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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  3. Negative: 337 out of 760
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! codbocw
  2. andrilitvynchuk
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    The story is pretty surprising. But the gameplay is boring for me so I tried to rush it
  3. WalQ
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    I only finished the single player campaigns. Typical CoD, nice story with a slightly predictable twist.
  4. ferycolection
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Nice story. Good gameplay. Short campain.OKAY game at all.not playing online and multiplay
  5. RamenRoodles
    Aug 24, 2023
    6
    It's alright, ain't great ain't bad.

    Game looks amazing and no CoD is set in the 80s, so it's unique in that sense. The campaign has two extremely good missions, one involving "hitman style" double agent espionage and another where you trip on drugs and decide which of the multiple endings you want the story to take. Multiplayer is filled with spawn camping cheese or people who never    It's alright, ain't great ain't bad.

    Game looks amazing and no CoD is set in the 80s, so it's unique in that sense.

    The campaign has two extremely good missions, one involving "hitman style" double agent espionage and another where you trip on drugs and decide which of the multiple endings you want the story to take. Multiplayer is filled with spawn camping cheese or people who never touch grass.

    I think what convinces people to buy the game is zombies.

    Verdict: Play campaign once then uninstall to save memory. Try multiplayer- if you're good you'll like it, if not just do zombies until you're bored.    … Expand
  6. Rjeezy10
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War was a pleasant surprise for me, especially considering I'm not usually a fan of shooter games. But this one truly hit different! Playing it on the PS5, thanks to my PSPlus Subscription, was an absolute treat.

    Let's start with the visuals. The graphics in Black Ops Cold War are simply phenomenal. The level of detail in the environments, character models,    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War was a pleasant surprise for me, especially considering I'm not usually a fan of shooter games. But this one truly hit different! Playing it on the PS5, thanks to my PSPlus Subscription, was an absolute treat.

    Let's start with the visuals. The graphics in Black Ops Cold War are simply phenomenal. The level of detail in the environments, character models, and weapon designs is stunning. I found myself getting lost in the immersive and realistic world the game presented. And with the power of the PS5, the experience was taken to a whole new level.

    The Haptic Feedback and Immersive Audio on the PS5 truly made the gameplay even more captivating. Every gunshot, explosion, and movement was brought to life through the controller, making me feel like I was right in the middle of the action. It's a level of immersion that really elevates the overall experience.

    One of the highlights of my time with Black Ops Cold War was playing with my friends in local coop splitscreen. Hours of endless fun were had as we worked together to complete missions and take down enemies. It's always a blast to share the gaming experience with friends, and this game provided plenty of memorable moments.

    However, when it comes to the story mode, I have to admit it didn't quite captivate me as much as I had hoped. While the gameplay was solid and action-packed, the narrative felt a bit lacking compared to some other franchises. It could have benefited from a deeper and more engaging storyline to truly hook players in.

    Despite this, Black Ops Cold War still delivered on its core promise - intense and adrenaline-pumping shooter action. Whether I was engaging in thrilling gunfights, making use of various tactics and strategies, or simply enjoying the stunning visuals, the game managed to keep me hooked throughout.

    In conclusion, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War is a must-play for fans of the shooter genre, and even for those like me who don't typically gravitate towards these types of games. The visuals, haptic feedback, and immersive audio on the PS5 create an unforgettable experience, and the local coop splitscreen adds a whole new level of fun when playing with friends. While the story mode may not be as deep as some other franchises, the overall gameplay experience more than makes up for it. If you're looking for a thrilling and action-packed shooter game, Black Ops Cold War is definitely worth checking out.    … Expand
  7. HaloFever
    Aug 19, 2023
    6
    Not even a decent Call of Duty campaign, why bother? Full disclosure, I downloaded this as a PS+ Essential monthly game. I did not play this at launch and really don’t care about unlocking things, season passes, or finding an on-line group for zombies mode.

    The worst of this game is its enormous file size. Over 170GB of Call of Duty that included a lot of Call of Duty that I did not    Not even a decent Call of Duty campaign, why bother? Full disclosure, I downloaded this as a PS+ Essential monthly game. I did not play this at launch and really don’t care about unlocking things, season passes, or finding an on-line group for zombies mode.

