Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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  1. BrandonNel2307
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    Can't belive so much people hates this game. It's a big improvement over Black Ops 2 and I almost always have a good time with story mode. Pretty good graphics as well and I didn't run into any glitches so this game has to be loved more.
  2. csking33
    Dec 6, 2015
    8
    Lots of cod haters on here.

    Honestly it's a solid game. Didn't like AW or Ghosts, but this game makes cod fun again.

    Still don't like the movements, but it's a lot better than AW.
  3. WhiteyWyatt
    Dec 10, 2015
    8
    Well, i still miss the days of actual modern combat but this was a well done version of a futuristic setting. The multiplayer was redone with the new operators feature which was pretty cool.
  4. NitrusKiller
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    It's freaking dumb who write negative reviews.The game isn't perfect but it isn't a piece of crap.The focus of the game is to entertain whoever plays it.And if u aren't entertained by this game u sure have serious problems.And for the people who says "it's not a COD",I answer:They have to make something new that innovates the saga.
  5. justbeinghonest
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    more of a multiplayer game not too much of a story driven game prefferable a game for people who want to kill time, but its not a horrible game good graphics and gameplay
  6. fop56
    Dec 25, 2015
    8
    i got black ops 3 21 days after it came out and haven't stopped playing it since i got it. The multiplayer is the best to date because it adds advanced technology while still keeping the old feel of call of duty. The zombies mode is really fun and shadows of evil has a great feel to it. the only reason its not getting a perfect score is the campaign is just to weird at parts....wheneveri got black ops 3 21 days after it came out and haven't stopped playing it since i got it. The multiplayer is the best to date because it adds advanced technology while still keeping the old feel of call of duty. The zombies mode is really fun and shadows of evil has a great feel to it. the only reason its not getting a perfect score is the campaign is just to weird at parts....whenever you have to go into someone else brain its getting to far from the beaten path.… Expand
  7. ShangChi
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    This game is like your average Call of Duty game. I'd say the campaign is quite bad, but most people play for the multiplayer - which is good. The only issue is the occasional lag which can be improved by using an Ethernet cable. The zombies are also fun, but not worth buying just for zombies if you see what I mean. Overall, it is worth buying at a discounted price and don't expect a masterpiece.
  8. RB053273
    Jan 29, 2016
    8
    black ops 3 is a really good game the way how multiplayer plays is very good the way how all the guns are so balanced and zombies is very good this year especially recreating der riese was amazing it plays exactly the same as how the map used to be but campaign is awful its just really boring and not good as call of duty campaigns used to be especially with MW2 and call of duty 4 possiblyblack ops 3 is a really good game the way how multiplayer plays is very good the way how all the guns are so balanced and zombies is very good this year especially recreating der riese was amazing it plays exactly the same as how the map used to be but campaign is awful its just really boring and not good as call of duty campaigns used to be especially with MW2 and call of duty 4 possibly having the best campaigns of all time.… Expand
  9. Get_Gud_Bruh
    Feb 1, 2016
    8
    First off, let's talk about value:
    1) You have campaign. I'm not such a fan with campaign since blops2 and I can't say that I will consider story mode at all even in this particular CoD. This does give a feature like WaW that allows you to play Co-op campaign which is nostalgia and great addition that should've been with every CoD game since WaW but failed in its predecessors.
    2)    First off, let's talk about value:
    1) You have campaign. I'm not such a fan with campaign since blops2 and I can't say that I will consider story mode at all even in this particular CoD. This does give a feature like WaW that allows you to play Co-op campaign which is nostalgia and great addition that should've been with every CoD game since WaW but failed in its predecessors.

    2) Multiplayer - the icing on the cake that I play that seems to be balanced, almost too balanced. The maps are a bit basic making the game almost too simple which make the 3-way map design generic. Sniping from blops2 aim assist is gone making it a diluted game play w/o snipers. Every game lobby you enter will have smgs or ARs, which loses its luster after 2 months of playing this game continuously.

