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  1. Nov 1, 2015
    4
    I expected more out of this. The campaign is short. This the 3rd or 4th CoD game I played so I expected more. I realize that after finishing the game, I could only remember some scenes. This may not mean a lot for some people but for me it speaks how great the game is. In this one this is bad. Sorry CoD fans, this is not a game that I can recommend.
  2. Nov 11, 2015
    2
    This was the first game from CoD franchise I've bought, and while I generally enjoy shooters, this title was pretty abysmal. First I played through campaign to get the feeling, but it was really short. I understand you don't buy these games for the campaign, but you could at least try. I burned it through in like 8 hours or so. Multiplayer is underwhelming in pretty much every way, and theThis was the first game from CoD franchise I've bought, and while I generally enjoy shooters, this title was pretty abysmal. First I played through campaign to get the feeling, but it was really short. I understand you don't buy these games for the campaign, but you could at least try. I burned it through in like 8 hours or so. Multiplayer is underwhelming in pretty much every way, and the added grindfest is more annoying than rewarding. Maybe I'll leave this franchise to others and stick with Destiny. Expand
  3. Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Great online play, Campaign was fairly good, a bit to predictable. (no futuristic bullcrap, its not halo!!) Sick of all the mockers, of good games! Not as good as the original Black Ops, but, the game, has a poor user score, so a 10/10 should help... It deserves better than a 3.5/10!
  4. Jan 19, 2016
    6
    VERY,VERY,VEEERY short game.....I just started to play and boom,its over...Campaign is ok,it is fun,story is great,but this game would be so much better if it was longer with 4 or 5 hours of more content..
  5. Jul 23, 2016
    8
    This game seems to be hated on for no good reason whatsoever probably because the cod community is cancer and moan about everything. While it is not anything special it is a very well made game. The campaign is as good as all the other call of dutys; it has an interesting story, fun levels and of course the best fps gunplay ever. The multiplayer is also very fun, there are many differentThis game seems to be hated on for no good reason whatsoever probably because the cod community is cancer and moan about everything. While it is not anything special it is a very well made game. The campaign is as good as all the other call of dutys; it has an interesting story, fun levels and of course the best fps gunplay ever. The multiplayer is also very fun, there are many different weapons and perks and you can play using a lot of different tactics and is very intense if you don't usually play mp games. The co op extinction mode is actually awesome and superior to zombies; you can actually beat it and is pretty challenging as well as featuring a good levelling system and challenges that force you to play different like electrocute x zombies or have a certain level of accuracy, which really makes for a great and addictive experience and one of the best co op modes ive ever played. It is a solid game that is definately worth playing unless you've got bored by the yearly cod release. Expand
  6. Dec 22, 2015
    6
    Not concerned with multiplayer on this specific version of COD (multiplayer is only relevant in most current COD release imo) . Only played this for the single player campaign, and it was an epic trip. Graphics are insane, even for a two year old game. I heard someone complain in reviews that if you get hit with a one bullet you die... thank you for the lulz, and highlighting handicapNot concerned with multiplayer on this specific version of COD (multiplayer is only relevant in most current COD release imo) . Only played this for the single player campaign, and it was an epic trip. Graphics are insane, even for a two year old game. I heard someone complain in reviews that if you get hit with a one bullet you die... thank you for the lulz, and highlighting handicap gamers who basically don't want a challenge. This game IS hard on Veteran mode. You can't just go guns blazing, you have to get tactical and work with your squad. Expand
  7. Feb 2, 2016
    7
    I’m more of a campaign player than multiplayer. I got to say this is a decent game, but I think that is the word, decent. I was kind of expecting an interesting story in the single campaign mode because a few guys told me ‘oh man! Really good story, interesting stuff’. The script is interesting but I would not say great or awesome and in gameplay terms in just FPS normal stuff. ConsideringI’m more of a campaign player than multiplayer. I got to say this is a decent game, but I think that is the word, decent. I was kind of expecting an interesting story in the single campaign mode because a few guys told me ‘oh man! Really good story, interesting stuff’. The script is interesting but I would not say great or awesome and in gameplay terms in just FPS normal stuff. Considering both the single player campaign and the multiplayer side of the game, I’d say this is an average game. I mean this in both the good and bad way. Good as in it is good FPS fun, well made, BUT there is nothing really special about it, 99% same stuff as before. What I mean is, if you like FPSs go for it, decent game with a nice action intense single player campaign but do not expect life-changing stuff. Expand
  8. Feb 18, 2016
    10
    I just played the game and found it to be one of my favorite COD's of all time. The combat was amazing and the story was intriguing. The campaign was a little short but other than that it was a pretty great game.
  9. Mar 25, 2016
    10
    i know many people didn't liked the story..even i also didn't..but the game play is good..and when u play it offline with your siblings u enjoy it a lot..secondly it doesn't have any robotic tech like black ops III which is good..now it is available for a very less amount..if u have tight budget u must go for it
  10. May 3, 2016
    10
    Hands down the best experience when it comes to cod! I miss the good old ghost days, it was one of the greatest games of all time, better then The witcher 3, skyrim, darksouls, doom 1 and 2, quake and unreal. every game is terrible in comparison!
  11. May 23, 2016
    3
    This game is well, pointless. It looks nice, it's not boring, but it's so much similar to previous games, Black ops has its zombies and MW is competitive, but this just doesn't really do anything. its a generic campaign, multiplayer, and zombies wanna-be. There's no point to buying it over the superior Black Ops 2
  12. Jun 13, 2016
    2
    Do not like this game really badly designed not a huge fan of the campaign, the multiplayer is OK but most people tend to be annoying on the multiplayer mode, i have asked multiple regular call of duty players and out of the 15 people I asked only about 2 said it was OK.
    13/15 people do not like this game.
    I would not really recommend the game, i would stick with black ops and modern warfare.
  13. Jul 4, 2016
    4
    Terrible jugabilidad, aburrido y repetitivo, con gráficos e inteligencia artificial mediocres y para rematar una historia olvidable. Un juego poco recomendable.
  14. Jul 18, 2016
    7
    its wasnt that bad it was a lot better than trash ops 3 at least its not bo3
  15. May 13, 2017
    7
    Call of Duty Ghosts was the first Call of Duty to release on the next generation consoles and featured a new IP. But does that make Call of Duty: Ghosts a worthy FPS?

