaign is best enjoyed with friends and multiplayer is decent. I am not a fan of the movement and special abilities. Graphics and frame rate is excellent, better than halo. With my personal favorite zormbies mode, the game will definitley be worth it for some,    Giving this game a zero is silly, BUT giving a blind 10 is just as dumb.

    In my opinion it is a good game but not great. Campaign is best enjoyed with friends and multiplayer is decent. I am not a fan of the movement and special abilities. Graphics and frame rate is excellent, better than halo.

    With my personal favorite zormbies mode, the game will definitley be worth it for some, lots of content.

    For me however, i just don't like he movement. Advanced warfare was a fun change, but i wanted black ops 3 to have normal movement.    … Expand
  2. rustybones16
    Nov 6, 2015
    5
    This review is based on the multiplayer only.

    The game looks and feels great. But the multiplayer is just one shot, one kill. As soon as you get shot you're dead. And the game still respawns people right behind you so it's an easy kill. It's not fun with the insta-death happening all the time. Halo 5 is pretty fast paced, but this is unreal. You're constantly respawning, there is no    This review is based on the multiplayer only.

    The game looks and feels great. But the multiplayer is just one shot, one kill. As soon as you get shot you're dead. And the game still respawns people right behind you so it's an easy kill. It's not fun with the insta-death happening all the time. Halo 5 is pretty fast paced, but this is unreal. You're constantly respawning, there is no survivability or strategy, just run around, shoot, repeat. It's 1 AM and you still can't play more than 2 of the multiplayer modes, and there's a lot of server lag.

    Visually the game looks great. I can't wait to dive into the campaign, but the multiplayer already needs work.    … Expand
  3. DystopicWinter
    Aug 5, 2016
    6
    While Black Ops 3 is an incredibly fun game and could easily be one of the better releases in the franchise, there are many issues that hold it back.

    + Campaign has 4-player co-op + Realistic difficulty for Campaign provides an increased challenge for those who think that Veteran is too easy + Zombies mode features a level progression system and allows you to customize weapons with    While Black Ops 3 is an incredibly fun game and could easily be one of the better releases in the franchise, there are many issues that hold it back.

    + Campaign has 4-player co-op
    + Realistic difficulty for Campaign provides an increased challenge for those who think that Veteran is too easy
    + Zombies mode features a level progression system and allows you to customize weapons with attachments and camo once you unlock them
    + Zombies maps are fun and incredibly enjoyable
    + Movement feels more fluid than previous Call of Duty games
    + Multiplayer maps are designed with the advanced movement in mind, with some maps featuring pools and lakes for underwater combat
    - Like Advanced Warfare, this game seems to have a LOT of connection lag, making the game nearly unplayable at times
    - Several weapons locked behind the Black Market as "rare" drops (effectively turning the Black Market into a money sink for some)
    - Host migration almost never works on Zombies, making it a meaningless feature
    - Nuketown has been brought back yet again (Can you just let this map die? Please?)    … Expand
  4. squodge
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    CAMPAIGN 3/10
    This game's story is possibly the worst of all the CODs I've played, which is a shame because I've enjoyed the campaigns in every COD since World at War. Nevertheless, it's still playable - but the convoluted narrative just gives you a headache.
    ZOMBIES 2/10 I absolutely loved the four zombie maps in World at War, and most of the maps in Black Ops I were great too. I    CAMPAIGN 3/10
    This game's story is possibly the worst of all the CODs I've played, which is a shame because I've enjoyed the campaigns in every COD since World at War. Nevertheless, it's still playable - but the convoluted narrative just gives you a headache.

    ZOMBIES 2/10
    I absolutely loved the four zombie maps in World at War, and most of the maps in Black Ops I were great too. I hated zombies in Black Ops II, mainly because the maps were just too big - and they killed the ethos of nazi zombies by having all those pointless easter eggs. Exo-Zombies in Advanced Warfare is far more enjoyable than in BO2 or BO3.

    Black Ops III has the worst zombie maps of all - just way too big. The only consolation is the map The Giant, which is a re-imagined version of Der Riese. What also kills the game are those gobblegums that are absolutely needed to get anywhere in a game - and you need to play an awful lot of games to 'buy' these gobblegums from the vendor. P2W? No thank you.

    MULTIPLAYER 8/10
    I only started playing online with Ghosts because of my girlfriend - she loves MP in COD, and I thought I'd give it a try when I met her. Ghosts had maps that would have been great for Battlefield, i.e. they were too big for COD. Advanced Warfare had some decent maps, but the online just felt a bit sluggish at times.

    This is where BO3 excels - the multiplayer. Sure, some people hate the wall-running and boost jumping, but you just have to accept a game for what it is. I got into BO3 MP within a couple of hours of playing it. They kept the Pick-10 system, which works beautifully. You still get the usual no-scopers and quick-scopers, but nowhere as painful to play as any of the Modern Warfare series. If Treyarch were to remove quick-scoping and no-scoping (basically remove aim assist for all sniper rifles, heck I'd even accept if they removed aim assist for ALL weapons), then I'd bump the score up to a 9.

    OVERALL 7/10
    That's right, my rating isn't an average of the above three scores. Why not? I believe in trying to enjoy a game as much as possible. WAW, BO1 and AW had replay value because of zombies; MW, MW2, MW3 had reasonable MP but quick-sniping killed it really; Extinction mode in Ghosts was brilliant; and BO2 had little replay value because the MP wasn't great, zombies had awfully huge maps.

    I believe BO3 deserves a 7 because it has replay value if you can look past the wall-running/boost jumping in the multiplayer. There is a huge amount of customisation for your loadouts, not to mention you can create your own emblems, weapon skins, etc.    … Expand
  5. peepequod
    Dec 29, 2015
    7
    Call of duty bo3 doesn't really deserve all this 0 hate, but its definitely nothing too special. If you haven't played to much of the previous cods this one still holds the previous mechanics and speed of gameplay that the cods are known for while also including a mixed version of aw's whole flight thing, with a campaign that is decent and fun enough to hold your attention. Yes its true itCall of duty bo3 doesn't really deserve all this 0 hate, but its definitely nothing too special. If you haven't played to much of the previous cods this one still holds the previous mechanics and speed of gameplay that the cods are known for while also including a mixed version of aw's whole flight thing, with a campaign that is decent and fun enough to hold your attention. Yes its true it doesn't deviate to far from its past but its still a very fun turn off your brain, lets shoot stuff kinda game and if you where expecting something insanely different... well at this point you probably shouldn't have. In an age where sequels are extremely pressed to find something new while keeping things the same cod manages to stay fun. Plus, its surprising that this yearly franchise can hold so much more content with a decent campaign, interesting/fun zombies, and another extra zombie "story mode". So if you want a pretty decent and fun game pick it up, it'll hold your attention enough for your moneys worth, especially if you have friend to play it with.… Expand
  6. boba-fett_junio
    Jan 24, 2016
    6
    this game had a lot of potential that was set to look like the best call of duty since the original black ops but then I was left shocked. call of duty black ops 3 had 3 promising modes campaign first of the campaign was indeed the worst campaign since cod 3 with no storyline into to it. if you understand the plot you must be Einstein. zombies 1 map shadows of evil just a load of rubbishthis game had a lot of potential that was set to look like the best call of duty since the original black ops but then I was left shocked. call of duty black ops 3 had 3 promising modes campaign first of the campaign was indeed the worst campaign since cod 3 with no storyline into to it. if you understand the plot you must be Einstein. zombies 1 map shadows of evil just a load of rubbish to do all of the rituals for a pack a punch gun! I rather it cow poo then do rituals. and I spent 65$ for the giant which I must say my favourite zombies map since mob of the dead very small but simple and a load a fun. Multiplayer in one word jump. this is pretty much advance warfare 2 which is a bad thing cause people jumping every 3 seconds and the 5 year old brats screaming into the mic saying I bang your mum and getting hate mail cause you were sniping. the gun balance is like bo2 very well usable better than AW!. I hope the 4 map packs will be good but at the moment I stand by my decision 60/100.… Expand
  7. robinzvak
    Dec 27, 2015
    6
    Campaing is sh*t. Zombies bored. Multiplayer CoD trademark still not changed.(you love it or you hate it) One point down for very expensive Season Pass. I remember times, when maps will be free, include in patch.
  8. Turtle70428
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    Eh, what can I say, does it suck complete bollocks? No. Is it flooded with micro-transactions that will manipulate kids into stealing their mother's credit cards? Sure, why not. The gameplay is just as solid as any other call of duty, the story is weak, but what did we expect? Zombies is a hit or miss. You either love it or hate it. Hate it for being over complicated with their **** fetchEh, what can I say, does it suck complete bollocks? No. Is it flooded with micro-transactions that will manipulate kids into stealing their mother's credit cards? Sure, why not. The gameplay is just as solid as any other call of duty, the story is weak, but what did we expect? Zombies is a hit or miss. You either love it or hate it. Hate it for being over complicated with their **** fetch quests or you'll love it for their **** fetch quests. Free run will entertain you for a few minutes, nothing major. Multiplayer is filled with try-hards trying to reach max prestige. And why the **** does everything need a competitive mode now?! It seems rushed and tacked on, there is some potential here still.… Expand
  9. ViDeOGaMeZ
    Nov 26, 2015
    6
    The same game as last year with a fresh coat of paint and a set of new tires that were made by the company that made last years tires, only these tires are the 2015 ones. Quite dull if you ask me.
  10. calebm76
    Feb 5, 2016
    6
    I think the best way to describe Black Ops 3 is 'bang average'.

    I'm not going to lie and say you won't have fun in multiplayer because you likely will and, despite the fact the franchise has been flogged to death, there still isn't anything quite like having a bash on COD every now and then. I'd say Black Ops 3's main failure is the campaign - it's a piece of **** Very dull gameplay    I think the best way to describe Black Ops 3 is 'bang average'.

    I'm not going to lie and say you won't have fun in multiplayer because you likely will and, despite the fact the franchise has been flogged to death, there still isn't anything quite like having a bash on COD every now and then.

    I'd say Black Ops 3's main failure is the campaign - it's a piece of **** Very dull gameplay with very dull and forgettable characters. This is the first COD I have played properly since MW3 and after playing a few hours of campaign it was immediately apparent that the Call Of Duty I knew and loved was no more. It feels like the game is having an identity crisis at times.

    One of the best things about COD campaigns when I was younger was the authentic feel of story line and the gameplay; In COD 4 and MW2 you actually felt like the events taking place were entirely possible in the real world. Coupled with the amazing stealth missions in both games, this created the ultimate FPS experience - you felt like a covert special forces soldier.

    Coming from that to this is somewhat a let down. The story line is too far fetched for my liking. Don't get me wrong, I do like futuristic/sci-fi games - but it's just not what COD should be about in my opinion.

    The multiplayer is pretty fun in my opinion (when it works). Me and my friends have all remarked at the bugginess of matchmaking in this release. You are constantly dealing with issues in which your party members aren't taken into lobbies with you, can't join your invites or can't send the invites in the first place. The maps aren't brilliant, though, and there isn't a lot of them at all. Class creation isn't as good as it should be, in my opinion (but that's just me) - I've never been a fan of the unlock points/class item slot limit thing.

    Zombies is actually pretty good. There's only one map though, granted, it is quite a large one. I'm still trying to work the map out (without watching YouTube videos) so I'm not in a position to give you a really in depths analysis of everything at this point though. I'm a bit biased when it comes to zombies, though. There's just something about it that I really enjoy. They could put a piece of **** map with zombies in front of me and I'd likely enjoy it.

    Thanks for reading!    … Expand
  11. MisterGutsy
    Feb 20, 2016
    6
    This installment of Call Of Duty is not a terrible game but it does fall short on a few things.

    Black Ops 3 is the best CoD I have played since Black Ops 2 as the previous 2 titles did not get my interest. I was kind of torn about the campaign in this game as it had a new story with new characters but it does not explain anything about the previous Black Ops games` story. One thing i    This installment of Call Of Duty is not a terrible game but it does fall short on a few things.

    Black Ops 3 is the best CoD I have played since Black Ops 2 as the previous 2 titles did not get my interest. I was kind of torn about the campaign in this game as it had a new story with new characters but it does not explain anything about the previous Black Ops games` story. One thing i will say though is that this is the most beautiful Call Of Duty game i have ever played as it is filled with more vibrant colours instead of grey and dull colours. I have not had a lot of time in the multiplayer but what i have played is just average Call Of Duty. The gunsmith and paintshop features a very interesting as the gunsmith allows you to create a variant to a weapon and the paintshop allows you to create your own camo for weapons. Zombies is the best thing about this game in my opinion. Shadows Of Evil features 4 new characters who are all portrayed by famous actors. The new leveling up system in zombies is a massive improvement from the Black Ops 2 system which hardly ever worked.

