Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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  1. MuchasManzanas
    Feb 6, 2016
    8
    Let me get this out of the way first, I DON"T CARE ABOUT CAMPAIGN. There that's done. No. on to the good bits. I find myself enjoying this game the more I play it. My feelings were mixed at first, but now I 100% love this game. As veteran of the series, playing since MW2, I feel I can say that this is one of my most beloved games in the series. The game is fast paced, camping doesn't seemLet me get this out of the way first, I DON"T CARE ABOUT CAMPAIGN. There that's done. No. on to the good bits. I find myself enjoying this game the more I play it. My feelings were mixed at first, but now I 100% love this game. As veteran of the series, playing since MW2, I feel I can say that this is one of my most beloved games in the series. The game is fast paced, camping doesn't seem to be much of a problem, the connection is almost always rock solid, and the movement system is a HUGE step up from AW. Zombies is OK, but if want a really good experience, then your going to have to search for a tutorial. I would recommend this game If you have a bad taste from AW because this game is not AW. While it's not different, it does everything 10x better.… Expand
  2. tkwhytock
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    Definitely the best COD since BO2, Overall a solid game with a lot content. It's campaign is pretty bad though. Multiplayer and Zombies are awesome but the lag brings it down. You get your $60 when you buy the game.
  3. COOLQUINN17
    Jul 12, 2016
    8
    It's pretty much the same as other Call of Duty games but it's still fun. There's zombies that are in it, which is pretty awesome cause i love shooting zombies. The only problem i had with this game is when your playing multiplayer, the cut scene splits into two screens and it should of been one screen. It's nothing special but it's playable.
  4. DangerxZone89
    Nov 7, 2015
    8
    Not sure why this game is getting so much hate. It's a lot more fun and fluid than the last COD. Sorry you can't fly through the air all the time but the mechanics are much more fun. It takes a lot for a game to be a true 0 and this definitely does not deserve a 0. The multiplayer is better than Halo 5... That's for sure.
  5. Dufflad
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    I've been a CoD player since the first, my favorite ever is Modern Warfare 2 and I don't think that's ever going to change. However, this is the best Call of Duty since the first Black Ops and everything new that it tries, it executes perfectly. The only issue after 20+ hours of gameplay is bugs, lag and disconnects. As this is a popular title, of course we should expect these issues inI've been a CoD player since the first, my favorite ever is Modern Warfare 2 and I don't think that's ever going to change. However, this is the best Call of Duty since the first Black Ops and everything new that it tries, it executes perfectly. The only issue after 20+ hours of gameplay is bugs, lag and disconnects. As this is a popular title, of course we should expect these issues in the first week, or even until it's patched. Anyone that gives this game less than a 5 is kidding themselves and wasting your time. I'd estimate 95% of people that gave it a score here didn't even play the game. I mean, sure the campaign is lame as always, but a campaign hasn't been good since Black Ops either and now amount of Kevin Spacey is going to fix that. You want multiplayer? Buy it. You want zombies? Buy it. Both modes get 10/10 from me. And for the record, the maps are incredible, inb4 map packs. All the people complaining about the lack of exo abilities, I'm merely complaining about the lack of lean mechanics a la Ghosts.… Expand
  6. MattGamerHD
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Having owned all of the Call Of Duty's since Modern Warfare I can honestly say that Treyarch have brought a refreshing change to Call Of Duty this year with Black Ops 3. One thing I said before the game's launch was that Treyarch won't disappoint and they haven't. While Black Ops 3 isn't all what I was expecting in that the classic Zombies mode has become overly complex and moved away fromHaving owned all of the Call Of Duty's since Modern Warfare I can honestly say that Treyarch have brought a refreshing change to Call Of Duty this year with Black Ops 3. One thing I said before the game's launch was that Treyarch won't disappoint and they haven't. While Black Ops 3 isn't all what I was expecting in that the classic Zombies mode has become overly complex and moved away from its roots, the game as a whole is still very enjoyable. A refreshed and exciting multiplayer that I'm sure will keep any FPS gamer interested for months if not years. A campaign that while still short in length, coming in at 5-6 hours, has seen an unprecedented level of narrative and complexity making it easily the best campaign story in a Call Of Duty to date. And finally a Zombies mode that's gone from a side project to a large proportion of the game. Now including it's own ranking system and many new gameplay mechanics to make the Treyarch Zombies experience that much more invigorating. While I am not completely content with Zombies right now as I feel it strays too far away from it's EPIC original story and I'm not quite sure why Treyarch seem to enjoy going off on a tangent, Black Ops 3 Zombies is fun and exciting, but the best part to it is that it has so much potential and I can't wait to see what Treyarch do with it in the coming DLCs. Until then Black Ops 3 rounds of as an 8/10 but has strong potential to become a 9 or 10/10 with its DLC offerings.… Expand
  7. worldcitizen19
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Ok here's the deal. In my previous review I meant to give it a 6 because it really isn't anything new but that's not really fair. Even though I gave it a 9 by accident I've reviewing it agin in a different light. I love the game. So what it's borrowed from other games and is not really "new". All those people complaining think about cars. Cars all use the same basic principles withOk here's the deal. In my previous review I meant to give it a 6 because it really isn't anything new but that's not really fair. Even though I gave it a 9 by accident I've reviewing it agin in a different light. I love the game. So what it's borrowed from other games and is not really "new". All those people complaining think about cars. Cars all use the same basic principles with different tweaks and looks but in the end their job is to get you from a to b. So is it wrong to use the same basic mechanics for all cars on the planet? Isn't that stealing?
    No, as long as the driver loves the feel and drive of the car and is happy with it that's all that matters right? I mean just how much more can a car be innovated? The same with shooter. Different maps and maybe history and story but we can't make them any different in reality. Where did Titanfall or Halo or AW get their innovation from? Other shooters of course. It's a ludicrous argument this borrowing accusation because every game in existence has borrowed from some game or other so they are all copies of each other. Live with it.

    What BO3 does is combine a lot of stuff from other games and makes it an enormous blast and pure fun to play. Am I enjoying the game? Yes it gets a 10/10 from me like Rise of the Tomb Raider and Halo 5 and Fallout 4. We're spoils with out of this world games when as kids what did we have matchbox toys?

    The more I played this the more I realised its brilliance. Reskin? Yes. Every game that's been released for the last 15 years has been a reskin. Only a few pioneer games began the shooters and rpg's and RTS's and can truly be called original. No game that will come out will ever be totally original anymore because it's all been done before.

    So be happy and enjoy this classic. Reskin! Yes. Borrowed ideas from other games that borrowed their ideas from previous games! Yes. Until a Martian lands on this planet and shows us a new type of gaming our imaginations just can't stretch any further so we can't blame them for that.

    The reskinning and borrowed ideas and story of BO3 all make for a 'new' experience good enough for a 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  8. XXL_Epic
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    This is the most loaded Call of Duty game to date. I have personally never seen so many features and game modes to play in a game of any kind before. You have the mini game freerun, the hidden gem Dead Ops Arcade 2 which is a arcade game version dedicated to zombies, zombies franchise itself that can be a stand alone game, a very complex Campaign which has tons of customizations andThis is the most loaded Call of Duty game to date. I have personally never seen so many features and game modes to play in a game of any kind before. You have the mini game freerun, the hidden gem Dead Ops Arcade 2 which is a arcade game version dedicated to zombies, zombies franchise itself that can be a stand alone game, a very complex Campaign which has tons of customizations and talent trees to build on... it isn't simply just run and gun, and on top of that has a Zombies campaign. There is so much to do besides regular multiplayer that it is astounding truly.… Expand
  9. aLpHaTeChNiCiAn
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    TREYARCH DOES IT AGAIN!!
    Best Call of Duty I've played since the first Black Ops.. Tons of content here, FUN MULTIPLAYER with new and fun additions. Boost jet pack is great and not too over the top and keeps the fight on the ground mostly which is what i was hoping for (a lot better than last years AW stupid jet-pack), powersliding is great too and a quick way to get around!.. Can't    TREYARCH DOES IT AGAIN!!
    Best Call of Duty I've played since the first Black Ops.. Tons of content here, FUN MULTIPLAYER with new and fun additions. Boost jet pack is great and not too over the top and keeps the fight on the ground mostly which is what i was hoping for (a lot better than last years AW stupid jet-pack), powersliding is great too and a quick way to get around!.. Can't believe the hate this game is getting.. WAAAAY better than last years atrocious advanced warfare.    … Expand
  10. Sittndukhughes
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Black Ops 3 has only been out for about 9 hours, 10 if you pre-ordered, and when I played it last night I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes the internet and Xbox Live connection were poor, but everyone who got the game at midnight release were attempting to download and get on the game all at once. The maps, game play, and brand new movement system were all very well put together. I played for aBlack Ops 3 has only been out for about 9 hours, 10 if you pre-ordered, and when I played it last night I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes the internet and Xbox Live connection were poor, but everyone who got the game at midnight release were attempting to download and get on the game all at once. The maps, game play, and brand new movement system were all very well put together. I played for a quite a while last night, and in the amount of time that I played, I enjoyed playing it the entire time.… Expand
  11. gab19
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Great game, and a lot of content for 60$ definitely worth your money do not listen to negative reviews this is the best cod since bo2. The only concern I have with the game is the split screen multiplayer due to it not being full screen with black bars due to aspect ratio, Other than that the game is awesome, if you are a fan of call of duty and haven't picked up a copy in a while this isGreat game, and a lot of content for 60$ definitely worth your money do not listen to negative reviews this is the best cod since bo2. The only concern I have with the game is the split screen multiplayer due to it not being full screen with black bars due to aspect ratio, Other than that the game is awesome, if you are a fan of call of duty and haven't picked up a copy in a while this is definitely the cod to get you back into the universe.… Expand
  12. M4ni4k
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    It's a treyarch game. More nervous multiplayer thant AW3. Zombie awesome & multiplayer too! Nice Work Treyarch. Campaign is good. Customization are good
  13. Shakazulu64
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    This is not the perfect Call of Duty I will admit, but half of you players who commented need to stop hating on this game. It is not a copy of Advanced Warfare, a half wit could know that and yes you can run on walls, that dosen't, mean it's a copy of Titanfall either. The game introduces a good story and at the end of the day who cares about the story anyway. You play campaign once maybeThis is not the perfect Call of Duty I will admit, but half of you players who commented need to stop hating on this game. It is not a copy of Advanced Warfare, a half wit could know that and yes you can run on walls, that dosen't, mean it's a copy of Titanfall either. The game introduces a good story and at the end of the day who cares about the story anyway. You play campaign once maybe twice and then you play multiplayer. At the end of the day people are still trying to find fault in the game instead of success. They have a better story than before, the multiplayer is awesome and zombies is still cool so what's the problem, I'll tell you, it's the people playing that are the problem not the game.… Expand
  14. HoschKabosch
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    I've only played the multiplayer, and this if the first COD game I've bought so here are my impressions;

