Call of Duty: Ghosts

 Xbox 360
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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2157 Ratings

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  1. persian0077
    Mar 1, 2014
    8
    I simply don't understand what people hate about this game. Okay, it's the same engine since... 10 years, but hey, there is some explosive action in the single player. You get what you expect from the single campaign. The multiplayer however is the same over and over again. But I enjoyed the single so much that I give it 8... and haters will hate.
  2. Goku128
    Mar 17, 2014
    9
    As a call of duty player who has played call of duty for almost 3-4 years I've had high expectations for this game. And overall I think they did a good job here is how I see it.

    Graphics: 10 Campaign:9 Multiplayer:8 Replay value(How long the game keeps you hooked):9 (Varies on how good you are on the multiplayer.) Overall:9 Personally, I think this game is only suitable for    As a call of duty player who has played call of duty for almost 3-4 years I've had high expectations for this game. And overall I think they did a good job here is how I see it.

    Graphics: 10
    Campaign:9
    Multiplayer:8
    Replay value(How long the game keeps you hooked):9
    (Varies on how good you are on the multiplayer.)
    Overall:9

    Personally, I think this game is only suitable for hardcore FPS shooter fans. Ones that play competitively and live for killing and stomping people in multiplayer. That being said a lot of people who hate this game aren't very good at it... As it's not a very easy game to master. So I recommend this game to either people who like to challenge themselves who people who like to put there skills to the test. No I have found two things that I didn't like about the game that I felt brought it down to a 9 over a 10. The story dialog is very poor, it's not at all dramatic and for a war game like this I think it's crucial. And the last thing is the multiplayer kill streak awards should be buffed.    … Expand
  3. S4wyer
    May 14, 2014
    9
    The campaign sucked so I won't even mention it. Extinction was refreshing at first compared to zombies but it quickly lost enjoyment. The multiplayer I at first didn't like but after accepting that it wasn't taking any huge leaps forward and playing the game for what it was I found to have a much better time with it. The gloss, graphics, sound, controls were all top notch in my opinion.The campaign sucked so I won't even mention it. Extinction was refreshing at first compared to zombies but it quickly lost enjoyment. The multiplayer I at first didn't like but after accepting that it wasn't taking any huge leaps forward and playing the game for what it was I found to have a much better time with it. The gloss, graphics, sound, controls were all top notch in my opinion. The spawns were a little funky but I think it helps get rid of campers and makes the game much more fluent. The maps were hard to get to know but once I became familiar with them I enjoyed it much more. Also the shootouts I'd find myself in in multiplayer were always intense and found myself using tactics and out maneuvering the other players for an advantage. The create a soldier was alright, nothing special but I liked the uniform customization. Overall, extinction and the campaign could have not existed for all I care because the multiplayer is obviously the center piece but don't expect any giant changes but just a refined, enjoyable experience.… Expand
  4. tidjo19
    May 17, 2014
    9
    Underated game.
    very good looking
    excellent shooting
    nice story and missions
    fun and entertaining

    come on... that user score.. really? COME ON
    if you're getting bored with fps games, try something different !
  5. chainsawslayer
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    I don´t get it why CoD is getting so much hate. It´s like the sommerblockbuster for the videogame industrie. If you don´t like, leave it. In my opinion it has a entertaining, fast paced, Single Player Campaign, with a story (i guess). i don´t care about multiplayer so i coudn´t say much about this aspect of the game. For 5 Bucks, and if you had fun with any of the other CoD SingleplayerI don´t get it why CoD is getting so much hate. It´s like the sommerblockbuster for the videogame industrie. If you don´t like, leave it. In my opinion it has a entertaining, fast paced, Single Player Campaign, with a story (i guess). i don´t care about multiplayer so i coudn´t say much about this aspect of the game. For 5 Bucks, and if you had fun with any of the other CoD Singleplayer parts, you can´t do anything wrong, picking this up.… Expand
  6. TheMetacritiqer
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    While the real reason I got this game was to play as female soldiers(I'm a guy), the most unique and individual part was the great campaign. After playing through the poor single player of infinite warfare, I think Ghosts was Infinity Wards last great game. A final sendoff of the true Call of Duty way unless they make Ghosts 2 up to the same quality. And I see that, along with a possibleWhile the real reason I got this game was to play as female soldiers(I'm a guy), the most unique and individual part was the great campaign. After playing through the poor single player of infinite warfare, I think Ghosts was Infinity Wards last great game. A final sendoff of the true Call of Duty way unless they make Ghosts 2 up to the same quality. And I see that, along with a possible 3rd person vietnam game made by Sledgehammer as the last hope of another good COD game. It's a stretch, but what Roorke said about hope is a fitting comparison to the state of the once dominant and excellent franchise. "When a man has lost his hope and sees his fate for what it truly is,only then can he except death.… Expand
  7. EzioA88
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying Ghosts is my least favourite Call of Duty. Yes I still am giving it an 8 and as I have mentioned in previous reviews, I am not a fanboy for COD or Battlefield. I like both series and simply believe that while Ghosts is not the most innovative entry in the series, it still provides plenty of fun and it certainly shows the strength of this series when my leastLet me start by saying Ghosts is my least favourite Call of Duty. Yes I still am giving it an 8 and as I have mentioned in previous reviews, I am not a fanboy for COD or Battlefield. I like both series and simply believe that while Ghosts is not the most innovative entry in the series, it still provides plenty of fun and it certainly shows the strength of this series when my least favourite entry gets a high score. The real reason that Ghosts doesn't impress me as much as other entries- it is the first COD to come to new gen systems and it completely messes up this opportunity. Rather than bringing revolutionary new innovation to the new platforms like the original MW did, we get the same old multiplayer, the same old campaign and the same old co-op modes. But that doesn't mean it sucks...

