Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 438 Ratings

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    The game looks and sounds awesome and the added little details dotted around not only make the gameplay more fun but it also makes it more immersive as well. There’s plenty of different multiplayer modes and customisation for you to try out and this will no doubt keep fans satisfied for quite a while.
    Shooting feels very tight and responsive and using each gun feels different and    The game looks and sounds awesome and the added little details dotted around not only make the gameplay more fun but it also makes it more immersive as well. There’s plenty of different multiplayer modes and customisation for you to try out and this will no doubt keep fans satisfied for quite a while.
    Shooting feels very tight and responsive and using each gun feels different and satisfying the whole way through. Blackout surprised me a great deal because I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did, but I must admit it felt fresh and unique in some ways. There are a decent variety of maps at your disposal and playing on them felt rewarding and fun for the most part. I was a little disappointed that there was no single player campaign and I think this will be off-putting for quite a few people.
    There isn’t really anything new when it comes to the gameplay mechanics so it basically plays like all the previous Call of Duty game’s. Overall the Call of Duty franchise is an absolute juggernaut that has prided itself on its vast and at times unique multiplayer experience. This time around though they’ve definitely made the multiplayer experience even bigger than normal and for me Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 offers you the best multiplayer experience in the series so far. There’s a ton for you to do in the game and being able to chop and change various details not only keeps certain modes fun but it also keeps them fresh as well. Of course the gameplay wouldn’t be as fresh if they didn’t have a few intricate maps, and thankfully I’m pleased to say that they’ve done a brilliant job with the maps that are present in the game. They’ve also done a brilliant job with the shooting elements in the game as well and trying out each gun was very fun and satisfying. In terms of issues my biggest one with the game is that it offers no single player campaign and unfortunately I can see that putting a few people off. That being said it still doesn’t stop me from recommending Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to you because it offers a lot of varied content and it offers you a battle royale mode that feels fresh and it will no doubt keep you satisfied for months to come.    … Expand
  2. ODHAWKINS64
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    A refreshing return for what was, in my opinion, a series that was dying a slow and painful death. Did anyone honestly enjoy playing Advanced Warfare, WW2 or Infinite Warfare? I was sceptical to buy it at first but really glad I did.

    The multiplayer is fun and fast-paced. I know others don't but I actually enjoy playing with the specialists - but each to their own. The 'Blackout' game    A refreshing return for what was, in my opinion, a series that was dying a slow and painful death. Did anyone honestly enjoy playing Advanced Warfare, WW2 or Infinite Warfare? I was sceptical to buy it at first but really glad I did.

    The multiplayer is fun and fast-paced. I know others don't but I actually enjoy playing with the specialists - but each to their own. The 'Blackout' game mode really makes the game for me. It feels like they've taken elements from each of the other popular battle royale games and put their own spin on it - it works. It really works. My friends and I play frequently and get really sucked into it! I've never been that keen on zombies but for the few games I have played I've enjoyed. (Although it does seem much harder this time around?)    … Expand
  3. munday78
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    Best the series has been in years. Packed with multiplayer content, Zombies content and Blackout has a nice leveling system to keep you coming back. PC version also runs beautifully.
  4. JTJSGamer
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    We can all agree that the Call of Duty series is very repetitive, and this game is no exception, but that doesn't mean it is bad, the Battle Royal is fun, the Zombies mode is engaging and fast paced, and the multiplayer has all of the gamemodes the series is known for.
  5. Arachnid1
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    This is the most fun I've had in a CoD game since MW2. Treyarch knocked it out of the park, and trading the single player for Blackout (the best battle royal game to date), three zombies maps, and more multiplayer maps than usual was well worth it IMO. Don't listen to the low scores trying to sabotage user reviews. This is the highest critic reviewed CoD game we've had since MW2 for aThis is the most fun I've had in a CoD game since MW2. Treyarch knocked it out of the park, and trading the single player for Blackout (the best battle royal game to date), three zombies maps, and more multiplayer maps than usual was well worth it IMO. Don't listen to the low scores trying to sabotage user reviews. This is the highest critic reviewed CoD game we've had since MW2 for a reason.

