Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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  1. TheWaffle
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    It's ok, but probably my last buy in the franchise. The inspired moments that made Modern Warfare and Black Ops I so good are long gone, and in lieu of programming better AI Activision seems to just throw three times as many baddies at you and leave them just as dumb as ever. For all the graphical improvements, the graphics on your cybernetic powers are glaringly bad.

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

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

    The multiplayer is lacking in depth. The timed power ups aren't terribly well implemented and the pvp just doesn't feel like realistic CoD shootouts. It feels like a knock-off of Titanfall, complete with wall running.    … Expand
  2. Tornado130
    Dec 19, 2015
    0
    There is skill based matchmaking, that is very bad. Do not buy this game because there is skill based matchmade which means you will have to sweat alot.
  3. Taipan_19
    Jan 15, 2016
    0
    I hated this campaign. It made no sense at all and I found myself so annoyed at the story at the halfway point I wanted to cry and chuck a fit but instead I sucked it up and tried to care about the characters at which I failed to do. A total waste of time and effort. (Multiplayer is decent.)
  4. LordExarus
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    Ignore the critics,they are bull face lying to you,and i'm not sure what game they were playing
    The campaign mode is alright,but I ended up completely finishing it fairly quickly.
    Multiplayer implements specialists,that is really the only new addition,and some specialists are clearly better then others.Weapons are still unbalanced,with a extremely powerful crossbow,shotguns being fairly    Ignore the critics,they are bull face lying to you,and i'm not sure what game they were playing
    The campaign mode is alright,but I ended up completely finishing it fairly quickly.
    Multiplayer implements specialists,that is really the only new addition,and some specialists are clearly better then others.Weapons are still unbalanced,with a extremely powerful crossbow,shotguns being fairly overpowered and the higher level assault rifles and subs are unbalanced.
    The spawns in this game are so bad,so bad you can argue they are simply broken.Often I would die then spawn 10 meters away from the place I died at,only to be killed by the same person.Sometimes I would spawn behind people,and vice versa.
    Zombies implements a true XP progression system and able to customize your guns,the only two major improvements over advanced warfare.There is only a single new zombies map so far.and to be honest it just seems boring to me.The other zombies map,the giant is a reskin of a Der Riese.
    Dead Ops Arcade 2 is to me the only good thing about this game,as they managed to add new things without completely screwing it up.
    Nightmares is simply the normal campaign reskinned with zombies,its nice but not really needed.
    There is also a freerun bonus game,it is more of a parkour gamemode and is pretty boring.

