Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

 PlayStation 5
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 760 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 300 out of 760
  2. Mixed: 123 out of 760
  3. Negative: 337 out of 760
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! codbocw
  2. ferycolection
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Nice story. Good gameplay. Short campain.OKAY game at all.not playing online and multiplay
  3. Razorxide
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    Bölüm tasarımları sanat eseri konusu ilgi çekici şaşırtıcı bir final gayet olumluydu vuruş hissiyatı harika fakat kan efekti anaokuldan bozma olmuş..yine de harika oyundu
  4. Giero
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
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  5. marick333
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War had an engaging storyline set during the Cold War era. However, the campaign lacked the expected action, making it feel more focused on multiplayer. While the multiplayer component was enjoyable, the campaign left me wanting more in terms of intense gameplay.
  6. BARAO555
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    typical COD great multi and great but very short singleplayer sadly 80$ is a little bit to much and 350 gb...
  7. BigGuys
    May 4, 2023
    9
    Black ops Cold War has a good campaign the story is good but it’s shorter than other campaigns.

    The multiplayer isn’t that much better then any other multiplayer and I usually get bored after a couple of hours The zombies mode is one of the best zombies in my opinion but it’s still not better than black ops 3 zombies. But it freshens up the experience with weapon rarity’s, the best    Black ops Cold War has a good campaign the story is good but it’s shorter than other campaigns.

    The multiplayer isn’t that much better then any other multiplayer and I usually get bored after a couple of hours

    The zombies mode is one of the best zombies in my opinion but it’s still not better than black ops 3 zombies. But it freshens up the experience with weapon rarity’s, the best weapon customisation in zombies yet and a new story which is really good.

    At the end of the day if you like zombies and campaign I would get this game but if you want it for the multiplayer I would say play it a friends house (if they have it) and see if you enjoy the multiplayer.    … Expand
  8. Alireza_ayz
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    everything is fine about this game but its huge size and as an middle eastern, i didn't like the story about iranian terrorists
  9. juniortiger
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store
  10. alexandrumna
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    I will only review this game single player-wise because that's the only mode I played as I don't really care for multiplayer. It has a solid campaign, astounding graphics and visuals and engaging gameplay. As always it's a bit tad short, but we all know that now the focus for CoD games is the multiplayer. I really liked the story and the addition of a few optional puzzles that puts yourI will only review this game single player-wise because that's the only mode I played as I don't really care for multiplayer. It has a solid campaign, astounding graphics and visuals and engaging gameplay. As always it's a bit tad short, but we all know that now the focus for CoD games is the multiplayer. I really liked the story and the addition of a few optional puzzles that puts your mind to use a little. I could give my opinion on some other things, but don't want to spoil. Overall a very good game and I'm sure the multiplayer doesn't fall short either.… Expand
  11. Frostty
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    I have 836 hours in this game and do not regret a single second. Black ops Cold War for me is my one of my favorite call of duty games ever made, only second to black ops 2. Multiplayer feels great. The movement has depth, all the guns are very usable, diverse and have their place in the game, with a reason to use any of them over another. The campaign is absolutely the best one to beI have 836 hours in this game and do not regret a single second. Black ops Cold War for me is my one of my favorite call of duty games ever made, only second to black ops 2. Multiplayer feels great. The movement has depth, all the guns are very usable, diverse and have their place in the game, with a reason to use any of them over another. The campaign is absolutely the best one to be released in a very long time. NO SPOILERS! But you’re in for a treat. Zombie is similar to traditional zombies gameplay but with many new features and improvements. Some consider it easier than previous entries, (because it is) but it is a very good time whether you are playing casually or going for an Easter egg. Black ops Cold War holds a very special place in my heart. Although it’s buggy release sadly killed the interest for some players, those who stuck with it are very glad they did.… Expand
  12. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  13. Thegamesup
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    لعبه عظيمه مدري ليش سجبو عليها و راحو مدح مودرين وار فير بلاك اوبس كولد وور تستحق الدعم و استمرار و المدح
  14. Unicron35
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    Excellent single player campaign. Gunplay is amazing. Graphics and music soundtrack are great. Multiplayer is fun and addicting. MP maps are awesome including Nuketown!