    It's also worth noting that I'm usually pretty negative when it comes to this franchise. It hasn't been amazing for some time. Previous Black Ops games were good, but not amazing like MW1 and 2. This is back up to standard. Give this game a chance and you won't regret it.    … Expand
  6. Supremehv
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    this game is great and really great fun with friends. i loved the zombies and while im tired of battle royale it give a nice and differant taste then anything on the market. but why i bought the game was multiplayer, which has flaws like some of the other modes. the main thing for me is balancing issues that where in the beta but ignored by treyarch for the game release. some guns are justthis game is great and really great fun with friends. i loved the zombies and while im tired of battle royale it give a nice and differant taste then anything on the market. but why i bought the game was multiplayer, which has flaws like some of the other modes. the main thing for me is balancing issues that where in the beta but ignored by treyarch for the game release. some guns are just to good even for a COD game. Battle Royale is great but gets old after a while for me as the game is the same, just differant landings and stuff. i think this game is worth my money but i beleive that some will hate it because it isn't you traditional game. if your actually tired of the same formula for multiplayer then this is it. most of the game also runs great but sometimes just lags, or even freezes. these are only bugs in the first day that i saw and should be adressed in a couple days. i think you should deffenately try this game but dont get your hopes up.… Expand
  7. EvilGhosty
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    I'm liking the game so far, mainly playing the multiplayer mode but Blackout and Zombies is also pretty good. Best COD for a long time IMO.
  8. Dufflad
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    As a CoD gamer since the very first game on PC ad it's eventual ports, I have seen the series transition may times. I can safely say this is officially my favorite CoD, dethroning MW2 through it's 3 great modes and the customization options.
  9. Zrocker04
    Dec 3, 2018
    8
    I am not big on the battle royale, but the zombies are awesome. The online seems good, much better than many in recent years. It has a lot of old maps, which is nostalgic and they at typically the maps we liked. Only two downfalls: no dedicated servers and no campaign. The latter doesn't matter too much for me, but the lag can be extremely obvious. Getting hit while you are already aroundI am not big on the battle royale, but the zombies are awesome. The online seems good, much better than many in recent years. It has a lot of old maps, which is nostalgic and they at typically the maps we liked. Only two downfalls: no dedicated servers and no campaign. The latter doesn't matter too much for me, but the lag can be extremely obvious. Getting hit while you are already around a corner, getting hit before they come around the corner, etc. But this is typical for COD.

    TL;DR: Decent online gameplay and great zombies maps.    … Expand
  10. GooseWillis
    Oct 23, 2018
    9
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 brings a lot to the table.

    Blackout is the best battle royale at launch that I have played. It is very well optimized, has great weapons, gadgets and attachments to make each match feel different from the previous one and allows the player to adjust strategy to achieve Victory. The multiplayer has a few different mechanics from any previous COD installment    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 brings a lot to the table.

    Blackout is the best battle royale at launch that I have played. It is very well optimized, has great weapons, gadgets and attachments to make each match feel different from the previous one and allows the player to adjust strategy to achieve Victory.

    The multiplayer has a few different mechanics from any previous COD installment to include health bar, self-healing and operator gadgets in place of the tradition grenade button. It has taken some getting use to but I enjoy the changes made to this part of Black Ops 4. It makes the multiplayer experience feel fresh but doesn't stray too far from the core Call of Duty gameplay.

    Zombies is still a very strong staple to the Call of Duty series. I like that there are 3 zombie experiences to choose from at launch and an addition 4 zombie map if the customer buys the deluxe version of the game.

    The elephant in the room for this years installment of Call of Duty is the absence of the campaign in the game. I understand the that many customers are upset with this decision by Treyarch and have chosen to not purchase the game. If you are a gamer that only plays the Call of Duty titles solely for the campaign, then this game does not have what you are looking for. It does offer 10 operator missions to play through, but those are really to teach you how to use the operators in the multiplayer mode.