    -Map Design is great; Maps are small-medium sized, asymmetrical and have central fighting areas that everyone gravitates towards. Nearly constant action, it's very easy to find people unlike and you never feel like your searching through the map for the other team. Their is very    I've only played the multiplayer, and this if the first COD game I've bought so here are my impressions;

    -Map Design is great; Maps are small-medium sized, asymmetrical and have central fighting areas that everyone gravitates towards. Nearly constant action, it's very easy to find people unlike and you never feel like your searching through the map for the other team. Their is very little camping in this game, occassionally you'll see someone hit the deck in a clever spot but map flow does not promote camping. The maps are really well designed. They also are designed for the new mechanics, wall-running(parkour) and double-jump(whatever you call that jet pack thing from Titanfall), and they seem to work really well, the best 2 maps so far are probably the beta maps but overall I think I've liked at least 8 of the maps. which is fantastic.

    - New Mechanics; Wall-Running(Parkour) and Booster-Jumping(Double jump from Titanfall) both feel good in this game, their inclusion is done well and they feel natural, it took me less than 2 minutes to get acclimated to them. Having said that, it feels like they are directly ripped from Titanfall and I can't feel like as I am playing this game that this is what I was hoping Titanfall had been like, nonetheless they do also feel like cheap mechanics that are here to create variety and *new aspects for the complainers that say the game is the same every year. I am in the boat that would prefer improved mechanics and fundamentals with better maps as opposed to new movement mechanics that are sweeping through FPS. So I would have left them out but they work fine.

    -Weapons; Feel really good. I have been going back and forth through Assault Rifles and SMGs and I've found multiple weapons that I could use as my primary weapon. Really well balanced weapons, also the customization on the weapons is really well done, it's very simple figuring out how you want to customize your weapons compared to Ghosts where there was a confusing mess of options. Customization in this game is really straight forward and it's easy to figure out what works and what you want.

    -Graphics; For some reason I'm not a huge fan of the games graphics, it is a next-gen looking game, but to me COD has always had more muted colors and this game is very colorful, I think they would have been better off creating more visually interesting playspaces with a more consistent theme than focusing on making the game such a mosaic of bright colors. Having said that the character models and the weapons look great, and I think it's a very next-gen looking game.

    I gave this game a 9/10 and If I were reviewing it on IGN or something I would have given this game a 9.3 or 9.4 out of 10. This is a complete release; It has a long engaging campaign, a full multiplayer, and a full horde/PvE mode in Zombies. You also have theatre, stat-tracking, they have support for competitive. I don't like the way COD does playlists having them be gametypes specific; because around 75% of the players simply stick to Deathmatch and Domination. It seems like they should break up their playlists by bundling some of the similar gametypes together and having an Arena playlists that features both Slayer and some of the more Competitive Objective gametypes.

    TL;DR
    Overall: Great FPS. Great Multiplayer. Fully-Immersive Campaign and Zombies Mode. 9.3/10.    … Expand
  15. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    9
    Not sure why this game is getting so much hate. It's a lot more fun and fluid than the last COD. Sorry you can't fly through the air all the time but the mechanics are much more fun. It takes a lot for a game to be a true 0 and this definitely does not deserve a 0. The multiplayer is better than Halo 5... That's for sure.
  16. IMC21
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heyy Guis its me again. Cod bo 111 is pretty dope. lets be honest here. im gunna giv you a in depthe analisis of this game. lets start with the worst, multyplayer. everyone friekin hacks and treyarhc doesn't do swap! and everyone is beetter than you so its not fun. zombies is pretty bad too, they donet even telll you what to do. they are so ambiguus about zmobies, its not even fun. but the campign makes up for all of that. The capmpain is hands down the best sotry i have ever expiernsed. period. I relaly like the law and order guy too. hes really good. It also isnt really stupid like zombies. the campaign is not for casul noobs in mulpilayer. all in all the campaign is a 10 and everything else is a 0… Expand
  17. Unbiased
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    LOL So much salty butthurt over multiplayer. Id wager half of these bad scores end up being people sucking at the online and claiming "lag switches" and bad design for maps, or guns, or something else. One guy sucked and couldn't get his KD above .84, but said he's "a good player" ! How could this happen?! Must be the game. Give it a zero. lol This is why we have people named Trump andLOL So much salty butthurt over multiplayer. Id wager half of these bad scores end up being people sucking at the online and claiming "lag switches" and bad design for maps, or guns, or something else. One guy sucked and couldn't get his KD above .84, but said he's "a good player" ! How could this happen?! Must be the game. Give it a zero. lol This is why we have people named Trump and Hillary getting close to winning the presidential election. These people. They use little rational thought and blurt out whatever primitive feelings their "left side of the bell curve" IQ will allow.… Expand
  18. Jimmy2202
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    Created an account JUST to review this as the amount of zero scores are highly unfair. I have played COD since day one. By day one i mean the original Call Of Duty on PC so i am very passionate about this game and series. This is why i point blank refused to buy this game after the disgrace that was AW. That was until i saw a review from somebody like me who played the old school CODs andCreated an account JUST to review this as the amount of zero scores are highly unfair. I have played COD since day one. By day one i mean the original Call Of Duty on PC so i am very passionate about this game and series. This is why i point blank refused to buy this game after the disgrace that was AW. That was until i saw a review from somebody like me who played the old school CODs and said they got that feeling back from this game. I live on multiplayer and love creeping around on hardcore mode not knowing what is round that corner. This was impossible on AW as all of a sudden somebody has jumped over you and shot you. YES you get people jumping on this but it is no where near as common or effective as AW, you can easily pick them out of the sky. YES people wall run but they aren't that quick that you can't shoot them. Wall runners and jumpers are easy kills. YES you sometimes spawn and get killed straight away but it is rare and i remember this happening in every single COD since it was created so its nothing new and certainly not a reason to give a 0. I am 24 and most of these reviews are from whiny little kids that are annoyed they cant boost jump all over the map and actually have to use tactics to get the upper hand. Really enjoying this multiplayer, addictive again and has reignited my love for COD after switching to Battlefield when they released AW. I haven't played campaign or zombies yet but if multiplayer is what you enjoy, buy this and ignore the stupid red reviews.… Expand
  19. Jacob2815
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    I love this game. It has a ridiculous amount of content to it.

    Although the campaign might not be the best story-wise, it's the best Call of Duty campaign in terms of how you play, because it's not that classic train-on-rails style that we all know and hate. There's progression, you pick your own load-outs (instead of being forced to use the random **** attachments they gave you in old    I love this game. It has a ridiculous amount of content to it.

    Although the campaign might not be the best story-wise, it's the best Call of Duty campaign in terms of how you play, because it's not that classic train-on-rails style that we all know and hate. There's progression, you pick your own load-outs (instead of being forced to use the random **** attachments they gave you in old iterations), there's a safe house where you can chill. Each mission is more arena-style: you get a big map with objectives and you blaze your own trail.

    The multiplayer mode has a ton of content and customization options, with a ridiculous amount of camos, including some you earn by playing Zombies and Campaign. The movement mechanics are a great improvement over the flawed system of AW. They act more as a method of traversing the map as opposed to being a core gunfight mechanic like in AW. Gunfights are back to aim and trigger discipline, same as old. The specialists are another great way to add more choice to the game. Each specialist can be customized as you unlock options via challenges. This adds another layer of depth. The maps are great and all of the guns I've used have been very good.

    I can't say enough about the Zombies. For starters, they made it more difficult than it's ever been. Shadows of Evil is a fantastic map. It's gorgeous, it's massive, it's deep. That's all I'll say (don't want to spoil it). The Giant (for those who got the Season Pass) is a great remake of Der Reise. A lot of people complain, "Oh, I want new stuff. I don't want old stuff," but in all honesty, it's a fantastic map to remake and its sorely needed in this game. As awesome as SoE is, it's not a good map for just hopping in and killing zombies for an hour or two. The Giant is perfect for that. It's smaller, Zombies vets already have it memorized and can just hop in and slay, and it's quick to learn for new players. It doesn't revolve around a massive plot. The two maps contrast significantly and it creates the perfect choice for Zombies. I haven't even touched on the progression yet, either. Yes, you have an actual level and you gain XP. And yes, it's as awesome as it sounds. There are challenges, as well. As you level up, you unlock weapon kits. When you unlock weapon kits, that weapon becomes something that you can level up (same as multiplayer) and you can level it up and unlock attachments. You can load out said gun with attachments in the lobbies, and when you get it out of the box or off the wall, it will have attachments on it. It's a fantastic mechanic that multiplies the replayability of zombies tenfold.