    As per usual, I will start with the most important part of the game- the multiplayer. It retains the scorestreak systems of BLOPSII which is great, but the lack of the excellent Pick 10 system feels like a step back. That said, the Create A Class options are greatly expanded and now you can have multiple characters with each one having up to 6 loadouts. While it will take a lot of time to unlock all of these options, the progression has now been enhanced so that a new Squad Points system rewards you per game and per achievements. With the points you can unlock plenty of gear which is similar to the BLOPSII points system, but it all feels more accessible. Back to the customization and now you can finally pick the uniforms for your characters, their names, their tags and best of all... their genre. I had a great time creating my dream soldier and while the options still have room for improvement, the amount of content on display is even more enriching than per usual. What else is new? A companion app gives you even more options when it comes to creating and customizing your clan and the online features encourage eSports greatly. The maps are probably the most advanced part of the MP with the new dynamic events ranging from cool to gimmicky. There are plenty of good maps, but I am yet to find an instant classic after playing every one of them. The new modes are fun, but will hardly affect the great amount of TDM, FFA and CTF matches. Blitz and Cranked are fun, fast paced modes that take advantage of the mortality of the player, but I still prefer the standard modes. Along with this, Field Orders are now a part of the game and these challenges show up after the first kill. Obtain the blue, floating briefcase, complete the feat (headshots, 3 consecutive kills etc.) and you'll earn a care package. I like the idea of this, but it isn't a game changer. In the end, Ghosts is the same old COD MP and that is alright because it is some of the best multiplayer on the market, but it certainly leaves you feeling like the series is in need of a rethink... that's why we have Advanced Warfare I suppose, but anyway back to Ghosts and the mixed results of the campaign...

    In the previews for it, this game seemed to display something COD rarely achieves- a good campaign. Apparently you would play as the same character for the whole game (not true), the dog Riley would be a big part of it (uh-uh) and the story would be a family drive drama (I'm gonna laugh at that!). Ghosts doesn't try to be something it's not, but I'm not sure if I support that. I would have liked to see a bit of depth in the characters, even if it did feel forced, but the hollow shell of a protagonist and the cliched story makes this feel like a compilation of every average shooter campaign across the course of the last five years. The locations and set pieces are still inspired and I like the idea of a crack military team called the "Ghosts", but the weak story and repetitive design make this a campaign that won't stand out as a COD favourite.

    There are four modes in Ghosts instead of three, with the ambitious Squads a mix between multiplayer and co-op. I still don't get the entire premise. Basically you and your clan build a squad and spare spots are left to the AI. You take your squad online to fight others after that and level up. It's a nice premise but it isn't fleshed out enough to be a worthy diversion from MP. However, it is your gateway to playing the returning Survival mode which is always a great option.

    The final mode is called Extinction and its a campaign that sees you fighting off waves of weird aliens to defend a drill that completes your objectives. It's a little Left 4 Dead, a little COD: Zombies and its can be fun with three other friends, but it isn't as accessible as the Zombies mode and the lack of a feeling progress when you die is annoying. Best of all however, you can rank up, unlock weapons and gadgets and also purchase skills for your select class. Nice!