    Call of Duty Ghosts represents a new beginning for Call of Duty. Although from the gameplay it looks extremely similar to previous titles. Its not. Now you might be thinking that's a good thing right? No and yes. Although
    Call of Duty Ghosts was the first Call of Duty to release on the next generation consoles and featured a new IP. But does that make Call of Duty: Ghosts a worthy FPS?

    Call of Duty Ghosts represents a new beginning for Call of Duty. Although from the gameplay it looks extremely similar to previous titles. Its not. Now you might be thinking that's a good thing right? No and yes. Although Call of Duty ghosts expands on the formula of FPS it still doesn't add enough variety to the shooter. Infact it feels like a step down.

    Campaign: 7/10

    The campaign is incredible and unarguable one of the best Campaigns in Call of Duty. The propelling shooting, fast paced scenes and detailed visuals gives it a fun experience, not just for Call of Duty fans but also returning and new FPS fans. You take control of Logan, the protagonist who for some reason can not talk at all. Who is faced with a near WW3 situation after ODIN (A space craft from outer space) launches a nuclear device on to the earth. But I am extremely disappointed the lack of character depth and development. The game felt too predictable and felt too short for a campaign(even for call of duty)The game still makes me wonder what happened to the civilians in the earth. Overall I give the campaign a 7/10

    Multiplayer: 6/10

    In where the graphics are nice and pleading in the Campaign. The multiplayer does seem to have a noticeable difference. The detail is tuned down a little bit but not enough to realize. Lets talk about the health. In my experience I felt like I was dying too much and the game felt more like whoever shot first would win. In rare occasions you would win those gun fights. But in game modes such as search and destroy and gun game, there was a persistent balance with the guns and it felt alot more slow paced. Giving me time to calculate and figure out good flank areas. The customization really sets new bars but even then doesn't give enough depth for a 60$ title (Or 70$ for CAD at the time being). Overall I would give the multiplayer section a 6/10. I would not recommend this game for the multiplayer unless your a hardcore Call of Duty fan.

    Extinction: 8/10

    Extinction is the peak of Call of Duty: Ghosts. It really adds depth towards the game and makes the games 60$ value a whole lot more worth it. It really develops upon the zombies mode but puts a spinoff. It develops its own formula and has a currency perk system. Upgrades would include stronger bullet penetration and more. The aliens have a lot of detail and also you cant just shoot every alien. You have to make sure you time your attacks.

    Call of Duty Ghosts isn't a great game, but it certainly isn't a bad one either. It manages to give enough content to come out as a acceptable game but it just doesn't give enough variety to please even hardcore Call of Duty fans. It isn't fun enough. And as most players come for the multiplayer experience, it just doesn't seem worthy. I would buy Call of Duty: Ghosts for the co-op Extinction and the detailed and in depth story.

