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  1. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    This game is SO good, it's new and don'tt mind the negative reviews those are annoying 10 year old kids who don't know what a 0 to a game is, so buy it and also buy the season pass, the giant is an awesome map so is SoE, Multiplayer is cool 2, campaign u can co-op and it's amazing. The only problem is the matchmaking for zombies, but thats a big and will get fixed certainly, I will rateThis game is SO good, it's new and don'tt mind the negative reviews those are annoying 10 year old kids who don't know what a 0 to a game is, so buy it and also buy the season pass, the giant is an awesome map so is SoE, Multiplayer is cool 2, campaign u can co-op and it's amazing. The only problem is the matchmaking for zombies, but thats a big and will get fixed certainly, I will rate 10/10 to raise its score Expand
  2. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best multiplayer ever on COD, maybe the best multiplayer shooter I've played. The movement is fluid, the guns are awesome, I havent wanted to get all the camo's and calling cards this bad since MW2.

    Zombies is fun, new map has some challenges, which is good, glad its not the same easy running circles, which you can do on the "giant" map, which is also awesome to go back
    Hands down the best multiplayer ever on COD, maybe the best multiplayer shooter I've played. The movement is fluid, the guns are awesome, I havent wanted to get all the camo's and calling cards this bad since MW2.

    Zombies is fun, new map has some challenges, which is good, glad its not the same easy running circles, which you can do on the "giant" map, which is also awesome to go back to one of the first truly awesome zombie maps

    I dont play campaign on these FYI
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  3. Nov 17, 2015
    10
    For me its the best COD since Black Ops 1 and 2 it just gives me the same fun feeling as i used to had on the ps3. the specialist addition are fun i keep using them all the time, just like wallrunning is a very fun addition to the game. its far more superior then advanced **** where you where just jumping all the time, i have played that game for 3 months and just stopped playing itFor me its the best COD since Black Ops 1 and 2 it just gives me the same fun feeling as i used to had on the ps3. the specialist addition are fun i keep using them all the time, just like wallrunning is a very fun addition to the game. its far more superior then advanced **** where you where just jumping all the time, i have played that game for 3 months and just stopped playing it because it bored me. i'm sure that aint gonna happen with this game! Expand
  4. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Great game,lots of content with an entire zombie campaign.Been playing this single player and after the disaster of a campaign with Halo 5 its nice to have a campaign that has both fun and content.Great game will keep you playing for a while.
  5. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    I see all the troll who waited feverishly to slam another AA game they havent played are back at work...metacritic really should rename "user rating" to "troll baiting" cause thats all this section has become
  6. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    nice game fun and very enterttaining , I dont understand people tha give it "zero", It is a work full of quality in it. I guess Halo´s Junkies dont want another Shooter in the market
  7. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Some funny reviews on here... Great game... People moaning about bringing nothing new, what do you want? It's fun and still classic cod. Halo fan boys, and halo is the same as every other lol
  8. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Now, comparing to all previous call of duty games in the last 5 years black ops 3 is extremely well. Game play feel responsive, tight and accurate. There weapons are well balanced and there's a lot of fun to be had.
  9. Aug 11, 2016
    10
    The amount of fun I had with friends both in multiplayer and zombies exceeds any other game I have ever played. The graphics, the gameplay and the constant variety in guns, maps and customization make this a fantastic COD. I didn't try out the single-player campaign but to be honest that isn't really worth talking about. All in all a brilliant game.
  10. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Don't listend to all the haters this is a solid AAA game. Worth all the money spent and I am having a great time playing it. Zombies is also back!!!!!
  11. Nov 11, 2015
    10
    great game! i loved call of duty advanced warfare aswell but for those who miss the old "No parkour exo robot high tech **** i wouldnt recommend it, but i love how the movement fits so good with the multiplayer, feels like a combination of dirty bomb and destiny, which i think is great. 10/10
  12. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Goddamn, this game is awesome, Although, this one of the perfect Call of Duty game ever! Even if it's the same s**t every f***in year. The Campaign it's good, The multiplayer was good, And the zombies, well it was AWESOME, although i don't get the damn stories completely, and I don't expect Shadows of Evil & The Giant to be a perfect zombies mode, but it's sure is fun!

    PLAYSTATION 4 is
    Goddamn, this game is awesome, Although, this one of the perfect Call of Duty game ever! Even if it's the same s**t every f***in year. The Campaign it's good, The multiplayer was good, And the zombies, well it was AWESOME, although i don't get the damn stories completely, and I don't expect Shadows of Evil & The Giant to be a perfect zombies mode, but it's sure is fun!

    PLAYSTATION 4 is sure is the best place to play CALL OF DUTY until SONY lost another battle for another timed exclusive DLCs...
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  13. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    I hated Advanced Warfare, I was convinced I wasn't going to buy BO3 because I didn't touch AW after buying it so didn't want that to happen again.

    Bought BO3, love it. Yes the jetpack is there but it's actually fun it flows really well unlike AW that felt clunky and annoying, the maps are designed well so in places you can wall run but it's not silly you can't go very high and you
    I hated Advanced Warfare, I was convinced I wasn't going to buy BO3 because I didn't touch AW after buying it so didn't want that to happen again.

    Bought BO3, love it.

    Yes the jetpack is there but it's actually fun it flows really well unlike AW that felt clunky and annoying, the maps are designed well so in places you can wall run but it's not silly you can't go very high and you can't jump on many of the roofs so you're not having to look all over the place, you can just enjoy some nice ground fights.

    Specialists, honestly? I like them I thought it would be mental with the abilities but it's really not, your special will probably affect 1 person depending on the situation and if you die while trying to use it you lose it and it doesn't come back for a while.

    Look at this user score, 247 idiots who want the same, moan it's the same whilst also moaning it's too different. Ignore them.

