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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  1. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    6
    Story is solid, zombies are my favorite ever or at least amongst the best. MP is where it falls short and by a lot.
  2. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    6
    It's more Call of Duty. The story is fine but not as memorable as the original Black Ops.
  3. Top1saraya_
    Oct 20, 2022
    6
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  4. dr-kenobi
    Jul 14, 2023
    6
    Кампанія коротка, але непогана, щоправда не вартує взагалі тих грошей, які хоче за неї Activision. Функціонал Dual Sense порадував, але не щось supernatural. Знаючи можливості контролера, впевнений, що навантаження на тріггери можна було зробити значно крутіше наприклад для тих самих кулеметів. Тут трігери плюс-мінус однаковий резіст дають по всім видам зброї (відрзняється, але практичноКампанія коротка, але непогана, щоправда не вартує взагалі тих грошей, які хоче за неї Activision. Функціонал Dual Sense порадував, але не щось supernatural. Знаючи можливості контролера, впевнений, що навантаження на тріггери можна було зробити значно крутіше наприклад для тих самих кулеметів. Тут трігери плюс-мінус однаковий резіст дають по всім видам зброї (відрзняється, але практично не помітно). Візуал як і завжди в колді бездоганний, до чогось доїбатись важко. Єдине, що реально розчаровує окрім короткості кампанії це ідіотизм, що сягає апогею в деяких місіях. Я не очікую від колди багато реалізму, але 2 агенти які прокрадаються (початок доволі цікавий насправді) в штаб-квартиру КГБ і буквально розйобують її зсередини, вбивши при цьому добрих дві-три сотні росіян (приємно звучить до речі), й це під час Холодної війни, коли напруга на абсолюті, чи це розпочало реальну війну? звісно ні, росіяни мабуть подумали що це якісь бомжі, а не американці і тому вдали що непомітили такий невеличкий ексцес. Дуже помітно що виникло багато чудових ідей, які реально можуть освіжити перегрітий тир, але всі вони померли десь серед сотень кранчів розробників і в гру лишились відверто сирими.… Expand
  5. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 6, 2022
    6
    Surprisingly decent for a call of duty game. Maps weren't too bad, really fast paced combat in multiplayer, solid campaign with two endings. Pretty good for a cod game
  6. andrilitvynchuk
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    The story is pretty surprising. But the gameplay is boring for me so I tried to rush it
  7. Biopunk-X
    Aug 7, 2023
    5
    I'm am comparing cold war to black ops 4, because I only care abot treyarch when it comes to call of duty. The game is about 200gigs without the campaign so it took me a while to download it with my 10mbit internet, but that's not the game's problem. Multiplayer is fun, there are plenty of weapons to choose from and all maps are unlocked no season pass needed. The only problem is that itI'm am comparing cold war to black ops 4, because I only care abot treyarch when it comes to call of duty. The game is about 200gigs without the campaign so it took me a while to download it with my 10mbit internet, but that's not the game's problem. Multiplayer is fun, there are plenty of weapons to choose from and all maps are unlocked no season pass needed. The only problem is that it won't keep you playing, other than a few basic weapon skins, you won't get any rewards by simply playing the game and spending the briefcases on legendary cosmetics and weapons... You will have to buy everything with call of duty points which i wll not give money for. Sure there are weapon blueprints that you can unlock every second prestige, but they make no sense to me, when you can customize the weapons anyways... Zombies is boring this time, unlike it was in black ops 4. There were exciting maps and could be prestige mastered easily by solo playing it with bots, but this time it's confusing, and too hard alone... Also there is a glitch that always shows you lvl1 when you start up the game, and you will have to complete a multiplayer match to see what level you really are, and they won't fix it for months now...… Expand
  8. Lonejumper23
    Feb 15, 2021
    5
    Why is the Campaign the last thing to download and thats after 1 TB is downloaded of all the stuff I didn"t want to play. Took me 3 hrs to get the Campaign running and what a let down. But then the game begins and on the PS5 this game looks stunning and plays incredible. The story is very good but too short. (5.5 hrs) I didn't play the rest of the games that come on this disk and I feelWhy is the Campaign the last thing to download and thats after 1 TB is downloaded of all the stuff I didn"t want to play. Took me 3 hrs to get the Campaign running and what a let down. But then the game begins and on the PS5 this game looks stunning and plays incredible. The story is very good but too short. (5.5 hrs) I didn't play the rest of the games that come on this disk and I feel COD has lost its draw for the consumer. They need to go back to their roots and make the best long campaign to date and build off it with other DLC's and missions. I want $100,000 for that idea which will make you millions and send the cheque in the mail.… Expand
  9. FurionPS4
    Dec 6, 2020
    5
    The only reason I got this game is because my cousins asked me to join them in Zombie and Multiplayer games, but other than that I found the campaign to be so generic and boring, there is nothing special about it's story other than it being a rehashed surfaced level fantasy of war without any actual heart or real research. The difficulties are not based on talent or actual AI improvementsThe only reason I got this game is because my cousins asked me to join them in Zombie and Multiplayer games, but other than that I found the campaign to be so generic and boring, there is nothing special about it's story other than it being a rehashed surfaced level fantasy of war without any actual heart or real research. The difficulties are not based on talent or actual AI improvements but instead they are tied down to increasing damage taken and making the enemies damage sponges. Last call of Duty I'm getting for sure. unless they start offering zombie modes sold separately (which is the only actual fun thing about this game)