    Customization options and the progression system are excellent. I love the new 'everyone gets a trophy' scorestreak system. Blops Cold War is a great and entertaining entry in the series.
  15. Vigo
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Don't ask me why but this is the only COD game I have ever gotten into. 2 years laster im over 500 hours in. It's the only one I have enjoyed and ive played maybe 4 other titles never really got into the series. I wish I had an explanation. I don't. I just know 500 hours later in im still liking it better than anything else.
  16. FreeRunner29
    Oct 14, 2022
    9
    Coming from the Xbox One version to the PS5 version was a night and day difference. Ray tracing looks insane, the performance is awesome, the Dual Sense feature are well implemented and the game is just a lot of fun to play. I am more into Zombies and Single player modes and for those they definitely delivered, story mode is especially intriguing this time around. I haven't had this muchComing from the Xbox One version to the PS5 version was a night and day difference. Ray tracing looks insane, the performance is awesome, the Dual Sense feature are well implemented and the game is just a lot of fun to play. I am more into Zombies and Single player modes and for those they definitely delivered, story mode is especially intriguing this time around. I haven't had this much fun since Black Ops 2 & 3.… Expand
  17. zanix
    Aug 5, 2022
    8
    It is pretty quality. Campaign is quite amazing. Not to the level of BO2 but it is better then most cods. Multiplayer has better gameplay then mw, however Treyarch had less time then they should've to make the game. So the fallacies at launch are pretty understandable. Zombies is some of the best. Only bad part of zombies is really just the lack of maps. Overall it is a lot better thenIt is pretty quality. Campaign is quite amazing. Not to the level of BO2 but it is better then most cods. Multiplayer has better gameplay then mw, however Treyarch had less time then they should've to make the game. So the fallacies at launch are pretty understandable. Zombies is some of the best. Only bad part of zombies is really just the lack of maps. Overall it is a lot better then anyone gives it credit for. I definitely think the multiplayer is better then mw in everything except amount of content.… Expand
  18. GoDiman
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Высокая оценка за отличный мультиплеер, Трейарч молодцы.
    Все ругают SBMM, но если привыкнуть к нему, то это лучше, чем встречаться с читерами и профессиональными игроками.
    Теперь можно неспеша бегать со снайперкой и через 3-4 лобби темп игры и уровень противников будет подстраиваться под твой неторопливый темп. Стоит взять SMG и темп возрастает, но и SBMM через 3-4 карты также подкинет    Высокая оценка за отличный мультиплеер, Трейарч молодцы.
    Все ругают SBMM, но если привыкнуть к нему, то это лучше, чем встречаться с читерами и профессиональными игроками.
    Теперь можно неспеша бегать со снайперкой и через 3-4 лобби темп игры и уровень противников будет подстраиваться под твой неторопливый темп. Стоит взять SMG и темп возрастает, но и SBMM через 3-4 карты также подкинет игроков с большим скилом.

    Компания средненькая, есть пару "ВАУ" моментов, но почти все они были показаны в трейлерах.

    Зомби - для фанатов самое то.    … Expand
  19. chiefchuluz
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    Campaign is really enjoyable but the multiplayer forces small maps like nuketown to hold a large amount of players and the opposite for large maps.
  20. martamstart
    Apr 4, 2022
    8
    Good and fair game--- maybe it wasnt in the beginning. But i would say its balanced and everything
  21. Arcadias
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    While the innovation is lacking year to year, this game provides a high value of entertainment. If you're a COD fan, you'll like Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer.
  22. krasnysoldat38
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Played this during lockdown, got over 1200h IGT.

    The campaign is fantastic, cinematic, and simply thrilling. Old, iconic characters and several new ones make things perfect. The multiplayer should've been better. SBMM ruined it for me, but it was still pretty fun on some really cool maps: Crossroads Strike, Garrison, Apocalypse, Moscow, and the remakes of the old iconic BO maps.    Played this during lockdown, got over 1200h IGT.

    The campaign is fantastic, cinematic, and simply thrilling. Old, iconic characters and several new ones make things perfect. The multiplayer should've been better. SBMM ruined it for me, but it was still pretty fun on some really cool maps: Crossroads Strike, Garrison, Apocalypse, Moscow, and the remakes of the old iconic BO maps.

    Zombies started really well with Die Maschine, Firebase Z, Outbreak, Mauer der Toten, and Forsaken.
    The ending of Forsaken is one of the best-executed cutscenes ever made.
    Map design for zombies could've been a bit better, set crew should've been a thing. Operators are boring.

