Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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  1. Garaza
    Nov 28, 2015
    5
    The developers must be laughing their nuts off at all of us right now. They spend a weekend rehashing the same crap and we rush out to buy it. What a scam. And don't even bother with the campaign mode, it's probably the worst video game experience I've ever had. And I played Superman 64.
  2. Xbox1Guy
    Nov 27, 2015
    2
    I stopped buying the Call Of Duty after AW. This one seemed promising but it's just the same game play and nothing special to it. People who buy this game are probably noobs to the Call Of Duty world. I don't have the game but I can tell its trash.
  3. Jarhead335
    Nov 27, 2015
    8
    I haven't picked up a Call of Duty game since BLOPS2, and haven't really liked a Call of Duty game since the Modern Warfare series ended. But I was pleasantly surprised by BLOPS3.

    The singleplayer campaign has been pretty blah so far, I'm about 50% of the way through it. The casting of a familiar detective as Taylor and the intrigue played up around the events of an early level that    I haven't picked up a Call of Duty game since BLOPS2, and haven't really liked a Call of Duty game since the Modern Warfare series ended. But I was pleasantly surprised by BLOPS3.

    The singleplayer campaign has been pretty blah so far, I'm about 50% of the way through it. The casting of a familiar detective as Taylor and the intrigue played up around the events of an early level that takes place in post-apocalyptic Shanghai are fun little perks so far, but honestly, who bought this game for the story?

    Multiplayer is downright FUN, with guns that sound great, feel powerful, and ultimately serve their purpose beautifully. The sniper rifles are a bit lacking in real panache, which I found saddening as a guy who loves sniping, but for the first time ever in a CoD game I found myself having fun using the LMGs, which was neat (go, go Gorgon!). The maps are actually very good, with lots of detail to pick out and explore. You may find yourself diving into the algae-filled water of an abandoned aquarium, or running along the curved walls of silos at a farm in the middle of nowhere. Level design is great, and makes for exciting gameplay of all kinds, near and far, on pretty much every map.

    Zombies is fun but the learning curve is steep. I have yet to make it past round 10 because I have no friends who play the game and always get matchmaked with newbies. You have to know what you're doing and where to go, and when you're on a team that isn't working in sync the zombies campaign can be brutally difficult.

    Overall, a return to quality for Treyarch that I sincerely enjoyed. Renewed my interest in the franchise substantially.    … Expand
  4. ViDeOGaMeZ
    Nov 26, 2015
    6
    The same game as last year with a fresh coat of paint and a set of new tires that were made by the company that made last years tires, only these tires are the 2015 ones. Quite dull if you ask me.
  5. J_Cigs
    Nov 26, 2015
    0
    if you're still buying into this franchise after numerous titles the past 6 years then youll love the stale taste of the game mechanics.

    the best thing i can say about this game is that its at least treyarch but the thing that needs to come back is the extensive gore from world at war. limbs falling off and sorts
  6. Kardinal
    Nov 25, 2015
    0
    Xbox 360 version simply does not work. You will not find a game 90% of the time and then half of the time you do find a game, you will get disconnected. Do NOT buy for the Xbox 360.
  7. Eclipsing_u
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Anyone giving this game a zero is obviously the guy at the bottom of the leader board ............ im smiling i like the guy who sucks .....................
  8. ron_o_c
    Nov 24, 2015
    1
    Absolute trash. I’ve seen this game before in Black Ops I and II with a little Advance Warfare running on the walls. All the money you have made over the years and still no dedicated servers. Not to mention 3 kill streaks locked in per game instead of per class. 8 total perks/attachments again, really!!! with higher ranked able to use better weapons. Waste of money
  9. Sojum
    Nov 24, 2015
    4
    Glitchy game that has trippy, weird mirror-like spots on the screen where the object painting doesn't render right. Parkour-ish features are clunky and gimmicky. Not the quality expected from a premium game.
  10. megamike382
    Nov 24, 2015
    0
    I didnt buy this junk. But to complain about buying this after the fact. Its the same game every year an they'll keep making if your all dumb enough to purchase it.
  11. Siontis
    Nov 24, 2015
    0
    The frame rate is hilarious, even in multiplayer you get screen tearing all the time! I was smart enough to buy the game in disc form and got my hard earned money back. Also, CE-34878-0 , blurry graphics and tons of glitches -bugs. Avoid like the PLAGUE!!!
  12. ardademirel1990
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    it is not a bad game but I excpected from campaign
    but multiplayer is so much fun it is definetly better than adwenced warfare
    ıf you want to buy it know that you will only play multiplayer
    zombie mode is weird you cant do sh*t unless you look it up from youtube
  13. saltyfries
    Nov 24, 2015
    5
    It's better than Black Ops 2, that's a good start already. Likes, introducing characters to choose from with different abilities, 2 per character; best 2 shot sniper rifle ever in the Drakon, cool easter eggs in Nuketown, and multiple multiplayer modes in addition to the basic Team Deathmatch. Dislikes, meh, at this point it's a tradition that Call of Duty never fixes any of theirIt's better than Black Ops 2, that's a good start already. Likes, introducing characters to choose from with different abilities, 2 per character; best 2 shot sniper rifle ever in the Drakon, cool easter eggs in Nuketown, and multiple multiplayer modes in addition to the basic Team Deathmatch. Dislikes, meh, at this point it's a tradition that Call of Duty never fixes any of their issues. Same old **** applies here. However, the more I played this, the more I was reminded why I stopped playing CoD after Blops 2 (Had and sort of liked Ghosts, thought it was better than Blops 2 as well, but no one played it so I stopped). The sad thing is that I don't know anyone even though I KNOW there are people out who are having this issue, the spawning. It's worse than ever before, I probably average 10 seconds per life, I used to be good at CoD, and I still can be, but it's become unplayable due to spawn camping, you seriously can't run for 2 seconds without getting shot and killed by someone you can't see. It doesn't help that the weapons are as weak as Blops 2, with very little stopping power, although they finally made Light Machine guns powerful, as well as certain assault rifles, but certain guns like every SMG, the Locust Sniper Rifle, among others are the worst guns I've ever used.

