Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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  1. iskyinfinity
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Not sure why folks hate on COD so much , I love games of all types and no one gets mad that Mario is still getting mushrooms and jumping on Koopas 20 yrs later , but I digress this COD along with Advanced Warfare are by far the most fun and feature complete packages COD has produced Chris Meloni is the king of COD VO and the game feels Damn good runs like a dream looks great is epic andNot sure why folks hate on COD so much , I love games of all types and no one gets mad that Mario is still getting mushrooms and jumping on Koopas 20 yrs later , but I digress this COD along with Advanced Warfare are by far the most fun and feature complete packages COD has produced Chris Meloni is the king of COD VO and the game feels Damn good runs like a dream looks great is epic and though they stole titanfall/mirrors edge movement play style BLOPS3 is all the better for it Activision/Blizzard is bringing the heat this Generation from Destiny to COD this game is shooter heaven and PS4 version runs like an absolute dream it's fast fluid and dare I say genre defining in its gameplay loop Very few FPS's are this damn fun to play ,Bravo and don't listen to trolls they live under bridges and don't bathe, lol. If you like dystopian future settings or even 1950's noir or hell even zombies and you love head shots and fast gameplay you won't be disappointed in your purchase it's full of content and one helluva a ride and take that as a guy who knows metal gear , Divinity , Halo , and of course bloodborne and fallout 4 will be game of the year the game has balance and scope plus all the perks and pick 10 systems make for a diverse experience , this is my first Metacritic user review and I must say this is the best COD since MW4… Expand
  2. Phil_Panteleit
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    It's COD season!!!! Treyarch has once again proven they are the best of the 3 at making COD games. This years game is amazing. Probably the best campaign since MW2. A multiplayer that is so enjoyable compared to Advanced Warfare. And yes Zombies. Zombies is great! The only reason why people have giving this game a low score is because they are COD haters who just want the attention... TheyIt's COD season!!!! Treyarch has once again proven they are the best of the 3 at making COD games. This years game is amazing. Probably the best campaign since MW2. A multiplayer that is so enjoyable compared to Advanced Warfare. And yes Zombies. Zombies is great! The only reason why people have giving this game a low score is because they are COD haters who just want the attention... They should do themselves a favour and save their money every year because quite frankly your opinions are ridiculous! This is by no means a bad game, not even close. So if you enjoy shooters and or a fan of COD pick this up. And Haters, keep Hating!… Expand
  3. imright
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    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 theThis 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.    … Expand
  4. Coolikethat123
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Review is multiplayer based:

    I enjoyed playing 8 hours of Black Ops 3 more than I enjoyed dozens of hours of Advanced Warfare and Ghosts combined. After Black Ops 2, I switched to Battlefield because it was the more enjoyable video game. There was no true Call of Duty on the current gen console. With Black Ops 3, it feels like we finally got a Call of Duty worthy on being on next gen.    Review is multiplayer based:

    I enjoyed playing 8 hours of Black Ops 3 more than I enjoyed dozens of hours of Advanced Warfare and Ghosts combined. After Black Ops 2, I switched to Battlefield because it was the more enjoyable video game. There was no true Call of Duty on the current gen console. With Black Ops 3, it feels like we finally got a Call of Duty worthy on being on next gen. It actually offers something new (specialists, thrusters, wall running, paint shop). Its not the most extraordinary addition, but it offers something fresh compared to previous CoDs. The map design is pretty well, with each map being unique in its own way. You're not constantly trying to find people and the color schemes are very vibrant. The gun physics feel similar to that of Black Ops II, which is in no means a bad thing. It feels satisfying to use Treyarch's weapons, it feels satisfying to feel bullets hit targets, and it feels satisfying getting the kill shot marker. As a long term Call of Duty fan who felt disgusted with Ghosts and Advanced Warfare, I think it's safe to say Black Ops III makes up for the past two years. It's not the best CoD, but it's better than the CoDs currently available on PS4 and Xbox One. It is a simple, fun, and easy to pick up arcade shooter.