    Verdict:

    Pros:
    Good Graphics
    Good Customization
    Really Fun Extinction
    Decent Campaign

    Cons:
    Chaotic Multiplayer
    Bugs
    Short Campaign

    Overall: 7/10
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  16. Sep 25, 2016
    8
    This game is definitely offers something different from the COD: MW1 and MW2 in terms of the single player campaign. I can't say much about the multiplayer and I don't like to play multiplayer.

    The story and characterisation I would say is similar in terms of term of depth to the MW1 and MW2, but for any COD games in general, if you are looking for a strong story with character
    This game is definitely offers something different from the COD: MW1 and MW2 in terms of the single player campaign. I can't say much about the multiplayer and I don't like to play multiplayer.

    The story and characterisation I would say is similar in terms of term of depth to the MW1 and MW2, but for any COD games in general, if you are looking for a strong story with character development, look elsewhere. It is so so. There is not enough dialogue and back story to build relationships between different major characters in the game, ie. family and Ghosts crew to make you care or be emotionally involved. I think the story structure is on the right path, but not enough cinematic scenes to make it epic enough. The artistic cinematic in between missions attempt to narrate the story, but it is so boring as it lacks emotion. There is also not enough story telling to convince me of the villain's motivations for revenge. it's way too simplistic.

    There is also not enough history or backstory for the civil war that is happening. You wonder what really started the war and rebellion?

    In terms of single story gameplay, it's really fun and unique. I like the fact there are gun fights underwater, and even in space. The remote drone control is fun to use but a bit overpowered imo. The element of stealth really shines during underwater fights and in scaling down window panes down a sky scraper during the night to hack computers. It would of been fun if there was a puzzle or make hacking require more skill.

    The one thing I was disappointed by was the graphics, it does seem like PS3 graphics.

    It's a game well worth playing if you can get it cheap.
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  17. Nov 12, 2016
    7
    Call of Duty: Ghosts is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward, with assistance from Raven Software, Neversoft and Certain Affinity. Published by Activision.

    + Good Campaign
    + Good Multiplayer
    - Some Multiplayer Maps are Meh
  18. Nov 30, 2016
    8
    la historia empieza suave y va in crescendo hasta llegar a unas fases finales magníficas, Infinity Ward nunca defrauda en su modo historia

    un modo online más cercano al COD4 original que a las locuras de ventajas y rachas que vinieron a partir de MW2
    y un modo Aliens que suma
  19. Oct 15, 2016
    9
    is'nt a perfect cod game i know but the game is cool on the multiplayer i love the history
    this gmae have a brasil voices(im brazilian)its a good cod for xbox 360 and ps3
    but on pc he is not a cool game
  20. Nov 6, 2016
    8
    It has a good online part the people draw so good you can feel them they are big and it's good it's a new news who you can control the dog its story is normal and it has wonderful guns 2 players can play it together on a console it's good but it can be better and I like it
  21. Dec 8, 2016
    6
    pluspoints

    + pretty fun multiplayer
    + good maps and good weapons
    + some times fun campaign
    negative points
    - but mostly just boring
    -pretty average graphics
    - bad AI ( truely its sooooo bad )
    this game is only good in multiplayer but fails at other parts
  22. Nov 30, 2016
    0
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  23. Aug 23, 2021
    5
    This is just generically bad call of duty game with a retarded story and nothing to talk about.
    The weapon sound bad, it doesn't feel good to shoot people it's just a downgrade for infinityward all the way down, the worst part is it Just leave you with a feeling of emptiness and sadness for the people who used all this time and money on a game that is just kind of there
  24. Jan 7, 2017
    7
    Campaign is ok,but it is very very short...Nothing more to add-short game! End of story. If length of the campaign was doubled,it would be passable. Damn you,COD...
  25. Jan 29, 2017
    4
    Cuando juegas esto te das cuenta que a las empresas de videojuegos le importas un comino, solo sacan productos para que los compres sin valor artístico, sin valor jugabilistico, solo plata. y pues claro los niños ratas felices y contentos. tuvo que llegar la secuela para tener un poco mas de espíritu. un juego realmente olvidable, desastrozo
  26. Apr 23, 2023
    6
    When we talk about Call of Duty, we talk about cinematic experience with rich budget and special effects, not deep story, but with memorable moments and charismatic characters. Ghosts has a lot of these things, but it's weak for Call of Duty in the same time, especially after Modern Warfare series. The weakest point of this chapter is the first Act, as for me. If you can handle it, 2nd andWhen we talk about Call of Duty, we talk about cinematic experience with rich budget and special effects, not deep story, but with memorable moments and charismatic characters. Ghosts has a lot of these things, but it's weak for Call of Duty in the same time, especially after Modern Warfare series. The weakest point of this chapter is the first Act, as for me. If you can handle it, 2nd and 3rd will be ok. From the game design and directing point of view, there are not enough interesting missions with curious directing. The game doesn't have a calm moment when the player can breathe a little bit.

