Call of Duty: Ghosts

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  • Summary: This new chapter in the Call of Duty franchise features a unique dynamic in which players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply for survival. 10 years after a devastating mass event, the nation's borders and the balance of global power haveThis new chapter in the Call of Duty franchise features a unique dynamic in which players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply for survival. 10 years after a devastating mass event, the nation's borders and the balance of global power have been permanently redrawn. As what's left of the nation's Special Operations forces, a surreptitious group known only as "Ghosts" leads the fight back against a newly emerged, technologically-superior global power. There are over 20 NEW Kill Streaks in Call of Duty: Ghosts — such as Juggernaut Maniac, Helo-Scout, Vulture and the ODIN Strike. You can even bring in Riley, from the single-player campaign, as your guard dog to warn you when enemies approach, and to attack enemies if they get too close to your person.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. IGN
    Nov 12, 2013
    88
    When comparing the PS4 and Xbox One versions side-by-side, there’s little to no variation in textures and effects, but there is a discernible difference in resolution. While both are displayed at 1080p, the Xbox One version upscales the game from 720p resolution. In contrast, the PS4 version runs natively at 1080p, which makes character models, weapons, and environments look noticeably sharper and more detailed. The difference is especially apparent on larger-sized TVs, where pixel density weighs more heavily in picture quality.
  2. Game Informer
    Nov 12, 2013
    80
    Ghosts had potential to be more than it is. As the first series entry on new consoles and the first of what will assuredly be a new brand, I was disappointed to see it resemble its predecessors even more than the franchise typically does. Even without its own significant hook or sense of identity, however, Ghosts is still fun thanks to Call of Duty’s polished and reliable backbone that’s been established for years.
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 12, 2013
    80
    Call Of Duty: Ghosts is a familiar experience, but it’s been fine tuned to almost perfection. The multiplayer is the best it’s been in a long time.
  4. Games Master UK
    Dec 19, 2013
    78
    Brave in places, safe in others, Ghosts will delight fans but won't sway anyone with doubts. [Jan 2014, p.74]
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  5. Meristation
    Nov 13, 2013
    75
    Infinity Ward has lost capacity, it's out of ideas. Call of Duty: Ghosts is the same blast of scripts in single-player and the conventional formula in multiplayer. That's all. Fun and addictive as always, this game is silent in your Call of Duty collection, it leaves no trace.
  6. AusGamers
    Nov 12, 2013
    69
    Call of Duty: Ghosts is a mess of a game. That’s not to say that it’s nonfunctional or bad to play, rather, it loses sight of its core principles and eschews an amazing opportunity with the advent of our transition to next-gen, as well as being the first true IW CoD sans Zampella and West, through poorly constructed (and utilised) tech, half-assed delivery of modes and a single-player campaign that sets the series back more than a few years.
  7. Thunderbolt
    Nov 12, 2013
    60
    Quite simply, it’s hard to tell much difference between this and the 360 version. Textures are muddy, lines are jagged and it lacks the smooth anti-aliasing of the PS4 edition. It’s hard to tell exactly what this version provides that justifies labeling it as a next generation game.

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  1. Positive: 43 out of 160
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 160
  3. Negative: 67 out of 160
  1. SaleenS7TT
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    People need to stop giving it such bad scores, it's a good game... 7.5-8 in reality. So much trollin' going on about graphics too, I bet youPeople need to stop giving it such bad scores, it's a good game... 7.5-8 in reality. So much trollin' going on about graphics too, I bet you won't tell when playing PS4 vs. Xbox One. I have both and not sure which to get yet, mainly based on what friends get it for.… Expand
  2. Skurttish
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    This is only a review for the single player campaign, which is all I’ve played.

    I’ve played several of these campaigns, and so far this is my    This is only a review for the single player campaign, which is all I’ve played.

    I’ve played several of these campaigns, and so far this is my favorite. The gameplay is varied and exciting, with lots of missions feeling totally different from one another, which keeps everything really fresh—and the story! The story was really entertaining. I didn’t expect it to be as good as it was, but it was a very pleasant surprise. Really good action game.