    9/10    … Expand
  5. Charley023
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Solid multiplayer! Story is long enough but not good enough. Cooperation is fun! Most importantly, there are zombies and nightmare mode as well as the free run mode. There's a lot of interesting content in BO3, which are pretty impressive. It's $60 well spent. However, if you just want something creative or something new in the campaign, skip it.
  6. stevedfld
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Im playing this game since nov 2015 and Im still loving it. That's the testament of a good game. I love the campaign, its single player or co-op and done very well. Interesting story lots of varied missions, just solid. tons of replay ability. The multiplayer is fun and addictive, Im not a huge multiplayer fan but it has tons of modes and bots too! Love that. Its great to just play allIm playing this game since nov 2015 and Im still loving it. That's the testament of a good game. I love the campaign, its single player or co-op and done very well. Interesting story lots of varied missions, just solid. tons of replay ability. The multiplayer is fun and addictive, Im not a huge multiplayer fan but it has tons of modes and bots too! Love that. Its great to just play all different modes with bots. Zombies they've taken it to a new level here. There are things to do and it's much more flushed out. There are a few cool extra modes besides the main 3, free run, nightmares mode (2nd campaign with zombies) dead ops arcade 2, & combat immersion mode. These all are fun mode and co-op as well. I love they now have a safe house where you can go and chill before missions, build guns, change outfits, upgrade cyber cores, whatever. You can also do combat simulations here too. I can't say enough about this package. I only played call of duty black ops 1 & 2 so Im not a call of duty guy, I a black ops guy though... lol. I was concerned they were starting a new story line that maybe it would be not good or lame but surprise, surprise!!! Highly recommended!… Expand
  7. Be_Objective
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    It may seem stupid to give a Call of Duty game a 9 but given the amout of content (dense multiplayer, great multiplayer and not one but TWO main campaings), the variety of playstyles available and how fun it is to play co-op this is easily one of the best Call of Duty games to date. The story isn't as good as Black Ops 1 or 2 but it's still enjoyable and allows for way more costumizationIt may seem stupid to give a Call of Duty game a 9 but given the amout of content (dense multiplayer, great multiplayer and not one but TWO main campaings), the variety of playstyles available and how fun it is to play co-op this is easily one of the best Call of Duty games to date. The story isn't as good as Black Ops 1 or 2 but it's still enjoyable and allows for way more costumization (and split screen!). It does its best to remain true to the core experience of COD while trying to change everything else. If you hate the series then there is nothing I can say to change your mind but if you are willing to give this game a chance you will get the most content rich COD af all time.… Expand
  8. Hooker21
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    Yes, campaign is terrible.
    I'm also not interested in Zombies.

