Call of Duty: Ghosts

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  1. MediaFreak
    Dec 12, 2013
    6
    A true launch title, clearly just a port of the 360 version. The graphics look last gen compared to the other launch games and the gameplay is the same as always. COD has been getting stale for years now, and this edition is no exception.

    If you loved the last game and just wanted more then you'll most likely love this one too. If you got bored of COD a long time ago, now is still not    A true launch title, clearly just a port of the 360 version. The graphics look last gen compared to the other launch games and the gameplay is the same as always. COD has been getting stale for years now, and this edition is no exception.

    If you loved the last game and just wanted more then you'll most likely love this one too. If you got bored of COD a long time ago, now is still not the time to return to it.    … Expand
  2. VanillaSkyNY
    Nov 27, 2013
    6
    Without question the reason I'm back into gaming on the next generation of consoles. Did it live up to the hype? Yes and no. Multilayer... silky smooth graphics and 60 fps does go down ever so well. Decent maps, invariably there are a couple of stinkers, Siege in particular, but also a few beauties like Octane. I think the character customisation was over played here, somewhatWithout question the reason I'm back into gaming on the next generation of consoles. Did it live up to the hype? Yes and no. Multilayer... silky smooth graphics and 60 fps does go down ever so well. Decent maps, invariably there are a couple of stinkers, Siege in particular, but also a few beauties like Octane. I think the character customisation was over played here, somewhat disappointed by it with limited options especially in the early stages. No theatre mode is also a thumbs down. Ranking up also takes forever and a day and is a little frustrating too. The graphics are great, but by no means the best of the best. Best call of duty ever? No. But saying that, this game has been beaten up badly by reviewers and this is undeserved. Don't expect to stay alive very long until you have your wits about you, without question the quickest time to die from the last 4 COD's in Multilayer. Spawning is a bit all over the place at times too.

    One of the biggest and most noticable improvements is that I have expereinced almost no lag and I don't think I've ever had trouble getting into a lobby once, which cannot be said of my BF4 experience so far. The pick ten system is back and does seem to work really well. Nicely balance and nothing is extremely overpowered in my opinion but there certainly some guns that handle better than others. The field orders offer a nice little twist to game play however these devil-some blue briefcases are somewhat watched by the casual camper or sniper so are fraught with danger in collection them on occasion. The stand out diamond in the crown is the map Stonehaven, it looks amazing, however in terms of playing it is sometimes becomes a needle in the haystack looking for someone to kill or being frustratingly being sniped from the back of beyond. The game play itself is incredibly smooth and beautiful to play. It really is great.

    There is work to be done here though, this game has brought little to none innovation if you dismiss squads and extinction. But having said all of this, it's a must have purchase for the FPS genre.    … Expand
  3. baktor
    Nov 30, 2013
    6
    The campaign is short and has a new story that is interesting. The multiplayer runs smooth and joins games quickly. It doesn't really have much new to it. It feels more like the Black Ops weapon buying. The game seems to have stopped in visual enhancement and doesn't quite feel next gen. Extinction mode is pretty straightforward and interesting, but repetitive. It would be a 7 andThe campaign is short and has a new story that is interesting. The multiplayer runs smooth and joins games quickly. It doesn't really have much new to it. It feels more like the Black Ops weapon buying. The game seems to have stopped in visual enhancement and doesn't quite feel next gen. Extinction mode is pretty straightforward and interesting, but repetitive. It would be a 7 and completely playable game is if didn't feel like it looked worse than Black Ops 2.… Expand
  4. DsW
    Dec 24, 2013
    6
    It's such a shame, such a waste. I have been a fan of CoD since #2 and have loved the series and if i have to say i prefer the games of Infinity Ward, which is why this latest game is a little disappointing.

    It offers a lot to do with the campaign, multiplayer, squads and extinction as well as a horde of game modes within each hub. The graphics are good and the new player animations are    It's such a shame, such a waste. I have been a fan of CoD since #2 and have loved the series and if i have to say i prefer the games of Infinity Ward, which is why this latest game is a little disappointing.

    It offers a lot to do with the campaign, multiplayer, squads and extinction as well as a horde of game modes within each hub. The graphics are good and the new player animations are great. I like the new weapons and i love the new create a soldier. The fact that they allowed gender to be picked by the user is a thumb up to the often overlooked female gamer too.

    The game runs smooth as silk on the Xbox one with no noticeable lag or framerate issues. Just to note that i have played the 360 version which suffered both of those issues among others.

    But as we all know the CoD series is primarily focused on multiplayer, a mode which is usually done so well. I mean a few people grabbing guns, running around a map and knocking the snot out of each other, how bad could that be messed with? Apparently pretty bad; most maps are oversized for a 6-6 battle, making you lost and lonely for the entirety or simple sniper fodder. Some of the killstreaks are overpowered (dogs anyone?) but the single biggest error, the biggest gamebreaker is the spawning. To die in multiplayer and respawn on the opposite side of the map from your allies with enemy guns already tracking you is not fun nor is having an enemy you (or anyone else for that matter) just vanquished spawn behind you. Its made especially worse if both problems happen together and they will. Repeatedly.