    It seems that 90% of the user reviews on here wrote off Black Ops 3 for one of three reasons:

    1. They like the old Call of Dutys and hate change.

    2. They accuse the game of stealing mechanics from other games (which is silly, every game made in the modern era will be stealing a major component from another game, that's just how it works) and say that it ruins the game.

    3. They just think it's cool to hate on CoD and do it without really putting any thought into it.

    Some of the top posts in "Most Helpful" claim that the game is just a lame re-skin of last year's call of duty with stolen ideas from other games. I say anybody who says that hasn't played the game at all or has less than 5 minutes played.

    If you're one of those "stuck-in-my-ways" type people and you only want CoD4 to be rereleased every year, then this title is not for you. It has innovated and changed a lot of things, all for the better. This is 2015, CoD 4 came out 8 years ago. It's time to realize that if that game were released fresh right now, it would be ridiculed.

    I love CoD4 as much as the next guy, but it isn't Call of Duty anymore and it's not what we need from Call of Duty. If you want CoD4 so badly, fire up your 360 and play it. Black Ops 3 is not a re-skin, it has not stolen any ideas from other games that haven't been used by a million other developers, and it is not the worst call of duty game.

    Verdict: Ultimately, it comes down to "Is this game fun?" This game is ridiculously fun, and it's the first CoD game since Black Ops 1 to make me sit in class/at work wishing I could go home so I can play more. This edition of Call of Duty is pushing to be my favorite of all time. It's not there yet, but I can feel the potential.

    I recommend trying the game. Ignore the user reviews. Go to your local video store and rent it. Find someone you know who owns it and go to their house or borrow it, and play. None of these lame, hateful user reviews do it justice. It's not for everyone, but the tired narrative of "CoD sucks" is getting really old, especially considering how good this game is, yet we still have twice as many negative reviews as positive. Look at the critic scores, they know what a good game is.    … Expand
  20. 0Bennyman
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    *Spoilers Kinda, No actual story related Spoilers*

    I've not been a huge fan of COD for the last few year with Ghost making me want to suffocate myself, first COD game I couldn't be **** to get past level 10 on Multiplayer due to the lack of color and blandness, Advanced warfare was good with a great campagin and a decent Multiplayer but there was a lot lacking that made me stop playing    *Spoilers Kinda, No actual story related Spoilers*

    I've not been a huge fan of COD for the last few year with Ghost making me want to suffocate myself, first COD game I couldn't be **** to get past level 10 on Multiplayer due to the lack of color and blandness, Advanced warfare was good with a great campagin and a decent Multiplayer but there was a lot lacking that made me stop playing soon after aswell mainly due to nothing to do but Multiplayer since Exo zombies is DLC only so that can **** off and Survival was just MW3 with Exo suits.

    Black ops 3 however adds SO much to the game It makes it seem as though Advanced warfare was just a template, the maps are better the movement is improved and there are countless things to do. Ever wanted a reason to complete and replay the campaign? How about a new story but with the same key elements and Zombies? Now you can! With added powerups and of course Zombies it makes replaying not seem like replaying! Even with a new story. Actual Zombies is of course back and free with a massive map that is considerably harder compared to its other maps but is a lot of fun. The Multiplayer is made more interesting with Specialists who have different abilities making each matchup different.

    Overall I'd say this is a huge step up and obviously when a game does increasingly better than the previous the next is bound to flop. Who's up for Ghosts 2? I know I'm not...So pick this game and pretend it's a 2 year cycle next year.    … Expand
  21. Posternutbag
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    The multiplayer ranks near the top of all the titles. Smooth mechanics, balanced matches, nice maps, a ton of customization, great spawn system. On top of this you get an insane Zombie game and campaign all for $60. I'm not sure why there is so much angst against this game given the poor user reviews. Maybe these gamers suck at Call of Duty? Maybe people just like to hate on theThe multiplayer ranks near the top of all the titles. Smooth mechanics, balanced matches, nice maps, a ton of customization, great spawn system. On top of this you get an insane Zombie game and campaign all for $60. I'm not sure why there is so much angst against this game given the poor user reviews. Maybe these gamers suck at Call of Duty? Maybe people just like to hate on the winners? Who knows?… Expand
  22. PrimeHitman
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This is, by far, the best of Call of Duty yet. I've recently spent time playing Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2, and ,while still great games, they aren't nearly as good as Black Ops 3. Graphically there is can be no argument - the level of detail is much higher. The gameplay is much more refined, requiring high skill to truly appreciate the nuances that separate a good player from a greatThis is, by far, the best of Call of Duty yet. I've recently spent time playing Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2, and ,while still great games, they aren't nearly as good as Black Ops 3. Graphically there is can be no argument - the level of detail is much higher. The gameplay is much more refined, requiring high skill to truly appreciate the nuances that separate a good player from a great player.

    The single player campaign is deep, maybe too deep. I can see how the average gamer may get lost or confused with the story. They would have been better off making a simpler easy-to-follow story - it is a game after all.

    This game is also packed with tons of extras. The zombie mode is great and would be justifiable as a stand-alone product by itself. There is a combat simulator that is somewhat hidden in the campaign that is a blast to play. The Free Run mode will have players obsessing about finding ways to shave off seconds from each run - expect to see tons of YouTube videos.

    The thrust and wall-running mechanics are an improvement over the Advanced Warfare mechanics. While helpful for traversal the game is not as much of a skeet shooter as AW was.

    Multiplayer is not friendly to new or even moderately skilled COD players. Expect to die early and often in multiplayer unless you are a dedicated FPS player. I would expect some skill based matchmaking but it appears entirely random with 1 or 2 highly skilled players annihilating everyone else. There is a tier based arena mode but I have yet to try it.

    COD is not Battlefield. I tried Battlefield and didn't like it. It's not better or worse, just not my cup of tea. COD is more nuanced and finely tuned than Battlefield and is a great stage for really intense competitive play.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops III is one of those games I'll be playing for the next decade. I don't see myself going back to Advanced Warfare that much - I actually preferred Ghosts to AW.    … Expand
  23. C3realkillah
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Call of duty black ops 3 review:

    Another year, another call of duty game. Now before you sigh or scoff at that statement, let me say this. Yes it's a call of duty game one of the most popular and hated series of all time. But here is the thing... It's actually pretty good. I've been with cod ever since the beginning and the series has changed a lot while still remaining the same. It's a    Call of duty black ops 3 review:

    Another year, another call of duty game. Now before you sigh or scoff at that statement, let me say this. Yes it's a call of duty game one of the most popular and hated series of all time. But here is the thing... It's actually pretty good. I've been with cod ever since the beginning and the series has changed a lot while still remaining the same. It's a paradox it feels new and inventive in some places but it still feels like it's stuck in the past. Despite that statement it actually is a very fun game and I had a blast with it and it's one of the best games in the series.

    Story: ok here is where I had the biggest complaint. The story is very weird and crazy even for cod standards. There are twists and slit of surreal stuff that I won't spoil but for me the story was just all over the damn place. Playing through the campaign is still fun at times because it is the most in depth campaign cod has ever done. You can make a character, customize said character and outfit them with all sorts of guns and even cyber core abilities that you can activate once a meter fills up. I got to say the cyber core abilities are some of the best fun I've ever had with a cod campaign. There are plenty of different abilities like summoning nanobots to assault your enemies or taking control of robots and drones. It really let's you play the way you want. Even though the story will probably confuse the hell out of you it's interesting to say the least and the solid gameplay and action will keep you going though towards the end it tends to drag but if you want the whole story you'll have to do some research, that is if you want a full understanding of the confusingly bizarre story. Overall it was fun at times and enough to keep me going through. Also when you beat the main campaign you get a bonus second campaign but with a zombie spin on the same campaign missions. It's pretty cool and I'm glad it is there. I hope other developers of this series implement bonus campaigns it's a huge bonus.

    Zombies: As with the rest of treyarch's cod games zombies makes a return and it's glorious. Taking place in the 1940s morg city, four unlucky characters get to face off with the undead and some monsters that look like they came from the doom series. It's standard survival fare except way more vast and improved in every way. I'm going to be honest, I've never been good at zombies or finding the items you need to beat it but I can say it's very smart and you have to know what you are doing. That being said I haven't the faintest idea what to do but the more you play the more you'll understand. It's still a blast to play especially online with friends. Dead ops arcade is also back though I don't have a clue how to access it so I can't really say how good it is. Overall a great zombies offering that is always welcome.

    Multiplayer: unlike myself, there are a lot of people who get these games solely for multiplayer or the aforementioned zombies. And I can see why Atleast for this iteration in the series. Black ops 3 multiplayer is fun as hell and the most vast mp offering the series has ever had. Players don't get to create their own character like previous games, they get to choose one of 9 specialists each with their two special abilities that can be unlocked. These abilities are great and fun to use and can really help less skillful players. You can customize your specialists by leveling up and there is always that incentive of wanting to unlock the next specialist or get points to unlock weapons and abilities. It's also nicely balanced each ability has it's advantages and disadvantages and knowing when to use them is key. The free running, wall running and boosting all feel smooth and control well. Running on a wall and jumping off to shoot someone is exhilarating. Everything about the multiplayer is done extremely well and I feel fans of black ops 2 will really enjoy this one.