    Bottom line - If you like fun, get it. If you can't afford it don't leave a poor score on metacritic to make yourself feel better.

    No I'm not a COD fan boy btw. I hated it until BO3.
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  14. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. The graphics , story, and game-play is better than AW. Also a lot more fun . I am a lover of Sci-fi games. And also a lover of FPS games. As Call of duty Black ops 3 is an awesome Sci-fi FPS game........... I just love it. Good job Activision. One of the best game I've ever played.
  15. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    this game is awesome. i don't understand why COD haters gave this awful score is 0 or 1. what the hell wrong with them ? graphic look great.. campigan mode is fun to play.. great job Treyarch
  16. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This game is SO good, it's new and don'tt mind the negative reviews those are annoying 10 year old kids who don't know what a 0 to a game is, so buy it and also buy the season pass, the giant is an awesome map so is SoE, Multiplayer is cool 2, campaign u can co-op and it's amazing. The only problem is the matchmaking for zombies, but thats a big and will get fixed certainly, I will rateThis game is SO good, it's new and don'tt mind the negative reviews those are annoying 10 year old kids who don't know what a 0 to a game is, so buy it and also buy the season pass, the giant is an awesome map so is SoE, Multiplayer is cool 2, campaign u can co-op and it's amazing. The only problem is the matchmaking for zombies, but thats a big and will get fixed certainly, I will rate 10/10 to raise its score. Expand
  17. Dec 2, 2015
    10
    I haven't played CoD since Black Ops I, and I have to admit it got me really addicted after the first 10-15 hours of multiplayer.
    The single player is a part I don't care about, and can't tell anything about it. It's the multiplayer that keeps us playing hours after hours!
    The jumping and jet pack make me feel like in Destiny, but the wall running opens so many possibilities.
    Thumbs UP!
  18. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Multiplayer, Campaign, and Zombies are all FUN in this game! It's a mixture of Black Ops 2, Modern Warfare 2, and Destiny all in one and it works REALLY well!!!
  19. Nov 20, 2015
    10
    I stopped playing call of duty after the Modern Warfare 3 campaign. I didn't even touch black ops 1, 2, advanced warfare, ghosts, whatever else got released in the meantime. I never played the multiplayer besides MW1 (which was by far the best). So when Black Ops 3 got announced I pretty much just ignored it - but then I saw the trailers and waited for the reviews and thought I'd grab itI stopped playing call of duty after the Modern Warfare 3 campaign. I didn't even touch black ops 1, 2, advanced warfare, ghosts, whatever else got released in the meantime. I never played the multiplayer besides MW1 (which was by far the best). So when Black Ops 3 got announced I pretty much just ignored it - but then I saw the trailers and waited for the reviews and thought I'd grab it since fallout 4 wasn't really doing it for me. I'm really glad I grabbed this one. The campaign is absolutely fantastic and the story and the way it's told is quite fascinating and gives every singleplayer fan enough meat to chew on. Then I tried the multiplayer and it is quite fun aswell - I enjoy the speed and agility of the matches which in combination with the specialists makes for a great few hours of gameplay aswell. Overall this is the best call of duty since Modern Warfare 1 (at least to me). Expand
  20. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    lack Ops 3 isn't a masterpiece but I believe there is fun to be had. the campaign is pretty solid with missions that don't follow the CoD formula and a moderately interesting story. the Zombies is a fun addition that gives you a wide variety of tasks to fulfil while adding some new things to the CoD zombies lore. the multiplayer is pretty fun also some of the maps are well designed andlack Ops 3 isn't a masterpiece but I believe there is fun to be had. the campaign is pretty solid with missions that don't follow the CoD formula and a moderately interesting story. the Zombies is a fun addition that gives you a wide variety of tasks to fulfil while adding some new things to the CoD zombies lore. the multiplayer is pretty fun also some of the maps are well designed and colourful but some of the other maps are really horrible, the guns are decent and well balanced the subs and AR'S feel very reminiscent of one another though (similar damage, fire rate and range etc.) much like last years Advanced Warfare the exo suit is an unwelcome addition that gets pretty irritating due to players constantly using it to get out of your line of fire none the less the multiplayer is the best and most entertaining it has been since black ops 2.
    Campaign:8.5/10
    Zombies:10/10
    Multiplayer:8/10
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  21. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I feel like this was a good come back for the Call of Duty franchise. Everything is basically re-newed and improved. I say it's way better than Ghosts and Advanced Warfare
  22. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    If you expected anything other than the normal COD gameplay with tiny tweaks, then why even buy it if you're just gonna hate on it? You should know what you're getting at this point.
  23. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Great game fun MP which i cant really say for other FPS like Halo(still a decent game) the hate that this series get is over the top i would like the series to go back to the world war like days in terms of campaign but this is also a fun game
  24. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    this game picks up where mw3 left and would have fit nicely after that release, since ghosts and AW were largely forgettable. also I think this deserves an 8/10, but needed to give it a 10 to balance out the idiotic 0/10 reviews. even if you hate this game and it isn't for you, the lowest rating I can see it deserveing, including server issues, is a 6. the 0's are just people that hate codthis game picks up where mw3 left and would have fit nicely after that release, since ghosts and AW were largely forgettable. also I think this deserves an 8/10, but needed to give it a 10 to balance out the idiotic 0/10 reviews. even if you hate this game and it isn't for you, the lowest rating I can see it deserveing, including server issues, is a 6. the 0's are just people that hate cod and have no life and feel the need to push their meaningless agenda on the Internet. this is definitely the best cod on current gen so pick it up if you want a modernized yet typical call of duty experience (I mean that in a good way) Expand
  25. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Sad that call of duty has a swarm of haters but for anyone that skipped the 2 last years and are itching to get back into CoD this game is great on PS4 with many new addition, solid zombie mod with new twists. This game is far from deserving all the 0 ratings.
  26. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Boring campaign but not really a fan of single player games. Would be more fun with friends. Great but strange zombies with a good ranking system for some 'dangling carrot' longevity. Excellent multiplayer with great movement. I'm glad Black Ops 3 is trying to be a little different incorporating the specialist abilities although some could do with balancing. i genuinely think this is anBoring campaign but not really a fan of single player games. Would be more fun with friends. Great but strange zombies with a good ranking system for some 'dangling carrot' longevity. Excellent multiplayer with great movement. I'm glad Black Ops 3 is trying to be a little different incorporating the specialist abilities although some could do with balancing. i genuinely think this is an 8.5/10 game but have given 10 to offset the idiots that feel even the worst game in the world is worth a zero. Expand
  27. Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Anyone giving this game a zero is obviously the guy at the bottom of the leader board ............ im smiling i like the guy who sucks .....................
  28. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    The games three assets are amazing.Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies are all the best they have ever been. If you have liked any previous COD games give this one a try !
  29. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    A completely unnecessary cash grab. The call of duty franchise did not need Black Ops 3, like it did not need Advanced Warfare, or Ghosts, or Modern Warfare 3.