    Overall Black Ops 3 is not a perfect game but it is an improvement over the past two games we have been given. I recommend it if you are into casual FPS games or if you want to check out the zombies.    … Expand
  12. Blaxpupas
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    This game is the biggest and best CoD since CoD 4:MW
    Haters say its a peace of **** but i think its a game that changed a bit the saga, but i see its old gen and unbalanced matchmaking.
  13. Ronan
    Jul 24, 2016
    7
    it's a descent game lets start off first with the story first it has loads more content than previous cod games though it lacks variety the is basically what you do go to a cool place shoot some people and go on then zombies its okey though it only has one map then the multiplayer its usual cod nothing more and for first timers well it's a fast paced fps shooter with a couple of game modesit's a descent game lets start off first with the story first it has loads more content than previous cod games though it lacks variety the is basically what you do go to a cool place shoot some people and go on then zombies its okey though it only has one map then the multiplayer its usual cod nothing more and for first timers well it's a fast paced fps shooter with a couple of game modes I think cod could great if it was a bit more original what I mean is cod black opps 3 is basically a Reskin of advanced warfare I also find it quite hard to recommend for 60 euro about 30 40 it's quite recommended I would give it a 7.7/10 thank you for reading… Expand
  14. guns4hands22
    Mar 23, 2017
    7
    This game can be fun at times and improvements have been made bun I just found bo3 to fall flat in certain ways. Campaign was just bad. That's all I can say about campaign. Multiplayer as always with treyarch was fun and zombies is a slight improvement,
  15. roman_emperor
    Nov 18, 2015
    5
    After Modern Day Warfare 2 I stopped playing CoD. I did buy Black Ops 2 for ps3 and Ghost for ps4. I had no intention of buying Black Ops 3, but I have a friend who persisted that I buy the title to play with him, so I did. I bought a brand new copy I wish I could return, but can't

    As a shooter, there is nothing fun about its formula. Movement is stiff, gameplay mechanics are dry. There    After Modern Day Warfare 2 I stopped playing CoD. I did buy Black Ops 2 for ps3 and Ghost for ps4. I had no intention of buying Black Ops 3, but I have a friend who persisted that I buy the title to play with him, so I did. I bought a brand new copy I wish I could return, but can't

    As a shooter, there is nothing fun about its formula. Movement is stiff, gameplay mechanics are dry. There really no tactical elements to this game. The average CoD player just waits behind a corner with a shotgun to kill you. I know that there will always be campers, but when an overwhelming majority of players camp, it is annoying.

    The community is also the worst. There are a lot of little kid with a very bad attitude and teens who feel cool from insulting people. Only in CoD can players run around with a sniper rifle, shoot the body, and call themselves quick scope snipers. More than often you will come across a sniper who is just mindlessly, carelessly quick scoping your body because he know that if he even hits your leg he will win the gun encounter.

    The maps are small, so player who know the spawn point will easily spawn kill. The super or specials are truly lame.

    Zombie Mode. Everyone rants about this mode. Buy it for zombies. There are many much better zombie games in the market that allow you to customize more, explore more, and kill zombies in much more creative ways. In Black Ops 3, there really is no purpose to zombie. You endless fights hoards of zombies with the same weapon, over and over again. You kill them the same way each and every time.

    Ultimately, despite it many installments, it's all the same, You mindlessly run around tight corridors and hope that there isn't anyone with a shotgun waiting for you as you turn a corner.    … Expand
  16. HENCHMAN
    Nov 17, 2015
    7
    There is nothing amazing about this game. It's a bit like the iPhone, add a few new features each year and charge the same price. I don't think it's the developers fault as much as it is consumers for buying it each year. COD was amazing at first but there is only so much you can do to make it better each year. They will keep making one each year as long as we keep buying so untilThere is nothing amazing about this game. It's a bit like the iPhone, add a few new features each year and charge the same price. I don't think it's the developers fault as much as it is consumers for buying it each year. COD was amazing at first but there is only so much you can do to make it better each year. They will keep making one each year as long as we keep buying so until something revolutionary and amazing happens to this franchise, I'll be playing this one. I will give them credit for beefing up campaign this year, it felt like they put more effort in and it was enjoyable. The story was decent, but what makes a game valuable to me is mostly content as in a decent campaign that is challenging, will keep me engaged and take some time to beat.… Expand
  17. Lfb1206
    Nov 15, 2015
    7
    This is almost a full review. Multiplayer I found it pretty like the same and didn't like it because of the jumping special for the people that abuse of this (jumping all the time). The campaign was innovative because of the coop mode, isn't like the sophisticated campaigns of others game that are mostly campaign. Is simple and playable in local whit 1 more person and online with 3 more,This is almost a full review. Multiplayer I found it pretty like the same and didn't like it because of the jumping special for the people that abuse of this (jumping all the time). The campaign was innovative because of the coop mode, isn't like the sophisticated campaigns of others game that are mostly campaign. Is simple and playable in local whit 1 more person and online with 3 more, funny to play with friends. I always had like the zombies and still it is a good mode, I hate AW zombies because it changed it a lot, but this zombies has new and old maps whit different histories and new perks and Easter eggs.
    If you like playing with friends you can do it with the campaign, zombies and the nightmare mode you will do it great but the multiplayer is lagging all the time, it is almost the same as in AW and is the first shot kill style.
    Thank you, this is my opinion.
    Hopefully this will be helpful for your choice.    … Expand
  18. 99sh0ts
    Nov 6, 2015
    6
    Pros : Good MOVIE !!! (yes , it's like an interactive movie) - some levels will give you chills.

    Cons : Un-optimized, Generic shootouts , Yet another Futuristic POS. Shooting robots is not fun at all.

    Multiplayer : COD : Camper warfare .

    Last words : Go back to the past - or even the present 'll be good .. Please leave this future stuff behind.
  19. ronswanson
    Nov 8, 2015
    6
    Campaign - Its Call of Duty, you know what to expect. Not much else to say. Heavily scripted, linear and unnecessarily conducive story. 4/10

    Multiplayer and Zombies offering is quite frankly more of the same, but the amount of content in here is admirable. Gameplay and pick 10 works pretty much the same. Wall running is unnecessary. Special weapons are cool, never overpowered or    Campaign - Its Call of Duty, you know what to expect. Not much else to say. Heavily scripted, linear and unnecessarily conducive story. 4/10

    Multiplayer and Zombies offering is quite frankly more of the same, but the amount of content in here is admirable. Gameplay and pick 10 works pretty much the same. Wall running is unnecessary. Special weapons are cool, never overpowered or distracting. The large cluttered maps are well designed, but often there will be entire sections of the map where nothing is happening and simply don't work on some game modes, such as Free For All and Gun game and even traditional TDM. There is a lack of small maps. Domination is the MP mode that gets the most tlc treatment from Treyarch. For what might be the most content packed COD game ever made, the quality just isn't there. Unless you plan on spending all your time on Zombies and certain MP modes like Domination, this isn't worth your time.    … Expand
  20. Obiwanmark
    Nov 12, 2015
    5
    Usual latency issues in matches with multiple people red barring are skipping around which at times make it so frustrating its unplayable - rarely have connection issues with any other games
    Zombies was fun but quickly became boring as there is just one map with everything else to be DLC which IMO is a joke.
    Campaign was average, definitely one of the weaker CoD stories, not very    Usual latency issues in matches with multiple people red barring are skipping around which at times make it so frustrating its unplayable - rarely have connection issues with any other games
    Zombies was fun but quickly became boring as there is just one map with everything else to be DLC which IMO is a joke.
    Campaign was average, definitely one of the weaker CoD stories, not very difficult on vet and didnt take very long at all - no surprises there positive or negative...

    This is simply just another call of duty game.    … Expand
  21. jflyin123
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    Well it's better than Ghosts and AW but let's be honest the bar was set pretty low on those. Multiplayer is still a laggy mess and the spawns are horrible as usual. Tired of this futuristic bs cod needs to go back to it's roots imo.
    Pretty standard over the top action campaign but the voice acting is horrible and ruins the experience for me.
    Zombies is more difficult but probably the    Well it's better than Ghosts and AW but let's be honest the bar was set pretty low on those. Multiplayer is still a laggy mess and the spawns are horrible as usual. Tired of this futuristic bs cod needs to go back to it's roots imo.
    Pretty standard over the top action campaign but the voice acting is horrible and ruins the experience for me.

    Zombies is more difficult but probably the best part about a treyarch cod as always no complaints here.

    bottom line if you are buying the game for zombies i say it's worth it otherwise wait till you can get it cheaper    … Expand
  22. SextonHardcase
    Nov 8, 2015
    5
    Posessing the usual COD fare the series has become famous for, Call of Duty Black Ops III is neither a step forward nor a step back, but a continuation of the overall yearly experience that is beyond beaten in to the ground. Treyarchs attempts at creating an interesting narrative fall short, lost in the pseudo-militaristic jargon and bizarre sci fi elements awkwardly bolted on to anPosessing the usual COD fare the series has become famous for, Call of Duty Black Ops III is neither a step forward nor a step back, but a continuation of the overall yearly experience that is beyond beaten in to the ground. Treyarchs attempts at creating an interesting narrative fall short, lost in the pseudo-militaristic jargon and bizarre sci fi elements awkwardly bolted on to an overall uninteresting story. The multiplayer is as solid as it has always been, though it has been balanced in to oblivion, leaving a lifeless (though occasionally fun) experience.… Expand
  23. thehenman
    Nov 6, 2015
    6
    This is almost identical in reality as the last few cod games particularly advanced warfare. It's alright I guess but the same old stuff. Same plot just tweaked in the campaign as all the others. Multiplayer is 95 percent identical to most of the other ones. The visuals and sound are reasonable but not amazing by any measure you can tell it's the same engine as the last few games. Rent itThis is almost identical in reality as the last few cod games particularly advanced warfare. It's alright I guess but the same old stuff. Same plot just tweaked in the campaign as all the others. Multiplayer is 95 percent identical to most of the other ones. The visuals and sound are reasonable but not amazing by any measure you can tell it's the same engine as the last few games. Rent it for a while then send it back when you quickly get bored.… Expand
  24. m3gh
    Nov 6, 2015
    5
    Gameplay is Meh at best. generic shootouts - nothing innovative. Usually I finish recent COD games in a single sitting after installing - then uninstall and get done with it. But I was forced to take a break @ this one - i'll explain why later.only COD worth keeping/ burning to DVD was these : 1, UO , COD4MW , MW2 , MW3 (for collecting whole trilogy) , BO2 (Bo1 's story was good though).Gameplay is Meh at best. generic shootouts - nothing innovative. Usually I finish recent COD games in a single sitting after installing - then uninstall and get done with it. But I was forced to take a break @ this one - i'll explain why later.only COD worth keeping/ burning to DVD was these : 1, UO , COD4MW , MW2 , MW3 (for collecting whole trilogy) , BO2 (Bo1 's story was good though). Anyway , in most of the COD Franchise it's really fun collecting/using guns of enemy soldiers - you can browse through different attachment by picking up from ground one by one - and keep the one you like the most for the rest of the level .. I used them like this : I didn't like to reload in a firefight - after I emptied my clip - I used to quickly pick up the nearest gun lying around and frag with that - then the next ... like that you can finish large firefight in just a couple of seconds -
    anyway in BO3 - you can't pick up enemy weapons -- no, you read it right - YOU CAN"T PICK UP ENEMY WEAPONS WITHOUT UPGRADED AUGMENT(s) (which most of the players won't find easily) !! Why?? Cause , by some **** guns have bio-metric lock so only the owner can use it . Funny thing is that - robots also drop guns, but you can't use it either --- why??? because the Devs didn't want you to..Guns have less significant in this game anyway - sometimes you don't even have to shoot- you do some magic with your hand and people dies!
    This is COD : LONELY WARFARE , you play alone most of the time,yes you 'll have 1 helping buddy but he doesn't do much - the one level where you are trapped in a soon_to_be_underwater facility - the "rise of the machines" from dead looks cool - but that's all about it - shooting robots are not fun at all.
    Anyway , moving on . I have a medium end pc - amd phenom2 x 6 1090T and gtx 750ti with 8 gb ram. I tried witcher 3 with it - It gave me smooth frames @ high with 768P - the GPU temp was about 70-75deg C - processor usage about 50%. Anyone played witcher 3 knows how beautiful it is and how heavy it's on system.
    however, this piece of crap with dated graphics which looks like **** even with everything maxed out keeping my processor 100% overloaded all the time from start to finish!! where gpu temp never crosses 55deg - processor is getting overheated within an hour - processor temp goes to about 80-90 deg !!! No game till date used my processor upto 100% - no even for a fraction of second - not even un-optimized games like assassins creed unity.
    But this piece of poo keeping it at 100% loaded all the time!! No , PC didn't shutdown cause of overheat, but Im taking a break after about 45-60 mins just to be cautious.
    Voice acting is really good! cinematic moments fells real - ( spoiler ahead) In the point when giant robots tears apart the protagonists limbs feels chilling and you'll actually feel bad for him/her ( yes you can play as either a female or male).
    The whole game feels like a movie. An interactive movie .
    So , In short : Is it as groundbreaking as COD:UO or MW4 ? - no .
    Is the gunplay good ? - not at all!! ( though the wall-running and shooting people in the head while wall_running feels good ) .
    But you'll play it anyway - cause we all like to watch a movie - right?    … Expand
  25. cwatz
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    A better cod than most in recent years, but still not even a fraction as good as the golden years of Cod 4 to BO1.

    The serious netcode issues that plagued MW3, BO2 and AW are thankfully not here. Not to say its perfect, but for a series that unfathomably would have some of the worst online in the industry has thankfully been somewhat improved. Multiplayer maps are as chaotic as ever    A better cod than most in recent years, but still not even a fraction as good as the golden years of Cod 4 to BO1.

    The serious netcode issues that plagued MW3, BO2 and AW are thankfully not here. Not to say its perfect, but for a series that unfathomably would have some of the worst online in the industry has thankfully been somewhat improved.