    But multiplayer is pure gold.
    Jetpacks are well made and has no such influence as everyone might think.
    Everything is balanced and works properly.
    There is sooo much content and challanges to unlock.
    Also lor inside multiplayer is cool thing.
  9. GAMERGUY25
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    After the let down advanced warfare was once I saw black ops 3 and played the beta it felt like a breath of fresh air. All the haters are saying the same thing nothing new was added, game sucks la de da. Lets see the specialist characters and customization for each bring a new form of gameplay each have either a specialist weapon or ability which they can use for amazing outcomes. The bestAfter the let down advanced warfare was once I saw black ops 3 and played the beta it felt like a breath of fresh air. All the haters are saying the same thing nothing new was added, game sucks la de da. Lets see the specialist characters and customization for each bring a new form of gameplay each have either a specialist weapon or ability which they can use for amazing outcomes. The best weapons to me are the scythe, sparrow, tempest and annihilator. Best abilities go to combat focus, glitch, vision pulse and psychosis. Wrapping up MP you have amazing weapons and cool new maps that take advantages of the new movement. Campaign is ok. Great missions but short. Zombies are probably the best thing. Shadows of evil is a incredible map lots of variety good characters and awesome guns and perks. Sprinkle in a few features like paintshop, gunsmith and free run and you have an overall enjoyable Call of Duty, just try it out before trashing it.… Expand
  10. consolfreak1982
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    the game quite deserves the attention of every FPS fan - the overall package is just way too good to ignore. The lenghty campaign is very entertaining, the new Zombies Mode is the best in the series yet, and the online multiplayer has been improved by adding characters - the game is an absolute blast when played in coop with friends, allthough theres the typical "COD annoyances" online:the game quite deserves the attention of every FPS fan - the overall package is just way too good to ignore. The lenghty campaign is very entertaining, the new Zombies Mode is the best in the series yet, and the online multiplayer has been improved by adding characters - the game is an absolute blast when played in coop with friends, allthough theres the typical "COD annoyances" online: matchmaking is horrendous right now, there are quite a few connection problems/issues, and please dont forget about the lots and lots of campers and super-nerds online .... its completely not understandable why there is no filter to only play with people on the same level. All in all, its an overall extremely valuable package for single and multplayer FPS fans with tons of unlockables and customization.… Expand
  11. XenoFantasy1
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    I swear metacritic needs to hire people to remove unjustifiable user reviews. I would give this game a 7.5 out of 10 but because so many people are giving it a zero because it is the same as the last, and they really need to buzz off. The servers have lag and the campaign is mediocre but zombies is fun as always and the multiplayer is fun other than how quick bullets kill you. Co op addsI swear metacritic needs to hire people to remove unjustifiable user reviews. I would give this game a 7.5 out of 10 but because so many people are giving it a zero because it is the same as the last, and they really need to buzz off. The servers have lag and the campaign is mediocre but zombies is fun as always and the multiplayer is fun other than how quick bullets kill you. Co op adds replayability to the campaign. The only version of this game that deserves to get a very low score is the pc version due to being unoptimized. My true score is a 7.5 out of 10. However i will give it a 9 to help balance out the idiotic "reviews"… Expand
  12. GTg
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    I know for a fact that this game was absolutely amazing. The campaign was a 8/10, Zombies 10/10, and Multiplayer a 9/10. This makes up for an overall fun game. Games were made to have fun and this is exactly that, and people criticize the game for not being a Fallout or FarCry 3. This is Call of Duty, people take it to seriously. If you want to have fun with some friends buy it, if youI know for a fact that this game was absolutely amazing. The campaign was a 8/10, Zombies 10/10, and Multiplayer a 9/10. This makes up for an overall fun game. Games were made to have fun and this is exactly that, and people criticize the game for not being a Fallout or FarCry 3. This is Call of Duty, people take it to seriously. If you want to have fun with some friends buy it, if you want a great story and RPG elements then get a different game. Pick up Call of Duty and trust me you will have fun. Do not forget Treyarch is going to add Custom maps and more with DLC. I believe that when people say that this is a 0/0 game they almost always compare it to the exo movements if Advance Warfare. The movements in BO3 are to maneuver around the map unlike Advance Warfare were you can dodge Attacks and perform many other "Exo Ablilites". Also, the nightmare mode which was very fun and enjoyable a little lazy but enjoyable.… Expand
  13. ProzoneishYT
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    Call Of Duty: Black Ops III is one of the most innovative Call Of Duty games to date. Treyarch did not disappoint with this game, whatsoever.
    Multiplayer was really nice this year, with a new movement system that worked really well with the larger maps. The guns were also very balanced as well, which was good compared to Advanced Warfare's Bal-27 and ASM1 being really the only 2 guns    Call Of Duty: Black Ops III is one of the most innovative Call Of Duty games to date. Treyarch did not disappoint with this game, whatsoever.
    Multiplayer was really nice this year, with a new movement system that worked really well with the larger maps. The guns were also very balanced as well, which was good compared to Advanced Warfare's Bal-27 and ASM1 being really the only 2 guns used in multi-player.
    Campaign, although confusing at times, was an amazing looking and overall fun experience in the game.
    Zombies was decent, but also pretty complicated. They added a Zombies Campaign and Free-run modes which were both really fun, especially Zombies Campaign.
    Overall, a very good game - well done Treyarch.    … Expand
  14. kushtopia
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    I'm really saddened by all the purposefully negative reviews that have come from some narrow minded and narcissistic people. This game is Call of Duty...its supposed to feel like Call of Duty. What Treyarch did, however, was introduce some new concepts to the Multiplayer that are seriously awesome additions that make the game more challenging and fun to play. On the other hand, Zombies isI'm really saddened by all the purposefully negative reviews that have come from some narrow minded and narcissistic people. This game is Call of Duty...its supposed to feel like Call of Duty. What Treyarch did, however, was introduce some new concepts to the Multiplayer that are seriously awesome additions that make the game more challenging and fun to play. On the other hand, Zombies is phenomenal....it could be a separate game in itself. The single player campaign takes risks and tells a compelling, intriguing, and most importantly, unique story that isnt the same rehashed **** At the end of the day, I actually love sitting down and playing this game...a feeling I don't always get even from those highly critically acclaimed, "did every aspect of the game right" kinda games. I am impressed with what Treyarch did with this game and being my favorite COD developer, they definitely met my expectations. I don't even want to call the reviewers on here trolls...they are more like broken recorders. Even if COD went through the comment section and fixed everything that was making people mad, they would still complain about how it comes out every year, or how the graphics suck, or how the only thing you do is shoot people or whatever other absurd unjustified **** they can think of. In all honestly, I would give this game an 8.5 (more towards a 9 than an 8) merely for the fact that there have been slight lag issues occasionally, but they have not been game breaking by any means. My one gripe with this game is the graphics. Come on Treyarch, you guys are working with two new powerhouse machines...you guys should be able to deliver some really nice graphical touches to your games.