    Verdict:
    Call of duty black ops 3 offers a lot of content and maybe more in the season pass but even without that you are left with a very fun crazy and solid shooter that definitely moves cod as a series forward. The main reason I would say this game is a buy for me is the amount of content in this package. You get two campaigns, zombies, dead ops arcade, and multiplayer. It's impressive because no other cod had this much content. Black ops 3 is a wild ride and it's definitely one of my fav games in the Call of duty series. Well done treyarch.

    9/10    … Expand
  24. The_Awesomedude
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Currently one of my favourite call of duty's to date, amazing multiplayer, zombies campaign and so much more has been brought to the table. Its totally amazing.
  25. Vyrotix
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    So many negative reviews from 12 year old trolls who think they're funny. Honestly, if you were a fan of Black Ops 2, you'll love Black Ops 3. Campaign is fun and introduces you to the new movement mechanics, as well as new weapons and a whole new leveling-progression system. Campaign takes a good 9 hours to beat on hardened, and even more if you plan on playing on veteran. Realistic isSo many negative reviews from 12 year old trolls who think they're funny. Honestly, if you were a fan of Black Ops 2, you'll love Black Ops 3. Campaign is fun and introduces you to the new movement mechanics, as well as new weapons and a whole new leveling-progression system. Campaign takes a good 9 hours to beat on hardened, and even more if you plan on playing on veteran. Realistic is damn near impossible since it's a one shot death, so that'll take a LOT of time.

    Multiplayer is really fun. Most of the maps that were shipped with the game are really fun, from Combine, Hunted, Aquarium to Infection. The new leveling system in MP is way more complex, now making you rely on challenges to get most of your XP, since ranking up is really slow. The new supply drops are fun to earn, and you don't even need to buy them with real cash. All you have to do to earn SD's is play games and earn these things called "Cryptokeys" which are earned from playing and finishing games. Winning makes it easier to earn them, but you still get them from losing matches also.

    Zombies is awesome, especially the map you get from the Digital Deluxe Edition, Juggernog Mini Fridge Edition to just buying the season pass, which is the Der Riese remake, "The Giant". Zombies has a new level progression system with prestiging, similar to Extinction in Ghosts, but way more rewarding. The map "Shadows of Evil" is great and adds for a fun time with friends.

    Overall Black Ops 3 is one of the best CoDs I've played over the years. As I said before, if you played past CoDs and loved Black Ops 1 or 2 as much as I did, buy Black Ops 3. I give Black Ops 3 an 8/10.

    Also. ignore the people who rated the game a 1 to a 4, as for those are just lonely trolls who live in their mothers basement.    … Expand
  26. RIPnRhyme
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    I could see some of the hatred if this was your first call of duty game, but this is the 12th or so game of the series. The multiplayer is fun, and the new game modes are refreshing. The game is mechanically and visually fun to play.

    The campaign is short, but it always has been. Nothing out of expectation here. It serves as a glorified tutorial which is fine. The game has never been    I could see some of the hatred if this was your first call of duty game, but this is the 12th or so game of the series. The multiplayer is fun, and the new game modes are refreshing. The game is mechanically and visually fun to play.

    The campaign is short, but it always has been. Nothing out of expectation here. It serves as a glorified tutorial which is fine. The game has never been marketed for it's world class story.

    The game really shines in it's multiplayer aspect. The guns are fun, and familiar enough to know what I want to use, but different enough to bring excitement in testing different setups. There are new game modes that are extremely fun. None of the guns feel super unbalanced. The only real qualms I have are that there are no dedicated servers, and that the maps look too good. The maps look so good, and are so detailed that it is hard to make out other players at times.

    The game also includes Zombie mode, which is also incredibly fun, and includes more content than a lot of games alone these days.    … Expand
  27. dvbranton
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    Blops3 another call of duty game sequel. Oh joy. After Ghosts that was left on a cliffhanger and the ending of Advanced Warefare campaigns comes another WTF campaign in blops3. The campaign is well lets just say it gets weird in the end and it will make you think you went on a strange LSD trip. No spoilers you just got to play it to see it. Now there are some awesome summer movieBlops3 another call of duty game sequel. Oh joy. After Ghosts that was left on a cliffhanger and the ending of Advanced Warefare campaigns comes another WTF campaign in blops3. The campaign is well lets just say it gets weird in the end and it will make you think you went on a strange LSD trip. No spoilers you just got to play it to see it. Now there are some awesome summer movie blockbuster action in the campaign that is cool to watch. There are some aspects that are in the campaign that i wishwas in multiplayer like the mechs. After seeing it work smooth with no frame drops lots will wish the same thing.

    Multiplayer to me is why I buy COD games. I love them and this year is no exception. Multiplayer is fun. The specialists is like a game changer with the special powers ( think Destiny). None of them are over powering and requires some skill to be good at them. The maps are fun and now you can swim in the water on multiplayer and shoot underwater too. Nothing is more satisfying than getting out of the water on unsuspecting foe and killing them. Water is more than just for looks. It is time though for cod to start having destuctable parts like Battlefield and vehicles again. But all in all this is my favorite COD since Blops2 and personally thinks it beats blops2. Very enjoyable.    … Expand
  28. YeahNah
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Besides copying lots of elements from other games, this game is actually pretty fun to play (except when dealing with campers). .
  29. youlouz
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Though it may not be as good as 1 and 2 its still a masterpiece

    PROS
    -Great Graphics
    -Simple controls
    -Interesting story
    -Great gameplay

    CONS
    -Some lag and glitches need to be solved
  30. Lester695
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    I'm just giving a 10 because of all the haters/BF fanboys here.
    At least Activision gives full games+DLC, while EA gives you half a game and let's you pay for the other half.
  31. Juolpa
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    its gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood.
  32. realfilthy
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    This game is fun. It's call of duty. If you want a fun call of duty game that you can drop 20 or 30 kills in pretty easily, get this game. If you want something revolutionary, cutting edge, and like you've never seen before, get something else. It does COD well but it's still COD.
  33. ShadowMaster862
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    I have not played the Campaign, played some Multiplayer, and a TON of Zombies. Something I'll say about Campaign however, is I like how they brought back Co-op Campaign. And also, a bonus 'Nightmares' Mode. Nightmares is a Zombies campaign, not linked to the original Zombies story. I heard it's fun but doens't have a good story. I also heard the Campaign in general didn;t have a greatI have not played the Campaign, played some Multiplayer, and a TON of Zombies. Something I'll say about Campaign however, is I like how they brought back Co-op Campaign. And also, a bonus 'Nightmares' Mode. Nightmares is a Zombies campaign, not linked to the original Zombies story. I heard it's fun but doens't have a good story. I also heard the Campaign in general didn;t have a great story, I will play it with friends though. Multiplayer, I feel it could use some weapon tuning, and overall connection tweeking. Zombies actually feels great, even with it's change of pace. It feels like the other ones, but with a more difficult twist (Which was needed for me atleast, it got a little too easy after 7 years. Zombies also suffers from connection issues, but only in Public Matches; so it's still very fun to play with friends and alone. Public matches are fun aswell, you just need to hope for a good connection. The new progression system is better then what I expected. Zombies is actually the main reason I've been playing COD since WaW. So I do find the game fun, but it will need some patches along it's season. I'll be staying mainly for Zombies, but I do hope it's improved overall. Besides, I already have a Season Pass and the digital deluxe edition, so I'm stuck with this one until the end. I'm confident on Zombies, but hope Multiplayer gets some proper fixes to it, and this game's connection aswell. I give it a 8/10, but other people raise worries for me about the proceeding games, and if the series dies here, or this one nailed the coffin… Expand
  34. hdlswaglord
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    First, don't pay attention to the guys who spam 10/10s or 0/10s, cause they are just biased AF. Here is my take on black ops 3. The multiplayer is solid, with great weapon balancing and specialists character changing how the game is played... although I will say that character customization feels like something they tacked on at the last minute. Zombies is still as good as ever, theFirst, don't pay attention to the guys who spam 10/10s or 0/10s, cause they are just biased AF. Here is my take on black ops 3. The multiplayer is solid, with great weapon balancing and specialists character changing how the game is played... although I will say that character customization feels like something they tacked on at the last minute. Zombies is still as good as ever, the campaign, its co-op, and the nightmare mode add plenty to the overall package, while the currently barebones freerun mode can be beaten within 20 minutes.… Expand
  35. smooth
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    The multiplayer game is fun and fast paced. Tactics are simple. You can play your way on most maps. The campaign is a wild ride and truly unexpected, even for a FPS. Definitely happy with this years COD. All the way around.
  36. TheSuper1
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I haven't played the single player campaign, so this is a review for multiplayer only. It's what you've come to expect from the COD series, new weapons & scorestreaks, new maps, new characters. There's only so much you can do with a FPS, so I don't see why people complain about it being the same ol' same ol'. What new, groundbreaking innovations were you expecting? Servers are 100%I haven't played the single player campaign, so this is a review for multiplayer only. It's what you've come to expect from the COD series, new weapons & scorestreaks, new maps, new characters. There's only so much you can do with a FPS, so I don't see why people complain about it being the same ol' same ol'. What new, groundbreaking innovations were you expecting? Servers are 100% improvement over Advanced Warfare, (I found myself waiting 20+ minutes AT LEAST to get a lobby big enough to start a match, or having to go to recent players & join in progress to even get in a game on AW, and even then I was getting a 2 bar connect at best when I have 150Mbps internet speed). With BOIII I get in, get a lobby, have a good connection. No muss, no fuss. Scorestreaks are an improvement over the lame ducks that were in Ghosts, Special abilities are a cool little extra. My main gripe is (as with ALL COD multiplayer) is that they have only 4 hardcore game modes, compared to 10 or 12 core modes. Bottom line, If you're a fan of the series, pick it up. If not, don't. It's that Simple.… Expand
  37. Thompsin
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Best Call of Duty in years. There is so much to do and achieve by the next COD you still won't be done playing this one. The zombies mode is amazing with great new features like gun leveling and the specialist classes in multiplayer are a great touch.
  38. ea705
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    This is the first Call of Duty to come out where i don't feel like i want to go back to an older more enjoyable version of the game because its all here. A lot of the negative reviews are biased and Im not sure why, although I don't think its fair to rate a game a 0 just because you are still in middle school and can't buy a next gen console. Advanced Warfare and Ghosts were horrible. ThisThis is the first Call of Duty to come out where i don't feel like i want to go back to an older more enjoyable version of the game because its all here. A lot of the negative reviews are biased and Im not sure why, although I don't think its fair to rate a game a 0 just because you are still in middle school and can't buy a next gen console. Advanced Warfare and Ghosts were horrible. This is not. If you enjoyed Black ops 2 you more than likely will enjoy this game.… Expand
  39. Blamster
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    The first thing I'd like to point out is the online multiplayer. Multiplayer is fast paced. Especially with the awesome double jump and wall running mechanics, playing cod has never been this fun. Now, I'm just a casual gamer so my score is based on personal experience but I'm about 40 hours in and I can say that it's still fun to start up and play with a bunch of your friends. As well,The first thing I'd like to point out is the online multiplayer. Multiplayer is fast paced. Especially with the awesome double jump and wall running mechanics, playing cod has never been this fun. Now, I'm just a casual gamer so my score is based on personal experience but I'm about 40 hours in and I can say that it's still fun to start up and play with a bunch of your friends. As well, Zombies mode is a great addition to the game, although it can get boring the 4th playthrough and it only has one map unless you've preordered it and got the giant map.