    Overall, this game was designed for the gamer that enjoys multiplayer and playing with friends. It delivers on the multiplayer experience with an excellent battle royale mode, a different take on traditional COD multiplayer, and the most amount of zombie maps at launch for a Call of Duty title.    … Expand
  11. ClTlZENFOUR
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    If you're like me and you enjoy a good battle royal game, but have issues with the clunky feel of PUBG, or perhaps can't get into the building aspect of Fortnite, this game might be for you.

    In my opinion, this does the battle royal game genre better than the rest. The fluid feel of the call of duty controls, combined with the pubg realism, and fortnites smoothness. (quads can get a bit    If you're like me and you enjoy a good battle royal game, but have issues with the clunky feel of PUBG, or perhaps can't get into the building aspect of Fortnite, this game might be for you.

    In my opinion, this does the battle royal game genre better than the rest. The fluid feel of the call of duty controls, combined with the pubg realism, and fortnites smoothness. (quads can get a bit laggy at the moment, but i'm hoping that gets addressed or smoothens out over time).

    In the end, if you like the idea of fortnite, but can't get into the building aspect, this game might be for you. I personally feet his is the best call of duty experience that I've had since black ops 2.    … Expand
  12. affan1992
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    This is the best cod ever. It's the Most fun cod game since bo2. Bo4 is one of the best Call of Duty game since bo2. It has the bo2 and mw2 vibe coming back. blackout is one of the best modes in cod history. the only bad thing about this game is no single player but with all of that. this game has earned my money. This game is way better than fortnite,pubg, and battlefield 5. This is theThis is the best cod ever. It's the Most fun cod game since bo2. Bo4 is one of the best Call of Duty game since bo2. It has the bo2 and mw2 vibe coming back. blackout is one of the best modes in cod history. the only bad thing about this game is no single player but with all of that. this game has earned my money. This game is way better than fortnite,pubg, and battlefield 5. This is the best shooter of 2018 period.… Expand
  13. Xiricon
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Best COD ever.
    Battle Royale - Played PUBG for over 400 hours, didn't care too much for Fortnite. Won't ever touch PUBG again, shooting mechanics can't be beat in BO4.
    Multiplayer - Heist mode owns, Counter Strike style cash buy system with no respawns. No jetpack, wall run BS, boots on the ground with modern setting, the traps add more variety to the gameplay. Zombies - Looks good,    Best COD ever.
    Battle Royale - Played PUBG for over 400 hours, didn't care too much for Fortnite. Won't ever touch PUBG again, shooting mechanics can't be beat in BO4.
    Multiplayer - Heist mode owns, Counter Strike style cash buy system with no respawns. No jetpack, wall run BS, boots on the ground with modern setting, the traps add more variety to the gameplay.
    Zombies - Looks good, hard to stop playing BR or MP to give it a decent try.
    Campaign - Who cares that it doesn't have one, seriously go play your nofriendo switch.    … Expand
  14. brandonb7
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    Blackout is addictive and fun, and multiplayer is the best the game has provided in years. Also, with three full zombie maps, it's a game that is not lacking in content, despite no campaign. Highly recommend.
  15. garethvk
    Oct 24, 2018
    8
    The latest in the popular Call of Duty series has arrived with Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII. The game has made the controversial decision to forgo the traditional campaign in favor of a Battle Royale mode known as Blackout and a more expansive online experience which includes more Zombie modes and a greater emphasis on gameplay.

    I played the game first at E3 and then again during the    The latest in the popular Call of Duty series has arrived with Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII. The game has made the controversial decision to forgo the traditional campaign in favor of a Battle Royale mode known as Blackout and a more expansive online experience which includes more Zombie modes and a greater emphasis on gameplay.

    I played the game first at E3 and then again during the Beta phases for the game so I had a decent familiarity with what to expect when the full release version of the game arrived.

    After several days of playing the game, I have to say it is to me a mixed bag and many aspects of it disappointed me which is very frustrating as fan of the series since the very first game.

    The look and feel of the game does not come across to me as a new game but instead to me look and play like DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Many of the maps seem familiar and have been updated from their appearances in previous games. The same holds true for the weapons and kill streaks. I am not saying it is not fun, but it all has a sense of having seen most of it before.

