Call of Duty: Ghosts

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2157 Ratings

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  1. Streaky
    Dec 15, 2013
    3
    Every year since COD 3 I will usually pre-order my game and pick it up at the midnight launch or get it the very next day. This year I didn't, not because I had low expectations of it but because I had other things going on that took priority. I should have taken this as a sign, I really should have.

    Generally when I get a new COD I spend the first 24 hours learning the maps, exploring    Every year since COD 3 I will usually pre-order my game and pick it up at the midnight launch or get it the very next day. This year I didn't, not because I had low expectations of it but because I had other things going on that took priority. I should have taken this as a sign, I really should have.

    Generally when I get a new COD I spend the first 24 hours learning the maps, exploring whatever new features or game modes they have included and I generally end up getting killed a lot. 48 hours in and I'm usually beginning to get annoyed at the game and I have been known to send the developers to odd strongly worded email telling them what a rubbish job they've done.
    Usually after about 2 weeks of perserverence I am well into the game and am usually really enjoying it (with the odd rant and rave when stupid things happen).

    It is now 5 weeks down the line since this abomination was released and I find myself growing to hate it more and more as the weeks go by, to the point where I've now actually packed it away and have been researching what trade in value I am going to get for it.
    I can't speak for the campaign as I never play them but the multiplayer is the biggest pile of steaming dog faeces that I've ever had the misfortune of spending £40 on. It's a laggy, unresponsive mess of a game and the developers should be ashamed of themselves. they have take out so much and put nothing worthwhile in and I am truely gtted that a franchise that has brought me so much enjoyment over the years has subnk this low. It is the epitome of what a FPS game should not be. They have pandered to the under 15's (don't let the rating fool you) and I, along with several members of the team have played with since MW2, are switching to Battlefield...you should too    … Expand
  2. mastershakez
    Dec 15, 2013
    0
    I didn't play it, but these other guys sound like they know what they're talking about.
    Screw Flanders
    Screw Flanders
    Screw Flanders
    Screw Flanders
    Screw Flanders
  3. aidanhogan
    Dec 14, 2013
    0
    This is the worse call of duty I have ever played. Online is terrible and I hope they never make another call of duty again. Battlefield 4 all over call of duty ghosts, ghosts was a waste of my money
  4. lightningcat22
    Dec 13, 2013
    6
    There is not much new on the table. This game feels like leftovers with some dessert thrown in. It has a good story with it, but not everyone likes hooks at the end. They keep the same proven mutiplyaer with some goodies thrown in, but not enough to satisfy some fans. It is a decent game, but there is just not enough new or enough improvements for this to be a great Call Of Duty.
  5. RadarE33
    Dec 13, 2013
    2
    Another bland rehash of MW1. Multiplayer is an absolute mess: the netcoding is still atrocious, assault rifles are still more accurate than snipers, most shotguns are useless (unless you use full auto), riot shields are useless, the perk system is a clusterf***, and most weapons now kill in three hits regardless of where you get hit. Pistols are a bloody joke; despite being able to fireAnother bland rehash of MW1. Multiplayer is an absolute mess: the netcoding is still atrocious, assault rifles are still more accurate than snipers, most shotguns are useless (unless you use full auto), riot shields are useless, the perk system is a clusterf***, and most weapons now kill in three hits regardless of where you get hit. Pistols are a bloody joke; despite being able to fire them as fast as an assault rifle, it takes 5-6 bullets to kill someone, despite the higher caliber round inside a pistol. Might as well not carry the damn things if you are handicapped for using a pistol. Players still have that crackhead level of speed, meaning that due to the horrendous latency, you'll get killed by someone storming a staircase before you can fire a round off. The hitboxes are also garbage: you'll hit someone 6 times with an assault rifle dead on and they'll still turn around and drop you in 2 rifle shots to the chest. The spawn system is absolute garbage, literally throwing you to the wolves as cannon fodder to the opposing team. Other times, an area you just checked and cleared will suddenly have an opponent warp in and kill you from behind. Killstreaks are pretty bland, and the devs managed to mess up iron sights of all things. The graphics are nice level wise, but the character models sometimes look like they were modeled on a gamecube. The single player is low quality drek and should be avoided. In fact, avoid this game all together. Rent it if you must but save yourself some agony and stress--don't buy this piece of crap.… Expand
  6. roguegt
    Dec 12, 2013
    1
    I've never written a review on this thing before, but i was so unhappy with this release that i MADE ME want to writ about it. pretty much echoing the same things everyone said, but wanted to make sure my vote clearly sends a message to the developers that we won't stand for this crap. we have to vote with our dollars and post things like this so they get the message. how the critics areI've never written a review on this thing before, but i was so unhappy with this release that i MADE ME want to writ about it. pretty much echoing the same things everyone said, but wanted to make sure my vote clearly sends a message to the developers that we won't stand for this crap. we have to vote with our dollars and post things like this so they get the message. how the critics are overwhelmingly positive and real people are landslide negative says something to me. that said they will have to pull a rabbit out the hat to get me to buy another one. very disappointed.… Expand
  7. thehardcoregame
    Dec 12, 2013
    0
    I am sorry but this game is horrible. The guns are overpowered, the maps are weird, camping is more annoying than ever, you die more easily, you cannot even run with the juggernaut, the games are so small, the graphics are absurd, and the destruction is ridiculous. This game is the worst game I have ever had the misfortune of playing. I wasted ten minutes of my life playing this piece of crap.
  8. zishan
    Dec 12, 2013
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absoloutley very interesting and has awesome graphics it looks very realisic the call of duty has contained dogs which is very good so when you have 3 kills in a row you will automatically get a dog and helps you kill the enemys.Which is on the multiplayer you have a choice of all sorts of games which you prefer and then you can play the campaign which is like a story and then you can choose which levels you prefer hard or easy it is quite good because there are new features and a choice of different weapons which is very good to play with .The only bad thing in the game is that the scoreboard where you can see your kills and deaths has got smaller and it is in the corner right hand side that is not very good because it will take you some time to find your name and see your kills and while you are trying to check your name you can get shot and get killed in the game ,over all the game is very good and very fun to play.… Expand
  9. TheDirtyGunman
    Dec 11, 2013
    3
    Having been playing CoD since the very first one, I'd like to say I know a bit about this series. Originally, the games where offline, story driven games. Now It's all about the online play.