    All in all, this is a very fun COD, the best since Black Ops 2. I would put it behind MW, MW2 and BLOPS, but it easily one of the best games in the overall franchise. And don't listen to the 4.7 user score- even if some of the points made by the negative reviewers are valid, no game this big deserves a friggen zero or a one (which is what a majority of the reviews are giving it).    … Expand
  15. Dartaxaral
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    The game don't deserve a 10, in fact I would give it a 7, but as to much people gave it 0 I put a 9. A game never deserve a 0!

    The campaign is about ''WTF!'' I stop playing it because I was not able to find any bound with BO2 and to explain why we are so futuristic now. Even the story is hard to follow or would say to believe. Will probably give it a second chance in co-op with friend.    The game don't deserve a 10, in fact I would give it a 7, but as to much people gave it 0 I put a 9. A game never deserve a 0!

    The campaign is about ''WTF!'' I stop playing it because I was not able to find any bound with BO2 and to explain why we are so futuristic now. Even the story is hard to follow or would say to believe. Will probably give it a second chance in co-op with friend.

    Multiplayer is one of the best yet. They took back lots of thing we had in BO2 and the new movement are cool. I was fearing those, but after 3-4 game I can't stop using it! The new class systeme could have been missing and it would have be a greater game, but I don't hate to much either, but it's like if they tried to copy destiny.

    Did not try other mode, but I'm one of those that don't like to play zombie, because it's just killing zombie, will play Dead island or Dying Light if I want to do that.

    Graphics are better than the previous COD, but I don't think that we have the best we can get on PS4.

    Sounds of guns are not as good as in other COD. Feel less realistic and more like an arcade game. (Well, I've always said that COD is the arcade game of war-gaming and Battlefield the real simulator lol)

    The Multiplayer menu is missing some info or option that was cool in other COD. Like to see we are how many to play the game...be able to see the leader board of the lobby we are in...to mute other easily....etc.

    The game is enough good to have lots of fun and play with friends until the next game that will make us forget this game.    … Expand
  16. InCrisis
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Best COD since BO1 ... Last COD i own was BO2 and i was disappointed in it, so i dont bought the next two games. I played them only in BETA or during a free weekend on STEAM .

    And now? this is amazing, nice gunplay; you must aim to kill not spray only, nice graphic, great sound, good mp maps and much content :)

    thx treyarch for this great game ...
  17. WaffeEnglish
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is easily the best CoD game in recent years. Though it may not be amazing, Treyarch definitely delivers with a fun campaign mode best enjoyed with friends, the multiplayer has been revamped to include 9 specialist classes who all bring something unique to the table and the zombies? Flat out amazing with Shadows of Evil delivering the complete zombies experienceCall of Duty: Black Ops 3 is easily the best CoD game in recent years. Though it may not be amazing, Treyarch definitely delivers with a fun campaign mode best enjoyed with friends, the multiplayer has been revamped to include 9 specialist classes who all bring something unique to the table and the zombies? Flat out amazing with Shadows of Evil delivering the complete zombies experience with Jeff Goldblum and Ron Pearlman stealing the show. If you bought the season pass or the deluxe edition you even have access to the remastered World At War classic: The Giant. (Der Riese) But this is not all. As soon as you start the game a new mode named free-run is available for you to improve your skills with the new movement system and once you finish the campaign, nightmares mode is unlocked which combines the intensity of the campaign with the world famous zombies mode and it is executed perfectly! In short, campaign is fun but most enjoyable with friends, the multiplayer mode will keep you coming back for more and zombies is more fun and challenging than ever! I definitely recommend this game if you're into the classic run-and-gun style that the series continues to offer.… Expand
  18. arcteus
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    As someone who has played the series since the early PC days this is definitely one of my favorite entries. The game feels very solid and feature rich from the very beginning. There's plenty of additions to the campaign like loadout configuration and a place to see collectibles that actually make it seem like the devs weren't just grinding out another mindless iteration. In general,As someone who has played the series since the early PC days this is definitely one of my favorite entries. The game feels very solid and feature rich from the very beginning. There's plenty of additions to the campaign like loadout configuration and a place to see collectibles that actually make it seem like the devs weren't just grinding out another mindless iteration. In general, everything is less flat across the board. More detail, more options, more gameplay variety. The core mechanics are preserved.