    I want to love this game and with a little more polish and thought from IW, it could be salvaged. Its still addictive enough to play but frustrating enough to break controllers and make live party friends deaf. All in all underwhelming.    … Expand
  5. TheDXDan
    Feb 25, 2015
    6
    Not A Very good game,This Game did not bring anything new to the table but instead gave us dull graphics,boring story and half decent multiplayer, I would not recommend this game
  6. SchroederRock
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Call of Duty has become a bit of a stale franchise, and it was with Ghosts that the typicality of the series would be altered and the franchise brought into new territory. Unfortunately, Ghosts does little, if anything, to come off as a fresh reboot for the CoD franchise. It is basically Modern Warfare 3 with a somewhat better graphics engine. Still, with every "been there, done that"Call of Duty has become a bit of a stale franchise, and it was with Ghosts that the typicality of the series would be altered and the franchise brought into new territory. Unfortunately, Ghosts does little, if anything, to come off as a fresh reboot for the CoD franchise. It is basically Modern Warfare 3 with a somewhat better graphics engine. Still, with every "been there, done that" moment you'll find, there's the unshakable notion that this is the Call of Duty that we've known for years reaching its absolute peak. The multiplayer is perhaps the most balanced and well thought out of the franchise. The levels are some of the best, and largest in number & variety, ever conceived. The customization is so much deeper than ever before. However, as a launch title for all next-generation platforms, Call of Duty doesn't really earn the moniker "next-gen". As Infinity Ward's Executive Producer Mark Rubin let on to in a recent interview, the true next-gen CoD experience is still to come. Lets hope that Ghosts is the pinnacle of what was and that what is to come is every bit as glorious as CoD4: Modern Warfare was when it hit our now previous-generation consoles.… Expand
  7. Temperance10
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    This game excellent for those who hate change. If you enjoyed literally any other Call of Duty game in the past you will find something to like about this one.

    But if you're looking for something innovative, progressive, or creative I'd look elsewhere.
  8. Pmass3129
    Nov 30, 2013
    5
    Meh, nothing new from the xbox 360 version. Pretty pointless buy for your xbox one. Not a bad game, but you know what you're getting with COD. I doubt these reviews even matter for 90% of COD players. If it was a life or death decision between this and BF4 on the xbox one, I would take BF4 ten times out of ten.
  9. kingraven24
    Nov 24, 2013
    7
    As much as I hate to say it, because I've been super frustrated with Black Ops 2, but Call of Duty: Ghosts isn't half bad. It's nothing new and does almost nothing more on the Xbox One compared to its "lesser" Xbox 360 sibling, but it still manages to be a better Call of Duty than I thought it would be. It's clear that Infinity Ward is a bit lost on where to take this game. It offers noAs much as I hate to say it, because I've been super frustrated with Black Ops 2, but Call of Duty: Ghosts isn't half bad. It's nothing new and does almost nothing more on the Xbox One compared to its "lesser" Xbox 360 sibling, but it still manages to be a better Call of Duty than I thought it would be. It's clear that Infinity Ward is a bit lost on where to take this game. It offers no increase in scale, no new vehicular combat, an obviously-dated graphics engine that barely offers HD content (in 720p), inconsistent connectivity (at times anyways), and another campaign and story that try to be big and apocalyptic yet feel a bit ho-hum. Lets face it, Modern Warfare and MW2 were the pinnacle of Call of Duty. Since then, it's been the same game trading releases between two development studios. Perhaps it's time to get some fresh blood in the house. I heard that this game was a bit rushed and that IW didn't have time to properly drop a next-gen title for launch. If that's so, there may be hope for this franchise. Ghosts can be fun, but it only stands out at all amidst a group of new games on a new console because it feels familiar when other titles can be a bit foreign or jarring at times. You might actually like this game, but no guarantees.… Expand
  10. jthiel09
    Nov 25, 2013
    7
    It's nothing new in terms of game play, but it's the solid formula that CoD fans should love. Personally I was turned off from CoD after Modern Warfare 2 and thought I'd give this a go and I haven't been disappointed. The graphics aren't next-gen yet, obviously with this being built essentially first on last-gen tech, but they still are very solid. The potential for a game like this to beIt's nothing new in terms of game play, but it's the solid formula that CoD fans should love. Personally I was turned off from CoD after Modern Warfare 2 and thought I'd give this a go and I haven't been disappointed. The graphics aren't next-gen yet, obviously with this being built essentially first on last-gen tech, but they still are very solid. The potential for a game like this to be developed from ground up on a next-gen console is exciting and if they can change it up in some shape or fashion it will be awesome. They are going to have to to keep up with Titanfall come March, but CoD never truly goes away so I'm sure they have something up there sleeves.… Expand
  11. minimalsystem
    Jan 3, 2014
    6
    I am a big fan of the Call of Duty Series and have owned every single Call of Duty game to date. I just wanted to make that clear before writing my thoughts on Call of Duty Ghosts. I do feel that the series is starting to feel a little stagnant, a few new weapons and some new maps do not warrant a new game, these could be added to one of the previous games as DLC. Instead of just rehashingI am a big fan of the Call of Duty Series and have owned every single Call of Duty game to date. I just wanted to make that clear before writing my thoughts on Call of Duty Ghosts. I do feel that the series is starting to feel a little stagnant, a few new weapons and some new maps do not warrant a new game, these could be added to one of the previous games as DLC. Instead of just rehashing the same game every year please just expand the previous versions with new content. Alternatively bring us something new, how about a Call of Duty game based on the Vietnam War, or even the First World War? How about updating the game engine so that environments can be damaged after taking fire? Why not add some more interesting long term multiplayer game types instead of the novelty modes added in Ghosts.