    With that said, The story is rushed through by being just a few hours long. It starts out great, but dissolves into a series of missions with a thin plot behind it pretty quickly, that are    Having been playing CoD since the very first one, I'd like to say I know a bit about this series. Originally, the games where offline, story driven games. Now It's all about the online play.

    With that said, The story is rushed through by being just a few hours long. It starts out great, but dissolves into a series of missions with a thin plot behind it pretty quickly, that are predictable and forgettable. This, however, isn't really an issue sense it is the industry standard for most online shooters(Halo seems to have evolved out of that). The story mode serves more as a long tutorial than a story.

    If an original online experience is what you're buying it for, don't. This marks the 6th straight time they released a variant of the first MW's online game play.

    Paying $60 a year for a slight change in weapons, perks and graphics and a bland story isn't worth it. There is no way to innovate in the confines of the Call Of Duty franchise and I say it's time to stop beating the dead horse. I don't care how great the critics think of the next one, I'm not buying another CoD game.    … Expand
  10. Midge115
    Dec 11, 2013
    0
    Yeah, so, uh, there's some crap in here about astronauts and guns and space battles and satellites but it's supposed to be cool and modern and edgy. What the f*ck is this?
  11. fnandlm96
    Dec 11, 2013
    0
    The Game is terrible. Quickscoping still exists, and sniper rifles are even more overpowered because of the bigger maps. C4 throwing, Y-Ying, and pretty much every other exploit still exists. The only good things are the graphics.
  12. SpoolinB
    Dec 11, 2013
    0
    13 years, and still no engine update? Ick. This game is a dumpster fire. MOHW or BF4 if you're looking for something fun. It's over, time of death: Modern Warfare 1
  13. TisAFineBarn
    Dec 10, 2013
    0
    Honestly.. everyone before me has made very good arguments regarding the flawed multiplayer, singplayer, and extinction modes but everybody failed to mention the lies that go along with players. I remember in old COD (been playing since 1) when you saw someone with a 2.00-3.00 KD they were fricken amazing players and youd want them on your team but NOOOW your KD rises by playing InfectedHonestly.. everyone before me has made very good arguments regarding the flawed multiplayer, singplayer, and extinction modes but everybody failed to mention the lies that go along with players. I remember in old COD (been playing since 1) when you saw someone with a 2.00-3.00 KD they were fricken amazing players and youd want them on your team but NOOOW your KD rises by playing Infected And you get a win for it too The problem with this is
    1. You can go 10-1 every single game (unless youre infected first.. which happens 1/20 games.. if youre unlucky)
    2. You always get a win for playing infected.. There is no way for survivors to win so you always win.. You can start COD Ghosts by playing infected and within 50 games youll have a 6.00+ KD and 100% win/loss ratio.. Not that that is such a big deal considering 30% of all cod accounts u see today are hacked and you dont know who is good or bad anymore..
    SIGH.. I miss COD     … Expand
  14. brimilne
    Dec 10, 2013
    0
    By far the worse game I have ever played. Were are the short fast maps where snipers cant lurk and take you out at every opportunity. where is the fun. All maps are geared to snipers, in real warfare snipers make up less than 1% and dont run around why is your game biased to them. Utter rubbish traded in no more cod for me. As for Mr Eric Hirshberg telling us its all good and there isBy far the worse game I have ever played. Were are the short fast maps where snipers cant lurk and take you out at every opportunity. where is the fun. All maps are geared to snipers, in real warfare snipers make up less than 1% and dont run around why is your game biased to them. Utter rubbish traded in no more cod for me. As for Mr Eric Hirshberg telling us its all good and there is nothing wrong with Ghosts. Well my friend I will not buy another Activision game let alone a Call of Duty I will take my hard earned money else where.… Expand