    Multiplayer maps are as chaotic as ever with a complete lack of flow, keeping true to the clustered messes of recent years. Its better than AW in this regard, but dont expect much. Target identification is also very poor. The next generation and its lighting effects and ability to throw random pieces of garbage every 6 inches on the ground makes players often blend into environments, the models don't pop.

    As for the rest of the package, it is loaded with content. A lot of it won't matter to much of the audience, but Treyarch has definitely given players a lot of things to do if they desire.

    Overall its an ok game, a weakish cod, but better than most of what we have seen in recent years.    … Expand
  26. Nanks33
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    Are people buying this game just to give it a zero? If you hate it so much why are you here? You know what this game is gonna be about by now folks. I've played probably every COD. Started playing MP with MWarfare. My opinion is these games have sort of become something else over the years. It is almost as if they should not carry the same name. If you played COD 3 and then played BLOPS3Are people buying this game just to give it a zero? If you hate it so much why are you here? You know what this game is gonna be about by now folks. I've played probably every COD. Started playing MP with MWarfare. My opinion is these games have sort of become something else over the years. It is almost as if they should not carry the same name. If you played COD 3 and then played BLOPS3 and were told it was the same title you would be shocked just because the whole vibe and feel has changed so much. That said...
    I am enjoying the MP experience this go around. It does not feel like Blops1 or 2 but it is a better feel than AW that is for sure. I think some of the maps are really great and some are pretty awful. I dislike how the maps have become this "every room must have 6 entrances" thing so nobody can camp. I personally don't camp because I think it's boring. But you should be able to take a breather in a space and form a new plan w/o 4 people shooting you in the back. That is how real world spaces are made. 1 maybe 2 entrances and some available cover. I think that aspect of COD has been lost. I don't care much for the suits and jumping abilities so I don't really use it often but that's just my style. I am in the camp that would like to see some return to reality with this title. Be it with a WW2 era or normal modern era. I think the future thing has definitely run its course, especially in the map design. Boxy, square shapes and futurist buildings that have no real vibe to them. I much prefer a war torn village or a mansion full of toys to shoot. I would like this game to slow down a lot too. It's gotten a bit out of hand, like you just float as you walk instead of feeling like you actually take steps. For me it is a solid 7. Definitely worth the buy with all of the content and I am enjoying the MP with some of the maps being very strong.    … Expand
  27. askeptic
    Nov 7, 2015
    5
    Worst COD in the series to date. Honestly, if it weren't for the same old engine they use every year, this wouldn't be COD. Character selection is a gimmick (Just another perk system on top of a perk system). Characters run at the speed of light but animations are as slow as a 90 year old grandma. Bullets are up to host/client latency, characters make 12 year old jibberish chit chat thatWorst COD in the series to date. Honestly, if it weren't for the same old engine they use every year, this wouldn't be COD. Character selection is a gimmick (Just another perk system on top of a perk system). Characters run at the speed of light but animations are as slow as a 90 year old grandma. Bullets are up to host/client latency, characters make 12 year old jibberish chit chat that cant be disabled, more jumping around on walls is encouraged... what happened to the GOOD COD series? The ones that had pride in the shooter it was. Now we get served up with this crap and they get their yearly cash grab. Lastly, renaming your loadouts ... any word currently in the webster dictionary has been banned, including the word "primary"... you cant use the word primary!!! WTF?!?!? But yet, I need to listen to these 12 year old toonish looking animations curse before during and after the match? F this game.… Expand
  28. Zlatan
    Nov 7, 2015
    7
    In short. If you hated MW multiplayer and the calculated lag then keep walking. YES STIL NO DEDICATED SERVERS ON CONSOLES. "LAG". AGAIN THEY LIED AGAIN..... The good thing is that there is more content. But the corporate overlords won regarding calculated lag.It a shame as treyarc is a good developer.....
  29. Quink666
    Nov 7, 2015
    5
    Singleplayer Campaign is Horde mode and get boring really fast.
    Cyber core abilities are new and cool and necessary on harder difficulties.
    Campaign ending is horrible. Servers are down a total of 12 hours a day and you cant even play singleplayer campaign when it is because the game dont load you singleplayer save file. And with sever issues online play is a chore. Servers can    Singleplayer Campaign is Horde mode and get boring really fast.
    Cyber core abilities are new and cool and necessary on harder difficulties.

    Campaign ending is horrible.

    Servers are down a total of 12 hours a day and you cant even play singleplayer campaign when it is because the game dont load you singleplayer save file.

    And with sever issues online play is a chore. Servers can kick you at any time.

    The saving grace of Black Ops 3 is Zombies.
    Its extremely fun but also plauged by server issues.
    Its not very beginner friendly but once you get the hang of it its extremely fun, especially in Co-op.

    5/10    … Expand
  30. justdoit
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    Actual dialogue from the trailer
    "You really think Taylors team killed our people?"
    "I don't know how much of the real Taylor is left"
    Actual dialogue from the game
    "You really think Activision killed this franchise?"
    "I don't know how much of the real Call Of Duty is left."
  31. BLUDsream
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    For someone on the edge about buying Black Ops 3.

    I was on the edge about playing Black Ops 3 I was so far on the edge I didn't even want to play the open beta because I was so disappointed in Ghost and Advanced Warfare. But I was lucky enough for my friend to buy it and invite me over to play it. *Campaign Pros - It's Co-op up to 4 players - If you beat it you unlock a new mode    For someone on the edge about buying Black Ops 3.

    I was on the edge about playing Black Ops 3 I was so far on the edge I didn't even want to play the open beta because I was so disappointed in Ghost and Advanced Warfare.
    But I was lucky enough for my friend to buy it and invite me over to play it.

    *Campaign
    Pros - It's Co-op up to 4 players
    - If you beat it you unlock a new mode

    Cons - it's pretty dull for the most part
    - confusing story
    - forgettable experience

    *Multiplayer (The bread and butter of any call of duty game now)
    Pros - Levels/Maps design is very good (didn't have a map I actually hated to play on
    - guns for the most part feel balanced
    - Pick 10 class customization is back as it has become a fan favorite.
    - Very fluid and smooth. (game runs fine like it should)
    -The new Trust movement is more floaty and not like Advanced Warfare's instant super jumps and flying through areas. But still is fast enough to use to reach and get to places fast and steady and doesn't seem as required to use as its just as easy to just basically run(boots on the ground) and do fine.
    - wall running is only really used as a flank

    Cons - Day1/week1 connection issues(this should not still be a thing) not finding matches or over all not connecting to the servers sometimes.
    - Hit detection is still noticeable at times were hits that should land don't and hits that are clearly off to the side do hit
    -some of the specialist abilities just feel lackluster and overall pointless to use compared to some of the others

    *Zombies
    Pros - Well who doesnt like a good old survivial mode
    - new strange abilities like turning into a beast
    - the one map that is given is nice

    Cons - only one map.....(its big but still why only one)

    *Other
    Cons - Season pass **** as if this series hasn't already made enough money you still have to pay $50 more for more maps(you can't justify this fanboys)
    - Pre-order bonus (its just a map that has already been made 5 years ago so why not just put it in the main game and not as day one dlc)

    *final verdict
    7/10
    If you're still a CoD fan I would say buy it but if you are looking for a Call of Duty that could hook you back in than I'm not sure what to say to you. This game is solid but that's it. It doesn't do anything new at all.    … Expand
  32. Razv
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    This game proves that you can't count on the User Score, ever. It's only being used to prove a point, and not to actually rate the quality of the games.

    For a game like this, however big your standards are, it's not a zero, a one or a two. It simply isn't. Let's say you think the gameplay hasn't improved, it's not zero. Let's say you think the graphics are not up to par with other games    This game proves that you can't count on the User Score, ever. It's only being used to prove a point, and not to actually rate the quality of the games.

    For a game like this, however big your standards are, it's not a zero, a one or a two. It simply isn't. Let's say you think the gameplay hasn't improved, it's not zero. Let's say you think the graphics are not up to par with other games of its generation, it's not zero.

    Too bad that a User Score section can't actually be used properly.    … Expand
  33. Wareforce
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    With each new installment I always anticipate the same gaming experience I had with MW1/2 - Alas, that's not the case with BOPS3, but I also think it is to be expected as the franchise has moved away from what it used to be. We can all hope for a MW HD remaster, but lets me honest, it wont happen. Having yet to play any of the campaign I cant go into detail about it. Like the vastWith each new installment I always anticipate the same gaming experience I had with MW1/2 - Alas, that's not the case with BOPS3, but I also think it is to be expected as the franchise has moved away from what it used to be. We can all hope for a MW HD remaster, but lets me honest, it wont happen. Having yet to play any of the campaign I cant go into detail about it. Like the vast majority, I jumped straight into multiplayer and so far I'm having a blast, I feel a feint amount of addiction I once felt when playing MW, sure I don't top every game, we all have good games and bad games, but I've felt like the multiplayer side has been a step in the right direction. I picked it up for £42 and so far, I don't feel like the money has been wasted… Expand
  34. awsmpineapple
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    I do not understand why someone would just give black ops a 0, thats just meaningless and disrupts the real reviews out there. You should not be allowed to post reviews on these games...
    Back on track;
    I really feel like Black Ops 3 brings some new interesting features to the black ops series. I have not played call of duty for a while due to really bad reviews, but i can not seem to    I do not understand why someone would just give black ops a 0, thats just meaningless and disrupts the real reviews out there. You should not be allowed to post reviews on these games...
    Back on track;
    I really feel like Black Ops 3 brings some new interesting features to the black ops series. I have not played call of duty for a while due to really bad reviews, but i can not seem to understand what they are doing so wrong. Sadly i will not give more than 7/10. The Multiplayer part of the game is still a bit dull, but i love the new customization features of the weapons. I also love zombies, and thats my main argument for buying this game. Call of duty: Zombies could be an own title with all these maps refurbished sometime, and i would certainly give that more than 7/10... If you liked the other call of duty games, this game is for you. Go buy it! If your not quite sure yet, just wait for the sales. But if you do not like the game at all, just stay clear of the game, AND the reviews. Peace out!    … Expand
  35. CodMasters
    Nov 6, 2015
    5
    This is the worst call of duty there is. They tried to take elements from other games like Titanfalls wall running and Destinys ability's by doing so they took something that worked great in those games and ruined how call of duty feels. The multiplayer does not feel like Call of duty. when AW came out at least it still felt like cod. This just feels like a game that tried to take goodThis is the worst call of duty there is. They tried to take elements from other games like Titanfalls wall running and Destinys ability's by doing so they took something that worked great in those games and ruined how call of duty feels. The multiplayer does not feel like Call of duty. when AW came out at least it still felt like cod. This just feels like a game that tried to take good elements from other games and failed in the implementation of them in this game. The Campaign is a mediocre campaign at best and once again way too short. The only thing that has me playing this game still is the Zombies that the only thing they got correct.… Expand
  36. Shiftian_Be
    Nov 8, 2015
    5
    If this didn't have a new and improved Zombie-mode this wouldn't be worth even glancing at.
    I'll quote an honest (read: not bought) critic review : 'If you’d like to play a limp amalgamation of Deus Ex, Crysis, and BioShock with a multiplayer mode you’ve been able to play eight times in as many years, then Call of Duty: Black Ops III is definitely for you. For the rest of you, it’s just    If this didn't have a new and improved Zombie-mode this wouldn't be worth even glancing at.
    I'll quote an honest (read: not bought) critic review : 'If you’d like to play a limp amalgamation of Deus Ex, Crysis, and BioShock with a multiplayer mode you’ve been able to play eight times in as many years, then Call of Duty: Black Ops III is definitely for you. For the rest of you, it’s just another condom of a game to be spunked into and thrown in the trash."
    Rinse and repeat .. Also, what does this have to do with BO1/2 .. This is advanced warfare..    … Expand
  37. shamr0x
    Nov 7, 2015
    5
    I purchased this game thanks to peer pressure and I regretted it 2 hours later. If you like mindless shooters that are lacking that next gen feel, this is the game for you. If you want a game that is polished, fun, and has an immersive online experience, wait for Star Wars. The map's are unpolished and cartoony. Everything looks just a bit to bright and to rounded off. The small map sizesI purchased this game thanks to peer pressure and I regretted it 2 hours later. If you like mindless shooters that are lacking that next gen feel, this is the game for you. If you want a game that is polished, fun, and has an immersive online experience, wait for Star Wars. The map's are unpolished and cartoony. Everything looks just a bit to bright and to rounded off. The small map sizes and blocked off areas make it very hard to enjoy the multiplayer experience. The advertisements for this game were extremely misleading. For a "Most Anticipated" game I was expecting so much more. Don't get me wrong, it's still fun but it's no more fun than Destiny or Battlefield and if I have more friends online playing those games I wouldn't hesitate jump off. Speaking of Destiny the specialist system and double jumps are a totally borrowed from it. I will put a bit more time into it and see what the other specialists offer but I don't expect this game to sit on my shelf much into December if even that long. The hype for this game was to much for the product we were given. This franchise is dead and needs to move on.… Expand
  38. alex_otd
    Nov 6, 2015
    6
    I liked it. But there is some downfalls. It ain't fallout 4. The game adds nothing new to the franchise, its just like every cod title rinse and repeat, Rinse and repeat. I have no idea how people find this game remotely enjoyable Not to mention the past two titles.
  39. sgy0003
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    Is this another same **** as the year before? No. Is it fun to play? Yes. Can it get stupid sometimes?.....Yes. I can safely say this is Advanced Warfare done right. The thruster pack parkour can be really fun, but with the enclosed space in both campaign and multiplayer, I found them to be pointless. Campaign is rather forgettable. There are cutscenes here and there with flashy imagesIs this another same **** as the year before? No. Is it fun to play? Yes. Can it get stupid sometimes?.....Yes. I can safely say this is Advanced Warfare done right. The thruster pack parkour can be really fun, but with the enclosed space in both campaign and multiplayer, I found them to be pointless. Campaign is rather forgettable. There are cutscenes here and there with flashy images that makes feel like having a seizure. Multiplayer, as always, do not have the ground for the decent players. You are either really good or terrible. There is no middle area. Zombies on the other hand, is really fun to play. Maybe it's because it's the only game mode that does not have thruster pack, therefore keeping the traditional gameplay, or due to the fact that setting is in Noir style Chicago, but they really did a great job with Zombies… Expand
  40. ApexCryptLord
    Nov 9, 2015
    5
    Black Ops 3 isn't a masterpiece but the Zombie mode is something new with the new things u can do there and the new monsters. Its really funny to play it with some friends. Yeah, the multiplayer: I dont see a any difference to AW, for me the gameplay is same, OK u dont have the double jump, but at all its same. If u are a really COD Fan than the game is ok for you. It looks like TitanfallBlack Ops 3 isn't a masterpiece but the Zombie mode is something new with the new things u can do there and the new monsters. Its really funny to play it with some friends. Yeah, the multiplayer: I dont see a any difference to AW, for me the gameplay is same, OK u dont have the double jump, but at all its same. If u are a really COD Fan than the game is ok for you. It looks like Titanfall and uses the same engine like 10 years before. The Game is ok, but like i said not masterpiece. I dont see any difference to AW. 5/10… Expand
  41. Explodet
    Nov 7, 2015
    5
    More of the same. These yearly franchises sometimes feel more like expansions than actual full gledged games. This series symbolizes everything wrong with gaming today. While it's not terrible, it's far from great. Fans will love it, everyone else will be meh about it.
  42. ryuzo7980
    Nov 7, 2015
    7
    Im not Call of Duty fan. Im not playing Call of Duty since Modern Warfare 3. I played Black Ops 3 multiplayer beta. That is why I decided to buy this game. But I little dissapointed. "THE MASSIVE AND AMBITIOUS GAME IN CALL OF DUTY HISTORY " felling like just shooting action with maps pack. Campaign just ok nothing more. There is no EPIC moments like in first Black Ops, Modern Warfare 2.Im not Call of Duty fan. Im not playing Call of Duty since Modern Warfare 3. I played Black Ops 3 multiplayer beta. That is why I decided to buy this game. But I little dissapointed. "THE MASSIVE AND AMBITIOUS GAME IN CALL OF DUTY HISTORY " felling like just shooting action with maps pack. Campaign just ok nothing more. There is no EPIC moments like in first Black Ops, Modern Warfare 2. Black Ops 3 campaign is just ok. Play it and forget it. Even you playing with coop feature. People who choosing the PS3/360 edition loses NOTHING. Zombies mode is ok. But it looks just like Black Ops Zombies with some new features.
    Multiplayer is decent. I enjoy it. But there is small amount of content. Only 12 maps, small amount of guns, customs, really dissappointing. Skin customization is interesting feature but doesnt make any sense for me (really, Im not like that stupid camouflaging stuff) And last its good when I can play with bots ^_^ (sorry Im not so good in PVP, I need more training)

