Call of Duty: Ghosts

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 766 Ratings

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  1. Ottalaus_saus
    May 3, 2023
    8
    Ok what is the deal with all the hate here? This campaign was pretty good, especially the last couple of missions. Compare the story to the original mw1 and mw2 and it's on par with them. At least imo. Multiplayer is good too, only issue is IED spam, **** hate it. I bought this for like 2$ with all dlc, and thats a lot for literally no money. (I recommend argentinian VPN on eneba/kinguin.)
  2. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  3. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    Extremely underrated. And I like it that way. The best hit detection, DLC, Perk system and Zombies alternative in Call of Duty history. If BO2 didnt have connection issues it would be slightly better than Ghosts. I had a great experience with this game. Second favorite CoD of all time.
  4. tay2
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Call of duty ghosts is the best campaign I've ever seen and I want to see more of the call of duty ghosts campaign. And the multiplayer is alright but I think in ghosts two it will be new and improved and so as extinction. Call of duty ghosts is Fun and exciting and I can't wait for there to be a part two to the storyline
  5. melani22
    Jan 8, 2021
    8
    There are many elements from the game that I enjoy. For example, I love the voice actors that make the story more realistic, as well with the storyline because it gets you excited about the next think with its action. But some things that I wish that could change would be if there would be a section that asked for body types instead of gender. This would help expand the diversity ofThere are many elements from the game that I enjoy. For example, I love the voice actors that make the story more realistic, as well with the storyline because it gets you excited about the next think with its action. But some things that I wish that could change would be if there would be a section that asked for body types instead of gender. This would help expand the diversity of sexuality since you wouldn’t have to specify a gender and more with a body you identify with. Also, I think that if we get to decide what are charter looks like would also be great. Diversity of race, color and gender.… Expand
  6. 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 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    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
  7. DzmitryBoston
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Yes, this game deserves good scores. It is fun shooter to play for an average gamer. No nonsense.
  8. 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 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 5-6I 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
  9. TheChaser1985
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    Call of Duty: Ghosts is actually a pretty decent game. I don't understand the hate. I'm one of those who actually HATES Advanced Warfare. Ghosts multiplayer is actually REALLY solid and the story is pretty good too. Not great, but good. I do not like the co-op mode.
  10. AUDIOS1AVE
    Dec 11, 2014
    9
    Fun but short Campaign. Multiplayer is a lot of fun. Don't get why people give such low scores. I mean the game as a whole is great. But if it is based off of just the multiplayer then you are getting their same experience as the other cods with a few differences.
  11. Carlinhoscwbr3
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    It certainly was one of the worst Call of Duty I played the campaign is good but short, the Extinction mode is cool but requires the DLCs (summary: it's an incomplete game as all Activision). My grade 5, thanks to these two modes, because the Multiplayer mode is tenobroso so bad, do not know how they made a bad deal !!! full of campers, maps ridiculous and not to mention that the game wasIt certainly was one of the worst Call of Duty I played the campaign is good but short, the Extinction mode is cool but requires the DLCs (summary: it's an incomplete game as all Activision). My grade 5, thanks to these two modes, because the Multiplayer mode is tenobroso so bad, do not know how they made a bad deal !!! full of campers, maps ridiculous and not to mention that the game was poorly ported over to Xbox One, a disgrace with 2007 graphic running at 720p with frame drops is to kill ... Second worst Call of Duty, Black Ops 2 only it could be worse… Expand
  12. WhiteTieReview
    Aug 22, 2014
    8
    Call of Duty Ghosts is the cookie cutter first person shooter that has always been around. The game has a deep story that could provide continuing years of sequels. The answer to the ever so popular zombies mode in Treyarch games is the new Extinction mode, which you fight different types aliens. The story and Extinction help the game, but the multiplayer is weak. The multiplayer feltCall of Duty Ghosts is the cookie cutter first person shooter that has always been around. The game has a deep story that could provide continuing years of sequels. The answer to the ever so popular zombies mode in Treyarch games is the new Extinction mode, which you fight different types aliens. The story and Extinction help the game, but the multiplayer is weak. The multiplayer felt rushed. There were holes in development with exceptions of online modes, and customizations for players. They added perks which was nice, but lacked in the killstreak department.… Expand
  13. Razv
    Apr 28, 2014
    9