  15. TEXASrebel1836
    Dec 9, 2013
    0
    this is by far the worst call of duty game I have ever played..... I'd rather play world at war than this. infinity ward used to have some good games like MW3 which I wasn't to big of a fan of on multiplayer but the single player was my favorite cod campaign yet. the campaign and online experiences are garbage....I couldn't even finish the single player for ghost
  16. Inferno123
    Dec 9, 2013
    1
    Multiplayer is really poor. I sold it back. There's no point to keep a game that's worst than the last edition of it. Stick with Mw3 or BO2.
    If you're outside of U.S the matchmaking will be terrible.
  17. Matthops
    Dec 8, 2013
    0
    Activision stop worshiping fish AI and the reailitice crap I hate it because one man army is B S this is one of the worst installments in the series if you belief this war could all happen you have to belief that NASA made a space cannon
  18. RateRationizer
    Dec 7, 2013
    5
    This game was basically the SAME game you played last time in recent COD games I found the muiltiplayer very dull and original the single-player had a locked FOV so I got nauseous, frequent bugs graphical errors you name it But on the bright side got more money from the COD fan-boys/girls. And on that note I would not reccomnend this game.
  19. miropro011
    Dec 7, 2013
    1
    Ive played cod since cod 1 this game had an OK but short Campaign but the Online is trash, u have quickscoping amiplify camerfriendly maps just go UR SELF IW
  20. Nachocheese279
    Dec 7, 2013
    9
    Black ops 2 got so boring really fast.I can understand why people would hate this game but I think that this has to be one of the best call of duty games ever. Great story awesome multiplayer and fun co op make this one of the strongest call of the duty games to date
  21. simonhead
    Dec 7, 2013
    0
    Wow, COD really needs to look at all these reviews. My review is the Campaign, when you get to the end you realize you've wasted your time. And the Multiplayer sucks balls with Spawning. I think Imma go back to COD Black Ops 2.
  22. ThatIsVerySilly
    Dec 7, 2013
    4
    Call of Duty has had the entire First-Person Shooter genre in the palm of its hand for some time now, and with that power, Infinity Ward and Treyarch have been active in making sure the biggest FPS franchise stagnates the industry. The single player campaign is nothing but a string of toys that you use once and then is yanked away from the player. The multiplayer could be interchanged withCall of Duty has had the entire First-Person Shooter genre in the palm of its hand for some time now, and with that power, Infinity Ward and Treyarch have been active in making sure the biggest FPS franchise stagnates the industry. The single player campaign is nothing but a string of toys that you use once and then is yanked away from the player. The multiplayer could be interchanged with any other CoD game and I wouldn't be able to tell, apart from the font of the U.I.. When font is the defining feature that makes your game 'stand out', we're in trouble. Was it entertaining? At times. But, there are many more fulfilling gaming experiences than staring at a bunch of xenophobic white dudes circle-jerk around a bunch of guns.… Expand
  23. iyed
    Dec 7, 2013
    0
    i am a huge fan of call of duty i played all the games of call of duty but unfortunately this one is a huge piece of garbage !!
    its the worst thing that call of duty made really bad i still cant believe that call of duty made this game
    any way stick to your black ops 2 or get battle filed this is my advice to any body who likes call of duty . cause ghost is a piece of garbage    i am a huge fan of call of duty i played all the games of call of duty but unfortunately this one is a huge piece of garbage !!
    its the worst thing that call of duty made really bad i still cant believe that call of duty made this game
    any way stick to your black ops 2 or get battle filed this is my advice to any body who likes call of duty .
    cause ghost is a piece of garbage and i regret getting it    … Expand
  24. butterybalsaque
    Dec 7, 2013
    0
