Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

 Xbox Series X
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4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 756 Ratings

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  1. Flori19
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    This game is good. The campaign is pretty good. But it's awfully short, it's half the length of a regular CoD campaign. Multi-player is broken. The Skilled Based Matchmaking in Multi-player makes it a pain in the butt. It's hard to have fun in Multi-player. The zombies game mode is really fun, until you reach wave 15. All of the og voice actors from black ops 1 and 2 are replaced for thisThis game is good. The campaign is pretty good. But it's awfully short, it's half the length of a regular CoD campaign. Multi-player is broken. The Skilled Based Matchmaking in Multi-player makes it a pain in the butt. It's hard to have fun in Multi-player. The zombies game mode is really fun, until you reach wave 15. All of the og voice actors from black ops 1 and 2 are replaced for this game. In conclusion this game is really good and a little bad.… Expand
  2. mlo12345
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Please note: I have the XONE digital version of Cold War. I'm posting it on the Series X version because 1: more people will see it, and 2: they are practically the same version, save for graphical differences. It's also a big game (about 95 GB if I remember correctly), so you'll want to save some storage space if you don't have that much. Definitely worth it though.)

    I've played COD since the first Black Ops. Cold War's campaign, in my opinion, saves this game. While a bit short, it's detailed, and actually has cool and surprising (unless you've been spoiled) twists that I won't name here ('cause of spoilers, obviously). Zombies DEFINITELY takes getting used to. If you haven't tried it yet, don't expect it to be like the previous games. ((here's a little tip: no matter what starter gun you pick, it's probably gonna suck and start acting like an M1911 made out of orange juice and crack by round 2.)) Multiplayer definitely falls a bit flat, as it doesn't exactly bring anything *new* to the table, although it's still good and (in my opinion) smoother and better-looking than previous games. It's still fresh to me.

    If I had to give each mode a rating, this is what I'd do:
    Campaign: 9.5/10 (a bit short, good ending ((yes, there are several endings, congrats)) could've been just a teensy bit better, but it is AMAZING for what it offers)

    Multiplayer: 6/10 (adds nothing new, but is still fresh and fun and it WORKS. that's all that matters to me)

    Zombies: I got no friggin' idea, I haven't played it enough to make an educated decision on it - it's really up to you to decide whether you like it or not since it's so different from other entries in the Black Ops series. They recently added a new map, too, (which is free! thank god!) which is MUCH better than the first one. Much more open and a lotta action.

    Overall, the game could've used some more development time. SBMM isn't a problem for me (because I friggin' SUCK lol), although if you're more highly skilled, you will dislike it. As for technical issues, I didn't have any on my XONE. Maybe it's because I got it digitally? I dunno. Load times weren't even that long.

    -- Oh, and by the way, the graphics are fine. I haven't even mentioned them yet since they don't even play a role in whether or not the game will be fun, so don't pay attention to reviews mainly talking trash about the graphics. This game could have Nintendo 64 graphics and still be fun for me.

    8/10, mainly because of the multiplayer not being anything new. The multiplayer is still worth a try, though, especially if you're new to the series. If you're a serious sweaty "my life is COD" vet, though, campaign and zombies will be more worth it to you.    … Expand
  3. californiatears
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Thank you EA for this wonderful game and game series! I never cared about cod multiplayer, because there's so many of them already. I play only singleplayer and singleplayer is only reason i care about cod and that was great!
  4. codbetterthanbf
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    About million times better game than Battlefield V and it doesn't have any sjw agenda like Battlefield V does. Fun game.
  5. AliensExist
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    It's very true that this game is bad on playstation consoles, because playstation is just weak pathetic console, so no wonder. But this game is solid on masterrace gaming systems like PC and Xbox Series X. Would recommend!
  6. germanik
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Мне понравилось, дух 80х в сюжетной кампании передан очень атмосферно. Мультиплеер шикарен,ИМХО. Скины тоже сделаны на высоте, однако некоторые - с перегибами. Сюжет игры между первым и втоым БО, поэтому если вы ждете продолжение бо3, то разочарую.