    This being all said, Blops 3 was fine for a CoD game, maybe it was the fact I hadn't played a CoD game in a long time that made me want to play this. I haven't played the campaign nor will I ever, I heard it was dumber than ever.    … Expand
  14. god_of_chuck
    Nov 23, 2015
    7
    78/100

    This is the first COD in a while with a solid, enjoyable multiplayer experience. Lag is minimal, the community isn't toxic garbage, and the maps have a good feel to them and make good use of the mechanics. Graphics are smooth and meet expectations on current gen. The black market system is soso. Honestly could have been left out. Same with the character specific power-ups. The    78/100

    This is the first COD in a while with a solid, enjoyable multiplayer experience. Lag is minimal, the community isn't toxic garbage, and the maps have a good feel to them and make good use of the mechanics. Graphics are smooth and meet expectations on current gen. The black market system is soso. Honestly could have been left out. Same with the character specific power-ups. The campaign is ok but lacks big, wow, set pieces that the series is known for. Zombies is still fun but is a little odd. Overall an improvement over the last few games, but the series still doesn't really have its groove back    … Expand
  15. Proletaryo
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    Buying a $60 game where the main selling point is actually the multiplayer mode and the connection just lags on and on making the game unplayable! It did not fulfill the objective of the game, zero very deserved!
  16. idinaxui
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    The worst Call of duty game. The difficulty is very hard even on the easiest level. The visibility is horrible during whole game, you cannot see who is shooting you because in 90% of cases the opponent are the same color as environment. Still missing the old classic world war 2 scenario game. Robots and flying objects are not call of duty "must have".
  17. 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
  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. MrRedMarsmallow
    Nov 23, 2015
    2
    Black Ops 3, while very innovative for a Call of Duty, is a massive disappointment multiplayer-wise. The fact that the game glorifies camping, has a very unbalanced weapon system, an unbalanced Specialist system, and an unbalanced ranking system. In other words, multiplayer in this game is a joke. Shotguns are extremely underrated, submachine guns (as is the usual with Treyarch) are greatBlack Ops 3, while very innovative for a Call of Duty, is a massive disappointment multiplayer-wise. The fact that the game glorifies camping, has a very unbalanced weapon system, an unbalanced Specialist system, and an unbalanced ranking system. In other words, multiplayer in this game is a joke. Shotguns are extremely underrated, submachine guns (as is the usual with Treyarch) are great at hip firing, extremely accurate, and have little-to-no recoil, throwing the balance way off, i.e. it would take two headshots with a shotgun to kill someone about 2 meters away, and only two body shots from a submachine gun to kill someone from about 3 meters away. The fact that melee is a two-hit kill unless you use the Combat Knife is interesting, but not in the style of Call of Duty and a pretty gutsy feature from Treyarch. So would I recommend Call of Duty: Black Ops 3? No, honestly Call of Duty stopped being interesting after the second Black Ops game. For now, just go play Fallout 4, I'm not sure why everyone isn't anyways...… Expand
  20. melonboy
    Nov 23, 2015
    1
    Call of Duty black ops 3 is nothing special.
    Just like all of the other new call of duty's its a joke, there are no original features and it sticks to the original idea of call of duty (if you don't know the first call of duty was made to be a rip off of medal of honor) and it still rip off's things from other games. call of duty is a **** video game and people need to face facts
  21. Kemerion
    Nov 22, 2015
    2
    CoD Black Ops 3 is just about flying and jumping with high speed and running on some walls while shooting from all directions. In my opion the worst Call of Duty ever. A pleasure for cheaters and hyper active children on pc.
  22. Booker9380
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last call of duty game has a astonishing and amusing multiplayer.. But on the other hand the campaign isn't that good I was expecting.. Plus : black ops 3 is focusing on high tech weapons .. That what's making it too far of black ops one and it's great story..… Expand
  23. metadubrev2
    Nov 22, 2015
    1
    quite simply the worst campaign i have ever played in my life. i can't even finish it. ok the multiplayer is fun so might be worth it to you for that alone but just more of the same but will wall running and boost that makes gameplay super frenetic. if you want to play a campaign though don't get this game. long cut scenes, long loads but worst is boring gameplay. just empty mags intoquite simply the worst campaign i have ever played in my life. i can't even finish it. ok the multiplayer is fun so might be worth it to you for that alone but just more of the same but will wall running and boost that makes gameplay super frenetic. if you want to play a campaign though don't get this game. long cut scenes, long loads but worst is boring gameplay. just empty mags into enemies without personality at long range you can barely see. super boring. also had a game bug where a door would not open and had to restart the mission. long loads and time between custom multiplayer games too and have found bugs where certain hardpoint spots the enemies won't spawn or come til the next hardpoint. overall a horrible value and a horrible game… Expand
  24. MozzerRocks
    Nov 22, 2015
    0
    The control on this game is so broken it's almost impossible to play. The servers are so bad that some people have laser fast hit connects while others will not be able to hit anyone no matter how early they get the drop. This leads to absolute frustration. I am typically in the top 2 of the winning team consistently in previous COD games and in this one I am usually about 5 for 20. NotThe control on this game is so broken it's almost impossible to play. The servers are so bad that some people have laser fast hit connects while others will not be able to hit anyone no matter how early they get the drop. This leads to absolute frustration. I am typically in the top 2 of the winning team consistently in previous COD games and in this one I am usually about 5 for 20. Not kidding. I know other players from past COD versions are hitting at the same rate which confirms it for me. I have a blazing fast system but even with everything turned down low no dice. It's like I am wearing a magnetic vest with people shooting before I even round a corner and then I walk into their already fired bullet. So broken. Be warned!… Expand
  25. ALEXELWAY
    Nov 22, 2015
    5
    I only play multiplayer so keep that in mind. I was really hoping that the wall running ,jumping ,sliding etc. would be less noticeable but it seems like AW but toned down a bit.