    **End of Game Review**

    I will now criticize the idiotic and blatantly stupid gaming community reviewing games.

    This is Call of Duty. You crutch on aim assist, quick scope down sight, and cook grenades around blind corners etc. What do all these absurdly negative reviewers honestly expect here? A non-Call of Duty suspiciously named Call of Duty?

    I'm not certain I understand this new wave of Yelp game reviews that feel the need to take up arms over every new game that releases. There was an open beta, did they just throw in their time and money anyway in hopes it would magically make them happy? Did they not play the beta? Are they just angry at themselves for shelling out $59.99 mindlessly the same time every year and so they differ this lack of intelligent purchasing decisions back toward metacritic in the form of angry, unintelligent and ultimately shallow critiques that normally amount to "Treyarch just staph, do you even?".

    The state of gamers these days is really pathetic and hard to watch as they somehow try to inspire devs to make better games by simply handing them free money and then complaining on the internet. Maybe stop going for that Nth prestige this year and take a basic economics class, the only thing organizations understand is profit margin, no one cares about some butthurt reviews on a third party review aggregator. Let me be clear for the die hard fan, if you don't like the franchise installment, stop purchasing it.

    "But I took it back to Gamestop the day after and got $29.95".

    Great, you funded the devs and Gamestop and Metacritic ad traffic in one swift motion, you really showed them...    … Expand
  19. ThatPS3guy
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Black Ops 3 is a AMAZING game, but really? No Campaign on last-gen consoles?! Well, sh*t then. The new Zombies map (Shadows of Evil) is damn fun to be had. I didn't get The Giant though. That short for my first review. Verdict: Black Ops III is AWESOME, but the lack of a campaign on PS3 and X360 is what disappoints me.
  20. Lord_Daedalus
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    As a long-term fan of Treyarch, I was very hyped for Black Ops 3. The game has lived beyond it's expectations with an amazing Campaign experience that blows your mind quite like the previous titles. The multiplayer has set a new standard for the game, with a brilliantly paced movement system that creates and atmosphere of general gameplay and fairness. The specialists are well balanced andAs a long-term fan of Treyarch, I was very hyped for Black Ops 3. The game has lived beyond it's expectations with an amazing Campaign experience that blows your mind quite like the previous titles. The multiplayer has set a new standard for the game, with a brilliantly paced movement system that creates and atmosphere of general gameplay and fairness. The specialists are well balanced and useful. The reason this review supports only a 9 is because of the belly-aching let-down of Zombies. The much anticipated Zombies storyline continues, but this time with very difficult environments, and tougher enemies making a solo experience impossible to enjoy. The Giant bonus map was also a big let-down, as it had changed to much and was all the more difficult to enjoy, wiping away my nostalgia. Perhaps adjustments can be made to respect this new zombies experience, but until I can, this review will remain at 9/10. Great camping and multiplayer, truly a game for all FPS fans.… Expand
  21. tomaef
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    This installment has copped too much illegitimate hate. The multiplayer is fun and refreshing, and zombies is more challenging than ever and stacked with new features, and the campaign is also difficult. I doubt many people who have reviewed this game have even bought it or given it a chance. Rather than clinging on to some nostalgic feeling from games past, and blindly joining the CoDThis installment has copped too much illegitimate hate. The multiplayer is fun and refreshing, and zombies is more challenging than ever and stacked with new features, and the campaign is also difficult. I doubt many people who have reviewed this game have even bought it or given it a chance. Rather than clinging on to some nostalgic feeling from games past, and blindly joining the CoD hate train circlejerk that has become so popular, why don't you form an educated opinion for yourself? There are some issues with the online servers and people being kick from solo games when they are disconnected from the server, and also some issues with overpowered weapons, but these aren't game ruining and i trust can and will be fixed. This is the first CoD I have bought since Black Ops 2 (Which I didn't enjoy very much), and in my opinion it is one of the best in the series.… Expand
  22. SCGhost
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I´ve been a cod player since the first Cod for ps2 (before big red one), and I really like cod games for their difficult MP's, the sensation that I can change the curse of every game, and the very well made campaigns (somewhat difficult to understand, but they always bring something exciting to the games). The only cod I didn't like was Ghost. It was good, an amazing campaign, fun horde mode, but a big misstep for MP due to the big maps. I also played BF3 and BF4 as a big fan of FPS, but then I realized everything that EA touches turns into crap. I lost faith in FPS, I didn't get advanced warfare as well.