    3) Zombie and arcade zombie: these are additions to the game which makes this game pretty valuable across the board.

    4) innovation: You get the new mode called Free Run. Although there's not a lot going on it it is a step in the right direction as for innovation. It's stepping into boundaries of another game called Mirror's Edge which is something to be excited about. I wish they put more of an effort for this particular mode like Co-op and racing against others as well as shadow AI to see how players above you completed this course.

    I'm surprised at all that people are giving such low credit for this game as it is quite valuable for what they're giving you. Yes, it is quantity over quality, but allowing 4 games in one is still worth the price even when it's dropping substantially.

    Multiplayer:

    This is pretty much the only game mode I play, which says a lot about me, however I have tried all modes before giving this review. The multiplayer isn't as good as previous CoD games like blops2 or MW2. I feel as though this should've been released before AW as well to give people the chance to progress through y-axis movement. If anything this is an upgrade to blops2 with much slower gameplay even with boost movement is involved. The maps feel smaller than any of the basic previous Treyarch maps from blops1, blops2, and WaW. For maps being this small w/boost movements I must say they put things in a pickle.

    The game, again, is balanced. Almost too balanced. Shotguns aren't good anymore making them almost useless when it comes to basic TDM. Even the argus takes real skill for it to be par with the worst smg. Almost all ARs and smgs are relatively close to being the same weapon with minor tweaks like higher rpm, better recoil or more damage. It's like they had a basic semi and gave the gun points for auto, damage, recoil, magazine, and rpm while making different combinations using the same point system just for guns to make their guns.

    Sniping is low tier due to the fact that aim assist is gone. Anyone who still uses sniper rifles in this particular CoD is using pure skill at this point. LMGs feel extremely heavy compared to blops2, but w/perk manipulation that some of the pubstompers have figured out you can use it almost like an AR. But because this game is faster paced for smgs to rule the game using LMG is outclassed in most situations besides modes like Domination and safeguard.

    I'm giving the game higher than 7 because of its value. If it didn't include the extra mode freerun I would've given it just 7 because it would've been a lesser version of blops2. I can't say this game for multiplayer is better than blops2 because of how generic the gameplay feels and the bland feeling that my opponent is either wielding an smg or AR rather than go shotgunning, knifing, sniper rifle or LMG.    … Expand
  10. ANDRAKE005
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    molto bello ma è molto difficile trovare armi nei pacchetti ma per il resto è moto "facile" in confronto agli altri.i controlli sono molto semplici e si capiscono al volo
  11. GameReviewLB
    Jun 13, 2016
    8
    This game is a good change of the call of duty franchise, the team at trey-arch really spent a while into this game and it is very fun to play.
    Only real problem with this game is that the 'future' style is getting quite stale but this has really over powered the previous game advanced warfare, I would really suggest this game to anyone who likes first person shooters.
  12. salmansohail_
    Jan 29, 2017
    8
    Call of Duty Black Ops 3 is the final installment in the black ops trilogy, but it has nothing to do with it. Infact this really does piss me off as it could have easily been called Advanced Warfare 2. IT had nothing to do with Black Ops. Only a a few words of raul Menendez was spoken and it overall the campaign was boring. However the multiplayer and zombies shine as one of the bestCall of Duty Black Ops 3 is the final installment in the black ops trilogy, but it has nothing to do with it. Infact this really does piss me off as it could have easily been called Advanced Warfare 2. IT had nothing to do with Black Ops. Only a a few words of raul Menendez was spoken and it overall the campaign was boring. However the multiplayer and zombies shine as one of the best experiences I have had throughout the years. The zombies is just a few bugs away from being the best zombies maps. Even If I did prefer the classic movement I think that the advanced movement was nailed down to the ground in this title. Its a great game but the campaign and black market really breaks it out.