    I understand the story element of the Call of Duty games is important to some people but the story line in Ghosts feels rushed and tacked on. It can easily be completed on the hardest difficulty setting in one day so doest really add much to the package. The story lines in the older Call of Duty games had some substance, it seems now the developers simply do not put in the time when it comes to the single player campaign.

    I do however like the new co-op mode which is similar to the Zombies mode in Black Ops. Extinction put you and your team in the middle of an Alien invasion where your goal is to survive as long as you can. This mode can be be great fun and offers a little variety in what is ultimately quite a dull package.

    If you are a fan of Call of Duty then you will enjoy Ghosts for a while but you will find yourself getting bored very quickly.There is simply not enough that is different from the previous games. It feels like the series has turned from one of the best series of games available in to a stagnant but guaranteed yearly income for the developers.

    If you own any other COD game then you simply will not get anything new out of Ghosts.    … Expand
  12. AaronG247
    Jan 16, 2014
    6
    Not bad, but not good either. Played for a good deal of time on all maps and compared to other CoD games the maps weren't really a plus. Campaign was what you would expect for a mainly multi-player game which is decent. The game had some positives such as extinction mode which was fun and new, squad based game play was enjoyable for those who don't have many friends to play with. OverallNot bad, but not good either. Played for a good deal of time on all maps and compared to other CoD games the maps weren't really a plus. Campaign was what you would expect for a mainly multi-player game which is decent. The game had some positives such as extinction mode which was fun and new, squad based game play was enjoyable for those who don't have many friends to play with. Overall it had a similar yet different feel to a CoD game, if you love or hate the franchise give it a go then decide.… Expand
  13. vorisza
    Apr 24, 2014
    7
    First off I haven't been a big COD fan for sometime. But my Xbox One came with it for free so I thought eh why not. Campaign was touch and go at first but it ended up being a little bit surprising here and there. The story isn't awfully engaging and the vehicle sections are just stupid but it was good enough for me to warrant a second play through. Now to multiplayer. It is probably theFirst off I haven't been a big COD fan for sometime. But my Xbox One came with it for free so I thought eh why not. Campaign was touch and go at first but it ended up being a little bit surprising here and there. The story isn't awfully engaging and the vehicle sections are just stupid but it was good enough for me to warrant a second play through. Now to multiplayer. It is probably the worst COD multiplayer game I have played. Now my favorite thing for COD has always been the kill streak call ins. This one barely has any that i found to be interesting or cool. After a few hours I ended up putting BF4 back into my console.… Expand
  14. SeaSpider
    Nov 21, 2013
    7
    Yes, I have played the Xbox One version (have the white console) so this isn't a 360 review. Overall, it's pretty much nothing more than yet another CoD game. This is either a great or terrible thing depending on how much you like CoD. This game is to console games what the Avengers or Iron Man are to movies: big budget, sequel driven entertainment but not a whole lot of originality orYes, I have played the Xbox One version (have the white console) so this isn't a 360 review. Overall, it's pretty much nothing more than yet another CoD game. This is either a great or terrible thing depending on how much you like CoD. This game is to console games what the Avengers or Iron Man are to movies: big budget, sequel driven entertainment but not a whole lot of originality or depth. Again, not a criticism but merely an observation. Nothing wrong with liking art house films AND big budget FX films. Same is true for gaming and while this game breaks nothing in the way of new ground it's still good fun. I haven't played through the entire single player campaign yet (I have a life) but so for it's typical over-the-top bordering on science fiction story telling that can't be taken too seriously. The graphics are amazing, the game play is typical "run down the hall and shoot everything in front of you" stuff. Haven't tried MP yet because obviously there are not a lot of people out there yet and I've only had my One for a few days now and have 5 other titles I wanted to try out. I know this all sounds very ho-hum but there you have it. If you like CoD this probably won't disappoint. If you're already tired of CoD this isn't going to change your mind. As for being on the One, the graphics are noticeably better than on the 360 though hardly a major upgrade. I wouldn't hinge my console purchasing decisions on this title.… Expand
  15. countyourmacros
    Sep 21, 2014
    5
    It's not bad, it's not good, it's average. They don't claim anything crazy or mislead their fanbase, but there will always be people setting unrealistic expectations for this franchise.

    The alien mode was loads of fun; so fun that I played more alien mode than PvP.
  16. noblewin
    Jan 4, 2014
    7
    The game is exactly what you think it is. Smooth gameplay with zero wait time to find a gunfight. All the negative reviews are worthless PS4/BF4 fanboys that only have the time to complain here because BF4 is broken. (Laughter)

    By the way, the maps are actually rather large for a COD game. eosiodfnmoifne, you should consider playing the game before sounding off like an idiot. And    The game is exactly what you think it is. Smooth gameplay with zero wait time to find a gunfight. All the negative reviews are worthless PS4/BF4 fanboys that only have the time to complain here because BF4 is broken. (Laughter)

    By the way, the maps are actually rather large for a COD game. eosiodfnmoifne, you should consider playing the game before sounding off like an idiot.

    And some of you need to stop being poor and just buy all the games for both systems like the rest of us do.    … Expand
  17. azgoodaz
    Feb 1, 2014
    6
    Its alright, not the best COD game in the generation of the ''Call of Dutys''. In next gen, you can tell they added more grass, sunlight, better textures on the dogs, and better facial features.
  18. dmkyle
    Dec 12, 2013
    5
    In my opinion COD:BO2 was a better game, smaller maps, 10 point system and guns being a lot more diverse than COD:G. Not to say COD:G doesn't have bright spots. I enjoy guns coming with attachment already, some of the perks I like (not revealing where dead friends are, showing enemies for a split second effected by explosives).