    Let me preface this buy saying that I am a huge COD franchise fan. Let me follow that up with, this game has been nothing but a disappointment. Repeatability comes from the multiplayer experience, and it is completely lacking in balance. Extinction and the Campaign are fun but do not save how horrible the online experience has been. The system for grouping people together is completelyLet me preface this buy saying that I am a huge COD franchise fan. Let me follow that up with, this game has been nothing but a disappointment. Repeatability comes from the multiplayer experience, and it is completely lacking in balance. Extinction and the Campaign are fun but do not save how horrible the online experience has been. The system for grouping people together is completely unfair (my rank is 994000 and I got placed against a rank 54 and 130 today, that's 5 orders of magnitude folks). The lag factor (which all COD players know and despise) allows for a person to seemingly not know your there but when you watch the kill cam, low and behold they have really been looking at you before you started shooting. The Guns are unbalanced and it is completely designed to set up a cheap class system as opposed to unlocking as you level. The online experience is really poorly designed and leaves most players wanting and frustrated. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS GAME!! I wish I could get a refund … Expand
  25. Tsagu
    Dec 7, 2013
    0
    Just an awful game. The campaign was the usual crap story we have seen time and time again,the multiplayer was linear, small map combat,sights which allow you to use essentially legal wall hacks. They are still using lap compensation and a host, causing issues with the games connectivity and hit mark detections. Although I enjoyed extinction mode, that wasn't enough to earn even 1 point onJust an awful game. The campaign was the usual crap story we have seen time and time again,the multiplayer was linear, small map combat,sights which allow you to use essentially legal wall hacks. They are still using lap compensation and a host, causing issues with the games connectivity and hit mark detections. Although I enjoyed extinction mode, that wasn't enough to earn even 1 point on this list. I have love CoD since the original, and I am sad to see it die, but it doesn't need to continue. The companies need to use the time they have to produce a game more efficiently and give the community what it wants, not rehashed maps,guns and perks.… Expand
  26. Lolly479
    Dec 6, 2013
    7
    I think this game has much more room for innovation and improvement, Call of Duty has been mostly the same game since COD4 of course, with new guns, perks, class system, etc. But I still think this is a solid game, it's the fast paced FPS game people love playing, but I think that what would really blow my mind is that the studios took more time, maybe 3-4 years to make each game, so weI think this game has much more room for innovation and improvement, Call of Duty has been mostly the same game since COD4 of course, with new guns, perks, class system, etc. But I still think this is a solid game, it's the fast paced FPS game people love playing, but I think that what would really blow my mind is that the studios took more time, maybe 3-4 years to make each game, so we can get a refreshed, new game every time it comes out.… Expand
  27. deadappl3critic
    Dec 6, 2013
    10
    Amazing game, finger-biting campaign, improved multiplayer including Infected! Also one mission in space, I may think Infinity Ward apologised the the awful MW3!
  28. slyyoung28
    Dec 4, 2013
    1
    This is by far the worst Call of Duty to date. The ranking system is awful, the maps are awful and the money system is awful. The game is nothing but a let down. I have had every Call of Duty made and wish I could say anything good about this one but I cant.
  29. xytheon
    Dec 4, 2013
    3
    It's bad. It's really bad. There are a number of serious issues in MP that ruins the game. The maps are the worst they've ever been in the CoD series, for starters. They're huge and has no flow to them what-so-ever. On top that you have the horribly balanced spawns which somehow makes you spawn on top of your enemy even though the maps are about the size of the Earth.