    Пока что она из лучших сервисов и мультиплеерных проектов. Советую, а разработчикам выражаю благодарность.    Мне понравилось, дух 80х в сюжетной кампании передан очень атмосферно. Мультиплеер шикарен,ИМХО. Скины тоже сделаны на высоте, однако некоторые - с перегибами. Сюжет игры между первым и втоым БО, поэтому если вы ждете продолжение бо3, то разочарую.

    Пока что она из лучших сервисов и мультиплеерных проектов. Советую, а разработчикам выражаю благодарность.
  7. SuperShrooms
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Cold War is severely underrated. My personal favourite CoD since Black Ops 2. I do not understand the hate for Cold War. I found it to be far more enjoyable than MW(2019) better maps, gameplay, just overall a lot more fun. Solid installment to the franchise. I bought Vanguard and just immediately went back to Cold War. Best CoD ever. Treyarch make waaayy better CoDs than infinityward orCold War is severely underrated. My personal favourite CoD since Black Ops 2. I do not understand the hate for Cold War. I found it to be far more enjoyable than MW(2019) better maps, gameplay, just overall a lot more fun. Solid installment to the franchise. I bought Vanguard and just immediately went back to Cold War. Best CoD ever. Treyarch make waaayy better CoDs than infinityward or sledgehammer.… Expand
  8. PingWIN12
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Всем привет. В общем я просто в шоке от однопользовательской кампании в этой игре. Очень годная и интересная сюжетная линия с разными заданиями: куча разнообразия. В общем все классно, мне очень зашло. По-моему это лучшая чать Call of Duty. Мультиплеер ну похуже, чем в предыдущих, но мне в принципе хватает. Зомби режим хорош, жду новую карту. Raven 'ы, вы большие, нет, огромные молодцы).Всем привет. В общем я просто в шоке от однопользовательской кампании в этой игре. Очень годная и интересная сюжетная линия с разными заданиями: куча разнообразия. В общем все классно, мне очень зашло. По-моему это лучшая чать Call of Duty. Мультиплеер ну похуже, чем в предыдущих, но мне в принципе хватает. Зомби режим хорош, жду новую карту. Raven 'ы, вы большие, нет, огромные молодцы). Спасибо за такой синглплеер :)… Expand
  9. somwehere
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    EA is one of my favorite companies. Let me explain why. They aren't lazy losers like CDprojectred, that's why. They actually make working games every single year. Every year.
    Cdprojectred released no games since 2016 and in 2020 they came out with most amateurish game possible. You have to be absolute hypocrite to hate EA. I absolutely don't care how much money they wanna make. They are    EA is one of my favorite companies. Let me explain why. They aren't lazy losers like CDprojectred, that's why. They actually make working games every single year. Every year.
    Cdprojectred released no games since 2016 and in 2020 they came out with most amateurish game possible. You have to be absolute hypocrite to hate EA. I absolutely don't care how much money they wanna make. They are company, that's why companies exist by the way lmao. All i can ask is working games and EA delivers that.    … Expand
  10. MrBearson
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Well, I have been a long time player of cod games such as World at war Black ops 1 Black ops 2, and black ops 3, but I've got to say this game isn't too bad. For one the multiplayer is well a work in progress but at the moment I don't favor it at all. Activision makes matchmaking seem like an impossible task and this can be proven by the fact anytime you are in a lobby you have playersWell, I have been a long time player of cod games such as World at war Black ops 1 Black ops 2, and black ops 3, but I've got to say this game isn't too bad. For one the multiplayer is well a work in progress but at the moment I don't favor it at all. Activision makes matchmaking seem like an impossible task and this can be proven by the fact anytime you are in a lobby you have players who are much higher levels than you are like level 500 against level 1 makes no sense. Also, the game modes for multiplayer are just too over-complicated, and navigating around all of it can seem clunky. Now on the other end of the spectrum is the Campaign which to me is where this game shines. This campaign impressed me and shows that a lot of new innovative features can be added and still make the game fun. such as sneaking around and silently taking out enemies instead of like Rambo. The zombies were well fun but Activision is giving us DLC as slow as mud, we only have one map but for the most part, Firebase z is coming out on the 4th and well let's just say it can get quite repetitive doing the same thing over and over again because of the lack of maps, however aside from that the Easter eggs are good and a lot easier not requiring a Ph.D. to solve them. All in all, I do not think this is the best Call of Duty, however, it is far from the worst. While the multiplayer may suck at the moment the campaign and zombies are fun. I recommend giving it a shot especially when it's on sale.… Expand
  11. sexy_George
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    I don't understand why there's so much hatred for this part, for me this part is the best. Its atmosphere, style, campaign (oooh, yeah, it's something with something). The campaign is one of the best, it's a pity that the 5-6 hours, and so is excellent, I hope more will continue. Thank you developers))))
    Campaign 10/10
    Networking 8/10 (all cool, but a long pumping gunsXD) Zombies    I don't understand why there's so much hatred for this part, for me this part is the best. Its atmosphere, style, campaign (oooh, yeah, it's something with something). The campaign is one of the best, it's a pity that the 5-6 hours, and so is excellent, I hope more will continue. Thank you developers))))
    Campaign 10/10
    Networking 8/10 (all cool, but a long pumping gunsXD)
    Zombies 10/10(not many maps, but waiting for more)    … Expand
  12. COFFEEHOUND32
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    So, the game has been out for about a week and a half, I poured about 50ish hours into the game.