    Let me tell you BO3 recovered my hopes.

    Campaign: 8.5. Campaign is very well written (although not as much as BO1). The story itself I very mature, hard to understand, sometimes predictable, but interesting enough to keep you playing (something other FPS's just cant accomplish). The mechanics in campaign are fun thanks to ciber abilities. I must say, it is the weakest campaign of the past 3 games in terms of infiltration missions, big size battles, and overall the great action-based sections of other cod campaigns, but the possibility of 4 player coop, personalization, and the fact it is designed for 4 players (not forced as cod 5) makes it very enjoyable.

    Multiplayer: 10. A BLAST. It is hard to explain the potential of very skilled plays. The thrust jump is very controllable, running walls is intuitive, even the little smash while prompted become useful since in all these actions you keep control over your actions and your gun. The progression system, the new perks variety, the pick 10 system, the combo perks (for even more flexibility in the class creation), the specialist itself, the well rounded pack of weapons BO3 offers; there is just A LOT of content to fit your playstyle and even to redefine it. Shotguns feel great and powerful, snipers one shot-kill you, there's no way you cant find that one combination that makes you feel very comfortable, and gives you a lot of fun while not sacrificing "power" to still in the top 3 of every match. Specialists only add even more content to personalize your class, and their special abilities really makes a big difference in the outcomes of battles. Also, the score design is more objective focused than ever; the times I successfully accomplish objectives without dying is were my scorestreaks breaks the limits.

    Zombies: 8. As a huge fan of zombie mode, I certainly enjoyed this one as well. The new zombies map is immersive, creepy, interesting. Biggest content of all zombies map. The only let down is its difficulty. Specially for the ones who cant hold juggernaut because of dying every round, you will keep trying get past round 10. Because of this, I find myself often playing the Giant (the remake of der Riese).

    Overall: Graphics are great, sounds are stunning, every gun feels just right, steps sound awesome (if you get wet, the sound of steps also change), there are very few minor bugs. IA is good. Enemies react to your tactics, they "know" when to advance or to retreat. Your companions help you much more than any other FPS I've play (including Halo, resistance, Ghost recon, Medal of Honor). Technically, the game finally reaches and surpass BF in so many ways (except for IA, BF shines when talking about the must stupid, insulting both enemies and friendly).

    SPOILER: something very important to mention is the new mode it unlock when completing campaign. It's called Nightmares. It basically recycles the campaign but with the addition of zombies (with mystery box and everything) super enjoyable, even more than actual zombies. YOU HAVE TO REALIZE the huge deal this represents, since game industry is decaying on lack-of-content games. They are selling us unfinished games with the pretext of completing it by buying the season pass. My first PS4 game was B4, what a let down... (very few weapons maps and modes, everything copied and pasted from BF3, and I know about copy and paste, im a **** cod player, but this! was a hole new level of CRAP, only rush could save it but past 6 months from its release no one play that mode anymore= BF4: RIP) EA is the mother of evilness in game industry. ´But I look at BO3 and I see they hided an entire new mode on an already big-content game, I remember of back on those days where content became as we achieved challenges. I´ll happily buy the season pass of a great and complete game such as BO3. I even wanted to give this game a 10, but I recognize its not perfect, and I would recommend it to casual players, since MP and zombies are difficult as hell.

    Definitively a must buy for skilled FPS lovers
    Sorry for my spelling, English is not my main language.    … Expand
  23. FoxyByProxy
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    Best Call of Duty since Black Ops 2. The movement system is new and interesting without being as janky as Advanced Warfare's. The story is interesting, albeit not ground breaking.