    Second is the campaign. Boring as hell. Did not finish the first mission and should be avoided.

    All in all, Black ops 3 is a great game but it does has its flaws in multiplayer map variations and its single player options.    … Expand
  40. Iceberg2464
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    I actually had low expectations for this game when it was announced, but after hours of gameplay i realize that it's actually a great new installment in the Call of Duty series. In my opinion it is even better than Advanced Warfare. The only thing I didn't like in this game was the limitation of party games. In Black Ops 2 we had One in the Chamber, Sticks and Stones, Sharpshooter, and GunI actually had low expectations for this game when it was announced, but after hours of gameplay i realize that it's actually a great new installment in the Call of Duty series. In my opinion it is even better than Advanced Warfare. The only thing I didn't like in this game was the limitation of party games. In Black Ops 2 we had One in the Chamber, Sticks and Stones, Sharpshooter, and Gun Game, yet Gun Game was the only available game mode out of the 4 amazing party game modes. If they could add more party games, then this would probably be tied with Black Ops 2 as my favorite Call of Duty game.… Expand
  41. Hazmat1110
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    Game is pretty solid for Game play, Zombies is much much better than Black Ops II. Multiplayer has gone back to basics and is more solid than the past 2 Call of Duty Titles. Would recommend buying if you like Call of duty Multiplayer.
  42. Brenton12345
    Dec 7, 2015
    9
    Treyarch if you're reading this, you freaking rock. Black Ops 3 is awesome, the multiplayer is sublime. The amount of detail you've given in the maps is awesome and the gunplay feels great. Well done -One happy black ops 3 player
  43. NevadaHotDice
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    First off, if you've rated this game lower than COD: Ghosts or COD: Advanced Warfare (also known as Call of House of Cards), remove your rating immediately, because you're doing anyone sane who doesn't already own the game a disservice.

    There is no facet of the game in which BLOPS III is not superior to the other Call of Duties in the current rotational cycle, both because of what it    First off, if you've rated this game lower than COD: Ghosts or COD: Advanced Warfare (also known as Call of House of Cards), remove your rating immediately, because you're doing anyone sane who doesn't already own the game a disservice.

    There is no facet of the game in which BLOPS III is not superior to the other Call of Duties in the current rotational cycle, both because of what it has and what it doesn't have.

    What it has:

    1. An intriguing, lengthy and outside the box campaign. This is something Black Ops developers and writers are probably not used to, and for a first effort at such a frankly-Inception like story it is very intriguing. While this is possibly the only area in which AW competes with BLOPS III, and who doesn't like Kevin Spacey these days, the AW story became far too predictable and literally a House of Cards rip-off, so BLOPS III still wins.

    2. Nuketown. 'Nuff Said

    3. Local online multiplayer. Seriously people, look at the lobbies. At least 10-20% are (1). And the only reason it's that low is because people pay for Gold to be able to track their stats. Console gaming will ALWAYS be community-focused. So stop demanding split-screen go away, and code it better.

    4. Zombies, and a cool premise for it with the Noir theme at that.

    5. Free Run

    6. Intelligent map design, considering the game mechanics.

    Perhaps more importantly, what it doesn't have:

    1. "LOOK AT ME TURBOBOOST DASH AVOID HEHEHEHEHE." Look kiddies, if you want to play a game that is completely unrealistic, play Halo or Titanfall. Getting rid of the thrust and Exo **** from AW was essential. Treyarch was completely right to ignore it. Call of Duty is a different style of game. We don't need vertical maps. We don't need jetpacks. Good, quality ground warfare is what a CoD should pride itself on achieving. I don't even hate the wallrunning. I'm not a fan of the dash slide, simply because aiming a gun successfully while doing that motion is nonsensical. But it's still much more rooted in the purpose and style of the game than AW was. We don't need Halo, Earth Edition.

    2. The nonsensical item system that was Ghosts. They tried to change up the mechanics. It failed. Hard. Pick 10, a Treyarch development, is the way to go, and it has been good.

    3. A development house who succumbed to the "local multiplayer is dead" fools. Rock Band just came back for christ sake people. Do you think people are playing that by themselves?    … Expand
  44. dimka_nord
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    Cal of Duty: Black Ops III - four games in one!
    1. It's a great story.
    2. It's a great zombie mode.
    3. It's a best of the year multiplayer.
    4. And it's a special mode of nightmares.
  45. BerryMcCockener
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    Can't believe i'm going to say this, but for now you should put more stock in the critic score than user score. At least when it comes to CoD. Don't know why it's so cool to hate Call of Duty. I guess it's just easier to be a joiner. People who rated this game 0 or 1 have never played a honest 0 game in their life.
  46. CRELOO
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Overall Great Game. Im playing only Multiplayer (and Zombies some times). Primally good, Treyarch did finally a great COD since BO2. Ive heard, that the Campaign suck, but I am buying Call of Duty for Multiplayer and Zombies so I don't care about. Great Game from Treyarch !
  47. LIMOTHY
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    the campaign is great: just like the other treyarch's call of duty games, but the subtitle doesn't have anything to do with previous black ops games. The newly-featured specialist system was pretty nice, the multiplayer of this game was both new and same- old. The unlock tokens allow you to not waste them, you need to earn more xp and level up in order to get more, and that's a good thing.the campaign is great: just like the other treyarch's call of duty games, but the subtitle doesn't have anything to do with previous black ops games. The newly-featured specialist system was pretty nice, the multiplayer of this game was both new and same- old. The unlock tokens allow you to not waste them, you need to earn more xp and level up in order to get more, and that's a good thing. The double jump is better than AW, which is more realistic than AW or Titanfall.
    However it might be a bit disappointing because there are some annoying glitches and disconnection from the server while playing a public game.    … Expand
  48. Saibot
    Sep 13, 2017
    10
    So I've played this game now for a pretty long time I played a lot multiplayer en I never get bored. I think the campaign is very very good and the whole game is just a lot of fun to play definitely a 10 for me
  49. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 14, 2016
    8
    Treyarch's latest Black Ops is yet another dose of what you would expect from Call of Duty with a healthy serving of what you wouldn't. It doesn't quite shake things up in the ways the pervious Black Ops titles have, but in the areas it does it truly delivers something fresh. It's just a shame there isn't more innovation overall.

    The majority of the changes affect campaign. For starters    Treyarch's latest Black Ops is yet another dose of what you would expect from Call of Duty with a healthy serving of what you wouldn't. It doesn't quite shake things up in the ways the pervious Black Ops titles have, but in the areas it does it truly delivers something fresh. It's just a shame there isn't more innovation overall.

    The majority of the changes affect campaign. For starters this time around it's can be played in four player co-op. Getting together with some friends and tackling it on a higher difficulties is a nice change of pace from the typical solo-only campaigns of previous COD games. Of course you can still play it on your own, and there are plenty of new things going on to ensure that you are having a blast regardless of whether or not you have some friends along for the ride.