    I already feel nostalgic for this game and I've got some great memories from it.    … Expand
  23. papkat
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    this cod was really refreshing it had an rough launch yes, but if you look back on it now its really good. im more a zombies guy but i still enjoyed the mp and campain also the zombies story really has me hyped for the next black ops
  24. viciousdave
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Great game with reused maps from Black Ops 2, Black Ops 3, Black Ops 4, Infinite Warfare, and even Advanced Warfare. It's especially great on PS5 with the triggers pressure sensitive feature. Multiplayer is the best ever. To me it's like Black Ops 2 but even better with bringing 1 to 6 maps back from every COD game made almost. It's very fast and you'll do excellent if you have a 120 Hz TVGreat game with reused maps from Black Ops 2, Black Ops 3, Black Ops 4, Infinite Warfare, and even Advanced Warfare. It's especially great on PS5 with the triggers pressure sensitive feature. Multiplayer is the best ever. To me it's like Black Ops 2 but even better with bringing 1 to 6 maps back from every COD game made almost. It's very fast and you'll do excellent if you have a 120 Hz TV from Sony, Samsung, or LG. This is one of the greatest COD games in the series.… Expand
  25. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Campaign is fantastic, it was buggy and broken on launch yeah but I don't think the campaign should have the user score stain it. The best campaign COD has released. Verhoeven-esque in the best ways. I love the twist. The sound design isn't as bad as everyone says. Crowbcat kinda exaggerrated tuings. The soundtrack is **** Lubyanka is an amazing mission
  26. ali20
    Dec 26, 2021
    8
    بلک اپس کولد وار بازی خوبی و یه حس نوستالژیک دار بهش کمپین‌ش خوب ولی یه مشکلی داره اون این که شخصیت های قدیمی این سری بزور تو بازی جا دادن گرافیک‌ش خوبه بخش زامبی‌ش بد نیست ولی پسرفت کرده نسبت به سری قبلی استراگ های بلک اپس ها قبلی بهتر مولتی خوبی داره چند تا مپ قدیمی این سری داره ولی مشکلاتی داره مثل پرک flak jacket که بالانس بازی بهم ریختهبلک اپس کولد وار بازی خوبی و یه حس نوستالژیک دار بهش کمپین‌ش خوب ولی یه مشکلی داره اون این که شخصیت های قدیمی این سری بزور تو بازی جا دادن گرافیک‌ش خوبه بخش زامبی‌ش بد نیست ولی پسرفت کرده نسبت به سری قبلی استراگ های بلک اپس ها قبلی بهتر مولتی خوبی داره چند تا مپ قدیمی این سری داره ولی مشکلاتی داره مثل پرک flak jacket که بالانس بازی بهم ریخته
  27. SuperMike
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    First, I note that unfortunately I have not played MW2019 with which Cold War is so often compared, since I play only on PS4 / PS5 and live in Russia, where for some reason it was banned in psn. So BOCW - one of the best FPS I ever played, great company, this is the first multiplayer I've spent so much time in. A wide variety of weapons, most of which are well balanced, great operators,First, I note that unfortunately I have not played MW2019 with which Cold War is so often compared, since I play only on PS4 / PS5 and live in Russia, where for some reason it was banned in psn. So BOCW - one of the best FPS I ever played, great company, this is the first multiplayer I've spent so much time in. A wide variety of weapons, most of which are well balanced, great operators, cool skins, interesting and varied maps, the best zombie mode ever made. From childhood, from the first part of black ops, I singled out for myself that I love the work of treyarch. Since then, it turns out that it is their COD franchise games that I like the most. Thanks for hundreds of hours of joy. Came here to rate it positively after the AWESOME Vanguard, and I don't understand why BOCW has such a rating. The game is great! P.S.
    on ps5 gorgeous shot effects and weapon feel with dualsense    … Expand
  28. Hiyaky
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Cool story, missions and innovation in the campaign. The multiplayer comes with a lot of funny and different modes and the zombies had an amazing comeback! Maybe, for someone that has played the previous cods, the feelings are different. But for me, whose last cod was infinite warfare, this was a piece of cake.
  29. Sky-Line___
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    What started with a very disappointing Beta ended up in being a very good and thorough Call of Duty game.

    We have 4 modes that are all very relevant and fun to play. Let me detail. First, there is the Campaign, and I was very much surprised to see the devs actually worked on a simple yet cool good old Cold War story involving CIA (obviously). Missions take place in various beautiful    What started with a very disappointing Beta ended up in being a very good and thorough Call of Duty game.