    Campaign: 5/10
    -Interesting Story
    -Misleading Game Title
    -Nothing to do with Black Ops.
    -Dumb and Useless Characters
    -Short

    Multiplayer: 8/10
    -Advanced movement surprisingly good
    -Map layout is good
    -Black Market sucks
    -Specialists are unique and not game breaking

    Zombies: 9/10
    -Amazing completion to the zombies universe
    -Fun map flow and Easter eggs
    -A few bugs
    -Gobble gum system works great

    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  13. Franquixote
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    Just finished the campaign today- as a middle-aged person with a family and demanding career, gaming is not exactly a priority. Haven't played much multiplayer so this is almost strictly from the point of view of the campaign mode on "recruit". It took about half the game to understand all the mechanics, not interested in finding every collectible or leveling up and don't want frustratingJust finished the campaign today- as a middle-aged person with a family and demanding career, gaming is not exactly a priority. Haven't played much multiplayer so this is almost strictly from the point of view of the campaign mode on "recruit". It took about half the game to understand all the mechanics, not interested in finding every collectible or leveling up and don't want frustrating grinds to find the exact "right" route through a map... the ammo boxes were a bit too plentiful and the boss-type robots were a bit too repetitive and basically just a matter of firing and hiding for 20 minutes until you wear them down. But the graphics and sound were fun and the game has at least a hint of A.I. philosophy behind it and was about the right difficulty to just casually play when I had a few hours to relax. The ending was pretty fun, especially the last 3 minutes when "White Rabbit" is playing in the background.
    I don't generally care for the futuristic stuff and there's minimal strategy here but it was a fun escape for 20 hours or so. $2-3 an hour isn't a bad deal to be entertained and that's not even including the multiplayer or the few times me and a friend have played zombies together. I imagine playing campaign with a friend would've been even more fun.
    Not too shabby, like most everyone else I'm tired of all the futuristic stuff and hope they go back to WW2 or Vietnam or a current-day Middle Eastern theme but I don't regret buying or playing it.    … Expand
  14. Pormetheus12
    Nov 28, 2016
    8
    Decent game with mediocre campaign and OK multiplayer. The guns and maps are not too different from BO2, but it does introduce new mechanics such as the boost and slide. There is a increase in quality of graphics, which is good but sniping in this game has become less fun because targets are very hard to hit and quick-scoping is not a thing anymore.

    I love the zombies as it introduces    Decent game with mediocre campaign and OK multiplayer. The guns and maps are not too different from BO2, but it does introduce new mechanics such as the boost and slide. There is a increase in quality of graphics, which is good but sniping in this game has become less fun because targets are very hard to hit and quick-scoping is not a thing anymore.

    I love the zombies as it introduces new things which makes it fun to play with friends and very challenging.    … Expand
  15. filiptairi92
    Jan 20, 2017
    8
    Ok,i just finished the game.First of all,the campaign is far from bad.I will start from cons.
    First of all,the first thing i noticed is so bad voice acting of the main character.The voice is weird,dull,and at sometimes annoying.I don't know who gave the voice,but for me,it is a very bad choice.
    I think that at this point,nobody likes these futuristic stuff.I mean,ok,it is done good,the    Ok,i just finished the game.First of all,the campaign is far from bad.I will start from cons.
    First of all,the first thing i noticed is so bad voice acting of the main character.The voice is weird,dull,and at sometimes annoying.I don't know who gave the voice,but for me,it is a very bad choice.
    I think that at this point,nobody likes these futuristic stuff.I mean,ok,it is done good,the powers are fun and have great balance.But it's not fun for me,i feel like controling a robot.
    First half of the game is nothing spectacular,the other half becomes interesting.
    Cons: Campaign overall is a good experience.Story is a bit different from other COD games,but it is something new.
    Campaign has some hard parts,which is good.I played it on hardened,and at some points i died for 7,8 times..Finally some challenge from COD campaign.
    The game runs really smooth on my ps4,didn't have much problems on framerate.
    Locations in the mission are good.
    Local coop seems fun,i played it for about an hour with my brother and it's fun,nothing spectacular,but fun.