    All in all though I feel like it was a step or two    In my opinion COD:BO2 was a better game, smaller maps, 10 point system and guns being a lot more diverse than COD:G. Not to say COD:G doesn't have bright spots. I enjoy guns coming with attachment already, some of the perks I like (not revealing where dead friends are, showing enemies for a split second effected by explosives).

    All in all though I feel like it was a step or two backwards by IW compared to BO2.    … Expand
  19. Epic6Man612
    Jan 4, 2014
    5
    The game is fun, but lacking. Elements of epic but now IW (the devs Infinity Ward) are ripping of Black Ops II's zombies with the Extinction mode. Sad.
  20. nofatchicks8166
    Jan 7, 2014
    5
    CoD: Ghosts is a decent game, but there's just nothing special about it to make it great. It uses the same old engine that the series has been running on for about 5 or 6 years already with little or no improvements. The servers are still hosted, which shouldn't exist on the Xbox One or PS4, yet they still do. The multiplayer is also about as deep as any CoD game since Modern Warfare 2;CoD: Ghosts is a decent game, but there's just nothing special about it to make it great. It uses the same old engine that the series has been running on for about 5 or 6 years already with little or no improvements. The servers are still hosted, which shouldn't exist on the Xbox One or PS4, yet they still do. The multiplayer is also about as deep as any CoD game since Modern Warfare 2; about as deep as a kiddie pool. The game was overhyped as could be and turned out to be a rather big disappointment.

    Now for what Ghosts did do right. The game continues to feature pretty fluid gameplay and still mostly adheres to the same formula that gamers have been loving for years, and it still is pretty fun to play.

    Overall, CoD: Ghosts is still a fun, run n' gun arcade shooter like any other Call of Duty game. Unfortunately, Infinity Ward overhyped the game by calling a few minor tweaks innovation. While Ghosts will still have pretty massive sale numbers, Infinity Ward is going to have to make some real changes to freshen CoD's stale formula or else this series as a whole won't be around for much longer.    … Expand
  21. canonshooter45
    Mar 21, 2014
    6
    Call of Duty Ghosts is probably the worst COD yet. I was not impressed enough with the "next-gen" claims on the graphics. The worst part of all is the voice acting. I was irritated every time the character Elias who is played by Stephan Lang voice would be herd. He makes a horrible narrator and the overall his voice acting just sounded so pompous. The other reason why I am giving this gameCall of Duty Ghosts is probably the worst COD yet. I was not impressed enough with the "next-gen" claims on the graphics. The worst part of all is the voice acting. I was irritated every time the character Elias who is played by Stephan Lang voice would be herd. He makes a horrible narrator and the overall his voice acting just sounded so pompous. The other reason why I am giving this game a low 6 is that the game play did not suck me in as the previous COD's. I just wanted to finish the game already so I wouldn't waste my 60 bucks.

    This game would have been a lot better if it had better voice acting and improved graphics.    … Expand
  22. enderfilms910
    Jun 10, 2014
    5
    this game is ok. in multiplayer there are alot of s##ty killstreaks and it is annoying when people kill you with overpowered weapons. Extinction is kinda fun with friend but not random f##kheads who teabag you when your bleeding out. Campain is well not good but not bad at most. This is why I gave this a $hitty score of 5.
  23. 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 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 fromThis 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
  24. XBOXftw
    Feb 15, 2015
    7
    Well, this is a tough one... Although the story was unrealistic, it was actually OK. When they make the sequel, even if it sucks, I'll buy it. I'd like to see a conclusion to the story. Squads was a nice introduction, even though it kind of already existed in MW3, extinction was fun, but it had terrible split screen, and multiplayer... Well... It was boring, but it didn't make me want toWell, this is a tough one... Although the story was unrealistic, it was actually OK. When they make the sequel, even if it sucks, I'll buy it. I'd like to see a conclusion to the story. Squads was a nice introduction, even though it kind of already existed in MW3, extinction was fun, but it had terrible split screen, and multiplayer... Well... It was boring, but it didn't make me want to take the disc out, break it over my knee, and then throw the shards of the disc at a wall ninja star style. Seeing as it was the only game i had to play for 6 months until halo: the master chief collection came out, that in itself was impressive. My favorite aspect of this game, as weird as it may be, was that they separated marksman rifles and assault rifles in the class making menu. The fact that they hadn't done this in previous games had bugged me for SOOOOOO long...… Expand
  25. MikeMosson
    Mar 21, 2014
    7
    This is just your classic call of duty game, nothing incredibly good but at the same time nothing incredibly bad... well apart from the campaign but that isn't why you would play this game. The graphics on the next gen consoles are greatly improved from the previous installment, but as other games such as Killzone: Shadow Fall show that the graphics could be much better. If another yearThis is just your classic call of duty game, nothing incredibly good but at the same time nothing incredibly bad... well apart from the campaign but that isn't why you would play this game. The graphics on the next gen consoles are greatly improved from the previous installment, but as other games such as Killzone: Shadow Fall show that the graphics could be much better. If another year was taken to develop this game it would have been a much better game.… Expand
  26. Vyrotix
    Jul 13, 2014
    7
    This game is far from the worst of CoD. Even though Infinity Ward didn't put much depth into the game, it still brings that addictive play style that everyone knows and loves. Ghosts doesn't really fall far from the tree but it doesn't let down hardcore MP completionists as for MP is pretty fun.