    We have 4 modes that are all very relevant and fun to play. Let me detail.

    First, there is the Campaign, and I was very much surprised to see the devs actually worked on a simple yet cool good old Cold War story involving CIA (obviously). Missions take place in various beautiful environments and I thus was surprised with the final quality. Sure, the story is cliché. But that’s good enough to put you in a CW mood. It is clearly not revolutionizing the genre, but CW is good at doing what we already know fitted in a new –relatively cool – story.

    Then, you have Multiplayer, and in extension, Ranked Play. Overall, the multiplayer mode of BOCW is solid and relatively balanced (if you don’t take into account the post-release added guns). The maps, despite many being recycled, are not too bad either. I was of course delighted to see that a Ranked Mode was added. A shame it is that the actual ranking system is uninteresting. It works on a division-based system that refreshes every few days. Because of that, you don’t really have anything to grind, as opposed to what we have already seen in games such as Call of Duty World War 2, whose Ranked system was way more attractive to the player.

    As for the Zombies mode, it is simply put very detailed and plays extremely well. I am delighted to see some maps were added freely into the game with post-release updates, and the Onslaught mode – in which the player gets to fulfill objectives on large open maps –also allows for long and intense games that even require their fair share of teamwork.

    All of above is of course positive thanks to the core gameplay of Black Ops Cold War that I find to be very enjoyable. Weapons handling works great and feels realistic enough. The sounds, despite not being on par with the excellent Modern Warfare, are nice enough to make you really enjoy hearing weapons firing, and more generally speaking using them. This all sounds silly, but it is not the case for every FPS (or even Call of Duty). I like to handle my gun in this game, and it is for example not the case in Call of Duty Vanguard (both Alpha and Beta).

    In conclusion, I am very happy to have waited to buy my PS5 to then buy this game. It makes a really nice FPS introduction to the PS5 with its 120fps 4K, and actually delivers quite great at everything, without revolutionizing anything either. I recommend this game and hope that the next Call of Duty Vanguard can at least be 80% as good.    … Expand
  30. UwUxd
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    I think it's a good game, a campaign from my point of view very interesting, with good bases, good dubbing into other languages, good characters and good scenarios. The multiplayer is good, it has a lot of potential that is slowed down a bit by the SBMM but still it is a positive and fun experience from my point of view since it is updated free content frequently as they are, weaponI think it's a good game, a campaign from my point of view very interesting, with good bases, good dubbing into other languages, good characters and good scenarios. The multiplayer is good, it has a lot of potential that is slowed down a bit by the SBMM but still it is a positive and fun experience from my point of view since it is updated free content frequently as they are, weapon designs, watches, gestures and so on, a problem is that this title suffers from problems of connection with the server and also a graphical decay compared to Modern Warfare and also problems with the physics since there are many that are not realistic. Then there are the zomies that are very entertaining and complete, have very good camouflages and maps with new dynamics that add fun… Expand
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 2, 2021
    80
    Thankfully, a few of the early bugs were ironed out of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and subsequent season passes have patched up modes and maps that were lacking. The campaign is genuinely intriguing but may not appeal to those who just want to run and gun. Zombies and Multiplayer modes are plentiful and there should be something for everyone to thoroughly enjoy. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War should be used as the poster child for PlayStation 5's DualSense controller which has been put to full use for an immersive experience. Casual players will be somewhat put off by the sheer storage space required to fully experience everything that is on offer, especially given that SSD capacity is this generation's gold dust, but Call of Duty die-hards will most likely overlook this.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    70
    I have no doubt that the latest Call of Duty will earn ridiculous amounts of money once again, but I will remember it as a dip in form, a game that’s closer to mediocrity than greatness. The story campaign has a satisfying finale but as a whole is rather uninspired, while the multiplayer has lost the tactical feel I enjoyed in Modern Warfare Remastered. [01/2021, p.56]
  3. PSX Extreme
    May 10, 2021
    69
    Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the video game equivalent to that one kid in class with a sugar rush and an addiction to pixie sticks. Sure, it might be entertaining for a little while, but the more time you spend with it, the more you realize it’s just rambling on aimlessly. Ultimately, with its lack of a clear vision and focus on what makes a game fun, Cold War isn’t going to entertain you for long.
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