    The worst of this game is its enormous file size. Over 170GB of Call of Duty that included a lot of Call of Duty that I did not want and do not need. I think purpose is to so overload your hard drive that you have no space for the competition. No thanks. As soon as I finished the campaign, I freed up my hard drive space. Also bad, Activision wanted me to make an Activision account before unlocking on-line play. Hard pass. Now that Microsoft owns Activision, I am sure this will soon require a Microsoft account. Also a hard pass.

    The campaign itself is hit and miss. Everything looks a little more PS5 than PS4, which is a nice departure from the last console transition. Remember the lackluster graphics of Call of Duty: Ghosts on PS4? The levels are straight from the PS3/Xbox 360 era. Small, linear, and with little fanfare. Remember when games did wild things like have you fight through a building as it toppled over? The set pieces here are mostly reserved for cut scenes. The a.i. is also brain dead. I hear a lot about advances in a.i. yet video game a.i. seemed better in the early 2000s than it does now.

    Gameplay in the campaign is a mix of stealth and traditional Call of Duty. This is no Hitman. Stealth levels are small and stealth actions are stiff. I appreciate the series trying something new. I would have appreciated if the effort was more successful. Really not sure how a war game was going to handle the Cold War. But somehow I am supposed to believe that a small invasion of Russia and Cuba was somehow not going to set off World War III. Something like the old 007 games would have been a better choice. The campaign itself is rather short, 6 hours. Not really worth your hard drive space.

    Because I didn’t make an Activision account, I never tested the on-line game. Does it even matter? The Call of Duty Series is several games past Cold War. I’m sure some people are still playing and I guarantee that their XP unlocks and years of map knowledge means that I am no match for them. Call of Duty needs a neutral game mode like the old Overwatch; something people feel free to jump into at any time.

    The Zombie mode is available for off-line solo play, and I gave it a try. It is interesting, but really made for a larger group. I appreciated the use of color and rounding out a $70 game as a total package for those willing to buy it at launch.

    All-in-all, Call of Duty: Cold War is an interesting experiment like Battlefield: Hardline (the cops versus robbers game). Sure, it didn’t really work, but at least Activision tried. Shame on Activision for souring its product with giant download sizes and an emphasis on signing up for the in-game store. Funny enough, I’ve never actually bought a Call of Duty game even though I have played through most of them. I really don’t get why people buy into this.    … Expand
  8. Cz3rw0ny
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    Game was ok, Ive only played the campaign. Havent paid for it anything either - which definietely impacts my perception of it.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Concas
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    Multigiocatore sbilanciato pieno di nerd senza vita che ti liquidano in 15 secondi. Schifo il gioco e questi esseri senza vita
  12. Giero
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
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  13. 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
  14. frederik1478
    Jul 13, 2023
    7
    Once again the trayak team creates a fun Black Ops game with some really interesting plot points and if you ignore how a horrible every person in this story then it's very enjoyable.

    The gameplay is a world machine. It feels very good to shoot the guns and to campaign the missions sneaking shooting the plot points my favorite mission was the one where you're playing as a Russian Kgb    Once again the trayak team creates a fun Black Ops game with some really interesting plot points and if you ignore how a horrible every person in this story then it's very enjoyable.

    The gameplay is a world machine. It feels very good to shoot the guns and to campaign the missions sneaking shooting the plot points my favorite mission was the one where you're playing as a Russian Kgb agent.