    Overall its 7. Its ok game. Good gameplay but small amount ot of content. This is game is not feel like AAA game. And absolutely not worth a 60 dollars    … Expand
  43. TheLastColossus
    Nov 6, 2015
    5
    Zombies is the best thing about BO3, MP, the campaign and other modes are nothing special, If CoD is going to continue to be all about the future, I'm sure this will be my last CoD until they reveal a WW2 CoD.
  44. SchroederRock
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    This is lengthy, so skip to the end if you just want a summary. Black Ops 3 is a tough decision for me in terms of rating. In terms of the campaign, it has a bland start that had me asking a lot of fundamental questions that should have been better answered just by playing the game. It isn't until mission 4 that things start to heat up a bit in terms of the fun-factor, but the story isThis is lengthy, so skip to the end if you just want a summary. Black Ops 3 is a tough decision for me in terms of rating. In terms of the campaign, it has a bland start that had me asking a lot of fundamental questions that should have been better answered just by playing the game. It isn't until mission 4 that things start to heat up a bit in terms of the fun-factor, but the story is still a bit buried. Then, around the halfway mark, things start to click and Black Ops 3 takes off on a roller coaster ride that I've come to expect from this arm of the franchise. The ending had me asking a lot of questions, but when I sought out answers, it made a LOT of sense and makes me understand why certain events in the game transpired the way they did (AFTER you’ve beaten the campaign, read the very first quick-scroll mission statement text that appears during those black screens. They’re on YouTube and, if you slow it down to 25% play speed, you can play/pause your way through it and find an extremely interesting piece of info there. Again, AFTER you beat the game go find this). There is some room for interpretation, but the theories I arrived at connected all the dots extremely well. Do not judge this story until you've done this for yourself, or you'll stamp poor writing in spots that are actually clever writing. The scope of the gameplay while unfolding the story is a nice addition, but the added wall running and thrust jumping take a back seat more often and it's the DNI augmentations that give a soldier super-human powers that really shines here. For the campaign, it nearly blew me away from start to end, but the fractured first few missions pulls it out of "amazing" territory and into the "above-average" category. I haven't spent much time with zombies, but I will say this: beating the campaign is important as it unlocks the Nightmares mode where you rehash certain campaign levels with zombies in them instead of your soldier & robot enemies. Playing the first iteration was interesting since it meshes a lot of stuff of your typical zombies with a new somewhat-altered storyline. But it isn’t amazing because it’s all retreaded story missions with a voice-over narrative that tries to fit what’s already there, making it feel like a hashed together plan rather than a uniquely-crafted bonus feature. As for the multiplayer, it's a mixed bag. Treyarch largely keeps everything you've seen in previous Call of Duty titles, but the new opportunities for movement get left by the wayside too often. I wanted a mixed Titanfall experience with the honed MP build of Call of Duty. You get much more of the later than the former. The new Specialist classes are a nice addition to the mix, but once you get outside of your thrusters and specialist abilities it's just CoD as usual. Not one map feels like the fun playground you'd get on Titanfall, where the mindset of "if you see it, you can play on/with it" makes for a very changing battleground that keeps your head on a swivel better than any other shooter thus-far. Add the terrible decision of using hybrid servers (part dedicated/part player hosted) and a complete meltdown in terms of online sustainability - something that is frustrating a majority of gamers out of the gate with BO3, and my playtime of Black Ops 3 feels stymied. DLC is $50 for a seasons pass, $15 per installment (4 DLC packs total). You’re getting the usual 4 maps & a zombie expansion. The problem is that games like Halo 5 are offering DLC for free and Destiny figured out how $40 can fund an entire year’s worth of DLC, including the first major expansion (The Taken King) and using micro transactions that are not required to fund the extra nuances of the game. This makes Black Ops 3 DLC look insignificant and scam’ish. –SUMMARY-- Black Ops 3 is another mind-bending tale that requires all of your attention to figure out the storyline. The attention to detail is almost consistent across the game’s 11 missions, but a faulty starting left me wanting a bit more. Once I got to the multiplayer, I again found myself with a desire for more. Call of Duty isn’t busting out of its shell that is really starting to hold it back, but the cracks in the hull suggest Activision is considering the possibility of pushing the limits. I can’t recommend the title, but I won’t deter anyone from it either. I just wish there was more of a playground feel to it all – that would make it a lot more fun. Of course, if you want the worst news of all: Ghosts 2 is supposed to be up next for CoD. Ghosts was an abomination of a game and nobody is looking forward to that polished turd of a game.… Expand
  45. Brazuka
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    Very good game. I could give it a 8,5, but the multiplayer connection is terribly bad here in Brazil. All brazilian players are having lag every 3 seconds! It´s impossible to play! The same problem happened during the BETA tests and what did they (Activision / Treyarch) do to fix it? If they fix it soon I can give it a better grade!
  46. Jugmonkey
    Nov 10, 2015
    6
    Looks great. Customization is great, very deep. Best yet and hopefully something that sticks going forward.

    But man, I have to say as much as I can stress it, this futuristic direction of the game sucks hard. If I wanted to play Halo I'd play Halo. The breakout game, Modern Warfare was great because it was MODERN not silly jet jump packs, wall walking, future goofy weaponry etc. I hate    Looks great. Customization is great, very deep. Best yet and hopefully something that sticks going forward.

    But man, I have to say as much as I can stress it, this futuristic direction of the game sucks hard. If I wanted to play Halo I'd play Halo. The breakout game, Modern Warfare was great because it was MODERN not silly jet jump packs, wall walking, future goofy weaponry etc. I hate this stuff and I am not coming to COD to play Deus Ex. Stop it already.

    This is now two years in a row where I've been robbed from COD enjoyment.

    I'm not going to give it a zero or anything silly, it's slick and offers some fun but I won't be playing nearly as much as I used to as long as we're into this future bs.

    Bring me back my modern weapons please. Hell I'd rather go back to the WWII than this silliness.    … Expand
  47. TheWaffle
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    It's ok, but probably my last buy in the franchise. The inspired moments that made Modern Warfare and Black Ops I so good are long gone, and in lieu of programming better AI Activision seems to just throw three times as many baddies at you and leave them just as dumb as ever. For all the graphical improvements, the graphics on your cybernetic powers are glaringly bad.

    This really feels    It's ok, but probably my last buy in the franchise. The inspired moments that made Modern Warfare and Black Ops I so good are long gone, and in lieu of programming better AI Activision seems to just throw three times as many baddies at you and leave them just as dumb as ever. For all the graphical improvements, the graphics on your cybernetic powers are glaringly bad.

    This really feels like the bare bones of CoD, like a very generic FPS. The sequences have gone completely over the top to the point that they're now completely stale. There's no volume control, every sequence is you against fifty guys with drones flying in and total chaos. You're supposed to be breaking out of a rebel prison and a terrorist safehouse, yet both are stocked with over a hundred soldiers and fifty robots. Like Ghosts the storyline is kind of empty, at least so far, and the main character's voice acting is terribad.

    The multiplayer is lacking in depth. The timed power ups aren't terribly well implemented and the pvp just doesn't feel like realistic CoD shootouts. It feels like a knock-off of Titanfall, complete with wall running.    … Expand
  48. XtremeNerdz12
    Nov 19, 2015
    6
    I know there are a lot of haters, but in my option I think the game is quite well done, the campaign is the same as every single fps campaign except in the future which adds something new to the franchise, I think the multiplayer is fun and enjoyable. The only bad thing is YOU GET KILLED SO **** EASILY!!
  49. Infamous-Rivera
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    I gave this game a rating of 7 for a few reasons. First im going to to state all the Negative and follow up with the Positive.

    Gameplay - From what i can tell about Blops 3s movement is its pretty much just a filtered version of destiny, titanfall, and advanced warfare. Though it does feel more ground based than the previous titles. Which is a good thing. Now as far as the guns go..Well    I gave this game a rating of 7 for a few reasons. First im going to to state all the Negative and follow up with the Positive.

    Gameplay - From what i can tell about Blops 3s movement is its pretty much just a filtered version of destiny, titanfall, and advanced warfare. Though it does feel more ground based than the previous titles. Which is a good thing. Now as far as the guns go..Well this is where i see how it feels so consistent or similar to blops 2 which is also good and bad but not too refreshing. the pick 10 works but also falls short when you realize the new additions for example how many attachments you can put on your primary weapon now leading to usually no side arm if you need one, or no wildcards cause you wanted a beefier primary weapon.
    Those are my personal problems on Gameplay on multiplayer now to the actual features.

    Campaign - I cant give a full review on this because i haven't played it but the fact that Treyarch incorporated co-op was a bold move especially the ability to level up your abilities. Very smart!

    MULTIPLAYER - The specialist addition is nice i suppose but feels a little biased towards certain specialist and the fact that your specialist weapon cant be temporarily halted or swapped out is a bummer. not to mention the fact that if you activate the weapon or ability and happen to die the second you do, results in an instant loss of it.

    The Maps - to be quite honest the majority of the maps dont really feel well thought through or exciting like Black ops 2 did maybe its just me but i hardly favor any of these maps.

    Customization - This is the area where Blops 3 really gets it right. The ability to make your own paint job as well as add a camo to your weapon. Gunsmith is also a nice addition but is limited to the weapons and attachments you've unlocked. You can also Customize your specialist if you favor a certain one more you unlock more helments or heads and also what they wear even to the point of taunts and victory quotes. Felt like the clothes and helments could have had more of a variety but nonetheless its good.

    ZOMBIES - Now i dont know if its just me but Shadows of Evil feels like a really difficult map there's so much to do and unlock in so little time because the zombies become potentially difficult very quick.
    unlike Blops 2 zombies i found myself dying at really early rounds. I really like the Atmosphere of the stage just wish i could explore it more without being mauled down by Zombies so quick.
    Most of my friends and myself prefer (blops one and two) zombies so far...

    I haven't had the chance to play (The Giant) map because i havent bought the Season Pass
    But i am sure it has to be better difficulty-wise than Shadows of Evil.