    Another very annoying change to the game is the severe limitation of grenades in the game. Usually a player has a grenade option which comes in handy when Snipers setup behind cover. Without the ability to lob a grenade to get Snipers out from cover, players are easy pickings, especially when the first appear on the screen. You can unload a full clip into a player at a distance and still end up dead with one shot from a sniper. As such you have to wait until you reach level 42 in order to add them to your customized loadout and even then they are very Nerfed from what players have come to expect.

    The multiplayer modes are what you have come to expect as there are the Team Deathmatch variations as well as the Capture and Control modes and a new mode called Heist where players need to capture or prevent the capture of a target.

    For me the most enjoyable aspect of the game was the Zombie modes as not only were the players I was matched with usually very helpful, but they were also much friendlier than many of the other people I encountered.

    The Blackout mode is very popular with gamers but not being a fan of the One and Done mode of play, I found myself enjoying the vast details of the map and preferring to work with a team, capturing vehicles, and such. I have seen multiple players unload point blank on a player in this mode only to see them walk away and one shot kill their attackers. This is either a hack or an example of how imbalanced things can be at times and you will see multiple instances of players taking numerous hits and walking away while others go down with one shot.

    Black Ops IIII does not have a regenerative health system and instead requires players to use a timed injection in order to restore health.

    This is all designed to foster teamwork and to make the game more appealing to the eSports community. While this is nice, it deviates from much of what has made the game so appealing from the start.

    The game to me seems like it was hurried to market as it released on October 12th vs the traditional November release date. I am sure a big part of this was a desire to beat Red Dead Redemption 2 to market but in doing so it seems that things are missing from the final product.

    There is much to like about the game as it is still an exciting and intense experience but to me is the first Call of Duty game to not feel shiny and new but instead more of the same in many cases.
    The developers have supported the game with numerous updates and there are more on the way as well as planned DLC down the road so the game as it is now is likely to change in the next few months as more feedback is given to developers and new features are added.

    Hopefully they will also look to add a campaign at a later date as although it is fun, it seems lacking and dated in many aspects as the changes seem like a step back to me rather than progress.