    Long story short, if you're looking for Call of Duty experience, try better Cold War.
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  27. May 17, 2018
    0
    *Sigh*. F%@$!ng Ghosts.... the downfall of Call of Duty. Coming after Modern Warfare 3, this game had some high expectations. I remember the hype for this game. One of the biggest disappointments in gaming I think. The campaign was god awful when comparing it to its predecessor MW3. Hell I dont even remember the main characters name. The multiplayer is terrible, and extremely frustrating.*Sigh*. F%@$!ng Ghosts.... the downfall of Call of Duty. Coming after Modern Warfare 3, this game had some high expectations. I remember the hype for this game. One of the biggest disappointments in gaming I think. The campaign was god awful when comparing it to its predecessor MW3. Hell I dont even remember the main characters name. The multiplayer is terrible, and extremely frustrating. You have no chance to react to any shots from behind, resulting in an instant and guaranteed death from being shot in the back. I really hope they can rebound of this extreme pile of crap. Expand
  28. Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Cюжет прикольный (хотя главный герой ничего ни разу не сказал) , графика приятная

    Именно с GHOSTS началось мое знакомство с Call of Duty, и ничего плохого про игру сказать не могу.
  29. Sep 29, 2017
    6
    Call of Duty Ghosts should keep fans of the franchise going for hours thanks to its uniqualy strange story and its facinating multiplayer graphics and modes, but CoD is starting to show signs that the franchise isn't where it is anymore.
  30. May 8, 2019
    8
    I dont understand the hate for this game. What it does - it does well. COD: Ghosts is a fun summer blockbuster shooter with good graphics and production value. The short campaign was worth the $25 cost for entry a few years after release. Most of the negative reviews are people who hate Call of Duty just to hate on Call of Duty
  31. Nov 19, 2018
    4
    ооооооооооочень скучно. Просто компиляция уже того что раз 10 было в колде. В одиночной кампании только 3 интерестные миссии
  32. May 6, 2018
    10
    This game I should simply amazing. Everything you could want in a call of duty game. The ability to customize to your style, killer and fun score streaks, small, medium and large maps that are wide open and allow you to snipe anywhere, or run and gun with a shotgun. This game has it all. Super fun multiplayer with great DLC maps. One of the top 3 best call of duties made.
  33. May 27, 2018
    10
    It has a good single player, Beside the mutliplayer isn't that bad, It is from the best games that i have played on 2015
  34. Nov 3, 2019
    4
    Не хорошая игра. Не плохая игра. Она никакая. Я даже не помню что там в ней было. Не вызывает никаких эмоций.
  35. Feb 27, 2019
    5
    The last somewhat decent cod game but that isn't saying much because they have always been a pretty meh game but compared to now a day cod they make this one shine bright
  36. Feb 23, 2019
    8
    The first Call Of Duty on the PS4, Ghosts features a highly spectacular campaign and the usual online multiplayer fun. The 18 campaign missions are very varied and explosive, although they are all quite short. The underwater and space missions are particularly memorable and so are the helicopter gunship and tank missions. A decent episode in the series.
  37. Oct 29, 2019
    7
    I didn't like the story extinction was cool mp is slow paced but weapons were nice **** ending
  38. Feb 6, 2020
    8
    9/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  39. Jul 24, 2020
    7
    I don't understand why people hate ghosts. For me it had a mediocre campaign but still fun the multiplayer was chaotic and i loved it and the extinction was new (back in 2014-2015) and i loved playing it with friends
  40. Dec 1, 2019
    0
    This game got a lot of criticism. My thoughts on the game are very diffrent than what i heard most people say about this game. The whole game was really ambitious and that's why it is hated that much. I really enyojed the game, both singleplayer and online. The singleplayer was really good with a lot of diffrent mechanics being used. There is a lot of variety in gameplay for a FPS. TheThis game got a lot of criticism. My thoughts on the game are very diffrent than what i heard most people say about this game. The whole game was really ambitious and that's why it is hated that much. I really enyojed the game, both singleplayer and online. The singleplayer was really good with a lot of diffrent mechanics being used. There is a lot of variety in gameplay for a FPS. The dialogue in the game was sometimes a bit off and it may pull you out of the experience but it didn't affect me that much. It had some balls ending the game like that and I will remember it more than some other COD games. The multiplayer was also pretty good, maybe a little worse because I didn't play it very much. It tried to invent new things and it used some new ideas. They completely changed some things and that's what I like about this game. It wasn't scared to do things diffrently, but it got a lot of criticism because of it. I would say that it is a pretty good game that is seriously getting too much trash. It has a few rough spots but I would without shame call it my favourite COD game. Expand
  41. Oct 24, 2020
    7
    - Campaign: 6/10
    - Extinction: 10/10
    - Multiplayer & Squads: 3/10