    Massive boss battles against robots, new special abilities to experiment with, and wider environments all lead to more exciting firefights. You get a lot of freedom to choose your play-style this time around. The more open battlegrounds and the ability to choose you own load-out for the campaign means that you can approach from any angle and attack any way you see fit. This all due to the addition of a co-op option. It goes a long way to spice things up, even if the AI isn't always the brightest.

    As far as the story goes, it experiments with some cool ideas, but is overall muddled and confused. It lacks the strong focus and villain of the previous Black Ops games. The performances are great, but not all of the characters get attention. A big issue with the villains here. While the story is awkward it at least allows for some crazy things to happen. Stuff you wouldn't expect from COD. You'll jump into people's minds, watch the world literally transform around you, and swim through rivers of blood. For all of it's flawed writing it kept me engaged thanks to nailing the insanity factor and having some awesome action.

    That's not all the storytelling this game has to offer though. Beat the not so standard campaign and the "Nightmare" campaign unlocks. This mode has you replaying the original campaign with a new story and all the enemies replaced with zombies. The story itself is uninteresting and even more confusing, but the way it comes off as a cheesy survival-horror version of COD makes it a blast. It's something I would love to see return in future COD games. Just like the main campaign, it's playable in co-op.

    Speaking of zombies the always enjoyable Zombies mode the Black Ops series is known for makes it's return in it's biggest offering yet. There's a massive map to explore and the mode is filled with tons of new things to experiment with. New enemy types, mysterious items, new powers, and "gobblegum" make this the most unique offering yet. These additions don't reinvent the wheel as the core experience is very familiar, and you have to figure out how these new elements work on your own, but they go along way to making things more interesting. It's just a shame some of the variants of the mode that were present in Black Ops 2 didn't make their return. Zombies feels rather bare bones this time around.

    The returning Dead Ops Arcade and the new Free Run mode round out the rest of the single-/co-op options. The former of which has been expanded upon in numerous ways to make it a very satisfying return indeed. Free Run mode is basically a few trial maps dedicated to showing off the new movement system you'll find in multiplayer that is very similar to Titanfall. Aside from helping you master the new wall-running, jetpack movements you can also set best times. I personally didn't find it really interesting, but it's a pretty cool addition either way that I'm sure some people will get a kick out of.

    As always the real hook of the series has been the multiplayer. Black Ops 3 offers more of the same. The new mobility options are nice and can give those who take the time to master it a real edge, but overall it doesn't do much to shake things up. The ability to swim and fight underwater is cool, and the new powers brought on by the specialist characters are a nice new additions that are an appreciated and noticeable difference, but they just can't shake the sense of deja vu brought on by the multiplayer. It's disappointing, but not an entirely bad thing. The series multiplayer is still just as strong and as tight as ever, so it's still a very enjoyable experience.

    Black Ops 3 is the most content rich Call of Duty yet. No matter what you are looking for be it single-player, co-op, or competitive gameplay it delivers. It's not the most revolutionary entry in the series, but does enough new to make it worth a look for series fans. It's a large serving of the new and the very familiar. Yet even where it stumbles and feels overly similar to previous COD games, there's a little something new around the corner to still make it noteworthy. This isn't Treyarch's or the series magnum opus. It's just a fun, large COD game.    … Expand
  50. Cstriker01
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    Been a while since I wrote a review on a CoD game. My favorite CoD were COD4, MW2, and BO1...everything else to me was garbage. So why the 8 rating on BLOPS 3??

    This is the first well balanced CoD game (imo) since MW2. The weapons are all functional with no bad weapons. The kill streaks are balanced and toned down, as are weapon attachments. Lots a small tweaks like the removal of the    Been a while since I wrote a review on a CoD game. My favorite CoD were COD4, MW2, and BO1...everything else to me was garbage. So why the 8 rating on BLOPS 3??

    This is the first well balanced CoD game (imo) since MW2. The weapons are all functional with no bad weapons. The kill streaks are balanced and toned down, as are weapon attachments. Lots a small tweaks like the removal of the n00b tube and ditching crutch perks like Toughness or Juggernaut. So mechanically it plays like a GOOD Call of Duty.

    Now the changes. It is pretty, but it is still the Quake engine from 1998, age is still showing in comparison with say Rainbow Six Siege or Halo 5. But the art direction is enjoyable, as are the new gameplay features. Wall running is ripped straight from Titanfall, but is functional and it actually has purpose in the maps. The jet packs are WAAAAY toned down compared to Advanced Warfare, which felt like a bunch of Toddlers high on Crack zipping around everywhere on poorly designed maps. Seriously AW was a crap fest and the jet packs were too jarring to use. Now it is fluid and gradual with very limited use; again balanced. Specialists are many and fun adding a little character to your soldier loadout. None of the specialist abilities are overpowered and they do not break the game as they are easily stopped by other players or have situational functionality. They are not "I WIN" buttons! Map design is fantastic, not memorable with the exception of a couple maps, but well designed with classic lanes of control taken from earlier CoD games, so that is a plus.

    Content is important too...I will give some credit here big time. The game is pushing DLC, but it feels the DLC is developed outside of the game cycle, proper DLC and not cut. BLOPS 3 is FRONT LOADED with tons of content. Two single player campaigns, Nightmare mode, full coop zombie campaign, full multiplayer suite with TONS of customization by including the paintshop and gunsmithing. Battlefront and EA could learn from this.

    Now the negative: It is CoD, nothing new or ground breaking. For me (a person who sat out every CoD since BLOPS 1, tried AW and dropped it; I was franchise fatigued) this was refreshing to jump back into. A solid CoD title that to me brought back some high points of multiplayer fun that I remember having in MW2.    … Expand
  51. PwnPocalypse
    Mar 28, 2016
    9
    Let me start off by saying that I LOVED MW1, MW2, WAW, and only liked BO1. I started to get tired of the COD formula and didn't play any of the following games after BO1. I finally decided to jump back in after getting BO3 for 30 dollars and let me tell you, this is one of the best COD games I've played.

    As far as the campaign, it's fine. It's jut kind of there to play through and has    Let me start off by saying that I LOVED MW1, MW2, WAW, and only liked BO1. I started to get tired of the COD formula and didn't play any of the following games after BO1. I finally decided to jump back in after getting BO3 for 30 dollars and let me tell you, this is one of the best COD games I've played.

    As far as the campaign, it's fine. It's jut kind of there to play through and has an interesting story, with some very twisted events (typical of the Black Ops formula). I enjoyed it, but again, that's not why most people typically purchase these games.

    The multiplayer is fantastic. It's addicting. It's fast, frenetic, varied (thanks to the specialist classes and cool kill streaks) and overall just fun to jump into. I honestly have started to see why the level progression system is so addicting as well. You really get a sense of accomplishment with just about everything you do. It's borderline "gold-star for trying", but still makes you want to keep going nonetheless. Let's be honest, everyone likes a sense of achievement and progression.

    The movement is fast, fluid, and easy to pick up. The maps are laid out in a way that encourages many types of play, although sniping is still pretty much a fast paced game still. I miss the long distance days from MW1 and MW2. I like to move fast with SMGs, and many of these smaller maps encourage movement, which I enjoy. However, if you want to take it slow with an LMG, have at it! All the maps can be approached with different playstyles and it makes for fun competition.

    This is also one of the most complete packages yet. The new zombies mode is a ton of fun and is HUGE. It has its own ranking system as well, which is a nice change. In addition there is an entirely separate campaign that mimics the story mode, yet is full of zombies. It's fun and refreshing overall. Add in those modes to the campaign, multiplayer, and other goodies thrown in, and you just get a lot for your heard earned money here.

    If you haven't liked COD in a while, this is the game to get you back into it.    … Expand
  52. alex007
    Jan 2, 2016
    8
    "Call of Duty: Black Ops III" is the biggest game in the series, if not the best. In fact, it's nowhere near being the best and fans of the previous BLOPS will be disappointed that it isn't a conclusion to the Alex Mason story. It is, however, loaded to the gills with plenty of content and most of it is fun. This third "Black Ops" game doesn't resemble its Cold War-set predecessors or even"Call of Duty: Black Ops III" is the biggest game in the series, if not the best. In fact, it's nowhere near being the best and fans of the previous BLOPS will be disappointed that it isn't a conclusion to the Alex Mason story. It is, however, loaded to the gills with plenty of content and most of it is fun. This third "Black Ops" game doesn't resemble its Cold War-set predecessors or even the Michael Bay-influenced "Modern Warfare" games. Instead, it is a bleak and violent cyberpunk adventure that blends elements of "Ghost In the Shell" with "Deux Ex" and "Metal Gear Solid 4". Adult anime is an obvious influence.

    Story-wise, this is a flash forward to the dark future hinted in "Black Ops II". With a convoluted story and a bizarre ending, "Black Ops III" is the "Bioshock Infinite" of the franchise except without the subtlety. Graphically violent and dark to the extreme, the campaign of will be remembered for its ambitions, if not for its storytelling. I also noticed that memorable scripted events are scarce in this latest entry. The franchise's trademark of Hollywood-like setpieces is still present, but you'll most likely remember the endless shootouts with drones and robots. It can get a little boring, even with fellow players. The campaign can be played with four others, but it is easily one of Treyarch's worst despite the addition of "Bioshock"-like powers.