    4 stars out of 5    … Expand
  16. nllx
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    First COD since Modern Warfare 2 that im actually enjoying. Multiplayer is interesting, Blackout (BR) is great and the zombies are not bad too.
  17. Rezla
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    Buy this call of duty, it's the best since 2009 and that's saying something, ignore the haters just because they could be bad at the game.
  18. SenClayDavis
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Classic case where you should listen to the critic reviews over the user reviews. This game is outstanding. Best COD since Black Ops 2.
  19. harrikf2
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Good cod reminds me classic original black ops
    -no jet packs
    -good maps (summit,firing range, jungle, nuketown, arsenal etc..)
    -battle royale
    -scope is very different by pace in tdm and br so it feels like two different games!
  20. ninjablue
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    This game was amazing a bit boring in the specialist HQ but still fun. multiplayer is fun and fast paced as always but with the twist of the healing mechanic made it even more enjoyable. Blackout is a great mode with a fun and engaging gameplay and challenge. zombies is always great in treyarch games and i think they knocked it out of the park with this one in my opinion it's the bestThis game was amazing a bit boring in the specialist HQ but still fun. multiplayer is fun and fast paced as always but with the twist of the healing mechanic made it even more enjoyable. Blackout is a great mode with a fun and engaging gameplay and challenge. zombies is always great in treyarch games and i think they knocked it out of the park with this one in my opinion it's the best zombies we have had and the 3 base maps are just fantastic and classified is worth the price of the black ops pass alone i have to say these maps are in my top 5 zombie maps of all time. specialist HQ is fun but boring in long periods but still enjoyable. Overall this is the best cod in years and the people giving this 0-4 the just don't understand what this game is and people who complain there is no campaign that dose not mean its not good… Expand
  21. jtpduffe
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    I just decided to check out scores and was blown away that negative critics seem to be reviewing here. It looks to me like all the people who love the game are too busy playing it. I am giving it a 9. I have every COD and Battlefield ever made as well dozens of games ranging from CS:GO, ARMA, Titanfall , etc. I am more of a purist and prefer Modern Warfare Remastered than these newerI just decided to check out scores and was blown away that negative critics seem to be reviewing here. It looks to me like all the people who love the game are too busy playing it. I am giving it a 9. I have every COD and Battlefield ever made as well dozens of games ranging from CS:GO, ARMA, Titanfall , etc. I am more of a purist and prefer Modern Warfare Remastered than these newer COD's, but it is easy to see why they have gone the fast, high action, "specialist" route. It's fun and accessible. Blackout is a whole new leap forward in Battle Royale games and is just excellent. It's smooth, fast, loaded with hidden items, and looks to be open ended for special events. There's nothing quite like picking up a Paladin sniping rifle in a map that size. Every game has issues. COD devs seemingly still need to put in a max lag compensation threshold, for example. A lot of the multiplayer maps are remakes. Still, it's an all around great experience. The Firing Range map is as good as classic Nuketown. In a world where people pay 25 bucks for a single pizza delivery or 15 for 1 person at a movie, I see no problem with a $100-ish game package. I wish I could have gotten the mystery - super box edition. I feel like the netcode runs better on PS4.… Expand
  22. Armywild
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    Gamertag alfonspartan:
    60 hrs juego
    Pros: multijugador con los mapas mas emblematicos, mecanicas iguales a black ops 3, doble salto adios. Especialistas y armas descentes. Fluides en el combate. Blackout lo mejor en battleroyale, comparando a mi punto de vista con pubg y fortnite. Zombies , muy bien rescataron la esencia del zombis de black ops. Contras: precio, por dios, el precio es    Gamertag alfonspartan:
    60 hrs juego
    Pros: multijugador con los mapas mas emblematicos, mecanicas iguales a black ops 3, doble salto adios. Especialistas y armas descentes. Fluides en el combate.
    Blackout lo mejor en battleroyale, comparando a mi punto de vista con pubg y fortnite. Zombies , muy bien rescataron la esencia del zombis de black ops.
    Contras: precio, por dios, el precio es exagerado, laggeos constantes y crasheos. Caidas muy seguidas de fps. Y muy pocos jugadores maximo 6vs6 , cuando antes eran 9vs9. Asi que en generam bien pero pudo ser mejor    … Expand
  23. Rusty_ben
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Blackout is very good if you're into battle royale. Multiplayer is your standard multiplayer experience. Zombies is where this game excels, as per any Treyarch title. (I only give games 0,5 or 10)
  24. MrSIlverFox
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    From someone who has been playing Call of Duty since Modern Warfare One came out, this is actually a good Call of Duty. Infinite Warfare was down right bad. WW2 I wanted to like, but just couldn't do it. Then across Black Ops 1 - Black Ops 3, I have put over 800 hours into multiplayer alone.

    And this game I could see doing it again. B04 is a different Call of Duty. And you know what,    From someone who has been playing Call of Duty since Modern Warfare One came out, this is actually a good Call of Duty. Infinite Warfare was down right bad. WW2 I wanted to like, but just couldn't do it. Then across Black Ops 1 - Black Ops 3, I have put over 800 hours into multiplayer alone.

    And this game I could see doing it again.

    B04 is a different Call of Duty. And you know what, they did it, and they did it mostly right. It has a few issues and a few minor inconveniences, but what game doesn't these days. Maybe it is moving the way of bigger games, such as Overwatch and towards a more eSports approach, but hey, I understand staying relevant to the industry.

    I think it's genuinely great that for years, people complain about CoD being the same thing over and over, but when they make big changes like this year, a majority go back to saying "I miss the old CoD".

    ---Blackout
    Blackout is good. Better than Fortnite and PubG, in a personal opinion. I'm not a builder therefore I dislike the Fortnite aspect, and PubG still seems clunky to me. Blackout seems polished and making it to the finally 10-15 people is genuinely exciting, especially with the large swathe of weaponry and gadgets available.
    The XP though is a pain. You only earn XP for getting a full kill, not even a down, placing top 10, or winning, and that can be rough. That's the only negative thing I have to say and I bet some tweaks could definitely help that.