    Also I'm playing on the PS5 and this game is full of bugs and glitches everywhere it crashes about 2-3 times per session.    … Expand
  10. lucas_j
    Nov 14, 2020
    5
    Unfinished and glitchy. Splitscreen barely works on online, and can't even split on Zombies. Feeling like a massive downgrade from Modern Warfare so far...
  11. HiimKai
    Dec 23, 2020
    5
    Black Ops Cold War has an interesting campaign, with nostalgic characters and side missions that required your brain (yes your brain in a CoD game) to unlock by doing decryption puzzles. Moreover, they nailed that Cold War vibe in the campaign. However, campaign these days for CoD seem to be more of an afterthought, which is a shame as I grew up with playing through the campaigns of mostBlack Ops Cold War has an interesting campaign, with nostalgic characters and side missions that required your brain (yes your brain in a CoD game) to unlock by doing decryption puzzles. Moreover, they nailed that Cold War vibe in the campaign. However, campaign these days for CoD seem to be more of an afterthought, which is a shame as I grew up with playing through the campaigns of most CoDs. This one I felt was too short and not as uninteresting compared to the previous instalments like OG MW and BOPs1.

    Multiplayer lacks solid map design with only 2 maps that are actually enjoyable to play on. However, most maps are extremely campy? with way too much cover and players can blend to the terrain making it almost impossible to see them. The biggest downfall is the matchmaking in the MP, if you play good it will match you with really good players and if you play bad it will match you with not so good players. Making it hard to play consistently on a casual playlist and this type of match-making should be used in a ranked playlist. They need to change this ASAP. The plus side of MP is the gun customisation with it being extremely detailed, being able to see the complex stats of your gun make it easier and fun to customise to suit your playstyle.

    I really enjoyed this instalment's take on zombies and it is really refreshing to play in my opinion. With new enemy types and the main map being really fun to play on. I have not sunk as much hours on zombies mode as much as MP, however I do plan to play it a lot more.

    Briefly, the game occasionally crashes which is really a let-down and I have read articles of the game ruining the hardware of PS5s, which makes me extremely nervous to play it sometimes. Personally, I would recommend waiting for a sale on this one and also until they fix the crashing and the match-making issues.    … Expand
  12. SillySallyy
    Nov 24, 2020
    5
    The Good: The multiplayer guns feel nice to handle and shoot and I love the haptic feedback on the controller. The multiplayer maps for the most part are solid and the visuals on maps like Miami are beautiful. Zombies sticks to the core values that made it a fan favorite while adding tasteful additions on how to upgrade armor, weaponry, and lethals.

    The bad: $70 for a game with 6    The Good: The multiplayer guns feel nice to handle and shoot and I love the haptic feedback on the controller. The multiplayer maps for the most part are solid and the visuals on maps like Miami are beautiful. Zombies sticks to the core values that made it a fan favorite while adding tasteful additions on how to upgrade armor, weaponry, and lethals.

    The bad: $70 for a game with 6 multiplayer maps at launch is appalling. You will be playing the same maps over and over and over again, especially considering the voting system. SBMM is back! Instead of casually playing the game - you will have an amazing three game run then have to sweat out the next 3 playing against MLGs. Weapon progression is sloth-like slow. I am prestige 1 and still have not maxed out a gun, granted I switch up between 3 or 4 weapons. Snipers are useless as they nerfed the **** out of them because of whiny cry babies. There are definitely bugs even tho I haven't come across many. The main bugs I'm having are with Zombies matchmaking.