    While the story mode is distinguished with its graphic content and future setting, the multiplayer stays true to the COD online formula with a few changes. Call it the "Destiny" influence, but Activision seems to have placed some elements of their newest IP into "Black Ops III". Multiplayer now includes 8 different classes of soldiers each with their own special attacks and abilities. Also, you can now purchase chests from a "Gunsmith" with "Cryptocoins" (a form of currency earned). These chests include Common and Rare weapons, skins, attachments and various goodies. Of course, Treyarch's "Zombies" has returned and is now spread into three different modes; "Shadow of Evil" (an evolution of past Zombie maps), "Dead Ops II" (a retro 2D shooter) and "Nightmare" (a remixed campaign featuring zombies). Treyarch has also included a few "Mirror's Edge"-inspired race challenges and a combat training arena that recalls the VR missions from "Metal Gear Solid".

    Overall, "Black Ops III" is a monster when it comes to content. It's an even more ambitious game than the surprisingly good "Advanced Warfare". But with a bad narrative, an okay campaign and a pointless split-screen option (the graphics resemble a PS3 game), it's not as good as it could've been. However, multiplayer is still strong, "Shadow of Evil" is a blast to figure out and "Nightmares" (while not perfect) is fun to play. I'd rank this latest COD with an 8.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  53. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 10, 2018
    8
    Call of Duty Black Ops III
    Probably the most complete game in the series
    We all play call of duty games for different reasons, and all of those reasons are present in black ops 3, theres zombies mode for the gamer girls and teenage boys with 14 different maps to get your wave mode on, theres multiplayer with its jetpacks and sliding and wall climbing with all of the classic modes, pretty    Call of Duty Black Ops III
    Probably the most complete game in the series
    We all play call of duty games for different reasons, and all of those reasons are present in black ops 3, theres zombies mode for the gamer girls and teenage boys with 14 different maps to get your wave mode on, theres multiplayer with its jetpacks and sliding and wall climbing with all of the classic modes, pretty decent maps, but theres a destiny like addition with these moves you can pull of tht recharge as you play through the match, and there are multiple different moves for you to choose from to change strategies fo different match types.. I don’t really have much to say about the multiplayer because its not really what I play for, its fun, its addictive. But im here for the campaign which is where this special move is pulled from…
    And I was pleasantly surprised with what we get here with black ops 3..
    This isn’t my favorite campaign in the series, but I feel this campaign is by far the coolest.. it doesn’t even feel like a call of duty campaign, this could’ve easily been a standalone ip as it tells the story of man vs machine, and this campaign is a hefty 10 hours long give or take depending on the difficulty, I played half of the campaign on easy and half of it on hard..
    And this campaign does so many cool things..
    at the beginning of the store a robot just rips you apart so you spend the rest of the game as an augmented human, but of course the agments and the dni is being messed with, controlling the minds of your comrads, you spend the game trying to get to the bottom of this…
    With these augments youre able to do crazy things, each mission you cn choose if you want moves for control, chaos, or combat.. I played mostly with chaos as I felt there was an equal balance of attacks I could use against humans as well as robots, also It allows you to unleash these fireflied that eat the humans in your wy and you get to sing the fireflies song while they do that..
    but there are multiple ways you can playthrough this campaign thanks to these controls, such as hackig everything and taking control watch dogs style if youd like…
    the first half of the campaign I felt to be pretty soulless though..
    I felt like I was really just going through the motions.. but as the story goes on things just get weirder and weirder an I would have to stop myself to remind myself that this is indeed a call of duty game..
    and a war vs robots.. they play with illusions and memories here, its nice to see that the team was let of the leash and allowed to be free, and they crated something truly unique..
    Though this campaign does suffer pacing problems and annoyances if you are playing on higher difficulties..
    Checkpoints can be infuriating at times and theres this giant wall of garbage in the final chapter that I just couldn’t take anymore on hard because of its infinite spawning drones and robots.. this mission felt completely unbalanced for the difficulty, its jus just not fun or fair to have infinite drones that can kill you in 1 or 2 his while youre trying to weaken a larger enemy yards away to get in one rocket shot at a time with no progress being saved while you do this.. on top of that friendly fire is on and your team mates will run in front of you instantly failing the mission..
    I just didn’t have the patience AFTER CHIPPING away at this mission for what was at least an hour…
    though this was the only section of the game that I found to be unfair and unbalanced..
    I didn’t necessarily have fun with this campaign, but I ultimately appreciate it for trying new things
    showing players that call of duty is its buttery smooth shooting more than its military focus don’t get me wrong, this is still a military based campaign.. but its so far in the background that you hardly notice, I wouldn’t mind if call of duty contined to let one of its teams play around with its campaigns like it did here and actually step away from military a but, I dubt that would happen, but with this game I see the possibility..
    I give Call of Duty Black Ops 3
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  54. DausenMoore
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    BO3 is my favorite CoD since well... BO2 lol. It has a decent multiplayer, decent campaign, decent everything but nothing particularly special overall. It was obviously inspired by Titanfall which I find to be much more fun despite the lack of content.
  55. I_LIKE_SCISSORS
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    The Multiplayer is nice, Not having sbmm is fantastic. everything apart from player skill is balanced which becomes kind of boring after a while.
    The free run thing is fun.
    Zombies is still zombies (same thing different year)
    Campaign is ok.
  56. Tanman428
    Jan 26, 2016
    8
    I definitely love the game I just don't like how you can only play 2 players on local that is the worst part about this game it really angers me when people come over but only two of us can play.
  57. mneubauer0510
    Feb 7, 2016
    8
    Overall I have been pretty pleased with the quality and new features this call of duty brings to the playing field. Some unique features included in the online multiplayer games are the ability to do multiple jumps in air, and you are also able to run on walls. I have enjoyed a couple of the past call of duty's, but this one seems to be a lot more technologically advanced. I have notOverall I have been pretty pleased with the quality and new features this call of duty brings to the playing field. Some unique features included in the online multiplayer games are the ability to do multiple jumps in air, and you are also able to run on walls. I have enjoyed a couple of the past call of duty's, but this one seems to be a lot more technologically advanced. I have not completed the entire campaign so I cannot give a thorough review on it but so far so good. The zombies gameplay is much tougher than that of the past zombies. The map is very large and difficult to navigate around. Overall I'd say this game is a huge step up from other call of duty's and I will continue to play and enjoy it.… Expand
  58. jtpduffe
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    clearing out old review....................................................................................................................................
  59. jamie17
    Jun 13, 2016
    9
    black ops 3 is good because of its graphics and the amazing continuation of the zombies story that has went on through black ops 1 and black ops 2 and now the story continuing through to black ops 3 and there are different maps to play. multiplayer is also great how you can change the specialists and and make your own camo's for all of the weapons. i think the thing with the supply dropsblack ops 3 is good because of its graphics and the amazing continuation of the zombies story that has went on through black ops 1 and black ops 2 and now the story continuing through to black ops 3 and there are different maps to play. multiplayer is also great how you can change the specialists and and make your own camo's for all of the weapons. i think the thing with the supply drops went too far, then the black market people spent too much money in the black market knowing that there not going to get any thing. the the campaign is boring to play the story of the campaign. i rate this game 7/10… Expand
  60. Arkaos
    May 2, 2016
    8
    Call of duty black ops 3 is one of the many games released in 2015 and like its ancestors, it quickly shot to the top of the list as one the most highly anticipated games of 2015. Fans expect the next call of duty to be even better with another award winning multiplayer, gritty campaign, and a zombie mode. With Black Ops 2 and Advanced warfare both being great hits, can Black Ops 3 live upCall of duty black ops 3 is one of the many games released in 2015 and like its ancestors, it quickly shot to the top of the list as one the most highly anticipated games of 2015. Fans expect the next call of duty to be even better with another award winning multiplayer, gritty campaign, and a zombie mode. With Black Ops 2 and Advanced warfare both being great hits, can Black Ops 3 live up to the franchises expectations of greatness? There are many new things in Call of Duty Black Ops 3 that makes it clearly different from the other previous games. It is set in a futuristic time period similar to Advanced Warfare, but what sets it aside from it is the difference in game mechanics. Unlike Advanced Warfare, where the game is based around clunky double jumping at every opportunity, the movement mechanics in Black Ops 3 are fluent and feel very well thought out. Also it still maintains its feel of a call of duty game. The developers introduced new specialist classes that have their own unique weapon, customizability, and abilities that are separate from a killstreak but are treated in the same manner. As always they introduced new weapons that are well balanced and unique from one another and new multiplayer maps. The game has been regularly updated with new content and patches that do not need to be purchased, however it will have additional content later down the line that will need to be purchased for additional multiplayer maps, weapons and customizable content. The black market is another interesting new feature that they introduced, allowing players to earn money in game and spend it on a random generated items, but can also be purchased using real money. Aside from the the 12 year old cussing players that plague the gaming community, this game earns a 8/10 in my book for its originality. It’s fun to play when you want to play a few quick games and everything from the movement to the map creation feels very good. The only major bad things this game suffers from, just like its predecessors, is the lack of teamwork in team based games, the introduction of micro transactions and the required purchase of additional content. But don’t be mistaken this game is still very well worth your time and has more than enough content with the base purchase to satisfy any gamers needs.… Expand
  61. PunditPiers
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    I think this is a really good game. I have the 360 version at the moment and i can say it is good i like the overall game play, but they should not take the future to far otherwise call of duty will fall under battlefield which has listened to people.
  62. moviecritic011
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    This game is not the best in the Call of Duty series, but it is way better than the past two years. I know most people don't like the future and I agree with them but this is different. Black Ops 3 is basically BO2 with a very toned down movement system. It has better customization and the zombies, while complicated is amazing! The downside with this game in the campaign. People hate onThis game is not the best in the Call of Duty series, but it is way better than the past two years. I know most people don't like the future and I agree with them but this is different. Black Ops 3 is basically BO2 with a very toned down movement system. It has better customization and the zombies, while complicated is amazing! The downside with this game in the campaign. People hate on this game because it's cool to hate on cod.… Expand
  63. Alex_Pilgrim
    Sep 17, 2016
    8
    Black Ops III is a perfectly entertaining FPS, but it's not a masterpiece. In fact, fans of the previous BLOPS games will be disappointed that it isn't a conclusion to the Alex Mason story. It is, however, loaded to the gills with plenty of content and most of it is solid. Surprisingly, this game doesn't resemble its Cold War-set predecessors or even the Michael Bay-influenced "ModernBlack Ops III is a perfectly entertaining FPS, but it's not a masterpiece. In fact, fans of the previous BLOPS games will be disappointed that it isn't a conclusion to the Alex Mason story. It is, however, loaded to the gills with plenty of content and most of it is solid. Surprisingly, this game doesn't resemble its Cold War-set predecessors or even the Michael Bay-influenced "Modern Warfare" games. Instead, it is a bleak and violent cyberpunk adventure that blends elements of "Ghost In the Shell" with "Deux Ex" and "Metal Gear Solid 4". Adult anime is an obvious influence.