    The multiplayer is amazingly addictive. A few server issues aside, and I am spending way too much time on it.
  24. SAMMMM
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    This game really fun however the leader boards are already hacked on PS4 and the jet packs took players a little too high in the game like halo. Its the funnest call of duty out of all of them ive played modern warfare 2, world at war, black ops 1 and 2, modern warfare 3. I gave this a 9 out of 10 because the online multiplayers awesome which is why i got the game in the first place. theThis game really fun however the leader boards are already hacked on PS4 and the jet packs took players a little too high in the game like halo. Its the funnest call of duty out of all of them ive played modern warfare 2, world at war, black ops 1 and 2, modern warfare 3. I gave this a 9 out of 10 because the online multiplayers awesome which is why i got the game in the first place. the campaigns awful. Also, learning the maps is key and where the game becomes fun. definitely the best call of duty. - SAM… Expand
  25. benk144
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Campaign - Cyber core abilities, custom load-outs/uniforms and levelling up provide for a more engaging and competitive experience. However, I do feel that on the whole the campaign was neglected, dull and with too many unnecessary cinematic cut scenes.

    Multiplayer - Absolutely the strongest area within Black Ops 3 - the mechanics of AW combined with maps of Black Ops and refined and    Campaign - Cyber core abilities, custom load-outs/uniforms and levelling up provide for a more engaging and competitive experience. However, I do feel that on the whole the campaign was neglected, dull and with too many unnecessary cinematic cut scenes.

    Multiplayer - Absolutely the strongest area within Black Ops 3 - the mechanics of AW combined with maps of Black Ops and refined and with additional features! Such flowing gameplay!

    Zombies - Despite all the attention it's received - I believe the map is too tight and the characters too strange and unappealing.    … Expand
  26. InfinityZan
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Harsh user reviews seem to come from people who are simply just looking for a game that replicates their favorite old COD. I quit gaming and shooters for some time and after a couple years was dreading buying another call of duty simply because I was unimpressed by everything after MW3. I was pleasantly suprised with BO3.

    First off, the multiplayer feels solid as ever. I especially    Harsh user reviews seem to come from people who are simply just looking for a game that replicates their favorite old COD. I quit gaming and shooters for some time and after a couple years was dreading buying another call of duty simply because I was unimpressed by everything after MW3. I was pleasantly suprised with BO3.

    First off, the multiplayer feels solid as ever. I especially like how you're able to fire your weapon during ANY action, whether it be mantling, wallrunning, or swimming. I feel like in a close quarters fire fight this ups the intensity. The nature of the maps themselves provide mostly balanced approach options and campers don't last very long. There are always maps people are going to hate, lets just get that out of the way before you crucify map design in general.

    Not sure about weapon balancing. I'm finding a high damage **** accuracy smg is taking more bullets to kill than a low damage high accuracy smg (with a lower fire rate). However, I don't feel like there are any ridiculously overpowered/overused weapons as of right now in multiplayer. I've noticed no patterns or immediately felt like someone was cheap for using a certain gun (maybe i'm just salty about ACRs from MW3).

    The specialist aspect is a nice touch, though they kind of feel a tad out of place in their balance. Some specialist weapons such as the Reaper's Scythe/Battery's War Machine essentially let you go on a rampage, whereas Nomad's H.I.V.E nearly forces you to camp in order to get your mileage out of it.

    I haven't gotten too deep into campaign mode but i sorely wish that the customization options (visual wise) available in this mode were available in multiplayer. Having a completely customized character from gender, to armor, to loadouts, to abilities makes for a different experience with every playthrough. Though I haven't completed it, it is always something I always contemplate instead of starting up multiplayer.

    However, from what I've played, Campaign mode, blissfully departs from the linear nature of your typical shooter, allowing you to jump into any mission, adjusting your loadouts and abilities as such. Having a couple friends join you on a mission mixes things up quite a bit. Though I think campaign will go unnoticed in lieu of multiplayer and zombies. It's worth a shot though.

    Zombies is as deep as ever, with even more customization options than ever (you can now gain experience towards unlockables and custom loadouts). A very entertaining plot and is fun in general.

    In terms of value, and in lieu of games coming out in this generation, I felt BO3 was worth the buy. Far too often games are released prematurely, or simply don't have the mileage to make an 80 dollar price tag worth it (not to mention purchasing online membership and seasons packs to boot). Hell, zombies alone could have been released as a standalone game (Treyarch please don't do this).