    Ghosts is fun. However, the lack of innovation and fleshed out ideas in every mode shows why this series was in desperate need of change before Advanced Warfare...    … Expand
  8. Dman63
    Jun 6, 2015
    8
    I have had this game practically since it came out, and I have to say that it is a good game. For me, the multiplayer aspect of this game [that tends to be a slightly tweaked carbon copy of every other COD game] makes a solid entry. I find that Ghost's multiplayer tries [and not necessarily] tries to mix Battlefield and Call of Duty. While it was a valiant effort, it did somewhat impressI have had this game practically since it came out, and I have to say that it is a good game. For me, the multiplayer aspect of this game [that tends to be a slightly tweaked carbon copy of every other COD game] makes a solid entry. I find that Ghost's multiplayer tries [and not necessarily] tries to mix Battlefield and Call of Duty. While it was a valiant effort, it did somewhat impress me, it was still a little disappointing. The campaign aspect of the game is tells a good story of a family that tries to combat the forces that are trying to dominate the globe.… Expand
  9. jsharbour
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    This game got ripped a new one by whiny "day 1" players who pitched hissy fits when it was launched with bugs. Granted, that's a big no-no, but it's the norm today with all the crooked game publishers using customers for final beta. I enjoyed Ghosts, but only played solo campaign, not multiplayer. Apparently 95% of players only play online so I'm the minority here, but I enjoyed the RileyThis game got ripped a new one by whiny "day 1" players who pitched hissy fits when it was launched with bugs. Granted, that's a big no-no, but it's the norm today with all the crooked game publishers using customers for final beta. I enjoyed Ghosts, but only played solo campaign, not multiplayer. Apparently 95% of players only play online so I'm the minority here, but I enjoyed the Riley missions and the graphics and the story was pretty good.… Expand
  10. DudeUnknown
    Jan 3, 2015
    9
    The multiplayer of this game was the most fun multiplayer I've ever played. Its campaign, was, honestly, not the best, but still good fun. This is the most underrated game I've ever seen. Admit it, whether it was a great game or not, you spent hours and hours on it knowing it was the "same thing again". The multiplayer will always be very similar, and the gameplay too. But it will haveThe multiplayer of this game was the most fun multiplayer I've ever played. Its campaign, was, honestly, not the best, but still good fun. This is the most underrated game I've ever seen. Admit it, whether it was a great game or not, you spent hours and hours on it knowing it was the "same thing again". The multiplayer will always be very similar, and the gameplay too. But it will have huge campaign differences and slight differences in the multiplayer each time good enough to be worth buying. full price.… Expand
  11. EPICNANMAN
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    FIRST this game was not made by treyacrh who made bo1 and bo2 so its different the multiplayer is awesome with sat coms the guard dog/wolf dlc's to expand the gameplay sniping/quickscoping is harder then bo2 which alot of snipers like me got mad but i was up for a challenge it took me a while but i learned to snipe fast you can be an astronaut so thats cool and you can customize yourFIRST this game was not made by treyacrh who made bo1 and bo2 so its different the multiplayer is awesome with sat coms the guard dog/wolf dlc's to expand the gameplay sniping/quickscoping is harder then bo2 which alot of snipers like me got mad but i was up for a challenge it took me a while but i learned to snipe fast you can be an astronaut so thats cool and you can customize your guy/girl i give this game 9 little sqeakers outta 10… Expand
  12. Binater
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Created this account SPECIFICALLY to write a review for THIS game. I have heard SO MUCH HATE and I honestly had to just know for myself what the hell everyone was so pissed off about.

    This game, in my opinion, beats the hell out of Advanced Warfare, Black Ops, Black Ops 2, and MW3 by far.. Maybe all of your errors have been fixed by this TRUSTED RELIABLE SUCCESSFUL company or maybe I    Created this account SPECIFICALLY to write a review for THIS game. I have heard SO MUCH HATE and I honestly had to just know for myself what the hell everyone was so pissed off about.

    This game, in my opinion, beats the hell out of Advanced Warfare, Black Ops, Black Ops 2, and MW3 by far..

    Maybe all of your errors have been fixed by this TRUSTED RELIABLE SUCCESSFUL company or maybe I just can find fun in things I spend my money on better than you can.