    If you purchase this game you are only encouraging the corporate greed of Activision to continue rehashing the exact same game over and over with its pointless re-iterations that make no sense beyond generating revenue. Vote
    A completely unnecessary cash grab. The call of duty franchise did not need Black Ops 3, like it did not need Advanced Warfare, or Ghosts, or Modern Warfare 3.

    If you purchase this game you are only encouraging the corporate greed of Activision to continue rehashing the exact same game over and over with its pointless re-iterations that make no sense beyond generating revenue.

    Vote with your money and don't be a sheep. Say no to Black Ops 3.
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  30. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Dont listen to all these other reviews, its just people riding the same old cod hate train. If you like COD then defiantly move on from AW. Maps are getting smaller and turning into more of a arena type shooter but that is COD now, dont think they re-did anything by making bigger expansive maps. But if you find that fun then this is great, it looks great and plays great. The jumpingDont listen to all these other reviews, its just people riding the same old cod hate train. If you like COD then defiantly move on from AW. Maps are getting smaller and turning into more of a arena type shooter but that is COD now, dont think they re-did anything by making bigger expansive maps. But if you find that fun then this is great, it looks great and plays great. The jumping around thing is defiantly toned down, its more of a death sentence if you try and jump during a gun fight. Expand
  31. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Is this call of duty? Isn't call of duty bound to **** up now a days?