    I would LOVE for the series to go back to more modern times without the slides, wall running , 20 foot jumps etc. I absolutely loved Bo1 and 2 but this game has more of AW feel to it for my liking.
  26. Sir_Swag117
    Nov 21, 2015
    0
    This game is so unbelievably **** I snapped the disc and threw it in a bonfire, then buried the ashes because I want to forget I paid $90 f*cking dollars to buy it!!!
  27. criticguy22
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    The Call Of Duty series has been an extremely "opinionated" franchise throughout these past years, and BO3 makes no exception.
    This is a good, good game. It has so many things going for it. The graphics are most notably the most amped, filled with juicy colour and saturation, unlike the blue, depressing visuals we saw in all past installments. The gameply, as usual, hasn't changed much.    The Call Of Duty series has been an extremely "opinionated" franchise throughout these past years, and BO3 makes no exception.
    This is a good, good game. It has so many things going for it. The graphics are most notably the most amped, filled with juicy colour and saturation, unlike the blue, depressing visuals we saw in all past installments. The gameply, as usual, hasn't changed much. I don't even think I need to explain why. Same shooting mechanics, same multiplayer, the usual. And the campaign is arguably better with some close friends than on your own. And more contents keeps piling onto the roster.

    However, all that being said, BO3 honestly is another shooting game. All content aside, the game lays out as a basic futuristic shooter. It's a great game, but not exactly enough to qualify it being worth all of your money. But at least it's not Ghosts!    … Expand
  28. seanisgood
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    when i look down i see my feet.3 is better than two.Isn't fifa isn't pes isn't watch dogs isn't metal gear solid isn't lego batman 3 isn't battelfield 4 isn't batman arkham knight isn't shadow of mordor isn't mario isn't destiny isn't halo 5 guardians isn't minecraft isn't tomb raider isn't bordelands 2
  29. user1111
    Nov 21, 2015
    2
    Good game... in theory. Horrible matchmaking for online play- expect to wait at least half an hour before you get a match that plays the whole way through. Laggy online play with not enough fps to support the "boost" or thrusters of 12 people flying around on all surfaces of the map. "Revamped" zombies means if you liked the older versions of zombie- don't bother. Gave it 2/10 just forGood game... in theory. Horrible matchmaking for online play- expect to wait at least half an hour before you get a match that plays the whole way through. Laggy online play with not enough fps to support the "boost" or thrusters of 12 people flying around on all surfaces of the map. "Revamped" zombies means if you liked the older versions of zombie- don't bother. Gave it 2/10 just for the fact that it was fun for the 2 matches of multiplier that actually worked right of the 5 hours I tried to play it. Very happy I borrowed my buddies before wasting money on this piece of crap.… Expand
  30. AdvancedAtlas
    Nov 21, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game. Worth the money, good for the casual cod player,The story contains good mechanics SPOILER:The game is basicly for the Multi-Player So,Multiplayer and Zombies as all cods.

    Just my opinion but thats what I think

    But my score is Yellow,6    … Expand
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#51 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#6 Most Shared 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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