    I just don't like the game for one reason and that is Extinction and Campaign are both    This game is far from the worst of CoD. Even though Infinity Ward didn't put much depth into the game, it still brings that addictive play style that everyone knows and loves. Ghosts doesn't really fall far from the tree but it doesn't let down hardcore MP completionists as for MP is pretty fun.

    I just don't like the game for one reason and that is Extinction and Campaign are both 'meh'. Dropping 3 points off.    … Expand
  27. tmlorfing
    May 8, 2015
    5
    Call of Duty: Ghosts offers nothing new to the increasingly homogenized modern warfare shooter genre that is the standard for today. Played Modern Warfare 2? Good. You do not need to play Ghosts. I'm going to break it down into 3 subjects: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Extinction.

    Campaign: Absolutely pathetic. The setting jumps around the world every mission with no reason or cohesion.    Call of Duty: Ghosts offers nothing new to the increasingly homogenized modern warfare shooter genre that is the standard for today. Played Modern Warfare 2? Good. You do not need to play Ghosts. I'm going to break it down into 3 subjects: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Extinction.

    Campaign: Absolutely pathetic. The setting jumps around the world every mission with no reason or cohesion. You start out in Outer Space. Bing! Now you're in San Diego. Bing! Now you're in South America. Bing! Now you're in the Antarctic Ocean. Bing! You're back in space. The story is about 2 brothers and their dad, belonging to an elite commando unit called the Ghosts. I don't remember any of their names because that's how poor the characters are. The campaign is shallow, and meaningless. Don't bother
    Multiplayer: They really tried with this one. Ghosts follows the same twitch shooter mechanics as its predecessors have. Unfortunately, many of the components such as Perks, Gun Attachments, and kill-streaks are unnecessarily complex and confusing. you unlock things through an equally confusing currency system, akin to Black Ops 1. This Xbone version suffers from framerate drops on some of the maps, and it just looks ugly. I can only recommend this if you REALLY love Call of Duty. If you don't, you'll be fine playing Modern Warfare or Black Ops.
    Extinction: It's a pretty cool idea, but like the multiplayer, it is overly complex when it doesn't need to be. People love Nazi Zombies because it is only as complex as it needs to be. You can delve into the more complex stuff if you want, but if you just want to blast some zombies, you can do that too. However, Extinction also has its own economy relying on points, and there are weird objectives and strange objects in the environment that don't need to exist. It's a shame, really. Extinction is fun for a bit, but lacks the lasting value of Nazi Zombies.

    In conclusion: This is NOT the next-gen call of duty experience. It is simply a mediocre game at best. I only recommend it if you find it at the bottom of the bargain bin at Best Buy.    … Expand
  28. ITZZZPERRY
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    Call of Duty: Ghosts is a fun, yet familiar game. The multiplayer feels the same as previous games, while the campaign and Extinction modes are quite excilerating. The gameplay just has not changed enough.
  29. xXxMannimalxXx
    Dec 16, 2013
    7
    The game plays a lot faster than other COD games of the past.

    Multiplayer small maps and redundant maps; seems I play on the same maps over and over again.

    Campaign I seemed to enjoy this mode more than in years past.
  30. Smelliestelm
    Jan 28, 2014
    7
    If there was an exact definition of an OK to Good game this would be it. The multiplier is good, the campaign is OK-ish. Extinction is OK and squads is good.
  31. moneyisaac
    Dec 17, 2013
    7
    nice game, very well polished, nice new console. lots of nice new things but one things the dame its a yearly same old call of duty game with better graphic and slight changes each time im not saying its bad its just the same for me
  32. NeverNude
    Jan 22, 2014
    7
    Fortunately the Call of Duty franchise has always praised itself on it's top notch production values and stellar single player campaign's, coupling that with it's finely tuned Multiplayer and you've got a pretty solid franchise. Call of Duty: Ghost keeps with most of what you would expect, delivering a solid campaign and the same Multiplayer component the series is know for, as for theFortunately the Call of Duty franchise has always praised itself on it's top notch production values and stellar single player campaign's, coupling that with it's finely tuned Multiplayer and you've got a pretty solid franchise. Call of Duty: Ghost keeps with most of what you would expect, delivering a solid campaign and the same Multiplayer component the series is know for, as for the campaign it's easily the weakest, now that doesn't necessarily mean it's bad considering how strong the campaign's of previous instalments are, suffering from weak voice acting from some of the actors and at times a poorly written script. Graphicly the series is at it's weakest, barley holding up to it's Next-Gen counter part, showing the need for a truly Next-Gen games engine from Activision, the textures and facial animations are laughable Current-Gen, though the lighting and water effects were impressive. Multiplayer is the same COD experience you always expect and adds little to the current formula the series is know for, as of now the series is in dire need of innovation and if the next instalment doesn't hint to any, I'm afraid the series may lose it's crown to the every evolving Battlefield series. Ghost is another Great COD game, that sticks to closely to it's know formula without ever feeling the need to forward the series.… Expand
  33. XBONE
    Jan 27, 2014
    7
    The multiplayer gameplay. Is not the best, primarily do to the spawn settings. You can kill someone, and they will literally spawn right behind you. Or you, might spawn on the enemy's side of the map. I'm not sure if my 3- 32 kill/death ratio is because I'm new to the game, or if it's because of the spawning. Overall I'd give this game a 4/10. But I will not due to the awesomeThe multiplayer gameplay. Is not the best, primarily do to the spawn settings. You can kill someone, and they will literally spawn right behind you. Or you, might spawn on the enemy's side of the map. I'm not sure if my 3- 32 kill/death ratio is because I'm new to the game, or if it's because of the spawning. Overall I'd give this game a 4/10. But I will not due to the awesome campaign and the new game mode extinction. Therefore I'm giving this game a 7/10. It's not a game to die for, but it's definitely one to get.… Expand
  34. jellyalv
    Oct 30, 2014
    5
    In its 10th anniversary, Call of Duty doesn't get a proper birthday party. Instead, the creators made a mediocre game to launch with the new generation.