    This... This.. Is just amazing, this is the best game since mw2. I can't believe it, a fun, good and simply awesome call of duty once again?
    I will spend my life on this once again.
  32. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    It isnt a good game on PC due to online issues but on Ps4, its fantastic. I havent played cod since MW2 and i have to say its still fun! If you keep playing this game loads of course its going to get stale, but playing it once in a while is a blast.
  33. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    I just want to say I love you stupid people that give the give game a zero when it's nowhere near a 0 it means you're just stupid and have no clue what you're talking about and you people should not be writing reviews on here that's why I have to give it a 10 to balance out you idiots that give it a 0
  34. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Superb game, superb graphics and gameplay, it brings a lot of new creative stuff to the table. And that futuristic machine gun (cloud atlas style) sounds extremely cool. I am having a blast playing it. Do not believe the haters, they don't know what they are talking about. 10 out of 10, period.
  35. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This is the COD game fans have been asking for. Truly next gen. Ignore all the negative reviews those are all just people who probably, don't even own the game. Multiplayer is perfect, the graphics are phenomenal the campaign is fantastic (especially with friends) and of course zombies is still just as brilliantly chaotic as it previously was. The game is incredible I cannot repeat thatThis is the COD game fans have been asking for. Truly next gen. Ignore all the negative reviews those are all just people who probably, don't even own the game. Multiplayer is perfect, the graphics are phenomenal the campaign is fantastic (especially with friends) and of course zombies is still just as brilliantly chaotic as it previously was. The game is incredible I cannot repeat that enough it is just amazing and don't start calling me a 6 year old, because I am an adult. Treyarch have nailed the game it's spot on and yeah it's a must have for the Playstation 4. Expand
  36. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Call of Duty Black Ops 3 is a return to the good old part of the series. The campaign is addictive .Multi good old COD. From me 10/10. Bravo Treyarch keep it up guys.
  37. Jan 8, 2016
    10
    My only complaint about this game is you have to play $50 to play the same zombie map that you played in WaW and BO1 2 million times. Oh and wallrunning will get you killed and the auto aim is ridiculous
  38. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This is a great game, single player is fun and multiplayer has got some new add ons that make it fun, need to embrace change sometimes...the AW exo crap was a cop out in line of fire, but the thrust jumps here and wall running actually feel pretty balanced, meaning you don't necessarily gain an advantage in performing them during combat. game is a 8 but gave it a 10 due to the 0 users andThis is a great game, single player is fun and multiplayer has got some new add ons that make it fun, need to embrace change sometimes...the AW exo crap was a cop out in line of fire, but the thrust jumps here and wall running actually feel pretty balanced, meaning you don't necessarily gain an advantage in performing them during combat. game is a 8 but gave it a 10 due to the 0 users and their bull... Expand
  39. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    The amount of 0 ratings are incredible. No doubt it's the people that don't even have the game but just wanna hate because it's the trend. The game isn't a 10 either, more of a 8/10 but here's to hoping this 10 rating balances out the ridiculous hate this game is receiving.
  40. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Amazing multiplayer (As always) with nice and pretty solid campaign brings Black Ops 3 to the top of cybersport games. It's nice to see this gem after Ghosts and AW games
  41. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    um ótimo jogo
    Call of Duty: Black Ops III cumpri-o oq ue prometeu estou jogando de boa aqui em casa esta de parabéns estabilidade boa nos servidores ..
  42. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This is a very enjoyable CoD game. Today I played the campaign, the zombie mode and the multiplayer TDM mode and these was excellent experience. the game is simply fantastic. CoD or PS4 haters give 0 point, but it's a 10/10 AAA game.
  43. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    COD black ops 3 is....awesome beautifull campaign really relly nice zombie mode i have giant zombie too which is perfect..and now the multiplayer which is addictive fast and hard to conquer...I REALLY LIKE IT BUY IT WHITHOUT SECOND THOUGHT
  44. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Between the content of the campaign, the varied multiplayer, and the new visuals, this game is certainly a CoD worth getting. The new class system adds even more variety to the multiplayer and gives combat a little more flare. Overall, this is one of the best Call of Duty games that has been released, the 0 rating reviews are clearly people who have not played this game yet; This game isBetween the content of the campaign, the varied multiplayer, and the new visuals, this game is certainly a CoD worth getting. The new class system adds even more variety to the multiplayer and gives combat a little more flare. Overall, this is one of the best Call of Duty games that has been released, the 0 rating reviews are clearly people who have not played this game yet; This game is no Bloodborne or Witcher 3, but is without a doubt at least an 8.5/10 in my book. Expand
  45. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Black Ops 3 IS a masterpiece, it's the most complete game if we talk about content. The campaign is perfect, it has what has been missing in old Cod plus you can play co-op with your friends, something different that we never had before, multiplayer is just amazing, it feels so good, smooth and IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE AW, it's so rewarding when you level up and it makes you want to play moreBlack Ops 3 IS a masterpiece, it's the most complete game if we talk about content. The campaign is perfect, it has what has been missing in old Cod plus you can play co-op with your friends, something different that we never had before, multiplayer is just amazing, it feels so good, smooth and IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE AW, it's so rewarding when you level up and it makes you want to play more and more, everything in the multiplayer is so balanced and the Specialists gives a new way of strategy in the field, the black market and all the personalization makes this game a MASTERPIECE, Zombies is the best of the series with so much content yet to be found, Also there is Nightmare mode and a new difficulty level called Realistic, in addition treyarch loves the Cod community and they gave us Theater Mode, improvements in competitive gaming, which is Arena Mode, everything is new in this game and it changed how I look to call of duty now, the best game to play. THANKS TREYARCH Expand
  46. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    last Call of duty I owned was 2008, world at wars, a jump from that to this, blew my mind. So many customization options, Love it. I look forward to the rest of November games!
  47. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    I think everyone here must have tried the beta and should already know what the game is worth.
    The conclusion I draw is that none of the reviews here are players with the purchased game. Nobody spends money in a game and say you hate the game, after playing the beta.
    I've never played a COD in the PS4, and I say that this is a marvel of MP game and the zombies are the best that can be
    I think everyone here must have tried the beta and should already know what the game is worth.
    The conclusion I draw is that none of the reviews here are players with the purchased game. Nobody spends money in a game and say you hate the game, after playing the beta.
    I've never played a COD in the PS4, and I say that this is a marvel of MP game and the zombies are the best that can be expected. But that I expected, because like everyone, I played the beta.
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  48. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    You guys give this game 0 because you die one time and rage how can a game be 0 you give it a zero because you are angry at the game not because it is bad.
  49. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    one of the best call of duty game since call of duty black ops 2. It has a lot of modes. Good story and a excellent and innovative multiplayer not found on any first person shooter this year. If you are a shooter fan, this is the game you are waiting for.
  50. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    this game is not a ten more like a 7 but i feel i have to give it a higher score to offset all the zero's. this game is way different than aw but its just another cod. they seem to have done something about the spawns in multiplayer so instead of getting spawn trapped enemy's just pop up everywhere, mostly right behind you in a spot you just cleared.haven't played campaign yet but sincethis game is not a ten more like a 7 but i feel i have to give it a higher score to offset all the zero's. this game is way different than aw but its just another cod. they seem to have done something about the spawns in multiplayer so instead of getting spawn trapped enemy's just pop up everywhere, mostly right behind you in a spot you just cleared.haven't played campaign yet but since its co-op now it kinda puts me off. zombies ive loved this game type since waw its a little disappointing that there's only one map (unless you got giaint) but shadows of evil might be the hardest map to get started, that's not a bad thing i like having to learn a little bit. im lvl ten in zombies and i feel like i now where everything on the map is. the graphics are pretty good on ps4 think its better than in the beta but i have nothing to compare. all in all i like the game for zombies i like the new map and the remade der riese is alright. multiplayer is the same as any cod with a fast ttk,my deaths dont feel cheap i 8 out a ten deaths i was out gunned Expand
  51. Nov 8, 2015
    10
    I created an account for the first time just because of this game. I feel it is my duty as a gamer to communicate to everyone what a masterpiece this game is for PS4. What a difference a third year and designing specifically for the PS4 makes. Easily the best COD game since black ops. This game is more like the blue ray version of black ops. Absolutely flawless game. Worth buying aI created an account for the first time just because of this game. I feel it is my duty as a gamer to communicate to everyone what a masterpiece this game is for PS4. What a difference a third year and designing specifically for the PS4 makes. Easily the best COD game since black ops. This game is more like the blue ray version of black ops. Absolutely flawless game. Worth buying a PS4 specifically just to play this game and worth trading in an XBONE to play this on PS4. Getting to play a game of such high caliber is a rare treat and I would urge everyone not to miss out. For reference I would rate the last two COD games probably a 3. Expand
  52. Nov 7, 2015
    10
    in my opinion the game doesn't stutter at all with everything on my console being up to date. The new multiplayer manages to keep my interest and I like the new specialised levelling up system. This is the best call of duty since mw3 and it shows that the franchise isn't dying yet :P
  53. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Although it is still a shooter and not an open world mmo rpg, what gets most peoples jimmys off now a days, this game is crisp and stunning in every aspect. The fact that there are soo many game modes and of which, all are appealing. The endless hours of multifaceted gameplay out shine any past game mistakes. Looking at this game from an unbiased view, which many hipster gamers who haventAlthough it is still a shooter and not an open world mmo rpg, what gets most peoples jimmys off now a days, this game is crisp and stunning in every aspect. The fact that there are soo many game modes and of which, all are appealing. The endless hours of multifaceted gameplay out shine any past game mistakes. Looking at this game from an unbiased view, which many hipster gamers who havent even played the game and are too butt hurt from the last game they wasted their money on to even try it before giving it a 0/10, the game is practically flawless... looking at the game technically these guys are geniuses Expand
  54. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Better game than COD:AW
    Treyarch, cool game!
    This is a great game. I've played every COD, for more time than I like to admit. Everyone has their favorites, but this has been the most fun I've had since COD4, MWF. I'm not saying it's the best or better than any other release, but I'm genuinely having fun playing it. I really like the tweaks they made to the movements as compared to the
    Better game than COD:AW
    Treyarch, cool game!
    This is a great game. I've played every COD, for more time than I like to admit. Everyone has their favorites, but this has been the most fun I've had since COD4, MWF. I'm not saying it's the best or better than any other release, but I'm genuinely having fun playing it. I really like the tweaks they made to the movements as compared to the last game. I generally only care about the multiplayer when it comes to COD. These maps are great; very three-dimensional.