    Overall, middle of the grade game.    … Expand
  13. jdhuman
    Nov 25, 2020
    5
    Too clunky and strange. Coming from modern warfare this feels old. All the movements feel old. Campaign is really nice and fun but the multiplayer just seems trash compared to modern warfare.
  14. isocano
    Dec 8, 2020
    5
    Mi review es en concreto para la campaña, ya que me gustan los fps en pc, nunca juego con mando en consola mucho a este género.

    La campaña meh, es corta y gracias, ya que se hace un poco pesada, es previsible y plana. Lo mas destacable diría que es el apartado gráfico, aunque tampoco es para echar cohetes. La mecánica de las misiones secundarias y coleccionables creo que no es mala    Mi review es en concreto para la campaña, ya que me gustan los fps en pc, nunca juego con mando en consola mucho a este género.

    La campaña meh, es corta y gracias, ya que se hace un poco pesada, es previsible y plana. Lo mas destacable diría que es el apartado gráfico, aunque tampoco es para echar cohetes.

    La mecánica de las misiones secundarias y coleccionables creo que no es mala idea, pero en la práctica no funciona, ya que básicamente son una molestia mas que otra cosa.

    Además de las secundarias, también hay escenas intermedias, como las de la base de operaciones donde se selecciona la próxima misión, donde realmente da la sensación de que solo existe para ampliar de manera artificial la experiencia.

    Un cinco raspado, teniendo en cuenta también el precio de lanzamiento, si no eres de los que le da al online, mejor pasar o esperar a una gran rebaja.    … Expand
  15. Coochielover
    Dec 12, 2020
    5
    This is coming from a hardcore COD gamer, It is disappointing to say the least. Let’s start off with the worst thing about the game, SBMM! Not only that but there are reports of skill based aim assist. This is truly disgusting. The guns in the game feel plastic and nowhere as good as MW2019. Graphics are fine but again MW2019 does it one better. Maps are bad, at least before season oneThis is coming from a hardcore COD gamer, It is disappointing to say the least. Let’s start off with the worst thing about the game, SBMM! Not only that but there are reports of skill based aim assist. This is truly disgusting. The guns in the game feel plastic and nowhere as good as MW2019. Graphics are fine but again MW2019 does it one better. Maps are bad, at least before season one comes out there are basically two maps I find acceptable. Moscow and nuke town are the only maps i will play in as the other maps are just flat out horrible. Not all is bad with the game however, gunsmith is slightly improved and zombies fun with friends but i assume you don’t have any since you are on metacritic looking at reviews. Overall compared to other COD releases it’s better than infinite warfare, that’s about it.… Expand
  16. MIKSMIT
    Dec 19, 2020
    5
    Pontos positivos:
    -O estilo gráfico é muito bom e único usando o tema de guerra fria.
    -A historia te permite fazer decisões que alteram o final da historia, contendo até 2 finais, (existem 3 finais mas 2 deles são a mesma coisa mas em lugares diferentes). -O jogo tem uma experiência mais clássica se comparado com MW2019. Pontos negativos: -O jogo é extremamente desbalanceado,    Pontos positivos:
    -O estilo gráfico é muito bom e único usando o tema de guerra fria.
    -A historia te permite fazer decisões que alteram o final da historia, contendo até 2 finais, (existem 3 finais mas 2 deles são a mesma coisa mas em lugares diferentes).
    -O jogo tem uma experiência mais clássica se comparado com MW2019.