    The story, for the first time, didn't get my attention. The main villains have no motivations to be evil. They hate the USA, wants to kill everyone and that's it. The evil country this time is Venezuela, most specifically, the whole    In its 10th anniversary, Call of Duty doesn't get a proper birthday party. Instead, the creators made a mediocre game to launch with the new generation.

    The story, for the first time, didn't get my attention. The main villains have no motivations to be evil. They hate the USA, wants to kill everyone and that's it. The evil country this time is Venezuela, most specifically, the whole South America turns against the "real" America. The enemies, just like the whole story, is badly introduced and developed. The message of the game is clear: "don't mess with the US. If you mess with us, we'll **** you up".
    They even tried to add a familiar lace to the plot, which doesn't work, since the main character is, once again, a mute character with no face or personality whatsoever. The ending gives away a possible sequel hint, which is very courageous of Ghosts, since the game didn't get a good reception.
    Plus, one of the only female characters in the whole franchise dies within 2 minutes of her appearance.

    The multiplayer also seems out of order. Sometimes, you die with 2, 5 or more shots. The guns and customization system doesn't work properly, and it bores you quickly.

    Lastly, Extinction mode is a Infinity Ward recreation of the popular Zombie Mode made by Treyarch. It is fun, but it doesn't reach the level of Treyarch.

    To sum it up, even in its 10th birthday, Call of Duty didn't seem to care about a decent game. The result is a mediocre game disguised as a blockbuster. If Advanced Warfare doesn't add anything new to the series, Activision shall bury Call of Duty, just like they did with Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk.    … Expand
  35. Azuhero
    Feb 24, 2014
    7
    The single player campaign is ok, playing on veteran isn't too difficult, the teammate AI are much better than previous installments. However the multiplayer for this game has gone down hill since launch. There are some frame rate issues with some maps and it is quite noticeable. With the recent patch, they "fixed" the game chat required game modes such as the search and destroy/rescue.The single player campaign is ok, playing on veteran isn't too difficult, the teammate AI are much better than previous installments. However the multiplayer for this game has gone down hill since launch. There are some frame rate issues with some maps and it is quite noticeable. With the recent patch, they "fixed" the game chat required game modes such as the search and destroy/rescue. The game chat is also buggy and is very frustrating, your friends can sound like they are far away and sometimes they cant even hear you. Im not sure if its a xbox one thing but when you unplug your mic, you get kicked out of the game because it thinks you are not in "game chat". This might not be the same for all people, but I encountered these in my experience. It is still playable and still feels like any other Call of Duty game, but there are issues that need to be addressed.… Expand
  36. 80sChild
    Mar 17, 2014
    7
    I didn't think it was all that bad, but then again, it wasn't all that good. I was really surprised by how lackluster the single player campaign was (each mission is really short) after hearing how they hired an actual writer to flesh out a story and by how horribly linear it is. I won't go into the story but if I was the writer, I wouldn't put it on my resume. It's decent but I expectedI didn't think it was all that bad, but then again, it wasn't all that good. I was really surprised by how lackluster the single player campaign was (each mission is really short) after hearing how they hired an actual writer to flesh out a story and by how horribly linear it is. I won't go into the story but if I was the writer, I wouldn't put it on my resume. It's decent but I expected more from a working "writer". I was also surprised by how narrow and linear the actual campaign was. Instead of taking a cue from Treyarch's Blops 2 and adding some choice and more "open" evironments, many of the levels literally feel like you're walking through a hallway, even when your outdoors. I know the series is known for scripted moments, but this one feels like the first scripted campaign, from start to finish. Its not a bad campaign, it's actually enjoyable has some cool set piece moments, it just feels too constrained and controlled. There's a lot of areas where I would think "Ooh, I'll hop over this log and... ah, invisible wall". It has a lot of rehashed moments and ideas from previous CoD games as well. It's not bad, but it doesn't take the series forward. At all.

    I haven't played CoD multiplayer since MW2 (a regular hack-fest) and from the few rounds I tried here, it didn't seem terribly different. I honestly don't know or care when it comes to this game mode, run and gun, grind for leaderboard positions that don't mean anything.

    Ghosts has several co-op options that are fun, my only complaint being that you always start with a pistol and have to grab better weapons. It's a variation on zombies (especially Extinction) and I'd prefer weapon unlocks, but that's just me. Its fun and fast and CoD-ish. You can also play offline and solo in any mode if you are so inclined.

    The graphics are actually really good considering the engine these games run on. Granted, CoD is playing catchup in the graphical department, but overall this game is a big step forward for the series visuals.