    Anywho, hopefully some users find this useful from someone who has delved into the game for more than a month.    … Expand
  27. QuantumMarksman
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    In my opinion, easily the most interesting story arc out of any of the CoD games. Not to say the *writing* is very good, or even above average. The dialogue and interpersonal interactions fall flat quite frequently, but the ideas behind the story arc are fantastic. The idea of having the direct neural interface sequences is brilliant, leading to a feeling that "all bets are off" andIn my opinion, easily the most interesting story arc out of any of the CoD games. Not to say the *writing* is very good, or even above average. The dialogue and interpersonal interactions fall flat quite frequently, but the ideas behind the story arc are fantastic. The idea of having the direct neural interface sequences is brilliant, leading to a feeling that "all bets are off" and allowing some brilliantly ridiculous sequences. The free-running mechanic from multiplayer is present, however its uses are more limited due to the level design. Where the futuristic concept really comes to shine however is in the cyber cores. Allowing the player to use only one branch of skills at a time adds a lot of incentive for replaying the missions, trying out different tactics, and works particularly well in Co-Op. The campaign is approximately 12 hours long, but gets doubled with the "aww f*ck it, let's have some fun" Nightmares mode, where you play through the same levels but in a different order and with a completely unique storyline... and zombies.… Expand
  28. AJ1639
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    Best Call of Duty since Black Ops 2. Multiplayer feels wonderful, not gimmicky like Advanced Warfare. The specialists are a welcome addition, but sometimes they can piss you off. The guns feel nice, balanced and well rounded, but some feel a little melty, but it is nothing to bad. Scorestreaks are good and not to over or underpowered. Long time favorites are back and some new are here suchBest Call of Duty since Black Ops 2. Multiplayer feels wonderful, not gimmicky like Advanced Warfare. The specialists are a welcome addition, but sometimes they can piss you off. The guns feel nice, balanced and well rounded, but some feel a little melty, but it is nothing to bad. Scorestreaks are good and not to over or underpowered. Long time favorites are back and some new are here such as the DART. Overall Multiplayer is a solid 9.5/10.
    Now we reach Campaign. I have not played much of it, but what I have played feels better that AW's and Ghosts's campaign. Thought it is still not as fun as BO2's which is my favorite COD campaign of all time. Once you beat the Campaign once you can go back and play it with Zombies added some replay ability, or you can access it with the cheat DREAMLAND. Overall Campaign is an 8/10.
    Zombies is back and full of more Easter eggs than ever. It is still as fun as before and this is not much else to say, other than I wish there was another map or like in BO2 where it could be sectioned off. Overall it is a refeshing 9/10.    … Expand
  29. cleanliness24
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    I am very pleased with Black Ops 3. In an HONEST opinion, I feel that this game is pretty solid, and Treyarch is working hard to fix minor flaws. I haven't had this much fun playing a COD game since the last Black Ops title. The campaign was amazing, it wasn't perfect, but it kept me intrigued with it throughout its entirety. It was intense from the beginning and the ending is worth it. II am very pleased with Black Ops 3. In an HONEST opinion, I feel that this game is pretty solid, and Treyarch is working hard to fix minor flaws. I haven't had this much fun playing a COD game since the last Black Ops title. The campaign was amazing, it wasn't perfect, but it kept me intrigued with it throughout its entirety. It was intense from the beginning and the ending is worth it. I loved it and I tell everyone I know to play it, but nobody ever does. Zombies, for the die hard zombies fan, is a great mode in its own regard. I am more of a classic Zombies player where the only goal was to survive to as high of a round as possible. I don't really enjoy all of this extra stuff they have added to make it seem like more a story based mode, but I can step back and say that it was a good idea, but not for everyone. As for the multiplayer, oh boy do I get into it. The past two years, I played online for like an hour and i would get bored, but now, i can't find a way to let go of my controller. They did a good job with adding a LOT of challenges and unlocks. I will never do them all, but I will definitely be busy until next years COD. The specialists are cool, kill streaks finally do something again, guns are decently balanced, a few need a nerf or buff, but Treyarch is hard at work to fix all of that. Honestly, anyone who doesn't like this game is not a COD fan, and there is nothing wrong with that, or they played the game, did really bad and called it quits. Either way, I would highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a way to kill time.… Expand
  30. 420vapeweed420
    Dec 23, 2015
    9
    Has all the hallmarks of a call of duty game and they somehow managed to add even more. Excellent entry in the series and the multiplayer is a next level of play. Loses 1 point for not punishing campers as much as I would like.
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#51 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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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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