    Great game! Loved the single player. It combines great graphics with varied gameplay and a decent story. As for the multiplayer, personally I didn't like it because of the chaotic type of gameplay, however, it's not something that really matters to me when I chose to buy a game.
  14. Firebird4477
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    Best cod since mw2 hands down. It has amazing extinction mode, amazing campaign, and even a pretty good mp.it brings a whole new change to cod. The DLCs are always good, and it's worth the money
  15. Chicken_Curry
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    best Game Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. hosseinbrusli
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    nice nice nice ! nice nice nice ! nice nice nice ! nice nice nice ! nice nice nice ! nice nice nice ! nice nice nice !nice nice nice ! nice nice nice !
  17. mattryan49
    Feb 25, 2014
    9
    call of duty continuous to do what it does best with Ghosts and that is to release a Blockbuster thriller of a single player, a fun crazy co-op mode and a ridiculous arena styled multiplayer. All of these elements this year to me were very top notch. i loved the single player and i cannot wait for Ghosts 2, the multiplayer to me felt kinda fresh this time around i cant put my finger on itcall of duty continuous to do what it does best with Ghosts and that is to release a Blockbuster thriller of a single player, a fun crazy co-op mode and a ridiculous arena styled multiplayer. All of these elements this year to me were very top notch. i loved the single player and i cannot wait for Ghosts 2, the multiplayer to me felt kinda fresh this time around i cant put my finger on it because the only noticeable difference to me is that its become even easier to die. and the New extinction mode is a great new idea to replace the worn out zombie mode. So many people complain about call of duty's graphics compared to battlefield 4. well heres the thing i was delightfully surprised by COD's graphics and disappointed by battlefields. Not saying COD had better but i was expecting less from COD and the world from battlefield and when battlefield couldn't meet the task it was disappointing and when you are in space on call of duty its absolutely beautiful. Because call of duty is such a well rounded game this year I'm giving it a 9/10 no its not perfect but i enjoyed all parts of it where in battlefield the multiplayer wasn't perfect and the single player was far far from it.… Expand
  18. Zach947
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    One of the more enjoyable games out for the xbox one with lasting appeal, Call of Duty Ghosts is what you expect. Its a fast paced run and gun type shooter with one of the most addictive multiplayers in the gaming industry. People giving this game a '0' or below a 4 or 5 is ridiculous. I understand that CoD has not innovated the game in awhile, but it is still one of the more funOne of the more enjoyable games out for the xbox one with lasting appeal, Call of Duty Ghosts is what you expect. Its a fast paced run and gun type shooter with one of the most addictive multiplayers in the gaming industry. People giving this game a '0' or below a 4 or 5 is ridiculous. I understand that CoD has not innovated the game in awhile, but it is still one of the more fun multiplayer games. As far as the story mode goes, its a good play through, but can be completed in just a few hours. I can tell that not much focus was on the story mode, and that is just a trend that is happening with big name shooters today. If you like any previous Call of Duty game you will enjoy this one, and i recommend giving it a try.… Expand
  19. AkimboTitan
    Feb 21, 2014
    8
    This game is Call of Duty. If you like the franchise, you will probably like this game. Firstly, the singleplayer gameplay is good, and holds the players interest for the majority of the campaign.
    The 'Extinction' and 'Squads' games are fun, welcome additions, but don't exactly innovate over what has already been done in previous iterations of the game.
    The multiplayer is the    This game is Call of Duty. If you like the franchise, you will probably like this game. Firstly, the singleplayer gameplay is good, and holds the players interest for the majority of the campaign.
    The 'Extinction' and 'Squads' games are fun, welcome additions, but don't exactly innovate over what has already been done in previous iterations of the game.
    The multiplayer is the controversial part, which makes or breaks this game. The gameplay is not particularly well balanced, and it is quick to annoy players as a result. The map design varies, but is mostly acceptable. There is a generous selection of weapons to choose from, as well as an advanced soldier customization system. There has been positive changes to the create-a-class and perk systems, and fun new unlocks and challenges to complete, which do add to the game.
    On Xbox One, the servers are absolutely great, and lag is nowhere to be found. If you want to play Call of Duty, this is the platform that you need. Xbox gets the DLC first without fail, and with dedicated servers, the online gameplay is seemless. 8 of out 10 for the new features and modes, and for the excellent online servers and connection.    … Expand
  20. cain3482
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    I purchased this knowing full well what a CoD game is like, I have played them since it was just Call of Duty. That being said the last one I actually bought was Modern Warfare 1, I only played a little bit of the others at friend's houses.