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  42. May 2, 2020
    2
    One of the worst cod i ever play bad map design you die before you even know
  43. Nov 16, 2020
    6
    I liked the game for a bit it's not bad but it's not good, I like the more realistic take on the series with the melee kills taking longer and the TTK getting smaller. But if you want to make a game more realistic actually put more realistic features and don't just stop in the middle by just adding annoying realistic features! The only thing I still like about the game is the dog I wantI liked the game for a bit it's not bad but it's not good, I like the more realistic take on the series with the melee kills taking longer and the TTK getting smaller. But if you want to make a game more realistic actually put more realistic features and don't just stop in the middle by just adding annoying realistic features! The only thing I still like about the game is the dog I want more dogs, dogs are life. I also liked the vector and honey badger which were two guns that looked and felt snappy. The extinction mode instead of zombies is fun at first but lacks maps and content unless you pay for DLC's which there are like 3 million of for everything. In my mind this is what we call a transition game it was the new game on a different gen and despite developers wanted to make it a fully fledged game it isn't. The game is there for the experimentation of new ideas and capabilities that the new gen has and in the end it was just a game that helped bring new ideas to a series as it changed. The reason I put it at a 6 rating is cause even though it didn't live up to expectations you can still in circumstances have fun with the game. And all the little veteran haters who put a zero on this game are just crybabies who say they want change in games but in the end only want Call of duty 4 remastered. Only games such as Alien colonial marines should have a score of under 3 this game has good AI, nice graphics for the time, a snappiness to the guns I haven't seen before and a campaign (notice how I didn't say good campaign because it's not it's playable and the missions are fine some a really fun but the writing for it is trash seriously they were glauting about having an academy award winning writer and he produces this trash story) so in the end it's definitely not in the top ten best COD games but it's still a fun game sometimes. Expand
  44. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, excelente historia con un final abierto que espero saquen pronto un ghost 2
  45. Dec 3, 2020
    10
    I played the campaign of the game and I absolutely loved it. It might be my favorite call of duty campaign so far. Every mission is filled with action set pieces along with fast paced gameplay. I didn't play multiplayer when it came out.
  46. May 10, 2020
    7
    An average call of duty, it is just a fun shooter for you to play games, the story mode is not so good but at least better than some other call of duty games, tbh it is a 7/10
  47. May 15, 2020
    10
    Great campaign.
    Really enjoyed it, even if it is 7 years old. Loved the end
  48. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    COD players weren't ready for something more... refined as this great game.
  49. Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Eu queria odiar esse jogo, realmente queria. O gosto que ficou na minha boca após MW3 me deixou com medo de que a franquia tivesse atingido o pico
  50. Jun 23, 2020
    3
    Bored, generic, repetitive, a bad story and a technical section below what was expected. I do not recommend it is bad.
  51. Dec 10, 2020
    10
    Es un juego divertido pero con gente que juega mal, tenia una gran historia y tal vez las rachas de puntos deberían ser más letales
  52. Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Ghosts isn't a bad game; it just isn't special. The story was entertaining and had some fun action sequences, the multiplayer was decent, and the extinction game mode was original. It's fun and completely unexceptional.
  53. Dec 2, 2021
    0
    this is the cod that killed the series. it's so generic its the same cod formula every year honestly if people hate cod so much stop buying the games problem solved instead of buying this game i went and played halo reach with my friends instead of getting this game
  54. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game is an Activision game and i can say the best thing about this game is the game play and story but its very bad to have a this bad multiplayer but its good at all.
  55. Aug 20, 2020
    7
    Tiene muy mala fama pero para mi es uno de los COD mas entretenidos, tambien he de decir que no soy fan de la saga.
  56. Aug 14, 2020
    10
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  57. Aug 30, 2020
    9
    The only thing that's wrong with this game is no prestiges and if anybody says otherwise then their just being spiteful
  58. Nov 21, 2020
    7
    The multiplayer and Extinction mode is very addictive, the campaign is good aswell, leaving you on a killer cliffhanger.
  59. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    It was a great game for when I played everything seemed creative and it gave me a new sense of fun I loved playing the multiplayer as well in every aspect
  60. Nov 25, 2020
    3
    everytime game starts there is long cant skıppıng scene ı hate ıt and the battles are so bad thıs ıs not a call of duty
  61. Jan 12, 2021
    7
    its a good game the multiplayer was good the alien mde was unique but the campaign mode wasnt very good
  62. Feb 9, 2021
    9
    This game has good campaign the multiplayer sucks but i like the campaign GG
  63. Apr 12, 2021
    7
    i got this game pretty cheap and it was fun the story mode was great. online was awesome and the zombies which is aliens it awesome
  64. Sep 15, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. COD Ghosts took a lot of steps backward for the franchise, after Black Ops 2 came out many people thought we would get Modern Warfare 4 and we got something brand new. What really screwed up Ghosts the most was the execution of the game itself. Everybody was expecting Modern Warfare 4 and they wanted to see a Game that was bigger and better than Battlefield but what did we get? DOGS AND DEMON DOGS upon end...