    One of the devs,    It's bad. It's really bad. There are a number of serious issues in MP that ruins the game. The maps are the worst they've ever been in the CoD series, for starters. They're huge and has no flow to them what-so-ever. On top that you have the horribly balanced spawns which somehow makes you spawn on top of your enemy even though the maps are about the size of the Earth.

    One of the devs, Mark Rubin, confirmed pre-release that quickscoping was taken out of the game. Well, I have no clue what he meant by that because sniping is more overpowered than ever. If a sniper spots you, you're dead. No skill involved you just die.

    Then you have the MSBS which is a 55-20 damage burst AR, and it's lethal to say the least. It consistently one bursts enemies from short range to mid range. It's a joke of a gun. Almost as overpowered as snipers and that says a lot!

    IEDs, a combination between C4 and Claymore and almost impossible to spot unless you're using SitRep. You're lucky if you're getting from an IED with your life in hand. Ridiculous piece of gamebreaking equipment right there.

    Support streaks. What were they thinking bringing Support streaks back and even buffing them further?! Everyone runs Satcom, Ballistic Vests and Oracles with IEDs. To counter that you need to run 7 points worth of perks and use the FMJ attachment on your gun. The Oracle is basically a wallhack and quite possibly the stupidest thing IW has ever come up with. Seriously, what in the world were they thinking?!

    They brought the panic knife back. Need I say more...

    On the upside, the connection seems to be really good, so does the hit detection, but I'm struggling to see what they were trying to do with this game. With CoD4 they revolutionise the FPS genre, with MW2 they did it again, with MW3 they focused solely on gun-on-gun gameplay, and then you have the Treyarch games which focused more on the competitive aspect of the game, but with Ghosts there seems to be no clear idea of what they were trying to do. I find myself saying "What am I playing right now? What is this?" a lot. I don't get it. I don't get this game or why it was made for campers and slow players. It's honestly a joke of a game, and that's sad, because this could have been the best CoD ever. We finally have good online connections again, but at what cost? This game is definitely not worth your hard earned money.

    Fail of the year goes to Infinity Ward with this sorry excuse for an online MP game.    … Expand
  30. TemujinWolf
    Dec 3, 2013
    1
    Once upon a time Call of Duty required skill and tactics. Now? Multiplayer should be called "Call of the SatCom" there are way to many ways to know everyone's locations. It is just a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off running around like 5 year olds. The Campaign? Should really have been called a short story with no deviation ability. Boring. Waste of time and money. Hey! CoDOnce upon a time Call of Duty required skill and tactics. Now? Multiplayer should be called "Call of the SatCom" there are way to many ways to know everyone's locations. It is just a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off running around like 5 year olds. The Campaign? Should really have been called a short story with no deviation ability. Boring. Waste of time and money. Hey! CoD designers I'd like my money and wasted time back you hacks!… Expand
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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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