    Overall,i think the game is not a dissapointment,campaign is worth playing,i don't know why so much hate.Ok,i also hate futuristic stuff,it's not fun,but the campaign was done ok..Nothing remains,just to wait for COD to go back to present time or more back,to WW.    … Expand
  16. liam11042000
    Jan 11, 2017
    8
    Call of duty is a battle gun type game and has many games come out such as black ops 3 and infinite warfare etc.
    Call of duty infinite warfare is the newest cod (call of duty) and they have also remastered one of the old call of duty 4 (modern warfare)
    There has been many cods that have come out these are only a couple it was all about guns and on the ground combat but now it is all    Call of duty is a battle gun type game and has many games come out such as black ops 3 and infinite warfare etc.
    Call of duty infinite warfare is the newest cod (call of duty) and they have also remastered one of the old call of duty 4 (modern warfare)

    There has been many cods that have come out these are only a couple it was all about guns and on the ground combat but now it is all about flying around and exo suits and that there is also call of duty zombies.

    This is all about getting to the highest round and the box that has all the guns in you spend coins that you collect in the rounds of the undead and spend them on the box to get the best guns like the ray gun or the thunder gun and they destroy anything in their path.

    There are loads of different titles there is black ops, modern warfare, ghosts, infinite warfare, advanced warfare and world at war.    … Expand
  17. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    8.5 - Decent COD, definitely surprised me when it came out. Maps were creative and varied, although campaign and zombies lacked what the original Cods had.
  18. ZeoN
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    Tenemos un CoD que ha intentado mejorar lo ya visto en Advanced Warfare y que lo ha conseguido en bastantes aspectos.Combates mapas y armas muy divertidos unidos a grandes novedades y un buen modo zombies.
  19. MonkiReviews
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    A very enjoyable with one downside. The campaign can be fun, but the story isn't very well thought out. It also has small glitches when playing it. The multiplayer is super fun though. They made so many fun modes, and none are boring. The zombie mode is very interesting, it is especially fun online. The gameplay and graphics are also good. I would easily recommend it, even if the campaignA very enjoyable with one downside. The campaign can be fun, but the story isn't very well thought out. It also has small glitches when playing it. The multiplayer is super fun though. They made so many fun modes, and none are boring. The zombie mode is very interesting, it is especially fun online. The gameplay and graphics are also good. I would easily recommend it, even if the campaign lacks everything else shines.… Expand
  20. rikard131
    Oct 26, 2017
    8
    confusing story i understand it but i dislike ...decent mp pretty good zombies and loads of content...
    however i dont like perk system for zombies (prefer cards) game is called black ops but not hint of anything real in campaign ...mind trips are not black ops really .anyway more than decent fps. i give 8
  21. Greenhunter17
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    It may not hit it for fans of the Call of Duty franchise but if you truly think about the more newer games without the CoD title, you might just find this game a great, fun and exciting game to that you will enjoy
  22. Joshinatir2200
    Nov 4, 2017
    8
    This is one of my favorite COD games! As far as the futuristic gameplay, I think it was better done than IW and AW. So many fun weapons and specialists to use. I spent more time playing this one than any other Call of Duty. The campaign was pretty unique, multiplayer was fast paced and thrilling, and Treyarch really did a fantastic job recovering the zombies after a generally dullThis is one of my favorite COD games! As far as the futuristic gameplay, I think it was better done than IW and AW. So many fun weapons and specialists to use. I spent more time playing this one than any other Call of Duty. The campaign was pretty unique, multiplayer was fast paced and thrilling, and Treyarch really did a fantastic job recovering the zombies after a generally dull experience in BO2 (Tranzit *cringe*).… Expand
  23. Maxttvd
    Jun 18, 2020
    8
    Melhor jogo da franquia no PS4, BO3 tem ótimo multiplayer, melhor co-op da franquia e fraca campanha.
  24. EdJen754
    Mar 2, 2018
    8
    Good campaign and with some heavy themes for a COD. Multiplayer is fast and fun, good graphics too. Zombies mode was too generic though. The best PS4 COD yet.
  25. presider35
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    ı didnt like story...and yu dont feel cod soul...multi player sometime getting work bad.zombie mode very difficult.but ı like multi player dead match ...
  26. bersi84
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    I m rating Black Ops 3 solely for its solo player campaign so please be aware of that when you consider buying it. As of today the mutiplayer seems pretty dead, so if you want to get it only consider it for the campaign or possible coop action with Zombies Chronicles. I played this game on my PS4 Pro SSD and would rate the solo campaign 8/10.