    The Campaign sadly just felt like a shallow version of previous COD campaigns looking almost identical with lots of people saying that some parts are Copied & Pasted. The last mission of the Campaign just felt like the incredible troll because you think you killed Rorke (The Main Antagonist) but all of a sudden he survived the Train Crash and he drags you away after he gets out of water. You just think that there's gonna be a sequel but it hits you with a massive cliffhanger & because of the reception the game got, Infinity Ward decided to not do a sequel.

    Extinction was pretty cool Game mode when it was introduced because instead of fighting endless waves of Zombies, you fought against Aliens in an objective-style mode where you have to complete the main objective in order to finish the level. You get to choose which Class you want to have like the Weapon Specialist which can deal more Bullet Damage & has a faster ADS speed, a Tank where they have more Health and can deal more Melee Damage, an Engineer which can provide more health for the drill, get cash back from buying traps, and only has the ability to use weapons when repairing the drill, and a Medic which can revive teammates faster & has faster Health Regeneration. For the rest of the player's load-out, they get to choose their preferred Pistol, Ammo Type, Team Support Items, Strike Packages, & Equalizer Packages. The "Down" System from Zombies also applies to Extinction but when a player dies they can spectate others and their dead bodies will be marked with Dog Tags showing where their last position was. What's crazy about Extinction is that there's Prestiges just like in Multiplayer. But, unlike Multiplayer which has 10 Prestiges, Extinction originally had only 5 Prestiges but after every DLC Map was dropped the mode added 5 more prestiges, and after the 4th Map came out there were a total of 25 Prestiges. But, the player had to reach LVL 30 before prestiging. After prestiging, the player gets awarded with Relics which are personal modifiers that make the game challenging like taking more damage when injured, having to inability to purchase weapons, etc. Halfway through the lifecycle of Ghosts, Extinction introduced an upgrade system simply called the Armory, where your currency was using "Teeth" to purchase upgrades. "Teeth" is first earned by completing missions, then you earn more Teeth by using Relics, playing on the hardest difficulty "Hardcore", or helping other players complete missions. Other ways to earn Teeth are by killing 300 Cryptids, achieving specific ranks for the first time or by prestiging the same way, completing 10 challenges or successfully completing all of the challenges in a mission, & using relics. Even though most people call Extinction the worst Zombies Alternative, I'm one of those players who personally enjoyed the mode and I wouldn't mind it being brought back in a future COD Game. Extinction obviously won't be better than Zombies, but the mode is still a lot of fun to play!

    But, when Ghosts was released the Multiplayer was doo-doo but as the game progressed it started to feel more balanced & enjoyable. Even today, the guard dog kill-streak has 3X the amount of health of the player, people are throwing I.E.Ds (even myself) in the most random spot getting cheap kills, & people leaning and camping with Thermal LMGs. Personally, Ghosts had the worst launch maps ever except Strikezone because every map was designed to be a 9v9, 12v12, or 18v18 map because those maps were massive. One of the maps, Stonehaven is one of the worst COD maps ever because of again the size. But, when the DLC Maps dropped they made the launch maps look like **** because they were less bigger and they were more colorful. But, when you're leveling up through multiplayer you didn't earn weapons and killstreaks by leveling up, you had to buy them with Squad Points. Squad Points were your in-game currency to buy guns, kill-streaks, attachments, lethal & tactical grenades but it didn't feel like the COD Points from Black Ops 1. And lastly, the multiplayer has 35 perks in the Game. What the Hell is this?!? How do you balance a COD Game with that many perks??