    Regarding all the 0 - 3 reviews; most of them clearly didn't even buy the game. Most COD's are very similar with minor tweaks to skill trees, abilities, maps, and movements. Why would so many people spend $60 or more on a game they hate so much when they know, for the most part, what they are getting before even trying it. For some reason, COD has become so polarizing because of it's fairly consistent formula, and the reviews reflect that, but I do not believe the reviews reflect the quality of the actual gameplay or player disposition...
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  55. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    I had skipped all CODS since world war two, this game is really fun it surprised me lots of content to be found, and lots of fun with friends.

    Used to play BF4, but they had always problems with netcode, i was getting tired of dying around corners, but in this cod, the netcode is top notch, the time they kill me i see the kill cam and seems fair, i dont get mad anymore like i used to
    I had skipped all CODS since world war two, this game is really fun it surprised me lots of content to be found, and lots of fun with friends.

    Used to play BF4, but they had always problems with netcode, i was getting tired of dying around corners, but in this cod, the netcode is top notch, the time they kill me i see the kill cam and seems fair, i dont get mad anymore like i used to get in bf4. Is a fun fast paced game.
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  56. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Treyarch have nailed it with this game and just when some people were talking about the COD franchise dying. I've played pretty much every Call of Duty game and with COD AW it went somewhere that I didn't like at all even though I did like the UI/menu. After that game I just feared that the moaners had there way of trying to change a working recipe. If you want a different game play aTreyarch have nailed it with this game and just when some people were talking about the COD franchise dying. I've played pretty much every Call of Duty game and with COD AW it went somewhere that I didn't like at all even though I did like the UI/menu. After that game I just feared that the moaners had there way of trying to change a working recipe. If you want a different game play a different game, but leave COD as it is. Multiplayer show most players liking core TDM or Domination, but I'm a fan of CTF and I've spent 99% of my time playing that mode. I feels smooth and quick, but not stupid COD AW quick. The wall running is done well as to the double jump. There is the usual dsync moments you get with every FPS game. The aim asset is alot less than it was in the beta or it might be broken on mine as I never notice it, instead I notice a lot in killcams people potato aiming.
    I play a little zombies with 2 other mates and one random person. It's just as good as the old Black ops 1 days. Good looking game mode with moments of WTF is happening and where are those damn zombies coming from. Many laughs had and we truly enjoyed it.
    I've played up to mission 4 on campaign with one friend in Co-op and we again had fun. We played on Hardcore difficulty as we wanted to have fun and not get too frustrated, but at the same time have some difficulty. The story might be good, but playing with a friend we spent most cut scenes talking about how great they looked instead of listening to the dialog. So far I'm enjoying it and I can't wait to jump on it again.
    Conclusion: Epic game and why am I here instead of pew pewing it on Black ops 3.
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  57. Nov 12, 2015
    10
    One of the best games the franchise has seen in a while. Campaign and then Nightmares was extremely enjoyable with friends. Multiplayer is pretty good.
    Makes Fallout 4 look like it was made before 2006.
  58. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Despite the bandwagon mentality this game is stellar and is not stale like last years Advanced Warfare. The Biggest in the series and in my opinion one the best. Black Ops 3 is essentially 3 games in 1 topped of with a futuristic flair that surpasses the likes of Crysis and Titanfall
  59. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Great. I love it, there was slight issues with the PS4 connectivity but seems like they have sorted that out and I really like the game. I mainly do arena and in public I do domination etc. Competitive side tbh!
  60. Nov 21, 2015
    10
    when i look down i see my feet.3 is better than two.Isn't fifa isn't pes isn't watch dogs isn't metal gear solid isn't lego batman 3 isn't battelfield 4 isn't batman arkham knight isn't shadow of mordor isn't mario isn't destiny isn't halo 5 guardians isn't minecraft isn't tomb raider isn't bordelands 2
  61. Nov 20, 2015
    10
    I loved this game so very much. Though it didn't bring a whole lot of new things to the table... it did have a few. I loved the dark stuff at the beginning and the brutal nature.
    But all of that stuff is only between the lines to me. What I like to look at when I play any game at all... is the story (unlike most people) and I enjoyed the story very much. I thought it was very well written
    I loved this game so very much. Though it didn't bring a whole lot of new things to the table... it did have a few. I loved the dark stuff at the beginning and the brutal nature.
    But all of that stuff is only between the lines to me. What I like to look at when I play any game at all... is the story (unlike most people) and I enjoyed the story very much. I thought it was very well written and I think more reviewers should look at the story and not all the useless crap.
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  62. Nov 28, 2015
    10
    One of the best Call of Duty's to date! New, Fresh, and up to date with it's al ready competitive nature.
    Story was amazing, with the real realm of where we are going in the world :) Content on this game is amazing! It's not overboard with what it wants to do, I play on the PC now, an altho it lacks people on PC, it's still amazing, and connecting a Xbox controller is just plug and play,
    One of the best Call of Duty's to date! New, Fresh, and up to date with it's al ready competitive nature.
    Story was amazing, with the real realm of where we are going in the world :) Content on this game is amazing! It's not overboard with what it wants to do, I play on the PC now, an altho it lacks people on PC, it's still amazing, and connecting a Xbox controller is just plug and play, not button mapping needed. This is what Treyarch does best! Yea you may have seen the thruster packs from titan fall first, but those people knew what cod was doing cuz they worked there first. It's called "tend setting" and so they take it and make it better. Nothing wrong with that, they made it better. It's on the line of just right! Game is great! and I think zombies and the other secret things you can do in this game are perfectly combined. So much to do in this game! Arena for MP is one of the most innovative things i have seen yet from Treyarch.
    These are just a few, yes a few things, that you will enjoy in this game. I say give it a try! If you don't like competitive games for MP, go play TitanFall and kill some bots then.
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  63. Dec 9, 2015
    10
    It's the first COD I bought and well, i like it.
    The Single/Ko-op campaign is nice (and really hard played on realistic), the zombie is nice for playing in between and for me the best part is the MP.
    It motivates over a long time (tons of perks for every different weapon) and it's really funny. I didn't recognize any lags or network problems. Btw. EVERYTHING can be played on local
    It's the first COD I bought and well, i like it.
    The Single/Ko-op campaign is nice (and really hard played on realistic), the zombie is nice for playing in between and for me the best part is the MP.
    It motivates over a long time (tons of perks for every different weapon) and it's really funny.
    I didn't recognize any lags or network problems.