    There were some bits that were really challenging, and for that I dropped a point. Honestly, some parts could have used a few fewer enemy shooters.

    But that’s my only complaint. I made it through eventually, and I’m glad I did. I recommend it.    … Expand
  4. x0v3rKiLx
    Aug 28, 2016
    8
    I understand the criticisms that people have regarding this game, and yes, this game's core gunplay and multiplayer is *very* similar to thatI understand the criticisms that people have regarding this game, and yes, this game's core gunplay and multiplayer is *very* similar to that of MW3, IW's last CoD installment. But when you look past that, this is THE Call of Duty game for those that want to enjoy PvE multiplayer. Squad Mode is by far, the best innovation that the CoD franchise has brought to the plate in the last 5-6 years. The campaign is par for the course, but between Squads and Extinction, Ghosts delivers a great offering of cooperative and solo multiplayer fun that will keep non-competitive fans of the series more than happy. I still play Ghosts and consider it my favorite game in the series.… Expand
  5. Lanternman
    Jun 25, 2014
    6
    This was my least favorite game in the COD series, multiplayer map design is probably my biggest gripe, too large and too many spawn trapThis was my least favorite game in the COD series, multiplayer map design is probably my biggest gripe, too large and too many spawn trap locations that can be exploited. Maps have lots of areas that allow people to sit and camp way off the line of sight and only see them when its far too late to react , in past COD games while not perfect these camper locations could be detected from other locations and each map had a few of these but not like the terrible maps in Ghost. When i played the story mode i just did it for the sake of finishing the game and not really because it had me so gripped in the story, just to get it done and move onto the next game.… Expand
  6. dislexicpotato
    Dec 18, 2018
    4
    One of the worst games I have played in my entire life, with a mediocre campaign, unsatisfying gameplay, dull poor graphics, an uninspiredOne of the worst games I have played in my entire life, with a mediocre campaign, unsatisfying gameplay, dull poor graphics, an uninspired Extinction mode, forgettable maps that are horribly designed, a god awful spawn system and health that enables you to die in half a second Cod Ghosts is the worst title in the entire franchise and possibly the worst FPS I have ever played. The only remotely fun part of this game is the Infected mode.… Expand
  7. zarg
    Mar 4, 2014
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the worst Call of Duty's ever made! Single player has the most stupid, generic, and predictable story line ever. For example, in the end you shoot Rorke with a 44 magnum in the chest and flood a train that fell in the water. You and your brother (whoever their names are, these characters are so unmemorable) swim to the shore and everything seems fine; then out of the blue Rorke comes out, breaks your arm, and locks you in a cage in the end cut scene (hinting at a sequel). A step backwards from the innovation of Black Ops 2. The multiplayer is not much better than the single player. **** maps that are larger than in any other Call of Duty. Super fast killing weapons that encourage camping along with the most **** annoying lethal called the IED. The action is extremely boring on most maps except Strike Zone and Free Fall. They completely ruined Scrapyard (called Ignition in this game) when they launched DLC, because of all the campers and other problems this game has compared with MW2. Extinction was a good idea, but fell short after DLC came out. Point of Contact was a bit fun, but could become repetitive. DLC was extremely disappointing. Nightfall was so damn difficult that it was unplayable. The only thing Infinity Ward did right was perk balance. That was it! Scorestreaks are so weak that it is ridiculous, except for the guard dog and the juggernaut maniac. I would have preferred survival from MW3 versus squads in this game. I barely play it. I got bored of this game in less than 2 months. This entire game is a complete pile of **** and can't believe I wasted $120 on this. If you have not bought this game already, do yourself a favor and get a better game like Titanfall instead. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  8. rsanzange
    Feb 14, 2014
    0
    This game is the very best bad game what i see. The multiplayer is very bad, only wants premiums, pass, dlcs, etc,... with pesim graphics.This game is the very best bad game what i see. The multiplayer is very bad, only wants premiums, pass, dlcs, etc,... with pesim graphics.
    The history mode, look better, but, its not a nextgen representative.
    My note is 0, this game isnt valid for rent.    … Expand

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