    Overall, Ghosts was a okay-good game all around. But, it still isn't a bad game in general and there are some moments that are enjoyable but since the game was hit with a lot of criticism, I have to give Ghosts a 6/10.
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  65. May 17, 2021
    5
    Listen, ghosts for a lot of people marked the end of the golden era of call of duty. I think I tend to agree with that. Because it was the time where we finished modern warfare 3 and infinity ward was somewhat new and was trying to take it in a different direction. And this was the beginning of the end of the golden era of COD. There was a lot wrong with this game, it kind of reminds me ofListen, ghosts for a lot of people marked the end of the golden era of call of duty. I think I tend to agree with that. Because it was the time where we finished modern warfare 3 and infinity ward was somewhat new and was trying to take it in a different direction. And this was the beginning of the end of the golden era of COD. There was a lot wrong with this game, it kind of reminds me of modern warfare 2019 actually. A lot of the maps were bad and really big, time to kill was really fast in my opinion. I didn’t really play it too much because I didn’t like it. It was definitely not trash and I would definitely get hyped if there was a Ghosts 2. Is a solid 5/10 Expand
  66. Jun 17, 2021
    9
    A surprisingly fun experience based on everyone's hate on this game. I love this game, and I ain't no camper. Love the "zombies" mode, with the story and everything, and the campaign, which I really liked. And the multiplayer, I really like it, the vast amount of different guns, equipment, and customization was really impressive. I enjoyed the game a lot, even though it has some smallA surprisingly fun experience based on everyone's hate on this game. I love this game, and I ain't no camper. Love the "zombies" mode, with the story and everything, and the campaign, which I really liked. And the multiplayer, I really like it, the vast amount of different guns, equipment, and customization was really impressive. I enjoyed the game a lot, even though it has some small mistakes, but they really are very small, and it's not part of my childhood, no, I just started to play this game 1 month ago, and I really love it. And I hope we get a sequel, the "zombies" mode and the campaign both ended in a cliffhanger, goddammit infinity ward Expand
  67. Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Ótima história, missões muito divertida e ótimos personagens. É um jogo que tem que ter continuação.
  68. Aug 14, 2023
    8
    This game is not the best COD but far from the worst, the campaign is appropriately nicknamed the black sheep but i still found enjoyment in the story or lack of that is. What made this game great for me was the extinction mode, the good content is locked behind paid DLC however with a sale on the season pass i found the DLC very worth it. Micro transactions became extreme with this entryThis game is not the best COD but far from the worst, the campaign is appropriately nicknamed the black sheep but i still found enjoyment in the story or lack of that is. What made this game great for me was the extinction mode, the good content is locked behind paid DLC however with a sale on the season pass i found the DLC very worth it. Micro transactions became extreme with this entry and is a turn off in MP and speaking on MP, maps are large and opposition is somewhat hard to see until you train your eyes for it. I recommend giving it a go, even 10 years later. Expand
  69. Feb 23, 2022
    5
    This game started the downfall of COD. No one will miss it as it was mediocre as well.
  70. Apr 3, 2023
    6
    اللعبه عاديه ...................................................
  71. Oct 4, 2022
    6
    I mean it's alright like, overrated as hell in my opinion. Some optimization problems etc.
  72. Jun 26, 2022
    6
    It's more Call of Duty. If you like the series, you'll like this game, I suppose.
  73. Jun 12, 2023
    0
    the game is for noobs and campers, droptime is 2ms Maps are Dünnpfiff. Absolute ****
  74. Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Com certeza o melhor call of duty já feito.
    Sem aqueles negócios futuristas e sem frescura na instalação também.
  75. Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Probably one of the most hated call of duty's ever, but I really enjoyed this call of duty compared to a lot of others. The campaign was actually very good, the newly innovated alien game mode was amazing and I loved it, but unfortunately, they cut that in the other games. The multiplayer was probably the weakest, but still very fun.
  76. Dec 6, 2022
    7
    Honestly such a good cod that was overhated, like okay the maps weren't great but a pretty cool campaign, sick ass customisation that you could earn, awesome perks and brought back the nuke plus the dlc packs were so cool
  77. Apr 27, 2023
    7
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    10
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  79. Jan 24, 2023
    4
    call of duty:ghost in my opinion sucks it may be the worst cod game I've ever played let's start with the multiplayer it is hot steaming garbage the maps are terrible they are too big it takes me around two decades to find someone the sat-com it the worst killstreak in existence and getting kills just doesn't fell good.
  80. Aug 20, 2023
    7