    Pontos negativos:
    -O jogo é extremamente desbalanceado, camperar é muito eficiente por conta da quantidade de vida, SMGs dominam as partidas e qualquer arma explosiva é completamente inútil, escopetas são inconsistentes e existe um spam absurdo de killstreaks, (principalmente o UAV).
    -A campanha é a mesma propaganda onde Russo é ruim e Norte Americano é bom, não existe a perspectiva das outras nações envolvidas no conflito, ( um jogo que fez melhor isso foi Call of Duty World at War).    … Expand
  17. Rozzlington
    May 26, 2021
    5
    Painfully average, a great campaign and a fairly interesting zombies mode are not enough to distract you from how terrible the multiplayer is. The multiplayer forces you onto boring maps and either fills your game with terrible players or the best of the bunch, it's borderline impossible to sit down and casually enjoy Cold War, and for an arcade shooter like Call of Duty, that's a major problem.
  18. WalQ
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    I only finished the single player campaigns. Typical CoD, nice story with a slightly predictable twist.
  19. lan19
    Nov 26, 2020
    4
    How about fixing your game first before charging us 110 AUD for a piece of **** that is gonna crash our consoles into bricks? And also who the frick that has a PS5 version is going to play the PS4 version?
  20. LadyNegan
    Feb 16, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER ALERT: Call of Duty Gamers Are Trash, They Have Always Been Trash, and They Will ALWAYS BE TRASH! They Rampantly Abuse Gamers Who Are Even One Tiny Iota Different (Even if There Aren’t A Lot of Gamers Who Aren’t **** At Accepting Others You Should Understand That COD Gamers Are Probably The Absolute **** Worst)! What Puts Me In The Middle Ground Is That While They Are Barely Even Setting A Standard For Anything Outside The Standard Racist, Phobic and Hateful Beta Male Bastards of the Gaming Community (Trust Me They’re Pretty Non-Essential To Our Bases)! They’re Just One Part of The Huge Ass Problem That Is The Gaming Crowd! They Make Donald tRump (A Worthless Failed Dictator Who Literally Looks Like a Flaming Hot Cheeto That No One Smart Would Eat... Lulz) Look Like A Competent Human Nutsack, Yeah I Went There, You Can Disagree All You Want... But Eat Me Because POV Reviews Are Out There, They Exist and I’d Rather Play A Video Game Than Shoot Random Virtual White Supremacist Frat Boy Man Children Online In a Video Game That’s Supposed to Be Fun For Whoever The Hell Wants to Play It! Playing These Games Is So Fugging Insane and Annoying That a 4 out of 10 Barely Suffices In This Unholy Online Dog **** So Why Do I Play? Maybe I Just Like Playing Around Shooting Random Virtual Frat Boy Dumb Asses Who Aren’t Being Reputable Human Beings? Maybe That Isn’t Enough and Maybe Activision Puts Down The Development On Any Further Games Until This Idiotic Problem Is Fixed? I Don’t Know Odds Are NOT GOOD, That They Will Ever Attempt to Fix Their Flawed Ass Communities So We Don’t End Up In Dog Fights Just Because They Like Insulting Random Gaymers Because Were Different Than Their ****e Licking Norm That Sees A Putin Scented Dog Turd and Says... “Me Crush, Me Kill, Me Shoot, Oh Yes Me Will” Because Half The Time These Are Random White American Idiots Who Don’t Have A Real Grasp On the English Language They Pretend To Speak! So... Maybe I’ll Let You Enjoy That Dog **** You Redneck Cracker Barrel Smokey The Bear Punching Far Right Anti-Lib Wanna Hump Hump Hillbilly Dumb Ass Face F***ing Twits! Yeah, In Your Face... CRACKERS!!! - Signed And Dictated This Lil MexiCAN Bad Ass Lady That I Am and Everyone On COD Is Way Too Incapacitated (Read: InBred and Dumb) to Know What Is!… Expand
  21. Wocyob
    Dec 27, 2020
    4
    HUGE step back from 2019 MW reboot.
    Runs fine but after the big update with the battle pass the game fps on ps5 went to hell for some reason.
    Guns feel and sound like toys. Huge maps for a standard team death match. Mostly 3 lane maps. I think that's a negative but that's me though, so if you like that then you'll like this. Animations are pretty weak,and yes I'm comparing this to MW that    HUGE step back from 2019 MW reboot.
    Runs fine but after the big update with the battle pass the game fps on ps5 went to hell for some reason.

    Guns feel and sound like toys.
    Huge maps for a standard team death match.
    Mostly 3 lane maps. I think that's a negative but that's me though, so if you like that then you'll like this.
    Animations are pretty weak,and yes I'm comparing this to MW that had way better movement and a game that doesn't make you feel like a crack head fueled by red bull.

    If you liked mounting your guns then that sucks since they didn't add that.

    Sorry was fine and zombies is actually enjoyable.
    Just sucks I came for the MP and I really dislike it. I'm kinda forcing myself to play it wishing something will click.