    Overall,I think the game would have been far better if they simply just took a "if it isn't broke don't fix it" approach,as they tried to fix it but broke the game in the process.I hope Activision really waits longer with this game and really develop the game.But of course they won't as they're greedy for as much money as possible.    … Expand
  5. Donderpants
    Dec 13, 2015
    0
    Just another half done, poorly executed, generic game.
    And with this being a "Major" release for PS4 and Xbox One, it's a wonder people are surprised I spend more time on Wii U.
  6. AetherFinn
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    the wors cod of ever that sucks treyarch arruinated this game so lets go play star wars ewe xdxdxdxdxthe wors cod of ever that sucks treyarch arruinated this game so lets go play star wars ewe xdxdxdxdx
  7. alphacommandoX7
    Mar 15, 2016
    3
    Ha ha ha ha ha ha hah... OMG, this game is **** Ok, PURE **** I was actually dumb enough to get this game for christmas this year, all excited to try to get good at a new FPS game, but I quit in literally 3 f**cking weeks! Why? 1st off, the balance. HOLY CRAP it's bad. If you're looking for a highly tactical shooter that enhances teamwork, this... is not it, in an ABYSMAL way. The flinchHa ha ha ha ha ha hah... OMG, this game is **** Ok, PURE **** I was actually dumb enough to get this game for christmas this year, all excited to try to get good at a new FPS game, but I quit in literally 3 f**cking weeks! Why? 1st off, the balance. HOLY CRAP it's bad. If you're looking for a highly tactical shooter that enhances teamwork, this... is not it, in an ABYSMAL way. The flinch mechanic promotes you shooting 1st WAY too much, you can't fight back in gunfights, the high ROF weapons just do WAY too much damage, and shotguns... don't even get me started. Also, the movement... sucks. Ok, it sucks. Clunky compared to Titanfall. Overall, this game is nothing short but crap.… Expand
  8. Fenix9421
    Feb 14, 2016
    0
    Cashgrab casino pay2win game. That's all. This is no fps. It's a scam for 12 year olds and manchilds. Also worst netcode to have ever disgraced an online game, without excluding Bf4. Plus, the campaign is terrible.
  9. XtremeNerdz12
    Nov 19, 2015
    6
    I know there are a lot of haters, but in my option I think the game is quite well done, the campaign is the same as every single fps campaign except in the future which adds something new to the franchise, I think the multiplayer is fun and enjoyable. The only bad thing is YOU GET KILLED SO **** EASILY!!
  10. InkedUpJohnny
    Nov 9, 2015
    1
    So in this version you can light people on fire. With your mind. THE SHARK HAS BEEN JUMPED. Also worst voice acting/directing/writing in campaign ever. We went from Kevin Spacey being awesome to this lump of **** Come on. SOOOOOOO bummed I bought the Digital super edition. $100 wasted. That's the last time, COD. Totally disappointed. Apparently I'm not alone, either - the peopleSo in this version you can light people on fire. With your mind. THE SHARK HAS BEEN JUMPED. Also worst voice acting/directing/writing in campaign ever. We went from Kevin Spacey being awesome to this lump of **** Come on. SOOOOOOO bummed I bought the Digital super edition. $100 wasted. That's the last time, COD. Totally disappointed. Apparently I'm not alone, either - the people have spoken.… Expand
  11. pixelsniper
    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.    … Expand
  12. JohnCena123
    Nov 18, 2015
    4
    The ONLY redeeming factor of this game is the fun zombies mode - otherwise, you might as well be playing AW, titanfall, or some other COD... dissapointing really after all the hype...
  13. TheExtremeTroll
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    Call of Duty? More like "Call of Dukee". Activision didn't have a vision on this one for sure. If anything, I would buy this just to get my money back after I returned it.
  14. DaveNull
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    Aspect ratio all wrong in wide screen resolutions (wider than 1080P). How does this even happen in 2015?
    I feel like a sucker for buying this game. I also find it hard to believe that none of the many reviewers used a wide screen setup and failed to notice that everthing thing was much wider than it should be.
  15. kfamtvw7
    Nov 15, 2015
    0
    I can't believe they thought they could call this black ops 3 rather than advanced warfare 2. The game has nothing in common with the first two black ops games other than the unimaginative killstreaks that are essentially just re-skinned versions of the same old killstreaks from black ops 2.
    The LAG/LAG comp/Latency renders the multiplayer essentially unplayable and the campaign is dull.    I can't believe they thought they could call this black ops 3 rather than advanced warfare 2. The game has nothing in common with the first two black ops games other than the unimaginative killstreaks that are essentially just re-skinned versions of the same old killstreaks from black ops 2.
    The LAG/LAG comp/Latency renders the multiplayer essentially unplayable and the campaign is dull.
    Even if you get lucky and find a game where you don't get one shotted after pouring half a clip into someones back the maps are incredibly unimaginative and all conform to the boring three lanes design with chaotic spawns that constantly shift between different ends of the map removing any and all tactical elements from multiplayer.