    --Zombies
    What put Treyarch on the map. so Black Ops 2 and 3 had...Alright zombies. I never got into it. But now. Again. It's bringing me back to Ascension and Der Riese days. IX is a really fun and a pretty solid map design and is the one I see myself playing more and more. Voyage of Despair I played once and was pretty crazy and intense, though it seemed a bit cramped, could turn to be fun as well.
    Honestly, I'm excited to get back into Zombies again...

    --Multiplayer
    Where to begin. Honestly. I enjoy it. I play hardcore so the self healing doesn't typically apply, though I find it to be an interesting mechanic and moderately enjoy it then the auto regen. I kind of miss the 6v6 but I think the 5v5 is alright.
    Search and Destroy is great and I really enjoy it, plus Domination is fun if you can prevent the spawn killing. I look forward to some updates about the spawn killing.
    Gun progression is simple. Camo challenges are here like before, and time to rack up headshots to get that Dark Matter baby! Challenges seem a bit easier in many aspects and specialists are unique and I like it, except for some are pretty awful in hardcore as you die before you can even activate the ability.

    Maps are good, and I look forward to seeing more. I even am glad that brought back old ones. Firing Range is a wonderful classic as well as Slums and Jungle. Most new maps are good. I struggle with some, but again, I believe it is the spawn trapping that gets me. Search and Destroy the routes seem pretty great.

    Multiplayer, to me, is fun again. If you liked B02 or B03, it will still have that same feel and progression with some new features tossed in.

    --Campaign
    Yep. There isn't one. And honestly. That isn't an issue. Yeah, I miss it. But why dump so many hours into developing something that 50-70% of the base will play once, maybe twice. Yeah. It's good and I enjoyed it, but I mean. I'm not heart broken like many others. I haven't done the specialist stories yet so I can't say anything about that. I just think that yeah, we raise our glasses in remembrance of something that was good, but is now gone due to a online perspective for a large, multiplayer based developer.

    I give it a 9 for Superb Blackout, Thrilling Zombies, and Exceptional Multiplayer. With a few updates and some of the content they mention about releasing. I think this could be one of the best for Treyarch.    … Expand
  25. HARRYNUGZZ
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    I'm gonna keep as this simple as possible. First , I wanted to dislike this game I really did. Lets be real, Treyarch has been going down the money hole for a long time and I HATE when companies do this. IE Bungie. I figured this would be a slightly revamped version of BO3. In some ways yes it is, there are a few character crossovers and yes there are some specialty items that make aI'm gonna keep as this simple as possible. First , I wanted to dislike this game I really did. Lets be real, Treyarch has been going down the money hole for a long time and I HATE when companies do this. IE Bungie. I figured this would be a slightly revamped version of BO3. In some ways yes it is, there are a few character crossovers and yes there are some specialty items that make a return. Yes the weapons are a little boring after awhile but the amount of new material and things you can do VASTLY outweighs these issues and I quickly found myself overlooking them entirely.

    First off the sheer amount of new multiplayer game modes can keep a standard gamer involved and entertained for months on end. The gun play is solid and very fun, definitely has some updates to movement and play but most average players wont notice the difference. The maps are interesting and breath life into each game. Old maps are offered along the way with the new giving you a dose of nostalgia here and there. The big question was will the new health bar be annoying and to me its not at all. its actually a breath of fresh air.. Its nice after dueling it out with another player and taking heavy damage to know exactly where your health stands and can quickly mend yourself for the next row instead of simply laying down and waiting the red flinch to recede. The slide is available when running but no more bounding around through the air and off walls which was also nice to get rid of.

    Blackout.... pretty much the sum version of PUBG I was always hoping for. The map looks pretty good. Environment detail is "slightly" rough but over all design is great and allows for varied engagements. Bullet dynamics is also spot on. I mean I felt like a real marine sniper taking pop shots at a target 700 yards away and trying to take calculate bullet drop like a pro. Weapons again get kinda old but I am sure this will be mended in the future. Vehicles are pretty simple to drive and helicopters offer a new exciting way to get around the map. Overall Blackout is a blast but made even better with friends.