    With that in mind the game seemed fine to me. I wanted a game I could play with others at my house and this is it. A good shoot em up game that I    I purchased this knowing full well what a CoD game is like, I have played them since it was just Call of Duty. That being said the last one I actually bought was Modern Warfare 1, I only played a little bit of the others at friend's houses.

    With that in mind the game seemed fine to me. I wanted a game I could play with others at my house and this is it. A good shoot em up game that I can just mess around with friend's on the same couch. It looked great on my 1080p TV (46 inches so I would easily be able to tell if it didn't). Even split screen works fine.

    If you are looking to get something new and original out of the CoD franchise, you should take a step back and look at your life :D . But not having bought the last 4 games, this one is fine by me.

    A game review shouldn't be affected by the previous games being released, or it being like the previous ones. This is a separate game, and if it were the only Call of Duty out it would be considered a good game. Nothing smashing or out of the ordinary but a good 7/8 out of 10.    … Expand
  21. sointex
    Feb 8, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The internet has a metaphorical stick up its butt when it comes to COD, but hating on this game, Ghosts, because it's part of a series (one of the most successful) is illogical. I don't understand how a gamer could rate this game below a 6 if they are honest and unbiased with themselves and the game itself.

    Campaign: The campaign, although relatively formulaic, linear, and standard for an FPS, was entertaining, thrilling, and at moments breath-taking. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but Infinity-Ward delivered in some key moments. *SPOILERS AHEAD* There were several memorable parts where I was legitimately surprised at what was happening on screen, most notably was the level where you're in a city in a valley and a dam is destroyed to flood you out. You can watch the missiles hit the dam, destroy it over a mile away and watch the water rush into the city towards you, if you don't move off the main street, you can literally watch the water approach until you get washed away. Later in the level you are crouching below the surface of a flooded city and stealth killing soldiers from underneath. The stealth mission inside the Federation capital is also awesome. And the KEM strikes which decimate LA in the first mission were also pretty jaw-dropping.

    Multi-player: If you don't enjoy twitch-reaction arcade shooters, then this game isn't for you. But as far as twitch-reaction shooters go, this is the best one out there. The game is fair and very well-balanced. There is a counter for every single set up. Is the other team running 4 snipers? There's a whole new class of semi-auto weapons "Marksman Rifles" that have quicker ADS (Aim Down Sight) times and higher rates of fire than snipers, which if used correctly, can flush snipers out of any area. The Support kill-streak reward system allows for beginners to play a more supportive/conservative role and yet still offer significant benefits to your team in any gametype because your streak persists after death.

    The maps are generally larger than COD maps have been in the past, especially Black Ops 2. This is opens up the field of loadouts that you see people running. AR's are the "go-to" guns, but they can be out-classed by SMG's, if the SMG's stick to corners and stay out of long sight lines, and snipers and marksman rifles, if you stay at range and hold down choke points and critical regions of the maps. Shotguns seem to be serve few functions except on the smaller maps, (which I personally have no problem with). The spawn logic also seems to have a few issues. You may notice getting killed and then spawning very near to the player who just killed you.

    Overall, the game is very fair and balanced, and rewards teamwork and communication very well, as it should. You might see a person "go-off" in a TDM game and think Ghosts and COD is all lone-wolf, but that is definitely not the case.

    Graphics: The graphics are excellent (I've played the 360 and Xbone versions). The detail and design in the levels is superb, and the lighting effects in the Xbone version are awesome. The surfaces and textures do not react to light as well as would be liked, but they are still visually appealing. It's not the best looking game, and I was never jaw-droppingly "wow-ed" at the graphics, but I still consider them excellent. The visuals are overall, very consistent, and therefore allow you to "get into" the game world and almost never lose immersion.    … Expand
  22. JamesDeLuca
    Feb 4, 2014
    8
    FPS done right. The shooting mechanics are so fluent. The campaign is exciting and investing. Call of duty does it right. For me this is a major step up from black-ops 2. This is the best shooter available for Xbox one, today.
  23. cwcoverick
    Jan 26, 2014
    8
    COD Ghosts. Well, I gotta start off with that the mechanics are good and I actually liked the campaign too. The all new game mode is fun, but not as good as zombies. However, Multiplayer sucks. Guns are overpowered, spawn campers and those pesky hackers. But that doesn't stop me from playing the other parts of the game. Overall, COD Ghosts is a good game when you aren't on multiplayer.
  24. Agentbb007
    Jan 22, 2014
    10
    I love the CoD series and this one does not disappoint. The addition of the dog is a great. The campaign story was very interesting and I was genuinely interested in how it would end.Multiplayer is great as usual and the gameplay is super smooth. If you love first person shooters you will love CoD.
  25. legoman775
    Jan 4, 2014
    8
    before i even start reviewing over 80% of the negative people that reviewed this are trolls and Battlefield lovers that hate COD games but anyways this game is a lotbetter than the other COD games it's multiplayer is a lot better than it normally is and Campaign seems a little better than normal however i'm still unsure weather i like or dislike the the aliens mode it's really wierd whenbefore i even start reviewing over 80% of the negative people that reviewed this are trolls and Battlefield lovers that hate COD games but anyways this game is a lotbetter than the other COD games it's multiplayer is a lot better than it normally is and Campaign seems a little better than normal however i'm still unsure weather i like or dislike the the aliens mode it's really wierd when you first play it but after a while it is actually a lot of fun to play with your friends still would have liked zombies but this is still ok so i'm going to give this a 8/10 because i really enjoyed this game it's a lot of fun and worth the money on next gen consols BUY IT… Expand
  26. mrolivator
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    I do not think that this game deserves a 10, but I need to balance it out. This game is Call Of Duty, if you liked the other games, you'll like Ghosts. If you didn't like the other games, shut your whore mouth and go complain to EA about the same old Madden, the same old Fifa, or complain to 2K about the same old NBA.
  27. jcuevasrn
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    Yup. You saw it right. 10. Graphics are bar none. Fluid, seamless gameplay. The action that every COD thirst for, once again at your fingertips... Hit markers are accurate, gun sounds are true, and sound is crystal.