    Even with the ghost perk, the stock attachment and a suppressor equipped on an assault rifle you still slow down enough when aiming down sights to instantly appear on the minimap rendering this mess of a game nothing more than round after round of chase the red map dots with the boredom occasionally being broken by the excitement of occasionally getting one shotted by someone who the gods of LAG favour.
    I bought ghosts and thought COD couldn't get any worse, I bought advanced warfare and discovered that it could. I bought this steaming pile of crap and finally learned my lesson - COD's dead and isn't coming back. I will not play the next call of duty game.    … Expand
  16. Probo
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    This game shouldn't have anything to deal with the future. That's for "Advanced Warfare" where everything is Advanced. Black ops 3 should be a "Simple & Solid" game, more similar towards Black ops 2 and 1, Not all the futuristic stuff that's not even part of the Black ops series...
  17. Infamous-Rivera
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    I gave this game a rating of 7 for a few reasons. First im going to to state all the Negative and follow up with the Positive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall its a good take on the Call of Duty series and a really good fps shooter with capturing unlockables and progression. Lets hope to better future maps for zombies and multiplayer as well.    … Expand
  18. Russian_Reviews
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    ПОЕЗД СДЕЛАЛА БУМ ИЛИ (or) GAME OF THE YEAR . Pooooooooooooooooooor graphics in 2015 ! Russian voice IS THE **** BEST [РЕЗУЛЬТАТ : ПОЕЗД СДЕЛАЛ БУМ] !!!! Is this shooter? NO , ITS F*CK*NG SHOOTING RANGE . 10/10
  19. DanielRhino
    Dec 1, 2015
    3
    The campaign is plain confusing. Although a fun campaign to complete with friends it was boring and silly. The only fun I had in that was with my friends cracking jokes at how awful it was! Zombies is a masterpiece! Confusing and difficult at first, after learning the basics it became fun and thrilling! Multiplayer is like last year just plain stupid! Running on walls and thrust jumpingThe campaign is plain confusing. Although a fun campaign to complete with friends it was boring and silly. The only fun I had in that was with my friends cracking jokes at how awful it was! Zombies is a masterpiece! Confusing and difficult at first, after learning the basics it became fun and thrilling! Multiplayer is like last year just plain stupid! Running on walls and thrust jumping everywhere, it really adds to the sour taste in my mouth from ghosts and advanced warfare! It take 10 mins just to join a lobby and then it lags. Btw my internet is fine! If this game was just zombies it would get a 8 or 9 however it has a dodgy multiplayer and confusing campaign alongside it!… Expand
  20. SILVERBACK6153
    Dec 2, 2015
    0
    It's Call of Duty.... what more can I say. The only reason it gets a one, is that the physical copy does smell good when tossed in a fire :) Overall, same crap that is just repetitive garbage. Go back to World War 2 or some other historical war and I might actually enjoy it!
  21. fyukyu
    Dec 4, 2015
    0
    The lag is real folks! I bought this game to play online and i must say it is just unplayable. The lag and the poor frame rate just kill it. On top of that i seem to randomly disconnect from the servers every second game or so. Sure glad i didnt cough up the dough for the map packs. Ive purchased the last couple CODs on the nostalgia of playing CODs of old, but the lack of anythingThe lag is real folks! I bought this game to play online and i must say it is just unplayable. The lag and the poor frame rate just kill it. On top of that i seem to randomly disconnect from the servers every second game or so. Sure glad i didnt cough up the dough for the map packs. Ive purchased the last couple CODs on the nostalgia of playing CODs of old, but the lack of anything innovative (leaping over buildings like retards doesnt constitute innovation), and the network support seemingly getting worse over the years, i just cant support them any more. They have lived off thier prior success long enough.… Expand
  22. cub4life
    Dec 16, 2015
    0
    First off, i'm not a huge gamer, or at least not nearly as big as i used to be. However, this game was the first game i got when i got my ps4 over Black Friday and man was it underwhelming. First off the multiplayer is so cramped that getting kill streaks or building any momentum is almost impossible. As soon as you're moving forward the enemies spawn has switched and they're behindFirst off, i'm not a huge gamer, or at least not nearly as big as i used to be. However, this game was the first game i got when i got my ps4 over Black Friday and man was it underwhelming. First off the multiplayer is so cramped that getting kill streaks or building any momentum is almost impossible. As soon as you're moving forward the enemies spawn has switched and they're behind you. Most disappointing was the zombies for me at least. You get 1 map. 1 flipping map & it wasnt even that great. They want to pay a lot more money to get the rest. F that, taking it back next week.… Expand
  23. Daniel100097
    Dec 30, 2015
    0
    Totale Scheiße wie immer
    von der Grafik ist es wie CS