    The engine runs smooth although I realized    I m rating Black Ops 3 solely for its solo player campaign so please be aware of that when you consider buying it. As of today the mutiplayer seems pretty dead, so if you want to get it only consider it for the campaign or possible coop action with Zombies Chronicles. I played this game on my PS4 Pro SSD and would rate the solo campaign 8/10.

    The engine runs smooth although I realized smaller frame drops during certain cutscenes. The gameplay itself is very smooth and fluent. No hiccups, no frame drops, no bugs, no bluescreens encountered. The weapon system is very nice. The grade on customization is really cool and the weapons have a really nice feedback. The way you want to play the game, grab the weapon of choice, customize it and go. A minor downrate goes to the unlock system. I know that encourage more gameplay but for the campaign itself it should be possible to unlock all the weapons and be able to use it. That wasnt possible for me which is a bit sad in my opinion.

    Graphics and sound are supreme I have to say. The visual presentation is really good, effects are overwhelming at times and the sound feels right. The sound could be improved a bit I feel. Other games made full use of my atmos system thus bringing immersion even further. Still BO3 does most things right. The levels from time to time giving a nice slice of everything to the player. The developers were creating as usual in finding cool gameplay and interesting stages.

    The story is nothing special although I liked the combination of it without spoiling to much. It felt sci-fi-ish with a rogue like AI and military consiprancy somewhat mixed up a little bit too much. I have to say that at a certain point the story lost me a bit. Character customization is nice, although there are not too many options. You unlock around 10 outfits just by regular gameplay which is very cool to me.

    After all I enjoyed the short but intense trip. I dont care much about multiplayer of CoD games but I still love to play its campaigns when the games are on sale after a while. The price tag of at least 20 bucks is still not cheap considering I didnt play multiplayer. The Zombie Chronicles pays a bit back but it probably all depends on what you like. For me this brings the game to a 8/10.    … Expand
  27. lolones2b
    Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Es un juego muy bueno pero con muchos fallos. La campaña se me hizo irrelevante y aburrida, pero lo que más disfruté fue el modo Zombies, aunque deben tener más consideración con el Local Multijugador; debe ser mejor optimizado.
  28. Chills_Drifting
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    I got this game when it was free for PS plus members on July, and i do not enjoy the game as i thought i would, but i do enjoy playing it with friends not as team up to winning but as in a few of us 5 to 8 make a private lobby and play among us and enjoy the community game modes, challenge each other and playing the campaign together, but overall i enjoy this game with friends and not solo.
  29. mikemormai
    May 6, 2019
    8
    cara um cod bem legal , joguei umas 50 horas nele , recomendo pra que, curte fps
  30. Titotitan
    Nov 4, 2019
    8
    BO3 is pretty sweet and it's not cause their are double jumps that this game is bad it just makes the game more fast pace and gives you more offensive or defensive tactics. It has nice maps and a nice gun range the campaign actually has a good plot with an intriguing evil. It has a wide range of guns the zombies is really nice offering different mechanics from casual zombies. Overall IBO3 is pretty sweet and it's not cause their are double jumps that this game is bad it just makes the game more fast pace and gives you more offensive or defensive tactics. It has nice maps and a nice gun range the campaign actually has a good plot with an intriguing evil. It has a wide range of guns the zombies is really nice offering different mechanics from casual zombies. Overall I find that this is a very fun game it's nice and offers many hours of enjoyment now I won't give it a 10 as even though it's good it doesn't have really anything that innovates on the series and it could have offered more than it did.… 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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