    Campaign: love how it allows you to select character qualities that give you bonuses to the MC. I love how the campaign isn't just straight forward, you can choose what missions you do and have multiple endings Zombies: Love the whole aether shards system and how you can permanently unlock    So, the game has been out for about a week and a half, I poured about 50ish hours into the game.

    Campaign: love how it allows you to select character qualities that give you bonuses to the MC. I love how the campaign isn't just straight forward, you can choose what missions you do and have multiple endings
    Zombies: Love the whole aether shards system and how you can permanently unlock bonuses the more you play
    MP: Games really fun sure there's not that many maps but future content gonna make it nice. Every gun sounds nice and seems to be decent. I'm glad its not everyone going to one gun like MW19    … Expand
  13. cem12
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Su modo historia es una pasada. Me encanta que hayan regresado a los orígenes. La dinámica de juego online es muy buena, gran calidad gráfica y mapas muy divertidos. Los zombis son muy divertidos. Gran rendimiento tanto en Xbox one x y Xbox series x
  14. Dark_Doter007
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Сюжетная компания очень удивила,диалоги и все остальное,молодцом 5 из 5
  15. Bergys
    Dec 8, 2020
    8
    The campaign is amazing and the zombies is very good but can become boring after a while. The multiplayer is good however the grinds are way too long, getting guns to level 52 takes too long and some camos are very hard for guns that should be easy to get gold.
  16. Dixo967
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This cod is wonderful, the campaign is great with a weird end but is great, very good grafics, very good performance, etc, multiplayer is amazing and zombies is good but they need to add more maps.
  17. Xiricon
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Needs more maps, but otherwise fun. I like it better than MW. Eliminations, healthbars are more fun for me.