    As an Xbox One owner, my shooter choices right now are CoD Ghosts, BF4 and Titanfall (I'm not counting PvZ, sorry), and seeing as how this game offers more that one mode, online and off, it allows me to play what I want, how I want. It's not a next gen game, its a current gen game on a next gen console. Btw, I enjoyed the CoD dev talking excitedly about how CoD now has normal mapped bricks lol. That technology's only been around since Gears 1. Maybe earlier. Anyways, for a One owner, this is a better choice with more content for the money. In my opinion. Nothing exceptional, but at least it has some options    … Expand
  37. herbertlives
    Mar 14, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CoD is an amzing franchise. i love the campaign, but the multiplayer didnt really excite me. it felt as if it was repetitve. OP prestige kills me every 5 seconds. as for extinction is SOOO unrealistic you might as well have Pink narwhals shooting rainbows out of their horns while saying "fishstick". i do not HATE CoD ghosts, but it does have some flaws like all games. its good enough to last players another year until the next game comes out. the campaign is espiacialy good as for the end(!!!!SPOILERALERT!!!!) had a HUUUGE twist. who could have guessed Rorke didnt die, turns you into a ghost hunter? nobody i know! overall CoD Ghosts is a great game but it does have its flaws.… Expand
  38. DerpyDoughnut
    Apr 19, 2014
    7
    A good game, much like its predecessors in the franchise. The campaign is new in some ways that aren't like the old games, but still holds some old elements. The multiplayer is pretty much the same (as usual) as all of the other games in the Call of Duty franchise. Extinction mode is similar to Treyarch's zombies but quicker paced and even a bit more fun. Good game overall, but nothingA good game, much like its predecessors in the franchise. The campaign is new in some ways that aren't like the old games, but still holds some old elements. The multiplayer is pretty much the same (as usual) as all of the other games in the Call of Duty franchise. Extinction mode is similar to Treyarch's zombies but quicker paced and even a bit more fun. Good game overall, but nothing too innovative.… Expand
  39. Rahsmoove
    Oct 16, 2014
    7
    This game doesn't deserve a 10 or a 9, but it doesn't deserve low scores either. It's sort of good, but not awsome either. Nothing's feels different, and feels like a step back behind COD BO2. It feels like MW3, (But with crappy Mechanics) and hate Modern Warfare. The graphics don't feel next gen at all. The programmers, in the depatment really need to step it up in this department. TheThis game doesn't deserve a 10 or a 9, but it doesn't deserve low scores either. It's sort of good, but not awsome either. Nothing's feels different, and feels like a step back behind COD BO2. It feels like MW3, (But with crappy Mechanics) and hate Modern Warfare. The graphics don't feel next gen at all. The programmers, in the depatment really need to step it up in this department. The gameplay is good. You know shoot, slide shot, all that **** LOL. The maps they're not so big, but since you're running on foot all the type I feel the map's are pretty normal size. They're not so small like BO2. The issue that I have with the maps are there isn't really anything to them. They feel to bland. The lack of realism, is my concern here, I don't want into detail, but when comes to physics it needs to be improved.… Expand
  40. Danielhero1998
    May 17, 2014
    7
    I have played Call of Duty Ghosts on the Xbox One and it is a letdown. I expected more from Infinity Ward, but I shouldn't. I think that Black Ops 2 was better then Ghosts. Battlefield 4 is way better then Call of Duty Ghosts. The campain was okay at best, the multiplayer is still the same it has been since Modern Warfare 2. Extingtion is fun for a while. I am not saying that you can'tI have played Call of Duty Ghosts on the Xbox One and it is a letdown. I expected more from Infinity Ward, but I shouldn't. I think that Black Ops 2 was better then Ghosts. Battlefield 4 is way better then Call of Duty Ghosts. The campain was okay at best, the multiplayer is still the same it has been since Modern Warfare 2. Extingtion is fun for a while. I am not saying that you can't have fun with the game, but you should not have high expectation for this game. I hope that Slegdehammer Games can do inovation to the call of duty franchise with Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare .… Expand
  41. EarlyExecuter
    Jul 21, 2014
    7
    I am writing a serious review and not one that involves whining for those who don't take the time to explore a game properly. This is a Multiplayer Review. Call of Duty: Ghosts is unique in its own way but very similar in terms of gameplay like its predecessors. I personally did not appreciate how this game has retained plenty of similarities that could possibly be changed to make thisI am writing a serious review and not one that involves whining for those who don't take the time to explore a game properly. This is a Multiplayer Review. Call of Duty: Ghosts is unique in its own way but very similar in terms of gameplay like its predecessors. I personally did not appreciate how this game has retained plenty of similarities that could possibly be changed to make this game stand out from the rest of the franchise. I'll start out with basic Multiplayer Gameplay.

    Just as expected, gameplay hasn't changed to much since the other Call of Duty games. New game modes add for a variety of different play styles. I personally love Search and Rescue but hate Search and Destroy. It is this kind of example that I am talking about that making a small change to a game can make it enjoyable for others. I will admit, the only reason I bought this game was to mess around with the new "Create a Soldier" customization. It is by far, the best customization gimmick I've seen in the Call of Duty franchise, adding a whole new way to play. Ranging from aggressive rushing, to camping and to capping objectives in Domination. Call of Duty isn't only about its gameplay but also about how you set up your loadouts to play with a tactical advantage. 90% of the guns are well balanced. I will let you know that those who use the Vector sub-machine gun may have a considerable advantage against you, as its killing range is lethal to a degree where it may as well be considered an Assault Rifle.

