Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 760 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 337 out of 760
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  1. 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.
  2. lutheboss
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    The best COD game we've had after a long time! More fast-paced, better ranking system, zombies is hyping, and the Elims/death ratio is a helluva lot better than the K/D ratio of Modern Warfare. No more sweating to try to kill someone only to get the assist at the end. Also, can't wait for Battle Pass and League Play coming soon!! Game is so LIT
  3. DSouls_guy
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    I haven't played a cod game since black ops 2 on Xbox 360, but my favorite cod game was modern warfare 1 and 2. I decided to get this cod because I wanted a solid mp, and cold war doesn't disappoint!!! Great game.
  4. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    I loved this game iam a huge fan of the seris its probably worth £49.99 if you really like the game seris the campaing mode is short and one of the missions is unplayably buggy slighlty pay to win but not much the zombies is pretty cool but the multiplayer is 100% better than moderwarfares.
  5. Boyka
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    I really enjoy this game.. and its much better in the multiplayer than modern warfare.. better maps, less campers etc.
    This COD is really a "back 2 the roots" title, and I love it
  6. Cheddarman
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
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  7. ne0nnightZz
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    I am not exactly sure what you all are smoking, but you have a real on hate boner for any COD that isn't 'Modern Warfare' esque when you just had a hate boner for that game too. I personally come from the original Black Ops and COD4 growing up. Those games were fast, on your feet, fun shooters. This game feels like a mashup of the original Black Ops and Modern Warfare, and honestly itI am not exactly sure what you all are smoking, but you have a real on hate boner for any COD that isn't 'Modern Warfare' esque when you just had a hate boner for that game too. I personally come from the original Black Ops and COD4 growing up. Those games were fast, on your feet, fun shooters. This game feels like a mashup of the original Black Ops and Modern Warfare, and honestly it works. With some balancing issues here and there (that ARE being patched) multiplayer makes for a very fun, however very death-prone rushing in headfirst, with insane time to kill so you cant wipe 2 guys quickly. Hardcore (which I almost always play in a COD game) is impossible to play however, with maps being much too big, much too open and simply unfeasible for this game. Zombies is amazing, the map is not the most inspired but the core gameplay loop has been revamped significantly from BO3 and BO4, making this game heavily entertaining and different each match of zombies. Campaign has a good twist to it and a trippy 2nd to last mission, but the preached "multiple endings" is only realistically 2, with just a monologue placed over your other previous decisions. Overall, this game is a step up from MW in terms of gameplay speed and entertainment, but a step down on the balancing, shadow work, and more. The graphics should be noted however. I am playing at max settings on PC and the game is significantly brighter, sharper, and better looking than MW hands down. Can not speak for console players however.… Expand
  8. Hippystank
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    Really solid! I haven't played COD in ages and this one really hits home for me.
  9. CrazyOldDave
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Lives up to the Black Ops legacy! Absolutely fantastic campaign! Rich atmosphere, solid gunplay, nuanced characters and dialogue, amazing locations, great sound! This is more than I expected to get for a Call of Duty release. Going above and beyond where my expectations were with the series. My last most recent favourite campaign was Advanced Warfare which felt like an amazing NeillLives up to the Black Ops legacy! Absolutely fantastic campaign! Rich atmosphere, solid gunplay, nuanced characters and dialogue, amazing locations, great sound! This is more than I expected to get for a Call of Duty release. Going above and beyond where my expectations were with the series. My last most recent favourite campaign was Advanced Warfare which felt like an amazing Neill Blomkamp flick. In terms of the games heart, design and feel this game scrapes in at a 9. You may think that's high but in my opinion it surpasses a lot of games in many aspects even if it is just another shooter to some. At the very least it's going to be a solid 8 out of 10 game overall for most people. I felt engrossed from start to finish and just the campaign alone was worth the entry price to me. I played a lot of the MP during pre-release so I know I'll have a blast there too. My review mostly reflects on the campaign. Multiplayer features are a bonus to me in terms of games featureset and not entirely the main course. For anyone who is wondering, this isn't a crappy port of a PS4 title. It feels substantially next gen in most respects. Sure there may be some bugs but those can be fixed. Plenty of replay value here too. Just don't take it too seriously, treat it like an action movie experience and you should have had plenty of laughs and smiles with this one. I'd like to finish by thanking the team that made this for a terrific time and the excellent work they have created!… Expand
  10. Gotham911
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    First of all, game is running smooth as hell on PS5 and graphics are looking really good with ray tracing. Gameplay is what I was looking for, good arcade, fast paced. This is what I wanted for BO. Way better than BO4. If you liked BO 1-2 just take it. For next-gen console player it’s a most too.
  11. Haryson
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Эта игра определенно не так плоха как о ней говорят, сюжет конечно короткий, но сделан достаточно качественно, а возможность победить за Персея искупает все его грехи. Мультиплеер хорош, но чтоб оценить его в полной мере нужно все же играть в него некоторое время.Эта игра определенно не так плоха как о ней говорят, сюжет конечно короткий, но сделан достаточно качественно, а возможность победить за Персея искупает все его грехи. Мультиплеер хорош, но чтоб оценить его в полной мере нужно все же играть в него некоторое время.
  12. Striker91
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    so far, pretty standard yearly call of duty offering. Very nice graphics and audio, but the standard set of multiplayer and zombie modes is getting pretty old hat. the new maps are nice, but the lack of newer features from last year's MW like the double sprint and deeper gunsmith setups make this feel a bit lacking.