    Seit COD 2 sehe ich keinen unterschied in COD (immer noch selber Motor unter der Haube)

    keine kauf Empfehlung
  24. caliwaves191
    Feb 18, 2016
    0
    there is nothing to say just worst cod to date call of duty has had some bad games lately but this is by far the worst don't waste your money on this game!
  25. piter2604
    Jan 26, 2016
    3
    Developers need to stop giving us this sci-fi crap. Jet packs??? running on the walls??? glitch features???!!! and no option to turn all that stuff off. terrible game. total waste of money!
  26. teodoro907
    Jan 29, 2016
    0
    boring campaign, horrible respawn system, the specialist thing sucks, i hate being on a killstreak and then being killed by some one shot kill specialist weapon, most of the maps are just bad, nuketown is just chaos with all this jumping and wall running, some weapons are useless, for example shotguns are either buggy or need a huge buff cause even if i stick its barrel up someone's ass, iboring campaign, horrible respawn system, the specialist thing sucks, i hate being on a killstreak and then being killed by some one shot kill specialist weapon, most of the maps are just bad, nuketown is just chaos with all this jumping and wall running, some weapons are useless, for example shotguns are either buggy or need a huge buff cause even if i stick its barrel up someone's ass, i still need to shoot 2-3 times to kill him

    long story short, this game has really disappoint me, i really hoped that treyarch could bring the cod franchise back but this game just sucks, it ain't cod anymore. i loved bo1 and bo2 but bo3 is just unplayable    … Expand
  27. AgentVenom117
    Feb 21, 2016
    3
    Very disappointing,after black ops 1 and 2 I was expecting an awesome next gen experience instead I got a terrible,boring and predictable story mode,an over complex zombie mode and a multiplayer more unbalanced than destiny's.I can at least appreciate it's great visuals and fairly smooth game play.
  28. getrwuegyweh
    Feb 27, 2016
    2
    Such a giant let down. When I pre-ordered black ops 3, i hoped it would be the first good COD since bo2, but no, was equally as bad as advanced warfare. Far too futuristic with jetpack and not being able to get a clean shot due to people jumping around and running on walls. Even the campaign is woeful. Half the time it doesn't let you progress and its just a poorly made game. The only goodSuch a giant let down. When I pre-ordered black ops 3, i hoped it would be the first good COD since bo2, but no, was equally as bad as advanced warfare. Far too futuristic with jetpack and not being able to get a clean shot due to people jumping around and running on walls. Even the campaign is woeful. Half the time it doesn't let you progress and its just a poorly made game. The only good thing about this game is the zombies mode, which still isn't as good as black ops 2.… Expand
  29. Justina
    Feb 27, 2016
    2
    This game has slowly morphed into a halo like experience... Basically lots of jumping around, unrealistic game play and upgrades to everything. Frankly after 5 min of playing it's pretty boring, and repetitive. The team needs to dial down all the nonesense they've added for kids that have ADD. I actually did not want this new version, but got it for Christmas because my 9 year oldThis game has slowly morphed into a halo like experience... Basically lots of jumping around, unrealistic game play and upgrades to everything. Frankly after 5 min of playing it's pretty boring, and repetitive. The team needs to dial down all the nonesense they've added for kids that have ADD. I actually did not want this new version, but got it for Christmas because my 9 year old thought it would be great... He doesn't seem to mind it too much...… Expand
  30. HL1
    Mar 16, 2016
    1
    I don't play the Campaign, for the last 5 years I have played all the COD titles in Multiplayer. This is a huge disappointment and as far from the Black Ops format as you can image. More like Space Cadets with fixed characters with special 'powers'. The maps are reasonable, but appear flat compared to the brilliant COD AW. Finding full lobbies is difficult sometimes and I've played gamesI don't play the Campaign, for the last 5 years I have played all the COD titles in Multiplayer. This is a huge disappointment and as far from the Black Ops format as you can image. More like Space Cadets with fixed characters with special 'powers'. The maps are reasonable, but appear flat compared to the brilliant COD AW. Finding full lobbies is difficult sometimes and I've played games with only 6 players, I am not surprised that many COD fans are back playing Multiplayer COD AW where full lobbies are always to be found. Unfortunately I coughed up for the map upgrades before playing, unlike previous COD's you cannot go to a specific lobby for the new maps and consequently have to wait game after game to play the new maps you paid good money for. I hate to think that this is the last COD title I will be buying, but if the series continues like this it will be bye bye from me.… Expand
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

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