    We all know that Graphics can make for a more appealing game but they aren't completely necessary. Call of Duty: Ghosts plays at 720p on the Xbox One as opposed to 1080p on the Playstation 4, but don't let that stop you from purchasing this game for the Xbox One. You will not improve your playstyle at all by switching to a console that has better resolution. More importantly, enjoy the game for the content it contains rather than the graphics it came with. If you're a graphic junkie, please purchase a desktop (and not a laptop) to play this game on. Otherwise, read on.

    If you ever end up getting pissed off or annoyed with the game, do NOT blame the content or any problems you think the game might have. Remember, you are playing MULTIPLAYER and players can and will annoy you with their strategies. My suggestion: If you get killed in a very ridiculous way but don't know why, please take the time to watch the kill cam instead of feeling humiliated that you got killed by someone who is having a day. You may be surprised at how lucky they might be. I will admit, some people play to seriously but you pay to play and that's what you get. Better enjoy the best parts!

    Would I recommend you purchase this game? Yes, but I do suggest you buy a used copy to save a little money since it is Call of Duty after all. Not much has changed but it's significant enough to at least be worth 35$.    … Expand
  42. LongSlayer
    Jan 17, 2015
    7
    Ghosts is a decent Call of Duty game that doesn't deserve the hate it gets. The campaign is okay. I didn't really know or understand what was going on with the story and the characters are not compelling at all; I didn't have any attachment to them. The missions and gameplay were fun and pretty good though. I believe the mulitplayer is great, even though not a whole lot is added. There'sGhosts is a decent Call of Duty game that doesn't deserve the hate it gets. The campaign is okay. I didn't really know or understand what was going on with the story and the characters are not compelling at all; I didn't have any attachment to them. The missions and gameplay were fun and pretty good though. I believe the mulitplayer is great, even though not a whole lot is added. There's not a whole lot to say about online, it's good. The only thing about online that I don't like about online is that there are micro transactions. They're mostly cosmetic but you need to pay extra money to have ten custom class slots on your person. Yes, you're only given six, unlike past Call of Duties. The other mode, "Extinction," is basically Infinity Ward's version of Treyarch's zombies, except they use aliens. This mode is nothing special: just survive waves of aliens, it's meh. The things I really do enjoy about this game are the visuals and the environment. Each mission has a unique setting that is great to explore, same with the multiplayer maps. Some of the maps are simply amazing but there are a few that are dull and just plain bad. Ghosts is a good addition to the franchise and is better than the popular opinion of being awful.… Expand
  43. irbegui
    Sep 10, 2017
    6
    un juego con un mal multiplayer, la campaña es aceptable pero el multiplayer es muy pobre, mal balanceado, mapas enormes para un 6 vs 6, demasiado lag, de los peores call of duty de la historia
  44. GameCompleters
    Jan 16, 2018
    6
    Call of Duty Ghosts has good parts and bad parts. The Campaign was really enjoyable (If i was scoring just the campaign i would give it a 8.5/10). The Multiplayer had some okay maps but was nothing exciting and the new mode extinction i hated, Zombies would have been much better.
    I give this game a 6/10.
  45. ethan101
    Apr 2, 2020
    6
    Back in 2017 I wasn't old enough to play stuff like black ops or modern warfare so I got ghosts. Now I can get black ops I would recommend them over ghosts but if you are to young to play them ghosts is still a great game. I spent hours playing it on my 360 and even when I got my xbox one it got it again but didn't play for very long. If you are getting it you need to search up some jumpBack in 2017 I wasn't old enough to play stuff like black ops or modern warfare so I got ghosts. Now I can get black ops I would recommend them over ghosts but if you are to young to play them ghosts is still a great game. I spent hours playing it on my 360 and even when I got my xbox one it got it again but didn't play for very long. If you are getting it you need to search up some jump spots and glitches because there are some great ones.… Expand
  46. TechnicalN9ne
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    It's mediocre for a COD game. I wasn't expecting it to be overwhelmingly impressive, but preferably something a bit less bland i guess...
  47. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
  48. adam_carl
    Sep 11, 2021
    7
    Like always I loved the story the mechanic of the game BUT! this lame gameplay with buigs and nosense fights between characters is not good!
  49. United009
    Dec 21, 2021
    5
    Call of Duty Ghosts is a mixed bag for me. While the game may not be "broken" having not many bugs (at least that I've encountered or noticed.) There are issues with the gameplay and overall experience of the game. The story is interesting but its nothing special overall, there were some things I was confused and disappointed about, and the ending was pretty disappointing.

    The    Call of Duty Ghosts is a mixed bag for me. While the game may not be "broken" having not many bugs (at least that I've encountered or noticed.) There are issues with the gameplay and overall experience of the game. The story is interesting but its nothing special overall, there were some things I was confused and disappointed about, and the ending was pretty disappointing.

    The mutliplayer is alright, some of the maps are a bit too large and ends up becoming a walking/running simulator for most of the time. But overall there's nothing incredibly special compared to other multiplayer modes from the previous (and future) installments.

    And the new Extinction Mode (which replaced Zombies) just doesn't feel that good. Its a interesting idea to diverge from the zombies idea to something else (in this case Aliens.) But I feel like it just missed the mark overall.

    Finally, I feel like the game didn't fully take advantage of the new generation either. Just being used as an excuse as why the game under-performed players expectations if anything. Overall, the game is pretty disappointing and started the downfall of the franchise in my opinion.    … Expand
  50. Aswdtmjs6
    Feb 2, 2023
    7
    The only bad thing is the not up to date graphics. the story deserves a sequel the multiplayer is a multiplayer and the alien mode is intresting. idk why it gets so much hate.

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
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#7 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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