    they nail the 80's vibe which is cool, but overall feels like another    so far, pretty standard yearly call of duty offering. Very nice graphics and audio, but the standard set of multiplayer and zombie modes is getting pretty old hat. the new maps are nice, but the lack of newer features from last year's MW like the double sprint and deeper gunsmith setups make this feel a bit lacking.

    they nail the 80's vibe which is cool, but overall feels like another call of duty. The series gameplay and quality have always been high, mechanically, visually and all that the game is great, its just more of the same. but what it does, it does well.    … Expand
  13. Mrplumbusseeks
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Though the Multiplayer is ok at best. For me I took liberty at enjoying the Zombies and campaign. Sadly most reviews here will be multiplayer stans crying.
    But I digress, Cold war has everything I want in Cod. Good zombies with well rounded guns that work amazingly, Free content for all gamemodes and a brillant mindbending campaign. Multiplayer will get fixer and I am sure you will all get    Though the Multiplayer is ok at best. For me I took liberty at enjoying the Zombies and campaign. Sadly most reviews here will be multiplayer stans crying.
    But I digress, Cold war has everything I want in Cod. Good zombies with well rounded guns that work amazingly, Free content for all gamemodes and a brillant mindbending campaign. Multiplayer will get fixer and I am sure you will all get your content. But I want to see more from Adler and Wood and Mason this game does a great job of tying MW and BO in one universe. If anything I'd want this game to have not big aim for multiplayer so maybe for once zombies can have its shine. BO4 was a terrible mess this is concise and straight to the point and for that I love it.    … Expand
  14. helaryx
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This game is good, if you liked Black Ops 1 and 2 you need to buy this one. Don't listen to the Modern Warfare fanboys they are just hating for no reason
  15. MVP_thatsme
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to to the complaints. I am a long term fan of the series and love this game! I was super hesitant about buying it, I almost returned it before I even opened it. Thank God I didn't. I have sank 20+ hours in in a week, lol. I hope Treyarch doesn't change a thing (besides QoL changes and server stability). I sat the last 2 COD's out because I was getting sick of the same old. IDon't listen to to the complaints. I am a long term fan of the series and love this game! I was super hesitant about buying it, I almost returned it before I even opened it. Thank God I didn't. I have sank 20+ hours in in a week, lol. I hope Treyarch doesn't change a thing (besides QoL changes and server stability). I sat the last 2 COD's out because I was getting sick of the same old. I picked this game up and I'm in love with it. It offers great changes for both new and returning players, and overall it has been a great experience. Just remember for every person that comes on here to vent their frustrations, there is one that loved the game that probably didn't come here to give praise. And FYI anyone complaining about SBMM isn't as good as they think they are. It works just as intended.… Expand
  16. TRUMPisGONE
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Unlike Modern Warfare, this game is NOT for camping scrubs. You won't be able to hide in windows or high platform vantage points everywhere for free kills and that's why it's getting such low scores. This is what Call of Duty USED to be 10 years ago, and it's finally back
  17. hoganpaulio
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    how do I refund a game i accidently bought it on ps5 but i don't have a ps5
  18. Bene86
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Best Call of Duty since CoD Black Ops (1). No more camping possible like in Modern Warfare and so much better maps. Thank you treyarch! Thank you for going back to the roots!
  19. Theravidraccoon
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best call of duty games within a while now. The gameplay and mechanics of mp is so much better than mw19. The only reason people are hating is because they lakc any skill on the game. Graphics aren't everything and don't make a game it's solid gameplay and replay-abilities that does and cod cold war has that. Yes more weapons and map will be added so there's nothing to beOne of the best call of duty games within a while now. The gameplay and mechanics of mp is so much better than mw19. The only reason people are hating is because they lakc any skill on the game. Graphics aren't everything and don't make a game it's solid gameplay and replay-abilities that does and cod cold war has that. Yes more weapons and map will be added so there's nothing to be worried about there.… Expand
  20. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. ferycolection
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Nice story. Good gameplay. Short campain.OKAY game at all.not playing online and multiplay
  25. sexy_George
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    I don't understand why there's so much hatred for this part, for me this part is the best. Its atmosphere, style, campaign (oooh, yeah, it's something with something). The campaign is one of the best, it's a pity that the 5-6 hours, and so is excellent, I hope more will continue. Thank you developers))))
    Campaign 10/10
    Networking 8/10 (all cool, but a long pumping gunsXD) Zombies    I don't understand why there's so much hatred for this part, for me this part is the best. Its atmosphere, style, campaign (oooh, yeah, it's something with something). The campaign is one of the best, it's a pity that the 5-6 hours, and so is excellent, I hope more will continue. Thank you developers))))
    Campaign 10/10
    Networking 8/10 (all cool, but a long pumping gunsXD)
    Zombies 10/10(not many maps, but waiting for more)    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. SuperKrampus
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    I will start of by saying this: I only play this game for the online multiplayer, meaning I have no experience with the campaign.