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  81. Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Très bonne campagne, multi sympa mais pourrait être largement mieux (avec un timetokill trop rapide et ce de genres de choses problèmatiques ...) Mon premier COD donc forcément content et un peu "nostalgique" à propos de Ghosts mais je dois reconnaître qu'il n'est pas si bien que ça malheureusement. Dommage que je n'ai pas pu découvrir l'âge d'or des Call of avec les Modern Warfare etTrès bonne campagne, multi sympa mais pourrait être largement mieux (avec un timetokill trop rapide et ce de genres de choses problèmatiques ...) Mon premier COD donc forcément content et un peu "nostalgique" à propos de Ghosts mais je dois reconnaître qu'il n'est pas si bien que ça malheureusement. Dommage que je n'ai pas pu découvrir l'âge d'or des Call of avec les Modern Warfare et Black Ops ... Expand
  82. May 31, 2023
    10
    one of the best games ever. Lost my virgin to this game. This game is the best i got it on my 8th charismas and im now 10. i remember me and my sister use to get freaky when playing this. best game ever best mummeries with the sis.
  83. Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Just a fantastic game wanna see Cod Ghosts to finish the Campaign. THIS game game didnt deserve all this hate. For me its in top 3 of my fav cod games I have ever play since I bought Cod Ghosts and Cod WW2
  84. Jul 2, 2023
    6
    the console ports are good whereas the pc port is garbage I don't think the game is garbage it's just mid
    for both console and pc, the single-player is ok to an extent the ending is underwhelming but the space bits were my favorite bits, sadly, infinity Ward didn't make most of the game like that so in my unprofessional opinion I give this game a, 6 / 10 I loved this game when it came out
    the console ports are good whereas the pc port is garbage I don't think the game is garbage it's just mid
    for both console and pc, the single-player is ok to an extent the ending is underwhelming but the space bits were my favorite bits, sadly, infinity Ward didn't make most of the game like that so in my unprofessional opinion I give this game a, 6 / 10 I loved this game when it came out it doesn't help I was 6 and didn't know what an ok game was. so its a, 6 / 10 not bad just not a game i would play now if it come out today.
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  85. Jul 28, 2023
    6
    This is one of the mediocre CoD of the series...the campain is the only thing very enjoyable for everyone but the PvP mode is very boring and frustrating there are too many problem in this,for the PvE mode Extinction is cool but has only one map and thats pretty sad
  86. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    This is the best Call of Duty game ever released by a country mile, this Game's plot and characters are the best in the series. I would give the sloppiest head to everyone at Infinity Ward to make a sequel to it.
  87. Aug 5, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un bel gioco diciamo... Di sicuro non é come Modern Warfare oppure Black Ops... Diciamo che potevano farlo meglio. Il finale é la cosa meno piaciuta, soprattutto perché sono passati 10 anni e ancora non c'è il seguito. Un 7 se lo merita. Expand
  88. Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Looking back at the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts, it's clear that the game's initial reception didn't do justice to its innovative approach. While some struggled to grasp its mechanics, the developers' explanations shed light on the intentional design choices behind spawning and map layouts. Ghosts brought a fresh perspective to the Call of Duty franchise, pushing boundaries in bothLooking back at the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts, it's clear that the game's initial reception didn't do justice to its innovative approach. While some struggled to grasp its mechanics, the developers' explanations shed light on the intentional design choices behind spawning and map layouts. Ghosts brought a fresh perspective to the Call of Duty franchise, pushing boundaries in both gameplay and storytelling. The campaign, though not the most memorable, offered a solid experience, while the multiplayer introduced unique elements that set it apart from its predecessors. The Extinction mode also injected variety with its cooperative alien-hunting gameplay. With hindsight, Ghosts' early detractors missed the game's forward-thinking contributions, making it a noteworthy entry in the series. Expand
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 49
  2. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 10, 2014
    82
    Call of Duty: Ghosts isn’t treading any new ground, but the single player campaign is still a memorable one. But with each installment it’s getting harder and harder to get excited about Call of Duty’s multiplayer. Refining the same ideas over and over again is no longer enough, the multiplayer is in dire need of a complete re-design. [Nov 2013]
  2. Playing into the new generation, Ghosts gains a new edge with DualShock 4 and beautiful graphics.
  3. Jan 3, 2014
    60
    Call of Duty is a series that is oftentimes criticized for making the same game year after year, which is of course totally true and Ghosts is no exception. It even feels like a step back. The campaign is devoid of anything interesting and even the online part feels uninspired. It’s not a bad game by any means but it’s like its predecessors, only worse.