    This game had the best campaign I've ever played, VERY fun. Multiplayer gives several options to customize things and maps are very well designed. LOVE the game. HIGHLY suggest it.    … Expand
  13. Ventura94
    Apr 20, 2015
    9
    To be honest, I really like this game. I played the Campaign and there was a lot of action and explosions... So if you are more of I single player guy, well you should buy it. :D
  14. Rschaublin
    May 1, 2015
    10
    These are ideas of mine that I want to share. I wish there are places that we can go that we can't go as well as the good places that were blocked. If call of duty does these little things like this. For the new call of duties there also needs to be much more than just new maps. For example on advanced warfare, there was new maps and double jumps. There can be much more added to make callThese are ideas of mine that I want to share. I wish there are places that we can go that we can't go as well as the good places that were blocked. If call of duty does these little things like this. For the new call of duties there also needs to be much more than just new maps. For example on advanced warfare, there was new maps and double jumps. There can be much more added to make call of duty more famous and more addicting. For most people, the game is addicting at first then call of duty blocks areas out and there are limited levels and limited prestiges. One good thing about the maps is it is realistic. For instance Detroit looks realistic :) as well as adding the monorails. As well as recovery in team death match. But at least don't block any places out. For instance infected, the infecters then can have more advantages since the survivors can go in the places. One example of a good map I'm thinking about is a large tall building and a bomb blows up in the top with gas bombs and things like that. The smoke and debris can slowly go down and it kills people. In the map people can go anywhere around the building. After black ops 3 comes out I urge you to take these ideas for the next call of duty. It will probably be a big advantage for call of duty and a big launch in the technology graphics and art of the game. I hope this helps you.… Expand
  15. Slenderman2003
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I like this game so much.Why people don't like it?Good multiplayer,music,gameplay.Campanign is intresting.In campaning you can be in space,under water,or command rockets.And the end of this game is show us,that will be sequel.Maybe,engine is old,but only "gamers" watch on this.Real gamer watch on gameplay amg campaning.I reccomend this game for all normal gamers!
  16. USADave85
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    This game receives a little too much hate. The game is solid but the large, slow paced maps hurt the ADD side of Call of Duty. The terrible score streak rewards limits replay ability.
  17. Nicaragua
    Mar 24, 2016
    8
    While the game does not have a long campaign, its surprisingly fun, with an ending I won't spoil. The multiplayer does get boring though. Extinction is decent.
  18. El3ctr0_
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    I like this game ! Ghost is one of the best Call of Duty's I ever played ! The story is interesting, the musics are great and the character's cools.
    I like it ! 8/10 -Metacritic
  19. James112
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    This game is NOT that bad. Its ok. The sprinting feels a bit clunky and slow. The graphics aren't great but its still a Call Of Duty game. For all you people out there that hate the game shut up cause whenever someone makes a bad comment about a game and its "cool" to say its a terrible game everyone will, so stop being idiots and making bad comments about the game. If you would like toThis game is NOT that bad. Its ok. The sprinting feels a bit clunky and slow. The graphics aren't great but its still a Call Of Duty game. For all you people out there that hate the game shut up cause whenever someone makes a bad comment about a game and its "cool" to say its a terrible game everyone will, so stop being idiots and making bad comments about the game. If you would like to purchase the game I say go ahead. Its not the best game but its still good for beginner Call Of Duty players. You can buy the Hardened Edition for about $20 on the Xbox 360. Half the people that make bad comments about this game haven't even played it so don't listen to them, THEY'RE IDIOTS AND A BUNCH OF SAVAGE HATERS.
    Thank you and have a nice day.    … Expand
  20. Vexin25
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
    This game isn't nearly as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Where the game lacks, it excels elsewhere. Large, excessive maps overshadow that they are the most unique in a while and the artists did a tremendous job on map settings. Guns are all fairly balanced, and they all preform and look good as hell. While the campaign is far fetched and the story poorly told, it certainly isThis game isn't nearly as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Where the game lacks, it excels elsewhere. Large, excessive maps overshadow that they are the most unique in a while and the artists did a tremendous job on map settings. Guns are all fairly balanced, and they all preform and look good as hell. While the campaign is far fetched and the story poorly told, it certainly is interesting to see America down and out and against all the odds, and space warfare before the super futuristic setting of later games. Looking back, it isnt as bad as everyone made it out to be compared to the newer games. It may have been the last good game in CoDs prime.… Expand
  21. Nautendo
    Dec 18, 2019
    8
    PLEASE don't play the campaign. JUST play the multiplayer. It's really good, in my opinion. Most of the time I play with bots, because those are easily beatable and it makes you feel good at the game, which gives a satisfying effect.
  22. Bruterake
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    Esse COD é feito quase todo com armas do presente, é mais pé no chão sem coisas muito futuristas, justamente o que quase todo mundo pede. A campanha achei bem legal e sempre quis ver como termina bem emocionante. A cereja do bolo realmente é o extinction eu prefiro mil vezes o extinction do que o zombies mas acho que to meio sozinho nessa.
  23. Mirowave
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    For me as Call of Duty campaign Gamer, Ghosts has one of the best campaign and is very underrated!
  24. tay2
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Call of duty ghosts is the best campaign I've ever seen and I want to see more of the call of duty ghosts campaign. And the multiplayer is alright but I think in ghosts two it will be new and improved and so as extinction. Call of duty ghosts is Fun and exciting and I can't wait for there to be a part two to the storyline
  25. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Rating based off of single player campaign. I'm not a fan boy and I do not play multiplayer. COD: Ghosts is a good shooter. After playing a long JRPG then this game is a good mind relaxation to just shoot away.
  26. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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#69 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#18 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 18, 2013
    64
    It's strange for Call of Duty: Ghosts to be released so close to the next-gen console launches, and in a way, it feels like it was rushed to the finish line.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Nov 29, 2013
    75
    If a deep and compelling single player experience is what you crave, look elsewhere. If you just want to get online and go up against the world, then join the hordes of ghosslings already invading your online network of choice.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Nov 25, 2013
    72
    Call of Duty: Ghosts is a good game but something feels missing.
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