    Damn shame hopefully the next one doesn't blow.    … Expand
  22. Ilija8886
    May 17, 2021
    4
    I definitely gave the score only 4 this is! Why? It's a full full story and first thing was a fun game and I loved the game all cool maps but there is a service problem disparaging me everything I sent it twice !!!!! How can contempt ?! As if there is no perfect to consider! Just say technicians are wrong the maps .... myself I felt not new and even before another game again againI definitely gave the score only 4 this is! Why? It's a full full story and first thing was a fun game and I loved the game all cool maps but there is a service problem disparaging me everything I sent it twice !!!!! How can contempt ?! As if there is no perfect to consider! Just say technicians are wrong the maps .... myself I felt not new and even before another game again again again again failed maps came right! Just saying it's not good ..... having to pay attention to some terrible things! Could be guns like MOD really it's not a man! And there could be something inside Aimbotting so Suri all everything not man! And it's not as fresh as clean I've already asked for service after not answering and underestimate when looking then nothing !!!! How much can you say? Everyone sees that you are not serious about a person who is not special about a new game and a second thing really really terrible about the internet !!! I did not understand what reason on the Internet in Lost connections ?! I had an excellent internet and technicians did not notice anything! Already a few million on a problem! As if technicians are not focused on it and I felt that seeing on technicians is not good ... Thank you very much with respect!… Expand
  23. Ebla
    Nov 17, 2020
    4
    The game is dreadful, campaign relies on nostalgia to hide its faults, its very short with an ending much to be desired, completed after a few hours, not a patch on bo1 or bo1s campaign

    Multiplayer, where do i start, they should of renamed the game to Call Of Duty; Mp5 war because thats about all i come across in this game, the maps are very dull and lackluster, specifically garrison,    The game is dreadful, campaign relies on nostalgia to hide its faults, its very short with an ending much to be desired, completed after a few hours, not a patch on bo1 or bo1s campaign

    Multiplayer, where do i start, they should of renamed the game to Call Of Duty; Mp5 war because thats about all i come across in this game, the maps are very dull and lackluster, specifically garrison, crossroads, and what was supposed to be this games nuketown which is miami, miami plays way too slow should be 12v12, this game is smg central with all its tight spaces, way too many attachments which make very little difference, lots of nerfs and buffs need changing

    Finally zombies. the games saving grace and the only reason im scoring 4, its a refreshing take to what we are used to, lots of new systems, but the weapons need serious buffs    … Expand
  24. SpiralNexus
    Dec 9, 2020
    4
    This game is being shoved down our throats cold war is an average game and less than average compared to modern warfare the campaign was enjoyable but short and was done by another studio called Raven so treyarchs main job was multiplayer and zombies and that's where things get tiring but the footsteps audio is a big improvement over modern warfare but not anything else as the multiplayerThis game is being shoved down our throats cold war is an average game and less than average compared to modern warfare the campaign was enjoyable but short and was done by another studio called Raven so treyarchs main job was multiplayer and zombies and that's where things get tiring but the footsteps audio is a big improvement over modern warfare but not anything else as the multiplayer is barebones with 8 maps and half of them suck and when compared to the creativity of modern warfare the map design seems old and the servers are horrendous as you shoot but the bullets don't register as ping and other core mechanics are lacking gun skins are bugged the hell out diamond and dark matter is impossible to get even when all your guns are gold multiplayer is a huge step back with skill base matchmaking not rank base when compared to how modern warfare is and that game not getting another season as activision wants people to buy cold war for 70 dollars for next gen with an unfinished and unpolished game which is a terrible trend and zombies is back but has with more steps with a further complicated system than it should have along with a short story narrative and 1 map this game has given no improvements over modern warfare and even warzone which you need modern warfare for because they didn't rebuild it it for cold war this is atrocious one of the worst call of duty to come out as it was forced and rushed because of activision for next generation but doesn't give off the feeling of next gen so my best opinion is to stay on modern warfare show them that cold war is a mess and unenjoyable in it's current state and to keep supporting multiplayer for modern warfare as there is much better value in that then what we got from cold war… Expand
  25. Kris9308
    Nov 14, 2020
    4
    Same call of dutty, with slight better grafic, doesnt innovated and its the same game year after year
  26. XStantheManX
    Aug 17, 2021
    4
    Only for twist plot, AI , gameplay , it should be near 2-3 , very , very poor for 2020 and next gen
  27. manny3
    Apr 25, 2021
    4
    Bought modern warfare and this one at the same time. Finished modern warfare first and then started this one. This one is ok, but the mechanics are not as fun, the campaign is pretty bland so far. Feels less real, and more arcadey, in modern warfare I really felt I was there clearing room by room. I'm just not feeling this one
  28. Vetroplach81
    Oct 27, 2021
    4
    Singleplayer - first time in my live I have no finish Cod campaign, crappy try thist time, waste of time.
  29. Codplayer1997
    Jan 9, 2021
    4
    Terrible game. Some guns are not even worth using, very poorly made in my opinion the last game was way better.
  30. Nekoking698
    May 26, 2023
    4
    comme d'habitude graphisme jolie la guerre froide bien mais c'est pas un jeu qui va révolutionner le game
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#18 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Discussed 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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