    Btw. EVERYTHING can be played on local split-screen
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  64. Dec 19, 2015
    10
    grat game,fantastic mobilty bes cod ever,grat graphucs fantastic zombies and wepons,maps are fantastic like nuketown i repeat best game ever and also great dlc to come
  65. Jan 14, 2016
    10
    Best game after cod 4. Feels nothing like AW. Most of the maps are good on multiplayer. The campaign is good too. I personally loved the zombie. I loved the game.
  66. Jan 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was quite looking forward to this but am quite dissapointed with the campaign, its beautiful graphics but it feels flat and at times feels quite lost. The multiplayer is the same as any other COD.
    This feels like nothing more than a sequel to Modern Warfare 3 and Ghosts. Very difficult for my middle aged eyes to see the enemy's with this graphics. Thoroughly enjoyed Advanced Warfare but really bummed I purchased this game for $60. Luckily I didn't pay for the DLC's.This is the most fun I've had with a COD since 4, I think all of the mixed and negative reviews are unfounded and honestly Meteoritic should require some kind of proof before you can post bile or come **** on something that's "cool to hate."
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  67. Mar 17, 2016
    10
    clearing out old review....................................................................................................................................
  68. May 22, 2016
    10
    I just love it because the multiplayer is awesome,the zombies are fantastic the campaign is no the best history ever but is good.I know a lot of people want back to the second war but if it back to the second the people gonna say:We wanna a future call of duty
  69. Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. I never cared about cod campaign, but the multiplayer and zombies are excellent. Loved black ops 2 and love black ops 3 . This os not repetive and boring like advanced Warfare. Truly worth the money
  70. Aug 5, 2017
    10
    Oh. my. god. I am serious when I say that everyone who gave this game a score like 0 or 1 should kill themselves and that they are just jelous because i probably noscoped them a bunch of times.......lol
  71. Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Black Ops III is one of my favorite call of duty games. To start, the multiplayer is amazing and I love choosing the different characters and playing with the special abilities (kind of an overwatch and COD mix). This was the first game I ever got to master prestige. I loved playing Search and Destroy and Domination in this COD and I loved the different maps, especially Hollywood. IBlack Ops III is one of my favorite call of duty games. To start, the multiplayer is amazing and I love choosing the different characters and playing with the special abilities (kind of an overwatch and COD mix). This was the first game I ever got to master prestige. I loved playing Search and Destroy and Domination in this COD and I loved the different maps, especially Hollywood. I never played the campaign but heard mixed things. I played the zombies a few times and was disappointed. That being said, I'd give it a 9.6. Expand
  72. May 8, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. (Note: as implied, I have played on the PS4, and only on it) The Campaign is a complex and detailed story, with much to tell for those that are willing to take the time to process and think about the implications of the character's actions and the minute little details that when pieced together create quite an amazing story. The Multiplayer is an amazing andAbsolutely amazing game. (Note: as implied, I have played on the PS4, and only on it) The Campaign is a complex and detailed story, with much to tell for those that are willing to take the time to process and think about the implications of the character's actions and the minute little details that when pieced together create quite an amazing story. The Multiplayer is an amazing and diverse landscape of what feels like somewhat endless customisation, with a very wide variety of Specialists, with Ranged, Specialised, Launched, and Melee weapons. The movement system is quite flowing and well brought out once you get the hang of it and really know the map's physical landscape. However, there are quite a lot of people that have played weeks worth of in-game multiplayer like myself that continue to play because of how seemingly unending it is, so you will encounter quite a few try-hards. If you want to start playing, it's probably best to do it when there's a sale on of sorts (digital, as store sales are often regional) where quite a few newer players like yourself will be playing. The matchmaking is a bit dull now that the player-base has dropped off dramatically, so I (PM 954) do quite often get placed with quite low level players, on PS4 at least, I do not know how other platforms fare population wise. Additionally, the multiplayer system does include an in-game currency system that allows you to unlock new weapons and a variety of cosmetics, and this system does include Micro-transactions, so just be aware of that, as they may be a bit too tempting, and boi are they expensive. The Zombies portion of the game is absolutely great, and parallels well to the style from WaW, BO1, and BO2, as it follows The Four on their continued adventure through mind boggling realities and worlds. The Zombies gameplay does however feel off at times, as it is set in the early to mid 1900s, and much of the normal weaponry is from the multiplayer/campaign section. The weapons function any would in all 3 modes, they simply look, sounds, and feel quite modern, which doesn't always suit the Zombies play-style, considering that those types of qualities are generally reserved for the renownfully copious Wonderweapons. There is also a Nightmares campaign, which you unlock after you complete the campaign, and is very, very, very interesting. There are also the Freerun and a Dead Ops Arcade portions, which though minute in comparison to the other 3, are still quite good. All in all, Black Ops Three has been an amazing game for me, though I am however very biased, as I've accumulated many many weeks of in game time across all of the game, and because of this, I have somewhat forgotten the learning curves and so I do not know how severe they are, additional to being quite experienced and mostly unhindered by any "flaws" there might be. 100/100 Expand
  73. Aug 29, 2018
    10
    This game is awesome. I don't understand the hate. I just got it for free on PSN but I wouldn't regret a full price purchase.
  74. Oct 13, 2018
    10
    This was the only COD I played for 3 years. The game felt great, the movement was enhanced, the perks, attachments, secondary’s were all balanced perfectly so that I could play different styles. This was the natural progression of BO games and BO 4 is a step backwards.
  75. Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Review of Black ops 3