    As far as Zombies goes i haven't played a lot of it. The times I have played its been way more fun than expected. Lots of changes fun and intriguing maps. if you love run and gun games go ahead and do yourself a favor and pick this up    … Expand
  26. ShadowFrog
    Oct 22, 2018
    9
    Other than the server issues, great game 3rd CoD ive owned best one for sure. Blackout and zombies is awesome, mp is solid though seems to me like the hit detection isnt the best. Recommend the game.
  27. Megablitz35
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    While not a perfect Call of Duty game (Those being Cod4 and Blops2 personally) it does do things right in the areas it matters. Thankfully no advanced movement outside a grappling hook, all the specialists feel unique to play. I'm a huge time zombies fan and kinda don't like the new perk system but the variety of the perks makes up for it. Voyage of Despair sucks in my opinion and theWhile not a perfect Call of Duty game (Those being Cod4 and Blops2 personally) it does do things right in the areas it matters. Thankfully no advanced movement outside a grappling hook, all the specialists feel unique to play. I'm a huge time zombies fan and kinda don't like the new perk system but the variety of the perks makes up for it. Voyage of Despair sucks in my opinion and the other 3 are good with Blood of the Dead my favorite of them. I wish the game had campaign it sucks it doesn't and i'm growing tired of battle royale, it's fun with friends to mess around in but a co op campaign would have been perfect. Decent game but could have been much better… Expand
  28. hideyourshoes
    Nov 7, 2018
    8
    I gotta be honest. You die really fast in multiplayer. You have little to no reaction time after getting shot at. If you have a high enough sensitivity, maybe you can turn around and get a glance at the people putting lead in your back. Now, no campaign. When I told someone I knew who used to be a fan of COD (not anymore) that they were ditching the campaign, he told me that the buyersI gotta be honest. You die really fast in multiplayer. You have little to no reaction time after getting shot at. If you have a high enough sensitivity, maybe you can turn around and get a glance at the people putting lead in your back. Now, no campaign. When I told someone I knew who used to be a fan of COD (not anymore) that they were ditching the campaign, he told me that the buyers were paying $60 for half a game. I half and half agree with that. First of all, we all knew the Call Of Duty campaigns were getting stale. I barely know anyone who finished the WWII campaign, so I agree with ditching the idea. Second, battle royale. It's fun. Way more fun than fortnite, but maybe not as satisfying when you get a HOT sniper kill. I like the idea of zombies in the battle royale and the fact that they drop loot. Overall the battle royale is really good. Zombies are basically the same, so I won't get into that much. In gun game, every game you have the same set of weapons, in the same set order. At least in WWII, the set of guns changed each round! Gun game is fun, but I wouldn't call it my favorite mode, however, chaos domination is. The specialists are cool, but seem a bit too similar to overwatch heroes. That's all i really have to say. If you like games like overwatch, buy this game, but if you want a solid campaign, stay clear.… Expand
  29. IFlmzz
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    This is a good game, not perfect, but good. It's fun, and has a good multiplayer. But, stop complaning about there not beeing a singleplayer mode.
  30. MERKUT
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This can be taken and smeared. Here is the Battle Royale that we deserve. Bye PABG, bye Fortnite. Future time is very suitable for such a regime.
  31. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    This should not be called "Black Ops 4" since it lacks a single player story mode. That is a big mistake imo. The game is composed of three modes: Battle Royale, Multiplayer and Zombies. All three are good fun, but you really need an online "squad" to get the most out of it. You can play zombies in split-screen, but it's meant to be played with a team of four. Overall, it delivers theThis should not be called "Black Ops 4" since it lacks a single player story mode. That is a big mistake imo. The game is composed of three modes: Battle Royale, Multiplayer and Zombies. All three are good fun, but you really need an online "squad" to get the most out of it. You can play zombies in split-screen, but it's meant to be played with a team of four. Overall, it delivers the goods for those that play COD for the online experience. But again, this should've been titled "Black Ops: Legacy" or something else. Overall, I would rate it with an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  32. coolhandbman
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Smooth movement. Snappy gunplay. As a player of only the original Call of Duty Modern Warfare, I have to say this reminds of how that game made me feel - powerful and in control. Great game.