    This is my first Call Of Duty game I’ve spent lots time playing and I need to say: I am not disappointed. I played a couple matches on Modern Warfare but I was always left feeling really disappointed, mainly with the bland maps and layouts. With Cold War, I    I will start of by saying this: I only play this game for the online multiplayer, meaning I have no experience with the campaign.

    This is my first Call Of Duty game I’ve spent lots time playing and I need to say: I am not disappointed. I played a couple matches on Modern Warfare but I was always left feeling really disappointed, mainly with the bland maps and layouts. With Cold War, I find myself enjoying the maps thoroughly, with even the worst maps still being enjoyable. Maps such as The Pines and the updated Miami (Miami Strike) are welcome additions. Killing someone in one area of The Pines then running through the hallways to shoot another is exciting. Miami Strike is an improved Miami, in a smaller space that enables fighting. I have to say that the map that didn’t land for me at all was Satellite, and even then I still find enjoyment while playing on it. We see the return of incredible maps as well such as Nuketown (in the form of Nuketown ‘84) which makes me more interested in playing previous instalments. There are many incredible game modes to play on these maps as well, including a personal favourite: Search And Destroy. Every game feels new and exciting, while allowing me to consistently improve. The main reason I didn’t give this game a 10/10 however, is the fact that the game often freezes and lags, even when my internet connection is perfect. It does often get in the way of fully enjoying the game to it’s potential. This game was an excellent introduction into the world of Call Of Duty for me, making me excited for future games in the franchise.    … Expand
  28. Skyrapture
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Campagne trop courte mais intense.
    Multijoueur au top.
    Pas de bug et jolis graphismes.
  29. 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
  30. nicolas8721
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Very good game. in my opinion, the campaign is very good and well structured, the graphics are good, the side missions are very good and entertaining to resolve.
    The only bad thing for me is that the campaign is kind of short, there could have been more missions, but other than that the game is great.
    I'm not interested in multiplayer or zombies, so I can't say anything about them.    Very good game. in my opinion, the campaign is very good and well structured, the graphics are good, the side missions are very good and entertaining to resolve.
    The only bad thing for me is that the campaign is kind of short, there could have been more missions, but other than that the game is great.
    I'm not interested in multiplayer or zombies, so I can't say anything about them.

    I'd like that there are more CoDs like this one, with side missions and with the ability to customize the abilities of your character.    … Expand
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#18 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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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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