    A game developed by treyarch and published by activision in 2016. Is a FPS game, including campaing, zombies and multiplayer, the game pass in ther nearly future in 2065, 40 years after the events of Black Ops 2, n a world facing upheaval from climate change and new technologies. Similar to its predecessors, the story follows a group of black ops soldiers. In my
    Review of Black ops 3

    A game developed by treyarch and published by activision in 2016. Is a FPS game, including campaing, zombies and multiplayer, the game pass in ther nearly future in 2065, 40 years after the events of Black Ops 2, n a world facing upheaval from climate change and new technologies. Similar to its predecessors, the story follows a group of black ops soldiers.
    In my opinion, the game is really great and super super funny to play with friends in zombie, multiplayer and co-op campaing, the game give us a new experience and another perspective about the zombies story. Showing really good graphics in PC and the new generation.
    The real problem is the campaing even been co-op, it doesn’t have a relation with black ops 1 or 2, making the player fells lost in the game history.
    The multiplayer is nice and very equilibrated ( thx Vonderhaar) it has nice wepons and mechanics making a good experience to play with friend all day and all night.
    The zombies is the best part of the game every player of COD (call of duty) buy the game for zombies.
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  76. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    good game but supple drops wrecked it by having unbalanced fairness like i have a M14 and the ppsh and my friend brought all dlcs and nothing
  77. Nov 4, 2018
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed the game as a whole. This is definitely the most content heavy Cod (if only they updated free-run). The gameplay in the campaign is fun, though to be honest the story doesn't make a bit of sense. Multiplayer is filled with customization, as well as Zombies. It even made Treyarch my new favorite dev for COD. I even went and bought BO1 and 2.
  78. Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!! For real! This game is the most addictive game I have ever played and I bet a huge amount of people agree with me! Thank God they made this game and I wish the online server live forever!
  79. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Whole 3 year wonder for me! So many features of this game made this the best game I've ever played and able to stick to.
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The campaign is really bad. Multiplayer was a blast to play and never got boring. The main reason to buy this game in my opinion is for the zombies mode. It might be complicated at first, but as soon as you learn the maps, the mode becomes a masterpiece. You can also do the Easter eggs if you want a fairly decent story of our 4 heroes and you don't really need to play the other black opsThe campaign is really bad. Multiplayer was a blast to play and never got boring. The main reason to buy this game in my opinion is for the zombies mode. It might be complicated at first, but as soon as you learn the maps, the mode becomes a masterpiece. You can also do the Easter eggs if you want a fairly decent story of our 4 heroes and you don't really need to play the other black ops zonbies to understand the story. Expand
  81. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of all time. I love everything about it. Amazing multiplayer and amazing zombies storyline. The looks and aesthetic of this game is fantastic
  82. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    this game is my favourite cod game for me since I started playing cod at ghosts. I have been playing the game for over 3 years due to the fact the Cod games released after were good and the more recent ones are just terrible but bo3 I have been playing the whole time since it released. I have learned to become great at Cod by playing this game and eventually I got a 2+ kd, nuclears, andthis game is my favourite cod game for me since I started playing cod at ghosts. I have been playing the game for over 3 years due to the fact the Cod games released after were good and the more recent ones are just terrible but bo3 I have been playing the whole time since it released. I have learned to become great at Cod by playing this game and eventually I got a 2+ kd, nuclears, and 100+ kills. Now any cod game I play I always do great at them because of this game Expand
  83. Oct 1, 2020
    10
    I love Black Ops 3. I know I'm most likely in the minority, but I feel the boost jumping and wall running was a good feature in this game. It increased the skill gap. Made it so more competitive players such as myself would easily be better than the people who have not mastered the mechanics.
  84. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    best call of duty game ever and maybe the best video game ever even though this game is old it is amazing the online is so good story mode is so fun and zombies is the best i recommend buying this call of duty instead of the new ones it so good and it is fun.
  85. May 25, 2021
    10
    I liked it, my opinion is that it was fun to play through, yes the campaign was weird and hard to follow, but fun to play through just for game play, but the story sucked.
  86. Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Great game in terms of quality, but it does not reach cold war, but it is a great game. Do not play, you have lost
  87. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this damn hate must be because of the multiplayer because it's not possible, the game is amazing has a very fun zombies mode and the campaign too. the game where ACTIVISION finally realized that It was high time to change the graphics engine!