    Were you expecting a whole "new" game? Many of these poor rating reviews are done from players who are lost into what a true series of gaming is meant for. A whole new    Yup. You saw it right. 10. Graphics are bar none. Fluid, seamless gameplay. The action that every COD thirst for, once again at your fingertips... Hit markers are accurate, gun sounds are true, and sound is crystal.

    Were you expecting a whole "new" game? Many of these poor rating reviews are done from players who are lost into what a true series of gaming is meant for.

    A whole new system has been manufactured with the ability to "unlock" certain toons, the use squad points which are earned through various objectives.

    The single players system was fun, but a little short lived. I am not going to ding the review for this, this game is made for one thing. MULTIPLAYER!    … Expand
  28. script_error
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are a ton of trolls out there.. it's ridiculous!

    The campaign is actually pretty decent. It's very much like every other COD game out there, play through the campaign once on Veteran to get the full experience and challenge, then go back on Recruit to get the special achievements. On veteran, this was actually much easier than previous COD games. Why? Because the GRAPHICS are so much better on next-gen that you can actually see those hidden enemies that are blasting you away. I know what you're thinking, native 1080p res, blah blah blah. Just shut up and acknowledge that the game looks better than it ever has, and stop trying to nitpick. A solid experience you'd expect from COD.

    The multiplayer is more of the same, except now it's a strange combination of using a point system (squad points) and leveling up to unlock some things' availability. Personally, I bought it for multiplayer like most people, but I don't have any intention of putting the same time into it (since I'm not in college anymore lol). I just wanted a game to pick up casually when I actually have time, and this is perfect for that.

    Squads is a actually a cool feature, but a bit hokey in my opinion. You can play your squad members in multiplayer to level them up and while playing squads, the higher level members actually do perform better in terms of kills, not running up the middle, etc. So basically, the AI is ranked along with the character rank. Cool, yes, but I don't expect to spend much time here.

    Extinction is the best game mode on here. I had a lot of fun with it. Much like zombies, but not as confusing and impossible to figure out how to beat (without the internet!). The only problem is that it's very much based on teamwork, and it gets MUCH more challenging as you level up. I only came close to beating it twice (died trying to escape!) and now I'm "prestige" so the likelihood of finding a skilled team is so low, I'm afraid I just won't ever see the ending. I have juggled with the idea of buying the season pass just for the new extinction games.

    Overall, exactly what you're expecting from next-gen COD. Is the franchise getting stale? Yes, Is it still fun? Yes. For now. Which is why I still recommend it with an 8/10.    … Expand
  29. Tigerstripe612
    Dec 18, 2013
    9
    One of the best COD's ever! I was pretty upset when the 360 version was first released due to the cheesy sound, character visuals and missing fan favorite game modes, but have a much better opinion of the Xbox One version.

    The graphics are sick, sounds are great, dedicated servers (never get dumped from a multiplayer game) and plenty of weapon and character customization options. If you    One of the best COD's ever! I was pretty upset when the 360 version was first released due to the cheesy sound, character visuals and missing fan favorite game modes, but have a much better opinion of the Xbox One version.

    The graphics are sick, sounds are great, dedicated servers (never get dumped from a multiplayer game) and plenty of weapon and character customization options. If you like the COD series, this is a must own and I must say, I'm a pretty tough critic!

    Only reason why I didn't give them a 10 is due to the fact that Demolition and Headquarters wasn't included in the multiplayer game modes- shame on Infinity Ward/Activision for that critical mistake.    … Expand
  30. Devwar
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    This has been the first COD game I have played since the original on PC many years ago and I loved it. Without the history most other reviewers have with the series, its easy for me to say I found it refreshing, I am now hooked.
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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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