    SOUND - The gun shot sounds don't sound as nice as previous call of duty titles for some apparent reason, but explosions are nice and how specialist refer to each other by their names. Zombie screeches are kinda the same old but the new voice actors for the characters are pretty well done.
    Thats pretty much all i can say on that.

    Overall its a good take on the Call of Duty series and a really good fps shooter with capturing unlockables and progression. Lets hope to better future maps for zombies and multiplayer as well.    … Expand
  50. ChazzRabble
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    THis has to be my favorite call of duty since MW2. Although the 'wall run' is not a new concept,, it feels so amazing the way it's been implemented into this cod. The maps on multi are by far the best in years if not ever. So well thought out and works perfectly with all the abilities. Don't listen to the negative reviews from halo fan boys. This game is fantastic if you like firstTHis has to be my favorite call of duty since MW2. Although the 'wall run' is not a new concept,, it feels so amazing the way it's been implemented into this cod. The maps on multi are by far the best in years if not ever. So well thought out and works perfectly with all the abilities. Don't listen to the negative reviews from halo fan boys. This game is fantastic if you like first person shooters. Gave me hope with the COD franchise again. Really didn't enjoy AW or Ghosts much at all. The 4 player co op is so much fun, zombies mode is epic (of course) and multi player is totally addictive.… Expand
  51. BaconMage
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    First off lets talk online play because that's COD's bread & butter. It has a very small selection of weapons. Unlike Battlefield 4 where you can hear the footsteps of someone approaching, even in full sprint you couldn't hear someone approaching in COD. Lastly there are some serious issues with signal boosting players and the servers themselves because players keep killing you fromFirst off lets talk online play because that's COD's bread & butter. It has a very small selection of weapons. Unlike Battlefield 4 where you can hear the footsteps of someone approaching, even in full sprint you couldn't hear someone approaching in COD. Lastly there are some serious issues with signal boosting players and the servers themselves because players keep killing you from nowhere then suddenly popping onto your screen once your dead. I give this a 6 because overall, it is still just above average.… Expand
  52. WildfireV3
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    I won't go mental and give this game too low of a score, as it does at least deserve to be middle of the road due to the many changes that have come along with this iteration of CoD.

    That being said, there's a reason that there are so many negative reviews, and it's not because of "haters". A lot of these people are players that know great games. If I listed great games on PS4 right    I won't go mental and give this game too low of a score, as it does at least deserve to be middle of the road due to the many changes that have come along with this iteration of CoD.

    That being said, there's a reason that there are so many negative reviews, and it's not because of "haters". A lot of these people are players that know great games.

    If I listed great games on PS4 right now, It'd be GTA, Witcher 3, Bloodborne, TLOU, Dragonage & after that it becomes a bit more of a struggle. Call of Duty:Black Ops 3 no matter how much of a fan boy you are, does not deserve to be anywhere near that upper Echelon of games. I see IGN year after year giving CoD a 9/10 rating.. We all know they pay for those reviews and IGN are not to be trusted one bit.

    Call of Duty is the same thing it has always been, the same futuristic nonsense since the series went downhill & it's the same players buying it. One dimensional gamers that don't even know what games like Witcher 3 are!

    I say, let the poor players keep buying it, Call of Duty will remain the measuring stick by which bad gamers are judged by the gaming community, it is the breeding ground for people who are terrible at games in general and need an auto aim cartoon FPS to feel great.

    For anyone on the fence about this game, just ask yourself... Is it really worth spending $60, + the price of all the DLC packs for a game which is pretty much the same experience as every year, & next year will be worthless because everyone will be wasting their money on the next version.

    Or would you rather use that money and wait for one of the good games coming out later? Fallout 4? Horizon Zero Dawn? Last Guardian? No Mans Sky?

    Those of us that know great games are not singing Black Ops 3 praises right now, because it's mediocre and the fans of the series just can't see it, they've got their love glasses on.    … Expand
  53. Mattcha
    Nov 6, 2015
    5
    Really fun game, plenty of hours worth of stuff to do. The people leaving **** scores haven't played the game, this sites user review system is entirely pointless by now. So many fanboy losers. I f you've left a zero or one, you are a really really sad person, get a life, you don't affect the world with you're asinine "reviews".
  54. NMFreed
    Feb 7, 2016
    7
    Betrayal. War. Guns. It's a tale as old as time. Literally.

    In Call of Duty: Black Ops III, you play as a soldier fighting a war some 50 years into the future. While in a firefight, you get yourself pretty messed up by a robot and are in need of some heavy cybernetic enhancements. This is where the campaign of Black Ops III takes off. The first thing you'll notice is how darn pretty    Betrayal. War. Guns. It's a tale as old as time. Literally.

    In Call of Duty: Black Ops III, you play as a soldier fighting a war some 50 years into the future. While in a firefight, you get yourself pretty messed up by a robot and are in need of some heavy cybernetic enhancements. This is where the campaign of Black Ops III takes off.

    The first thing you'll notice is how darn pretty it is. Sparks fly off of walls, guns are heavily detailed and refined and the characters and cutscenes move seamlessly in and out of live gameplay.

    Voice acting is superb and the acting is at peak COD form, bringing in Hollywood talent like Christopher Meloni and Ron Perlman and coupling them with the best of the best in video game voice acting, like Nolan North. Also, Seattle Seahawks player Marshawn Lynch is totally in this game.

    The campaign clocks in anywhere from six to eight hours depending on difficulty level, though difficulty isn't much more than a few more enemies that seem to be able to see you through walls, cars, ten feet of concrete, etc. It can be awfully frustrating.

    But let's be honest, you showed up for the multiplayer.

    Taking notes from the Multiplayer Battle Online Arena genre, or MOBA, Black Ops III introduces Specialists, essentially hero characters that the player will unlock over time. When you boot up multiplayer for the first time, you'll select your first hero and that's where your character base starts.

    There's Outrider whose equipped with a superpowered crossbow, Ruin, your typical cybernetic soldier, Prophet, specializing in energy weapons, and a handful of others.

    With rumors that Treyarch and Activision plan to support Black Ops III with two years of content, one would expect new heroes to show their faces over time. It's kind of ingenious actually, and gives the game legs.
    The rest of what you'd expect is also here. The multiplayer suite is packed with core, hardcore and bonus game types, including Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed and my personal favorite, Gun Game (players cycle through timed weapons and have to basically be great with every one of them.)

    Create-a-Class is back, along with Gunsmith, a studio that allows you to completely customize your weapons. Though, you may want to refrain from painting anything phallic or obscene on your guns. Oh, and Scorestreaks are back too, rewarding players for collecting kills without dying.
    New to the series is Black Market, a mode that uses in-game currency called 'Cryptokeys' for random supply drops. Players can purchase said drops and gain some cool weapon, attachment or equipment loot. Borrowing from games like Borderlands and Destiny, some of the loot may be rare, though that's totally up in the air.

    Ten Cryptokeys net you a common supply drop and 30 will score you a rare one, and yes, they do seem a lot like microtransactions. The thing is, you can't actually use real money to buy these, though that can always change in a future update.

    And if campaign and multiplayer just aren't enough, Black Ops III brings back the ever-lovable Zombies mode, which is a blast to play with friends. There's also a new Freerun mode, which is kind of like a poor-man's Mirror's Edge. You can run on walls, jump and roll and act like a total badass, but you can do that in multiplayer as well.

    Overall, Black Ops III packs a lot of punch for its $60 entry fee. With tons of content planned for at least the next year and already so much stuffed into the game, it's more than worth it. The campaign and multiplayer offer new, exciting experiences that the last few entries have lacked.
    Sure, the game is a far cry (heh) from the golden age of the series, but it's still fun. And at the end of the day, what more can we ask for from a video game?

    - Nicholas Friedman, The Dallas Morning News    … Expand
  55. ReakingHavok
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    Going to keep this short, this game is a solid 7.5, would give it an 8 if the spawns wern't so bad. I really hate that people abuse the user rating just as much as i hate that paid critics up the review with **** post to up the score. this is call of duty, not titan fall. there is no reason anyone should be giving this game such a low rating. i was actually expecting this game to be justGoing to keep this short, this game is a solid 7.5, would give it an 8 if the spawns wern't so bad. I really hate that people abuse the user rating just as much as i hate that paid critics up the review with **** post to up the score. this is call of duty, not titan fall. there is no reason anyone should be giving this game such a low rating. i was actually expecting this game to be just as bad as advanced warefare but i got pleasently surprised that the game play was actually decent. i dont care how bad people on here say that the graphics arnt great but in reality this is the best looking call of duty by far. it looks better than most new games but not anywhere near some games. people that bash on the graphics are probably the same ones saying that fallout 4's arnt that bad when really they look like the game was made in 2007. this game is nothing like titan fall other then a few spots on each map where you can run on a wall to get to another spot in or around buildings and other types of cover, it not like you can scale whole building like in titanfall. the game is better than halo, not better than blops 2, but the best online shooter on the xbox one and ps4 and next year when ghost 2 or god forbid.....another modern warfare comes out this game will get more praise because IW and sledgehammer suck at makeing call of duties.… Expand
  56. Lilmanike
    Nov 14, 2016
    5
    Call Of Duty Black Ops III is an absolutely disappointing game. The horribly bad single player campaign, stupid supply drops that give you less than 0.1% of a chance to get a new weapon, alright graphics, meh weapons and abysmal multiplayer.

    Pros:
    Graphics
    Weapons

    Cons:
    Multiplayer
    Season Pass
    Supply Drops
    Single Player Campaign
    Confusing Story
  57. Wareagle172324
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    The game is ok....but it looks like this franchise wants to keep the fans that loved this franchise in the first place. This way to futuristic fighting is not what the fans of this series really liked. They need to go back to it's roots Black Ops 1 and 2 where awesome!!! Modern Warfare 2 and 3 were great. Ghost wasn't the best because fans compared it to the other awesome games that cameThe game is ok....but it looks like this franchise wants to keep the fans that loved this franchise in the first place. This way to futuristic fighting is not what the fans of this series really liked. They need to go back to it's roots Black Ops 1 and 2 where awesome!!! Modern Warfare 2 and 3 were great. Ghost wasn't the best because fans compared it to the other awesome games that came before it.

    Advanced Warfare and BO3 has gotten away from what made this series so good. Take the jet packs, ray guns and wall running out of this franchise please!!!! If they want to continue doing this kind of stuff they should just put out a new series so people can enjoy that title. This is not COD. I think they used the title of the franchise to get people to play a new game or something.    … Expand
  58. oCannibal
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    In short, the campaign lacked. Multiplayer adds the Specialist class which gives it a good flavor. None is really overpowered and majority are found useful as you will see in lobbys that most people have a different Specialist. New Arena mode (4v4 competitive playlist) is sweet but does come with flaws. Ban/Protect makes it interesting as you 8 players can choose to Ban or Protect a gun,In short, the campaign lacked. Multiplayer adds the Specialist class which gives it a good flavor. None is really overpowered and majority are found useful as you will see in lobbys that most people have a different Specialist. New Arena mode (4v4 competitive playlist) is sweet but does come with flaws. Ban/Protect makes it interesting as you 8 players can choose to Ban or Protect a gun, perk, specialist, or killstreak. Problem is the process takes too long as you have to wait till everyone chooses, than draft a specialist, create a class, and edit killstreaks. It takes about 3-5 minutes to start a game after you got in it. And if a teammate leaves, there is no replacing the player. Zombies is awesome as well… Expand
  59. Booker9380
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last call of duty game has a astonishing and amusing multiplayer.. But on the other hand the campaign isn't that good I was expecting.. Plus : black ops 3 is focusing on high tech weapons .. That what's making it too far of black ops one and it's great story..… Expand
  60. MrMadMonkey18
    Jul 27, 2016
    6
    The call of duty titles just seem to get worse every time a new one is released. The graphics on this are gorgeous but the multiplayer and singleplayer is basically donald trump getting elected for president: its horrible.
    The zombies mode on this however is oddly delightful. The new train mechanic serves as a decent replacement for the bus.
    If you like to purchase every cod title just    The call of duty titles just seem to get worse every time a new one is released. The graphics on this are gorgeous but the multiplayer and singleplayer is basically donald trump getting elected for president: its horrible.
    The zombies mode on this however is oddly delightful. The new train mechanic serves as a decent replacement for the bus.
    If you like to purchase every cod title just for the zombies then go right ahead. If you like to purchase it for the single player and multiplayer then this is not for you. This game in conclusion is basically just a slap to the face for all cod fans. Lets hope that next years installment makes up for it.    … Expand
  61. TheOneLeon
    Jan 13, 2016
    5
    There have been few Call of Duties that I personally found hard to enjoy. They all had their moments of boredom and of staleness, but in the end, they managed to have a kind of longevity as, contrary to popukar belief, most changed up the established formula just enough to keep the player interested and engaged. Therefore it is with deep regret that i saw that Black Ops 3 stands among theThere have been few Call of Duties that I personally found hard to enjoy. They all had their moments of boredom and of staleness, but in the end, they managed to have a kind of longevity as, contrary to popukar belief, most changed up the established formula just enough to keep the player interested and engaged. Therefore it is with deep regret that i saw that Black Ops 3 stands among the likes of Ghosts as one of the most boring and stale Call of Duties to date. The campaign has gone from the gorgeous cinematics and memorable characters that COD is known for, to emptionless romps through groups of baddies and a sea of faces who dont bring enough personality for me to even remember their names. I personally hate the nameless customized protagonist, but thats the least of the issues. The 4-D movement that was advertised is absolutely atrocious. Advanced Warfare had much more fluid 4-D movement, and maps that actually compliment these abilities. Your first few online matches will be spent mindlessly trying to jump over walls or wall sprint only to find that these abilities only work in specific areas, making them a major hindrance. Overall, i wanted to like this game, i really truly did. Maybe i can one day, but not today.… Expand
  62. Yoystik
    Jan 9, 2016
    5
    This is not a call of duty game anymore... the good CODs were MW, MW2, BO and BO2.. and from all the others are not good or are just copies of other games (titanfall you there?)...
    The graphics are good (I think thats the only possitive point)
    The respawns are awful The story is pointless and boring The mechanics on the game are not good What the hell is the weapons on the zombies????    This is not a call of duty game anymore... the good CODs were MW, MW2, BO and BO2.. and from all the others are not good or are just copies of other games (titanfall you there?)...
    The graphics are good (I think thats the only possitive point)
    The respawns are awful
    The story is pointless and boring
    The mechanics on the game are not good
    What the hell is the weapons on the zombies????
    and overall the game is not fun to play    … Expand
  63. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 67/10
    Mein User Score = 7/10    … Expand
  64. Ishi123
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    So this is the first COD game I've played since Black Ops 2. I didn't really think much of COD in general, since they are now the most generic of generic FPS games, but my friend brought this one over to play on my PS4 so here we are.