    THE GAME I PLAYED THE MOST ON PS4 was just this one
  88. Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store
  89. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego hermoso,los mejores zombies de la saga,que buen juego hecho por Activision,xbox gana y los piperros lloran. Expand
  90. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    God what can I say well first off I have put well over 1000 hours into this game the zombie mode is a master piece the story is ok though and the multiple player is really good.
  91. Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Black Ops 3's best feature, for me, is multiplayer. I didn't enjoy the single player, but I admire the fact that they tried to make it co-op focused (and the co-op works quite well). The multiplayer is more strategic than CoD has been in a very long time. I suspect that people who don't like the multiplayer are run-and-gunners. In this game, I think you need to use cover a lot more andBlack Ops 3's best feature, for me, is multiplayer. I didn't enjoy the single player, but I admire the fact that they tried to make it co-op focused (and the co-op works quite well). The multiplayer is more strategic than CoD has been in a very long time. I suspect that people who don't like the multiplayer are run-and-gunners. In this game, I think you need to use cover a lot more and understand the map. It takes getting used to, I've only just started to score at least middle-of-the-crowd in online matches, but when I got up to speed I started having a blast. And there's just so much customization in this game. CoD hasn't been this fun in a long time. Treyarch; please hire CoD4's or MW2's writers for your next single player campaign. Beyond not enjoying the single player story, the rest of the package more than make up for it for me. Well done! Expand
  92. Dec 13, 2015
    9
    Ok, really? Did anyone who gave this game a 0 play the game and thus made an honest review, or did they just do the obligatory "THIS GAME SUCKS CAUSE IT'S COD!!"? I played this game and what I got was one of the best CoD games I ever played. The gameplay is great, the story is interesting a bit of a **** at times, multiplayer is fun as hell for me, zombies is great, and more. My onlyOk, really? Did anyone who gave this game a 0 play the game and thus made an honest review, or did they just do the obligatory "THIS GAME SUCKS CAUSE IT'S COD!!"? I played this game and what I got was one of the best CoD games I ever played. The gameplay is great, the story is interesting a bit of a **** at times, multiplayer is fun as hell for me, zombies is great, and more. My only problem is that this doesn't connect a lot to the previous entries, and thus I don't think it should be called Black Ops 3. Even with that, it's still an awesome game and I'm glad Treyarch made a good CoD game again after so long. It's not perfect, but it was still well worth my time. Expand
  93. Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Let's be clear here. Call of Duty is an arcade shooter, from top to bottom. If I want immersion, epic scale, destruction, tactical mayhem, all out war....I got to Battlefield. And I have, for 100's upon 100's of hours. With BFH, I got a taste of Battlefield with something of the twitchy speed of Call of Duty mixed in. A kind of hybrid. And now Black Ops III. Pure twitch...pureLet's be clear here. Call of Duty is an arcade shooter, from top to bottom. If I want immersion, epic scale, destruction, tactical mayhem, all out war....I got to Battlefield. And I have, for 100's upon 100's of hours. With BFH, I got a taste of Battlefield with something of the twitchy speed of Call of Duty mixed in. A kind of hybrid. And now Black Ops III. Pure twitch...pure reflexes. Hyper real, almost dreamlike maps that are utterly nothing like what I've become familiar with in the BF franchise. Call of Duty is like a fun house....a fever dream of an arcade shooter game. And it does the genre better than any else. Historically, I've shied away from it...or bought it and got bored with it pretty quickly. This one has chops, though. It has smooth fluidity and the guns are a pure psychotic pleasure. I can hardly wait to level up through the progession, to see what exotic fruit is in the higher branches Expand
  94. Dec 22, 2015
    9
    This is the most fun I've had with a COD since 4, I think all of the mixed and negative reviews are unfounded and honestly Meteoritic should require some kind of proof before you can post bile or come **** on something that's "cool to hate."
  95. Nov 17, 2015
    9
    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.
  96. Nov 7, 2015
    9
    FPS issue already fixed... dont listen to the whiners. Game is the first Ive played since the original black ops and it was a ton of fun! Great game! Zombies is incredible, everything is new and refreshing, but similar enough to hop right into. Seriously, dont listen to the hate brigade, the game is fine!
  97. Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Finally a COD worth playing. Many people are stating that this game did not add much to the franchise. In all honesty I am happy that Black Ops 3 went more traditional. It feels like Black Ops 2. If you where a huge fan of Black Ops 2, you would know what I mean. The story was good, and I love the new zombies mode. In my opinion its a must buy if you where a fan of Black Ops 2.
  98. Nov 6, 2015
    9
    If you are going to rate it 0 at least don't mention Halo in the same review, it just shows how much of a tool you are. That being said this is first solid COD experience in the current generation IMO. Graphics are great, game runs as smooth as butter and the new additions to the game play are a welcome change to a somewhat repetitive franchise.
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 87
  2. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. 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.
  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]