    Story-wise, it is a flash forward to the dark future hinted in "Black Ops II". With a convoluted story and a bizarre ending, this game is the "Bioshock Infinite" of the franchise except without the subtlety. Graphically violent and dark to the extreme, the campaign will be remembered for its ambitions, if not for its storytelling. The franchise's trademark of Hollywood setpieces is still present, but you'll most likely remember the endless shootouts with drones and robots. It can get a little boring, even with fellow players. The campaign can be played with four others, but it is easily one of Treyarch's worst despite the addition of "Bioshock"-like powers.

    While the story mode is distinguished with its graphic content and future setting, the multiplayer stays true to the COD online formula with a few changes. Call it the "Destiny" influence, but Activision seems to have placed some elements of their newest IP into "Black Ops III". Multiplayer now includes 8 different classes of soldiers each with their own special attacks and abilities. Also, you can now purchase chests from a "Gunsmith" with "Cryptocoins" (a form of currency earned). These chests include Common and Rare weapons, skins, attachments and various goodies. Of course, Treyarch's "Zombies" has returned and is now spread into three different modes; "Shadow of Evil" (an evolution of past Zombie maps), "Dead Ops II" (a retro 2D shooter) and "Nightmare" (a remixed campaign featuring zombies). Treyarch has also included deep weapon customization, a few "Mirror's Edge"-inspired race challenges and a combat training arena that recalls the VR missions from "Metal Gear Solid".

    Overall, "Black Ops III" is a monster when it comes to content. It's an even more ambitious game than the surprisingly good "Advanced Warfare". But with a muddy narrative, a forgettable campaign and a pointless split-screen option (the graphics resemble a PS3 game), it's not as good as it could've been. However, multiplayer is still strong and the amount of quality content Treyarch packed into the disc is somewhat astounding. It may not be the best in the franchise, but I'd rank this latest COD with an 8.4 out of 10.    … Expand
  64. A_NOOBY
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    The best online multiplayer in the series in my opinion. You can play your style and maps are bright which I like. Much better than infinite warfare for multiplayer. The only reason I did not give it a 10 is the supply drop system.
  65. Jvyse
    Jun 28, 2017
    10
    This game is just as amazing as Metroid Other M, but I am super frigging bad at it, don't tell my friends though LOL They all think that I'm MLG, it's why I call myself ol Call of Duty John.
  66. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    "Black Ops III" may have a disappointing campaign, but it provides plenty of bang for your buck. Developer Treyarch has loaded the game with tons of content. BLOPS 3 features two story modes (that can be played solo or cooperatively), multiplayer, two zombie maps and VR challenge rooms. Thankfully, the multiplayer is an improvement over Advanced Warfare's. It tones down the high jumping"Black Ops III" may have a disappointing campaign, but it provides plenty of bang for your buck. Developer Treyarch has loaded the game with tons of content. BLOPS 3 features two story modes (that can be played solo or cooperatively), multiplayer, two zombie maps and VR challenge rooms. Thankfully, the multiplayer is an improvement over Advanced Warfare's. It tones down the high jumping and introduces "Specialists", soldiers that can activate a unique ability. Unfortunately, the story mode is the worst entry in the series' history. It is a convoluted, bizarre cyberpunk tale that recalls "Ghost in the Shell" and "Source Code". Gameplay-wise, the campaign resembles "Deus Ex" more than a COD game. It's decent if you play cooperatively, but a total slog if you go solo. Overall, "Black Ops III" is not a masterpiece, but is perfectly entertaining. I would rate it with an 8.2 out of 10.… Expand
  67. ethan101
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    Very good game. I just got bo4 and I still find myself going back to bo3. I just think the multiplayer is much better. I especially love the jetpack. I'm not a huge fan of the zombies game mode, bo2 and bo4 have better zombies.
  68. Yobyoni
    May 21, 2021
    8
    A fantastic return to form for call of duty. While I wasn't the biggest fan of the game at first, I grew to really appreciate it over time. Some good multiplayer maps, not many that were too great though, but the mechanics and progression made it a fun experience. I personally wasn't a fan of the overly complicated route zombies went down, but the remaster of Der Riese kept me occupiedA fantastic return to form for call of duty. While I wasn't the biggest fan of the game at first, I grew to really appreciate it over time. Some good multiplayer maps, not many that were too great though, but the mechanics and progression made it a fun experience. I personally wasn't a fan of the overly complicated route zombies went down, but the remaster of Der Riese kept me occupied until the release of the zombies chronicles dlc which I think is the single greatest thing call of duty has ever done.… Expand
  69. SKSK
    Jul 22, 2018
    8
    Better than Black Ops 2 but not as amazing as the first one. The campaign disappoints but it has a good Co-Op mode and probably the most enjoyable Multiplayer in the series.
  70. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    When this game came out my parents finally let me play Call of Duty, but only at friends' houses. I put so many hours into the multiplayer it's mind-boggling. The zombies is also fantastic, and one of the most fun in the series. The campaign is horrible tho. Train go boom am I right?
  71. AlmondSine93301
    Sep 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of Duty Black Ops III, a game that some love, and some hate. I am more on the love side, but I understand the people who hate the game. I am going to start with what I hate. The first thing is the specialist abilities. Know I am not saying that those abilities are terrible but the campaign had some really nice specialist abilities, and yet they don't even use them in a multiplayer where the games campaign is based of of the DNI. The other thing I hate is the wait time between dying in a zombies game, and going to the lobby… Expand
  72. joshua4813
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I loved everything about this game. It’s one of my favorite games of all time. The multiplayer and zombies are both amazing.
  73. Aiden64
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Mainly based off zombies because I play it 99% of the time) good solid game and multiplayer is good, in zombies you have shadows of evil where when the easter egg is done rictofen from origins takes the summoning key and kills the version of him from world at war to black ops 2 before origins, in the giant which is a remake of der reis from world at war, then rictofen and his friends dempsey, takeo and nikolai go to dlc #1 (just saving words by saying dlc and whatever number it is) kill old dempsey, after that dlc #2 where old takeo kills himself after finding out the Japanese empires emperor sent him to there, then dlc#3 where you kill old nikolai, after that the ending of bo3 dlc#4 where you kill the shadow man then dr monty sends you to origins again then starts a cycle that gets broken in bo4, then they did dlc#5 zombie chronicles that re made maps like nacht der toten, verruckt, shino numa, shang ri la and origins.… Expand
  74. ZackH25
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    So I didn't touch the campaign so I cannot review it but as for the multiplayer it was great combat wise. It was essentially black ops 2 but with a jetpack and wall running(which were fairly fun). The maps were as also decent. The zombies were amazing in the release of this game. Shadows of evil is one of the best maps of all time. The Magwa was a very fun boss zombie and the variety ofSo I didn't touch the campaign so I cannot review it but as for the multiplayer it was great combat wise. It was essentially black ops 2 but with a jetpack and wall running(which were fairly fun). The maps were as also decent. The zombies were amazing in the release of this game. Shadows of evil is one of the best maps of all time. The Magwa was a very fun boss zombie and the variety of stuff to do on the map kept it replayable. The dlc in this game was also amazing but is not included in this review. The gobble gum system was annoying at first but then got better. Overall a great game with an amazing zombies map.… Expand
  75. XboxPro
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    best black ops with jetpack. im sad to see this cod is being overshadowed by bo2 but this game has a lot of great things like free run, zombies, multiplayer but the story is lacking. i still feel as this game doesn't get praised as much as it should sometimes

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#26 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    80
    A great game despite its flaws. The campaign could be more but still manages to be a great experience if you look past the first few missions. Multiplayer is a blast and makes up for the inadequacies found in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. If you're a fan of Call of Duty, this will appeal to you. While the formula doesn't take risks, it still works.
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  2. TrueAchievements
    Dec 16, 2015
    70
    If you play CoD for the campaign, Black Ops III is a low point featuring a confusing and uninteresting story, poor pacing, cheesy dialogue and over-the-top voice acting that results in a story that resembles what the outcome would be if you dropped the cast of Team America: World Police on the set of Inception or Source Code.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 8, 2015
    80
    Treyarch may not always hit its targets, but this remains a genuinely fresh take on an old sub-series in an even older franchise. A game as well-oiled as its cyborgian characters. [Christmas 2015, p.60]
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