    DISCLAIMER: Multiplayer is not a factor in this review due to my long standing bias against competitive multiplayer. That's right. I'm one of the three    So this is the first COD game I've played since Black Ops 2. I didn't really think much of COD in general, since they are now the most generic of generic FPS games, but my friend brought this one over to play on my PS4 so here we are.

    DISCLAIMER: Multiplayer is not a factor in this review due to my long standing bias against competitive multiplayer. That's right. I'm one of the three people who plays COD exclusively for the single player!

    So first thing I noticed about the new gen COD is that the shooting controls are so much tighter and they feel so much better. It's not even the controller, either. I play the first Black Ops with a PS4 controller because the PS3 controller is garbage for shooters and Black Ops 3 just plain feels better. I'm not a super expert on shooters or anything, but the controls just feel better and easier to handle. I've never been good with snipers in COD, but in Black Ops 3 for some reason I'm just able to swing the scope in and hit dead on center-mass quickly and easily.

    Which is a good segue to the guns. The guns are all future tech stuff with sharp edges and all that stuff that looks space-age and everything. Though I laughed when I saw the future AK pattern rifle because I imagine that something like that will actually exist within the next 20 years since that thing is never going away. The guns look pretty nice, but more importantly, they FEEL nice. Shooting the guns just feels so much better than anything in the previous games. The sounds they make, the animations when firing, even the reload animations look really cool. I actually like all the guns in this game, and each feels VERY different from the others, instead of every single one of them just being a point at bad guy and shoot affair with no real defining characteristics, save for mode of fire.

    The new cybernetic stuff is pretty neat, even if it is just blatantly ripping off Titanfall, though Advanced Warfare did it first. I like all the cyber core abilities, letting me manipulate the battlefield and accommodating different playstyles. I could be a manipulator, hacking enemy bots and making them fight for me, or shorting out people's cybernetics and turning their own bodies against them. I could be stealthy, going invisible with a silenced weapon or slamming a shockwave down on a group of enemies. Or I could just blow everything up, making 5 guys puke their guts out at once and setting people on fire. It's fun to have different options in your arsenal instead of just shoot the bad guys in the face.

    On to the story. The story on a first run through is schizophrenic as hell and I got lost halfway through. I chalked it up to COD trying to out-COD itself as it tries to do with every iteration, but by the end I was going "this is the most retarded thing I've ever seen, what is even going on?". Then after the story was over I Googled "what the f*** happened in Black Ops 3's story" and read up on what actually went on. After I read up on that and understood the actual story, I realized just how brilliant the story was. This is the least COD COD I have ever played. Treyarch made a fantastic story that is so complex I couldn't explain it if I used all 5000 characters I'm allowed, and it's all really compelling. There's one problem I have with it, though. This game's own license hurt the game more than anything. If I wasn't expecting just more COD boom, bang, kill everything with stupid setpieces, I may have picked up on the subtle hints the game was giving throughout. And oh, boy, are those hints subtle. Only with new knowledge of the story was I able to catch those moments that are weaved all throughout the story. I would go "OHHHHH, THAT'S WHAT THAT'S ABOUT!" to a weird moment that made absolutely no sense before. But the COD name hurts the story. If this had an entirely different license to it, like a new IP, and it made it's story on that, uncoupled from the gigantic Michael Bay spectacle the COD series basically is now, and if they tweaked the narrative a bit so it seemed more like "oh, there's something deeper going on here" and less like "this is a complete clustermolest, I'm so lost", then this story could've been so amazing. I really like the story in this game, it's a brilliant narrative that blew my mind when I figured it out. But like I said, the COD name added with the fact that it's basically impossible to not get lost bring it down.

    I do like this game, though. It's not a bad game. Certainly not the ones and zeroes everyone and their dog seems to be giving it. It doesn't stop the series from stagnating and doesn't put the brakes on its slow descent into obsolescence, but for what it is, it's not bad. I just wish it wasn't a COD game. That being said, Treyarch is now on my list of developers to watch, because this story was absolutely brilliant, even if it's flawed.    … Expand
  65. Kingofdanerds
    Dec 12, 2016
    6
    I have mixed reviews about this game. It has great graphics ! But it all comes down to game play. The controls are great but it is better enjoyed to play the Zombie Mode. The campaign is better playing multiplayer. It is not the worst of the Call of Duty series, but it is not the best. 6/10.
  66. Progamer420
    Nov 13, 2016
    7
    BO3 is a good multiplayer game but it does not make the best FPS out there.
    The campaign is good and 4 player co-op is a new feature which feels great. The story is very complicated and way too futuristic. But the campaign is fun to play.
    The multiplayer part is one of treyarch's best till date. But same physics as AW. And also has numerous glitches and bugs. Zombies mode... Pretty same    BO3 is a good multiplayer game but it does not make the best FPS out there.
    The campaign is good and 4 player co-op is a new feature which feels great. The story is very complicated and way too futuristic. But the campaign is fun to play.
    The multiplayer part is one of treyarch's best till date. But same physics as AW. And also has numerous glitches and bugs.
    Zombies mode... Pretty same as others but has a significant story and good but not the best gameplay.    … Expand
  67. AstralAssassin3
    Mar 1, 2017
    5
    The third and presumably final black ops game in this popular series, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessors:

    Pros: -Zombies is really fun and interesting -The customisation is superb with loads of options -The movement system, while not quite as good, borrows from titanfall and serves the game well -The maps are pretty decent Neutral: -The gunplay is essentially the same    The third and presumably final black ops game in this popular series, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessors:

    Pros:
    -Zombies is really fun and interesting
    -The customisation is superb with loads of options
    -The movement system, while not quite as good, borrows from titanfall and serves the game well
    -The maps are pretty decent

    Neutral:
    -The gunplay is essentially the same thing again with minor additions

    Cons:
    -An absolutely terrible single player story that has nothing to do with the previous black ops games
    -Multiplayer is short on content, with only 12 maps
    -Disgusting DLC and micro transaction practices
    -Mediorce graphics and sound design

    Overall:
    Story: 2/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Multiplayer: 6/10
    Zombies: 8/10
    Graphics and sound design: 4/10
    Overall: 5/10    … Expand
  68. Super_Cloud
    Jan 1, 2016
    5
    I finished the campaign and we are really far from the first Black ops, i was happy when i finally finished it. I feel like sometime the mission goes on for way too long and i really dislike shooting machine all the time... I was disappointed, i absolutely loved the first Black ops, black ops 2 was slow at first but quickly became interesting but Black Ops 3 was not really interesting andI finished the campaign and we are really far from the first Black ops, i was happy when i finally finished it. I feel like sometime the mission goes on for way too long and i really dislike shooting machine all the time... I was disappointed, i absolutely loved the first Black ops, black ops 2 was slow at first but quickly became interesting but Black Ops 3 was not really interesting and had pretty much nothing to do with the other... It was not bad but i was expecting the game to be better, i did not try the multiplayer.… Expand
  69. barym
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    Since the COD series burst onto the scene with the critically acclaimed COD4:Modern Warfare, I was won over but the yearly installments and the focus of online multiplayer, complacency has crept in. The Modern Warfare iterations all become to samey, but what they were doing with the Black Ops was a bit more interesting. NOT ANYMORE!!! Campaign is boring garbage. It has become the same asSince the COD series burst onto the scene with the critically acclaimed COD4:Modern Warfare, I was won over but the yearly installments and the focus of online multiplayer, complacency has crept in. The Modern Warfare iterations all become to samey, but what they were doing with the Black Ops was a bit more interesting. NOT ANYMORE!!! Campaign is boring garbage. It has become the same as the Modern Warfare/ Advanced Warfare titles. But the positives are that there is something here for for everybody who likes their FPS COD-flavoured.
    There is Campaign or co-op Campaign, there's the normal Multiplayer suite and then there is Zombies.
    So, there's a lot of content, but to get the most of it- you'll have to purchase the season pass.
    'Ive given the game a 7, because unlike alot of users I don't have ulterior motive.    … Expand
  70. drlowdon
    Jun 26, 2018
    5
    I long ago gave up on the Call of Duty series after the endless yearly sequels that offered absolutely nothing new but, with Black Ops III being free on PS+ this month, I’d thought I’d give it a try.

    There is no way anyone could honestly say this is an actively bad game but, as expected, there is absolutely nothing here that couldn’t be found in the very first Modern Warfare title and    I long ago gave up on the Call of Duty series after the endless yearly sequels that offered absolutely nothing new but, with Black Ops III being free on PS+ this month, I’d thought I’d give it a try.

    There is no way anyone could honestly say this is an actively bad game but, as expected, there is absolutely nothing here that couldn’t be found in the very first Modern Warfare title and thus no reason why I’d want to bother investing any time in it. I know there are still plenty of people that enjoy the COD series but I’m simply not interested in playing that same game over and over again every year.    … Expand
  71. GodoteX
    Nov 18, 2017
    7
    I can very easily and quickly summarize the new Call of Duty. Treyarch and everything is clear. The long campaign (even two), a lot of fun in multiplayer mode and extended Zombie.
  72. actionist83
    Aug 2, 2018
    7
    REVIEWING SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN ONLY:

    What can I say about the campaign? Not much. The level design and gameplay was fun and introduced some new ideas. The characters were painfully generic, and the story had a lot of potential; yet just couldn’t deliver the narrative in a way that made any sense.
  73. ALEXELWAY
    Nov 22, 2015
    5
    I only play multiplayer so keep that in mind. I was really hoping that the wall running ,jumping ,sliding etc. would be less noticeable but it seems like AW but toned down a bit.

    I would LOVE for the series to go back to more modern times without the slides, wall running , 20 foot jumps etc. I absolutely loved Bo1 and 2 but this game has more of AW feel to it for my liking.
  74. RedWulfr
    Dec 27, 2015
    5
    I have not played this game very long, for a good reason. It was so totally uninviting and uninteresting. Felt like the same game as COD:BO2 with better graphic, but in a waaay worse packaging. The loading-times when starting the zombie-mode is annoying since you have to watch a long movie and so on. I couldnt handle to spend more time when im used to a pretty slim and working franchise.I have not played this game very long, for a good reason. It was so totally uninviting and uninteresting. Felt like the same game as COD:BO2 with better graphic, but in a waaay worse packaging. The loading-times when starting the zombie-mode is annoying since you have to watch a long movie and so on. I couldnt handle to spend more time when im used to a pretty slim and working franchise. So disappointed!… Expand
  75. criticguy22
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    The Call Of Duty series has been an extremely "opinionated" franchise throughout these past years, and BO3 makes no exception.
    This is a good, good game. It has so many things going for it. The graphics are most notably the most amped, filled with juicy colour and saturation, unlike the blue, depressing visuals we saw in all past installments. The gameply, as usual, hasn't changed much.    The Call Of Duty series has been an extremely "opinionated" franchise throughout these past years, and BO3 makes no exception.
    This is a good, good game. It has so many things going for it. The graphics are most notably the most amped, filled with juicy colour and saturation, unlike the blue, depressing visuals we saw in all past installments. The gameply, as usual, hasn't changed much. I don't even think I need to explain why. Same shooting mechanics, same multiplayer, the usual. And the campaign is arguably better with some close friends than on your own. And more contents keeps piling onto the roster.

    However, all that being said, BO3 honestly is another shooting game. All content aside, the game lays out as a basic futuristic shooter. It's a great game, but not exactly enough to qualify it being worth all of your money. But at least it's not Ghosts!    … Expand
  76. Elucidate
    Dec 1, 2019
    5
    Unlike most people here, I don't really play online, so this review is based mainly on the campaign.

    I've played many CoD games before, and I gotta say, the story in this campaign is probably the worst I've encountered. The characters are utterly flat and uninteresting, which makes it hard to care about what happens to them. The finale is also extremely underwhelming. What's worse, the    Unlike most people here, I don't really play online, so this review is based mainly on the campaign.

    I've played many CoD games before, and I gotta say, the story in this campaign is probably the worst I've encountered. The characters are utterly flat and uninteresting, which makes it hard to care about what happens to them. The finale is also extremely underwhelming. What's worse, the game thinks it's being profound/grandiose with its nauseating "art" sequences and constant melodramatic voiceover.