    It's just fun dumb I am not gonna think about the story anymore or the characters. I just hope the characters burn in a fire somewhere specially Woods but then I had my fun playing this mindless game.    … Expand
  15. sarcastor
    Jul 10, 2023
    0
    another fine example of pay to win BS. multiplayer is fun, but not when you're level 24 and you are playig against people with level 3000+ and higher, and have guns with zero recoil and heat vision. but don't fret, if you don't want to grind to get better gear, you can just buy better guns for actual money. so yes on to[p of the $$ for the game, you'll have to spend more just to compete.
  16. GamingReality
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    Got it for free on PS plus, I really wanted to like this game but even for free it's not worth playing, very poor game. I pity the people who've paid for this scam of a game. I thought about mentioning the errors and flaws in my review but you can write off the entire game as a huge error, RIP call of duty. I'm not going to give this franchise another chance even for free... Pathetic game
  17. Chempion1
    Jul 8, 2023
    7
    Ну, что сказать? А мне, как не странно, игра понравилась.
    Буду писать только про сюжетную часть, так как о мультиплеерной у 100 человек 101 мнение.
    Начну с того, что покупать я её вообще не собирался, ведь серия Call of Duty скатилась на такое дно, что даже обидно, а ценник на неё, почему то, не падал года два. И поиграл я только благодаря подписке PS Plus. Ну, начну с графона, и он на    Ну, что сказать? А мне, как не странно, игра понравилась.
    Буду писать только про сюжетную часть, так как о мультиплеерной у 100 человек 101 мнение.
    Начну с того, что покупать я её вообще не собирался, ведь серия Call of Duty скатилась на такое дно, что даже обидно, а ценник на неё, почему то, не падал года два. И поиграл я только благодаря подписке PS Plus.
    Ну, начну с графона, и он на PS5 бесподобен! Но игра и весит под 200 GB.
    Играть приятно. Шутерная часть наконец то вернулась к Modern Warfarовской, вообще игры очень похожи. В игре всё на месте, миссии разнообразные. Есть на воздухе, есть в помещениях, есть стелсовые, даже есть одна вообще без оружия.
    Да, появилась видимость нелинейности. Можно выбирать миссии в любом порядке, их можно перепроходить, а некоторые и пропускать. Опять таки не знаю, если бы я в конце выбрал другой вариант ответа, финал изменился бы?
    Ещё появились диалоги, можно поболтать, а можно и забить на это дело.
    По началу, конечно, начал огорчать сюжет. Но потом я вспомнил, что это же Black Ops! А все Black Opsы отличались такой дикостью сюжета происходящего в какой то параллельной вселенной, что даже стало смешно!
    Короче история настолько тупая и неправдоподобная, что даже становится интересной. Абсолютно ничего того, что происходит в игре, в реальной жизни не было. Иногда даже наоборот, американцы свои реальные преступления, в сюжете приписали русским. Клоуны блин! И вообще всё это мне напомнило такие фильмы как Рэмбо 2, 3, 4, настолько тупые, что даже смешно!
    Да, взрослому человеку это не помешает, а вот детям в сюжет играть я бы не посоветовал. Ведь они воспринимают всё, что происходит на экране за правду, а это опасно.
    И так резюмирую. Имеем невероятно красивую, невероятно современную и невероятно тупую игру.
    Кто не играл, можно попробовать на халяву в PS Pluse!    … Expand
  18. ytuh24
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    nice bug with a grenade launcher in the last mission, I had to reload the mission by 10 for this bug to disappear
  19. 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.
  20. 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...
  21. benprofessional
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    Very bad game, not interesting at all all modes are crap, battlefield 1 better than this 10 times
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. maksympt1
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    Absolute garbage made by greedy bastards. I have to wait hours to install something that I won't even play (multiplayer, zombies, and other crap). Then I have to have internet connection, playstation plus, stupid amount of storage, and download campaign separately to play this game. Complete disregard for a non-bs player who just wants to play the campaign. The campaign itself is full ofAbsolute garbage made by greedy bastards. I have to wait hours to install something that I won't even play (multiplayer, zombies, and other crap). Then I have to have internet connection, playstation plus, stupid amount of storage, and download campaign separately to play this game. Complete disregard for a non-bs player who just wants to play the campaign. The campaign itself is full of bugs and shortest most dull missions ever.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. H8n
    Feb 18, 2023
    3
    Zombies Still has some of the worst "A.I" iv ever seen. I think iv broken it in every way possible. The dogs become **** if you thrash them too much, they go into survival mode were they wont spawn around you and if they do they run for the nearest other player or to a safe spot to hide.(one ran from the bottom of the pack-a-punch area all the way to the bedroom and just sat there hidingZombies Still has some of the worst "A.I" iv ever seen. I think iv broken it in every way possible. The dogs become **** if you thrash them too much, they go into survival mode were they wont spawn around you and if they do they run for the nearest other player or to a safe spot to hide.(one ran from the bottom of the pack-a-punch area all the way to the bedroom and just sat there hiding away.) Instead they should have gone into aggressive mode and came at me full force.
    The zombies deshawn from in front of you and just appear behind you instead and the megatons spawn in up to 3 at a time just to slow you down but if you thrash them t to run and away and hide too and if you aggravate the game too much it just has a spazz and lag kills you by smashing your amour and just spawning a megaton on you instantly just to kill you lo. .
    If you aggravate the game enough it just has a    … Expand
  30. Targaryen006
    Jan 21, 2023
    7
    Good Things(+)
    -gameplay
    -dualsense adaptive triggers
    -graphics

    İt Could Be Better
    -main story

    Bad things(-)
    -play tıme
    -(game price)
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#18 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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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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