  33. ethan101
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    Great game. I was woried it was going to to sci-fi but it was fine. I definitely recommend.
  34. Maxatal
    Jan 2, 2019
    8
    I give this game a solid 8 out of 10 for a few reasons. To start, let me say I love the Blackout mode for this game, it provides much to offer, and is well balanced. That's all I can really say for it, except maybe the map is a bit too large. Now for the Multiplayer. This is a mixed bag in a way. I enjoy ALL hardcore modes, they are fast paced, keeps you on your seat, and requires you toI give this game a solid 8 out of 10 for a few reasons. To start, let me say I love the Blackout mode for this game, it provides much to offer, and is well balanced. That's all I can really say for it, except maybe the map is a bit too large. Now for the Multiplayer. This is a mixed bag in a way. I enjoy ALL hardcore modes, they are fast paced, keeps you on your seat, and requires you to think strategically. The regular multiplayer feels like it can drag on sometimes, and the weapons feel like they are bouncing off of metal whenever a bullet hits. They just aren't powerful enough. I will say, the guns are very balanced, and I feel freedom when creating my load out. i know either way I can be that brute, slow man with the Light machine gun and control an area, or that quick flanker with the MX9 in my hand. I could even be that guy who hides in the back and snipes for enemies. As for maps, they are all pretty good. Certain load outs work with certain maps, which can be good or bad, depending on what your expectations are for the game. And finally Zombies. The zombies in this game is somewhat good. I feel like it could have improved. Wonder weapons are awesome though. It is very rewarding to finally unlock the Z-Harmony re-pack-a-punched 4 times and watch it shred the undead. Maps could improve a little bit, especially Voyage of Despair. Might I say though I hate the Black Market. It is so bad I took off a whole point on it. It feels too pay-to-win, and it costs a grand total of $200 if you want to fully level up. The items aren't even good! It was clearly a quick cash grab by Activision, Treyarch, or whoever's idea it was to implement it. This is why I give my final rating of 8/10 on Black Ops 4.… Expand
  35. lqstuart
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    I've played almost every COD game since COD4, and I was one of those max prestige losers up until Ghosts came out and I stopped caring entirely--other than Black Ops 3, I've skipped almost all the current gen titles. Black Ops 4 is the best of the modern generation, probably objectively of all time. There are some features I miss from Black Ops 3 like the silenced shotguns, but overall II've played almost every COD game since COD4, and I was one of those max prestige losers up until Ghosts came out and I stopped caring entirely--other than Black Ops 3, I've skipped almost all the current gen titles. Black Ops 4 is the best of the modern generation, probably objectively of all time. There are some features I miss from Black Ops 3 like the silenced shotguns, but overall I think this is an upgrade from every other COD game in every respect. I'll probably be playing this one until the playerbase is completely gone, because there's nothing else I want from one of these games.… Expand
  36. MohdRMA
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Way better than the rest of cod games even mw 2019 but it lacks campaign that is the only negative thing
  37. 40mmTuber
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this game, but I will say zero being added ruined the game play… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
11
#11 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#14 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 18, 2018
    60
    Tired and lacking ideas, this is the most disappointing CoD in years that follows, not leads. [Christmas 2018, p.72]
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 30, 2018
    80
    Deprived of its usual solo campaign, Call of Duty Black Ops 4 looks more like a patchwork than a whole, tight experience. Nonetheless, its multiple game modes, among which the first AAA Battle Royale, have enough to offer.
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  3. DarkStation
    Oct 22, 2018
    90
    Still, as rich in content as Black Ops 4 might be, it does exclude a segment of shooter fans that have no interest in multiplayer or competitive gaming, or don’t have a community of gaming friends to play with. Solo players can have a lot of fun with Black Ops 4, though ranking up in multiplayer can be a bit of a frustrating slog through hours of humiliation at the hands of experienced series veterans. The new Blackout mode is probably the best point of entry and promises to be an entertaining game of choice for months to come.
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