    On the other hand, BO3 gets credit for its split-screen option in the campaign, and the amount of content available.    … Expand
  77. p1menta
    Jul 18, 2018
    7
    less of a cliche than all other CoD put together, but still kinda dumb.
    i cant actually see how can these games be so overrated. it should be fun for an afternon, not considered such a game as it is.
    the AI sucks so bad it gives me cringes every 2sec.
    but again, still better than the others i've played
  78. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    5
    Номер двенадцать в моем небольшом топчике игр из серии Call of Duty. Горите в аду ответственные за локализацию игры на русский.
  79. Fridge355
    May 16, 2016
    5
    Single-player - 3
    Zombies - 7
    Multiplayer - 9 Weapons added to random supply drops - 0 Black Ops 3's multiplayer is just like Black Ops 2, but made better. All the weapons included in the base game are balanced pretty well. There are no ridiculous score-streaks that are impossible to destroy. Everything in the multiplayer is very fluid. The maps are nothing write home about.    Single-player - 3
    Zombies - 7
    Multiplayer - 9
    Weapons added to random supply drops - 0

    Black Ops 3's multiplayer is just like Black Ops 2, but made better. All the weapons included in the base game are balanced pretty well. There are no ridiculous score-streaks that are impossible to destroy. Everything in the multiplayer is very fluid. The maps are nothing write home about. All-in-all, it's simply just a good Call of Duty multiplayer.

    Except for Black Market drops. Every time you play a match, you receive cryptokeys, an in-game currency. Cryptokeys, as I said before earlier can be earned by simply playing the game, or you can use actual money to purchase cryptokeys. Cryptokeys Call of Duty allow you to purchase random drops filled with character win animations, character camos, weapon camos, and guns. That's right, in game guns. So instead of just unlocking the guns by playing the game, you now have to spend cryptokeys, either earned by playing the game A LOT or spending a lot of real money, to earn guns. And it's not even the fact that they are random drops that make me angry, it's that the guns that you receive are so unbalanced and overpowered that it makes the multiplayer unfair for those who don't have those weapons.

    With each new installment of Call of Duty, I find that I dislike the game mode Zombies even more and more. Instead of going back to the simplicity and fun maps like Nacht der Untoten, the first Zombies map from CoD World at War, they continue to add more and more gimmicks. Why can't we have a simple survival mode that doesn't require you to build items, start weird rituals, and other things like that?

    The single-player story of Black Ops 3 is easily forgettable. I tried playing by myself, but after the first couple of maps, it's essentially all the same. I did play on harder difficulties with friends, which was naturally a lot more fun than by myself. The new ranking system for single-player does add a new "fun" aspect to single-player, but not enough to get me to come back for more.    … Expand
  80. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    7
    Very fun co-op campaign including a Nightmare mode with zombies. Multiplayer is very fun, fluid, great customization tools, great and detailed maps fleeing a bit of sense of futurism that the game it's proposed (this brings nostalgia for those who enjoy the old cods). And then there's a lot of content to unlock. Amazing, one of the best COD ever.
  81. newb
    Jul 14, 2018
    7
    great multiplayer experience hampered by balancing issues and unjustifiable lag issues. once again cod zombies is exceptional. however the campaign is sh*t don't even try it.
  82. SimpleReviewz
    Dec 23, 2015
    5
    "Advanced Warfare is a light in the tunnel for this fading franchise." . I said this in my review for Advanced Warfare last year, and oh man, this franchise might as well end now. There is no more hope in CoD. I won't go as far as to saw BO3 is godawful like so many of the butthurt haters do, but it is in no way a recommendation. Star Wars Battlefront 2015 is better than this, for God's"Advanced Warfare is a light in the tunnel for this fading franchise." . I said this in my review for Advanced Warfare last year, and oh man, this franchise might as well end now. There is no more hope in CoD. I won't go as far as to saw BO3 is godawful like so many of the butthurt haters do, but it is in no way a recommendation. Star Wars Battlefront 2015 is better than this, for God's sake. Anyway, let's get on to why BO3 is not a good game.

    Campaign
    Yup. I'm actually going to talk about the campaign of this game, if it can even be called that. We were promised a Terminator-like story for this game, but it was completely false-advertised. Instead, the plot revolves around...well I really don't know. It's all just a bunch of confusing conspiracy type **** You can just tell the developers were trying so hard to create a "smart" and "revolutionary" story here, but it just falls on its face so terribly. It takes itself WAY TOO seriously, too. The gameplay for the campaign is okay. There's new Bioshock-like abilities you can use in it, but they all wound up feeling the same. Other than that, it's just typical SHOOT EM SHOOT SHOOT EM. You can play co-op in the campaign, but the matchmaking is so bad, so I had to play by myself the whole time. Really in truly, the only reason I trudged through campaign was for trophies.

    Multiplayer
    Multiplayer feels very...similar. All it is really is just BO2 with a new mobility system. I can't deny that I sometimes did have a lot of fun with it, though. I can't really say much more about it. That's how much it feels the same. I can say one more thing, though: the multiplayer is unbalanced as all hell, maybe even more than any other CoD.

    Zombies
    You'd think that Zombies would be the saving grace for this game. Well, it is not. Not in any way. It is so lacking in content with only one game mode that, for the record, sucks. Honestly, Treyarch has ruined Zombies mode. There is now so many complicated and stupid objectives you have to complete in order to get the most out of it and have fun. I am so utterly disappointed in it. Dead Ops Arcade 2 is a whole lot of fun, but it gets old quick. Nightmares mode is a creative new addition, but at times it feels lazy, and the endless exposition it throws at you in order to tell its story can be very boring.

    Conclusion
    BO3 feels lazy, lazy, lazy. It is a perfect example of why the gaming industry needs help. If your a diehard fan of CoD, I can't say anything to you in terms of a recommendation 'cause you've probably already bought it. For anyone else that is one the fence, though, don't get this game. Please don't unless it's a rental or a very cheap price.    … Expand
  83. Voodoo123
    Aug 15, 2019
    7
    +Exceptional CBR visuals on ps4 pro
    +Excellent sci-fi plot
    +Great cast deliver memorable performances +Interesting spread of abilities to mix up gameplay choices -Core gameplay tenants mostly unchanged from rest of series Got this on my ps plus free game and had it in the library for ages.... finally got around to playing and was simply blown away by the quality of the SP campaigns    +Exceptional CBR visuals on ps4 pro
    +Excellent sci-fi plot
    +Great cast deliver memorable performances
    +Interesting spread of abilities to mix up gameplay choices
    -Core gameplay tenants mostly unchanged from rest of series

    Got this on my ps plus free game and had it in the library for ages.... finally got around to playing and was simply blown away by the quality of the SP campaigns production value. To produce visuals at this level and mostly locked 60fps (30 fps in majority in realtime engine cutscenes) is nothing short of a technical marvel.... I was often reminded me of perfect dark N64 in a good way as even though it nearly always led to the same core COD gameplay flow, the 'sci-fi' visuals in BLOPS 3 are at times simply stunning. Overall this impressed me far more than I could've anticipated and so I would recommend playing this SP campaign to any shooter fan. MP? Not tried so couldnt say.... This review is purely based on the SP campaign. Now imagine yourself in a frozen forest...    … Expand
  84. Bastrix
    Jan 7, 2016
    7
    I haven't played COD for a while now, I'm not a fanboy of anything, and I'm no hater. This game could've been a lot better IMO but it doesn't deserve any of those stupid low scores.

    Campaign is good but not great, with an overly complex and confusing story, nothing really new, nice graphics, nice performance and of course the greatest thing for me is that it's coop. I expected a lot    I haven't played COD for a while now, I'm not a fanboy of anything, and I'm no hater. This game could've been a lot better IMO but it doesn't deserve any of those stupid low scores.

    Campaign is good but not great, with an overly complex and confusing story, nothing really new, nice graphics, nice performance and of course the greatest thing for me is that it's coop. I expected a lot more of intense action though and less story telling. Fun overall but could be a lot better.

    Multiplayer is solid, It's fast paced and handles as expected. Although I feel like the Light Machine Guns are useless, because they are so slow to aim with and since in this multiplayer most of the time tis about how fast you can aim when coming face to face with an enemy. However I really prefer other games when it comes to multiplayer, there are no vehicles and most of the combat is in small levels and close encounters.

    +Having coop campaign is the reason I got this game
    +Nice graphics and performance
    +Solid multiplayer

    -I found SEVERAL BUGS in the campaign, really bad ones
    -Lacks intense action in campaign + too much useless story telling
    -Gets boring quick    … Expand
  85. joaopontesvaz
    Dec 7, 2017
    7
    Graphics: 7.0 Sound: 8.2 Gameplay: 8.4 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Despite COF franchise seemed tired this was a good game, above the other of the series. Good gameplay and a stable framerate.
  86. ToFewViews
    Nov 30, 2015
    5
    Black ops 3 is similar to previous games in the series with it's exo suits and futuristic kill streaks that can feel very overpowering. But it has taken a step back from advanced warfare..a small step be that. It's enough to give the game it's own feel and personality, the story of black ops 3 is much more interesting then previous games but it's not going to surprise you or catch you offBlack ops 3 is similar to previous games in the series with it's exo suits and futuristic kill streaks that can feel very overpowering. But it has taken a step back from advanced warfare..a small step be that. It's enough to give the game it's own feel and personality, the story of black ops 3 is much more interesting then previous games but it's not going to surprise you or catch you off guard. Co-op campaign has also made a return and they opened the maps up a lot to make space for everyone and there unique load-outs. The campaign was full of ups and downs of enjoyment and boredom, I'd go from having fun to mindlessly defending a person as enemies poor though a doorway. The ability to customize and level up your guns in single player is a nice touch but doesn't stop the game from feeling extremely liner. Multi-player is similar to previous games and is very familiar to fans of the series, but other may not enjoy it as much. Odd spawns,extremely powerful guns/kill streaks and other elements can make the game very frustrating for some and enjoyable for others. There is a nice variety in game modes to, it ranges from TDM, ranked areas and the crowd favorite Uplink. Zombies is even more over the top then before with most regular zombies being company by big monsters and flying bat type creates witch makes zombies feel very overwhelming but enjoyable.
    Fans of previous games in the series will enjoy black ops 3 but new comers or old fans looking to rekindle there love for the game maybe pushed away by some of the changes to the series.    … Expand
  87. Hyperbomb180
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    Some of the issues have either been tweaked or maybe the connection just got better over time. But, it's a lot more enjoyable to play now. I gave this game a 3 at first,
  88. leopoldo
    Dec 3, 2015
    7
    Call of Duty: Black Ops III was a game I was very excited before the release because everything in BO2 was great, but unfortunately was not what happened in that game. The story has no connection with the BO2, but at least it is Ok. The gameplay in the campaign is very simple, with nothing remarkable or different. At least the multiplayer is great fun, even remembering very AdvancedCall of Duty: Black Ops III was a game I was very excited before the release because everything in BO2 was great, but unfortunately was not what happened in that game. The story has no connection with the BO2, but at least it is Ok. The gameplay in the campaign is very simple, with nothing remarkable or different. At least the multiplayer is great fun, even remembering very Advanced Warfare, but has very leg.O zombies mode is better than ever. Call of Duty: Black Ops III could be one of the best CoD, but uninteresting campaign, and the leg of the game will not let that happen, at least the zombies mode is incredible. 7/10… Expand
  89. GamingPoptartTV
    Mar 28, 2016
    5
    This game had alot of potential but sadly fall flat when it comes to plain mundane multiplayer and average. No lets be honest lazy thrown together story. Like come come are you even trying the only thing in this game that is actually worth your time is Zombies, and eventually once you have mastered the maps. What is there?
  90. Tonka13
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    I don't bother with the story lines or zombies, just the multiplayer. It plays ok but the different characters take some getting used to. The things that turn me off are the fact this is set in the future (as opposed to to the old COD / MW series), the characters are somewhat Japanese in look and feel and the games end with some silly taunts. In all this seems to be aimed at a youngerI don't bother with the story lines or zombies, just the multiplayer. It plays ok but the different characters take some getting used to. The things that turn me off are the fact this is set in the future (as opposed to to the old COD / MW series), the characters are somewhat Japanese in look and feel and the games end with some silly taunts. In all this seems to be aimed at a younger audience than previous COD games. The weapons are, as always, imaginative and there's some good ones in this package, so overall it's worth getting. I just wish they'd return to some of the older outdoor maps and eras to make sniping more challenging.… Expand
  91. homer4president
    Feb 18, 2016
    6
    An okay game. Multiplayer is enjoyable but not fantastic (getting really tired of futuristic/exo suit bullcrap). There are one or two instances every match where I get spawn killed. The campaign on this game was probably the worst experience for me. Probably the worst campaign in the whole entire COD series IMO. My game kept crashing on me, forcing to play long missions all over again. soAn okay game. Multiplayer is enjoyable but not fantastic (getting really tired of futuristic/exo suit bullcrap). There are one or two instances every match where I get spawn killed. The campaign on this game was probably the worst experience for me. Probably the worst campaign in the whole entire COD series IMO. My game kept crashing on me, forcing to play long missions all over again. so that ruined my experience more. Did not care for the story at all although it get's pretty trippy. Some things from the previous Black Ops campaigns are tied in but I wanted to get the game over with by the time it rolled around. Harder difficulties are a pain in the butt, so good luck. Zombies is great as usual, refreshing and new. So to summarize:

    Multiplayer: Same ol, same ol. Fun, but not great. (Tired of futuristic bull****)
    Campaign: Pain in the ass. Did not care for story.
    Zombies: As usual, superb.    … Expand
  92. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 11, 2016
    5
    I keep my CoD reviews simple. I've played CoD since 2005.

    Campaign: Treyarch can't make a campaign let's be honest it's okay. This is the first CoD campaign I never even bothered starting. Zombies: I personally liked WaW zombies the most so it really wasn't a buying point for me. I didn't like it very much. Multiplayer: This is why I buy CoD. We all thought Ghosts was the worst    I keep my CoD reviews simple. I've played CoD since 2005.

    Campaign: Treyarch can't make a campaign let's be honest it's okay. This is the first CoD campaign I never even bothered starting.

    Zombies: I personally liked WaW zombies the most so it really wasn't a buying point for me. I didn't like it very much.

    Multiplayer: This is why I buy CoD. We all thought Ghosts was the worst CoD ever back in 2013. Then Advanced Warfare came and turned Zika into Ebola. Call of Duty became so incredibly bad with AW it made Ghosts look good. Idk how you do that. Then came Treyarch to save the day! Or so we thought. Shortly after launch, as a usual CoD development procedure, the guns are re-balanced every month creating instability thus ruining the experience, not to mention lack of dedicated servers, causing lag spikes still to this day. Even Ghosts had dedicated servers and it sucked. We all hoped BO3 would save CoD, but it's just another cash grab by Activision who doesn't know what made a once great franchise so great.    … Expand
  93. SquadPoop
    Jan 28, 2016
    5
    3 Steps Back.

    Coming off of Advanced Warfare, Blops 3 is 3 steps back in the evolution of this series. The campaign while enjoyable, is the standard explosion filled 6 hour circle jerk of kill these things in a linear path towards your objective. The multiplayer is the biggest **** of all though. The exo system in AW was near perfect, you could dodge using one click of the sticks in any    3 Steps Back.

    Coming off of Advanced Warfare, Blops 3 is 3 steps back in the evolution of this series. The campaign while enjoyable, is the standard explosion filled 6 hour circle jerk of kill these things in a linear path towards your objective. The multiplayer is the biggest **** of all though. The exo system in AW was near perfect, you could dodge using one click of the sticks in any direction without needing to use the jump button, the exo system in AW made you feel like you had control, being able to quickly evade bullets and attack back rather than slightly gliding to the left and dying faster than you can say **** And removing exo abilities just limits the amount of options you have to use. The customization was chipped too, in AW there were hundreds of thousands of different armor pieces, from common to elite to legendary, if you wanted a damn clown mask mixed with a samurai chest piece, you could do that, but in BO3, your limited to 9 people, with about 9 head and chest pieces that look ugly if you mix them. That's it. No really that's it. There is a weapon paintshop that no one uses though, so yeah. The specialist weapons are cool, but really just make you wish that they were just scorestreaks, scorestreaks are also ****ed, in AW you could customize your streaks, if you wanted your carepackage to explode if an enemy tried to take it, you could do that, if you wanted the points to carry over if you die, you could do that. Basically in a nutshell, this game limits everything that you do, dynamic maps that change (like the map that is split into 2 parts where halfway through the map you are forced to switch sides) are gone, the gun range is gun, one hit melees are gone. Like i said, 3 steps back.    … Expand
  94. Sky-Line___
    Jun 19, 2016
    7
    For the lazy guys :
    - Campaign : 3/10
    - Zombies : 7/10 - Multiplayer : 7/10 - General aspects & content : 6.5/10 Campaign mode is the big problem of this game, it suffers of poor textures and the story is very strange, bad narrated and boring. IA is dumb as hell, and the special abilities of your character are totally useless in-game. It becomes even worse when you discover that you    For the lazy guys :
    - Campaign : 3/10
    - Zombies : 7/10
    - Multiplayer : 7/10
    - General aspects & content : 6.5/10

    Campaign mode is the big problem of this game, it suffers of poor textures and the story is very strange, bad narrated and boring. IA is dumb as hell, and the special abilities of your character are totally useless in-game. It becomes even worse when you discover that you have a constant wallhack-ability that you can use during the whole campaign, it kills immersion and element of surprise. There are a lot of graphic and technical bugs. Dialogues are the worst part of this game (for example, your character speaks and suddenly his voice becomes very different and louder, like if they changed their micros to record the voices during the development of the game), so is audio mixing in general, but I played it in French, it may be better in English. Some missions are repetitive (especially the last one which feels like a mix of all the other ones)

    Zombie mode feels immediately better. The only big problem is that the game came out with 2 maps but you had to pay the expensive $80-90 edition to get the 2 of them. I don't like day-one DLCs.
    It remains a cool mode and the fans love it. I, personally, am less hyped because I prefer a "simple" zombie with the main aim of doing as many rounds as possible, but in BO3, they decided to work on a lot of details and there's a lot of stuff to do in this zombie mode. Secret rooms, riddles to solve, portals, special types of zombies, and so on, I have to admit that it is positive and it gives TreyArch some credit, it fills the gap of their poor Campaign mode.
    The general atmosphere is amazing in zombie mode, great sounds, amazing colors, and it is perfectly fluid. More specifically, like I said the map vast, but I'm not a fan of its particular architecture, they can do better and they proved it in the past on WAW, BO1 & BO2.

    Multiplayer stays a reference, but is far to be perfect.
    The first big problem: the maps all feel the same, 3-rows maps which ruins rush opportunities in modes like S&D and which encourages people to camp more.
    Second problem: Killstreaks, in game modes like domination, they are easy to unlock and lead to a real mess on smaller maps
    Third problem: What happened to the sniper rifles ? They feel weird and are less enjoyable.
    The specialists are a good innovation but some of them shouldn't exist, like the one which allows you to be almost invincible during a short time.
    Another big problem is matchmaking, if you don't play with friends, in most of the cases, the games will be really unbalanced. It may be common to every other FPS, but IMO it is more pronounced in BO3. Weapons balance also remains problematic, but not as much as in Advanced Warfare.
    Finally, hardcore mode is still neglected, and the 3-rows maps ruin S&D even more.

    In more general aspects, the game is very fluid (60 fps), the weapons are beautifully designed and every single accessory is modelled, which is great. However, graphics are getting old in Campaign mode and are not revolutionary in the other modes (but let's be clear, it still looks good in Zombie mode and Multiplayer mode)    … Expand
  95. ascedentevil
    Mar 9, 2016
    6
    I've only just picked up Black Ops 3, I was sceptical, as I always am with Call of Duty, as to whether or not it would actually be any good.
    And it is, for me a return to form for the franchise after the awful ghosts and terrible Advanced Warfare.
    The story is full of intrigue and action with some brilliant set pieces and some great acting, it's reasonably long too for a Call of Duty    I've only just picked up Black Ops 3, I was sceptical, as I always am with Call of Duty, as to whether or not it would actually be any good.
    And it is, for me a return to form for the franchise after the awful ghosts and terrible Advanced Warfare.
    The story is full of intrigue and action with some brilliant set pieces and some great acting, it's reasonably long too for a Call of Duty game, I've been going for about 4 hours now and granted I am playing on realistic which is a great new difficulty mode, I would normally have stormed through by now. It's not the best story but it's by far better than the last few instalments.
    It's nice to have zombies back properly on next gen and not the rip off job that AW tried to pull off, interesting new characters and enemies make for constant fun. The new maps are pretty well designed and the gobblegum system adds some new dynamics, a little too assisting for me though.
    The multiplayer is great, the cyber augments give just the right amount of pace, there's jumping and wall running but no flying around to the extremes of advanced warfare; meaning you can take someone out with ease if you've a decent aim.
    The maps are easy to get used too with a few plays and they're just the right size to keep the pace going.
    the servers are pretty bad however and lad seems to prevail even on a wired connection running 40mb/s.
    Guns and explosions all sound good but the graphics are lagging behind; the dated engine struggling to keep up in some areas and it shows at times, alas the frame rate has been consistent.
    Overall a good return to form and Treyarch have proven once again that they are the only company of the trio that can pull off a decent Call of Duty.
    Story: 5/10
    Multiplayer: 7/10 (would be 9/10 but Minus 2 for terrible servers)
    Zombies: 7/10 (Ditto above)
    Visuals: 4/10
    Overall 5.75/10    … Expand
  96. saltyfries
    Nov 24, 2015
    5
    It's better than Black Ops 2, that's a good start already. Likes, introducing characters to choose from with different abilities, 2 per character; best 2 shot sniper rifle ever in the Drakon, cool easter eggs in Nuketown, and multiple multiplayer modes in addition to the basic Team Deathmatch. Dislikes, meh, at this point it's a tradition that Call of Duty never fixes any of theirIt's better than Black Ops 2, that's a good start already. Likes, introducing characters to choose from with different abilities, 2 per character; best 2 shot sniper rifle ever in the Drakon, cool easter eggs in Nuketown, and multiple multiplayer modes in addition to the basic Team Deathmatch. Dislikes, meh, at this point it's a tradition that Call of Duty never fixes any of their issues. Same old **** applies here. However, the more I played this, the more I was reminded why I stopped playing CoD after Blops 2 (Had and sort of liked Ghosts, thought it was better than Blops 2 as well, but no one played it so I stopped). The sad thing is that I don't know anyone even though I KNOW there are people out who are having this issue, the spawning. It's worse than ever before, I probably average 10 seconds per life, I used to be good at CoD, and I still can be, but it's become unplayable due to spawn camping, you seriously can't run for 2 seconds without getting shot and killed by someone you can't see. It doesn't help that the weapons are as weak as Blops 2, with very little stopping power, although they finally made Light Machine guns powerful, as well as certain assault rifles, but certain guns like every SMG, the Locust Sniper Rifle, among others are the worst guns I've ever used.

    This being all said, Blops 3 was fine for a CoD game, maybe it was the fact I hadn't played a CoD game in a long time that made me want to play this. I haven't played the campaign nor will I ever, I heard it was dumber than ever.    … Expand
  97. PeterAlexander
    May 28, 2018
    7
    Although it is one of the more colourful games of the Call of Duty franchise, and takes some positives from Black Ops 2, it ultimately has the worst campaign and a mediocre multiplayer. However, it is its zombies made that saves this game. The introduction of some of the best ever maps, as well as the inclusion of many classics, ensure that Black Ops 3 has the best zombies instalment to date.
  98. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Surprisingly another step forward for COD. Bringing in another solid campaign and multiplayer to the table. Yes there are many re used stuff and what not, but it can be fun at times.
  99. Seanabon
    Apr 21, 2016
    7
    I seriously don't understand all the hate. The campaign is just ok (better with friends), but everything else is pretty solid. The guns and movement feel great, the game looks amazing, and multiplayer is a blast. Playing on the couch with a friend is really where the game shines though. 1v1ing and shooting up zombies with a buddy provides nearly endless fun.

    But in all honesty there    I seriously don't understand all the hate. The campaign is just ok (better with friends), but everything else is pretty solid. The guns and movement feel great, the game looks amazing, and multiplayer is a blast. Playing on the couch with a friend is really where the game shines though. 1v1ing and shooting up zombies with a buddy provides nearly endless fun.

    But in all honesty there isn't anything special here. It's a fast paced arcady shooter with minimal thought or strategy involved during gameplay. Sure, it's fun to shoot up some people in multiplayer for a bit, but, typical to cod games, it has no real depth.

    All in all, there's a lot of fun to be had, but the game itself really isn't that great.    … Expand
  100. ULTRA_MARIO_10
    May 30, 2016
    5
    Meh.

    The games is mediocre due to the fact that -The campaign is boring and just a long slang, it just sucks. -The zombie game mode is meh, it's just not adventurous enough like Black ops II and the previous games with zombies are. -The online multiplayer is glitchy and isn't really appealing. -The characters are forgettable -HOW THE HELL IS THERE NO PAUSE GAME IN OFFLINE    Meh.

    The games is mediocre due to the fact that

    -The campaign is boring and just a long slang, it just sucks.

    -The zombie game mode is meh, it's just not adventurous enough like Black ops II and the previous games with zombies are.

    -The online multiplayer is glitchy and isn't really appealing.

    -The characters are forgettable

    -HOW THE HELL IS THERE NO PAUSE GAME IN OFFLINE MODE??? It's one of the most basic things to put in a game.

    But since it's mediocre it does not mean it has no positives:

    +Nice weapon customization

    +Nice maps

    +Cool scorestreaks

    +The game is fun to play with friends in offline mode

    +The zombies is kind of cool with a friend and I like how you can turn into a monster.

    So yeah, this game is almost nothing new compared to AW, same future **** but oh boy I hope the next space game isn't gonna be predictable if you know what I mean and have seen what happened to the trailer.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best PS4 Game of 2015
8
#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
6
#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. GameGrin
    Feb 4, 2016
    75
    Underneath the glamour, it feels like just another Call of Duty game - to the delight of existing fans, but the chagrin of players seeking new turf.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    75
    Both the single player and online modes are fun but don’t expect to be blown away. Despite a great story and a couple of very enjoyable missions the campaign as a whole is a tad boring. [13/2015, p.50]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    91
    What we have here is the best Call of Duty single player experience to date. The multiplayer is solid too, though the much-talked re-design has resulted a multiplayer experience that really doesn’t differ all that much from the previous ones. [Nov 2015]
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