    Rating it a 6 because of bugs that crash the game. Disabling Ray Tracing helps, but does not eliminate issues. Will rate higher if fixed. (Update: Bugs fixed, still enjoying the game.)
  18. JonahPM
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    The game still needs some work but the campaign and zombies are some of the best in the franchise. On the other hand the multiplayer is a bit of a mess. But with a few tweaks from Treyarch this could be one of the best games in the franchise.
  19. Playernr1
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    One of the best Call of Duty games in long time. It had kind of bad launch, but it's way better now. Can't wait for COD 2021, hopefully WW 2 !!!
  20. Wolfyy
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    Very good intense campaign and with a good and twisting story where you can make multiple important choices. Stable 60fps on Series X and with ray tracing its looks absolutely stunning. The multiplayer and the zombie mode is good as well. Very good game, with a big replayability factor.
  21. FaDoChifros
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Great and fun zombies, Liked multiplayer, it's very good, the campaign is awesome, even better than modern warfare one
  22. StihlWolverine
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. Zombies has been nearly perfected and I feel like I'm back playing CoD: Black Ops 1 again. Bravo.
  23. HotHead1
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Fun game that was bugged at launch but now has more modes, content, and the game runs great.
  24. gddurruti
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De antemano se les avisa que no le hagan caso al "Review bombing", el juego es visualmente una delicia, están inmersivo que lo debes de jugar a 4k, debido a los realista que se llega a ver, la trama es excelente, con varias decisiones que modifica el resultado del guión, honestamente es uno de los mejores juegos de Call of Duty que se hayan jugado. La forma de juego okay Play es muy bueno, vale la pena la toma de decisiones tanto para convertirte en una buena persona o una mala persona, al final una de las decisiones clave, es tan impactante no solamente para el personaje principal, sino para la decisión del final. En cuanto a la música es fenomenal el oeste, debo reconocer Qué es uno de los grandes logros para arrancar una nueva generación de consolas.… Expand
  25. Cdr1978
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    Great game its great to see call of duty boots on the ground way better then that black ops 2 & 3 was ok
  26. yassir5505
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Great Zombies and Campaign very innovative and great era, graphics were incredible
  27. Jair_Bolsonaro
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    This game is wonderfull. Time to kill is so good, the back of pretige System was so good for people who like this system to level up. The maps are playable, different from MW 2019
    Este jogo está incrivel, tempo de matar está muito bom e a volta do sistema de prestigio fora muito boa para quem gosta de um jogo à moda antiga, mesmo tendo algumas diferenças. Além dos mapas estarem jogáveis
  28. Tglizz
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best Call of Duty's in a long time. The zombies is hands down the best part of the game (I haven't played campaign). Zombies out weighs the Multiplayer for myself by a lot. The game has a few bugs/glitches that are to be expected with such a big game release. The menus/leaderboard sometimes freeze and don't work correctly but this will be addressed in the near future withOne of the best Call of Duty's in a long time. The zombies is hands down the best part of the game (I haven't played campaign). Zombies out weighs the Multiplayer for myself by a lot. The game has a few bugs/glitches that are to be expected with such a big game release. The menus/leaderboard sometimes freeze and don't work correctly but this will be addressed in the near future with updates. The gameplay and smooth feel of this game, makes it a 10/10 for myself. I want the bugs to be fixed, but other than that this game can be one of the top 5 COD games of all time. I really enjoy this years game.… Expand
  29. MVP_thatsme
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to to the complaints. I am a long term fan of the series and love this game! I was super hesitant about buying it, I almost returned it before I even opened it. Thank God I didn't. I have sank 20+ hours in in a week, lol. I hope Treyarch doesn't change a thing (besides QoL changes and server stability). I sat the last 2 COD's out because I was getting sick of the same old. IDon't listen to to the complaints. I am a long term fan of the series and love this game! I was super hesitant about buying it, I almost returned it before I even opened it. Thank God I didn't. I have sank 20+ hours in in a week, lol. I hope Treyarch doesn't change a thing (besides QoL changes and server stability). I sat the last 2 COD's out because I was getting sick of the same old. I picked this game up and I'm in love with it. It offers great changes for both new and returning players, and overall it has been a great experience. Just remember for every person that comes on here to vent their frustrations, there is one that loved the game that probably didn't come here to give praise. And FYI anyone complaining about SBMM isn't as good as they think they are. It works just as intended.… Expand
  30. PC--
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Best Call of Duty in years. While it is not Modern Warfare, I'd rate it a 95%. Rounded, that's a 10.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. WellPlayed
    Feb 11, 2021
    70
    The beating heart of the Call of Duty experience in terms of multiplayer feels like a solid return to the classic formula, but abundant technical issues make this a worrying stumble into a new generation.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 1, 2020
    70
    Overall, despite some performance issues, I rather enjoyed the mercenaries, spies and private eyes campaign that is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. I’d like to see the development team get a chance to really flesh out a longer campaign in this style, but you know…the call of duty.
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  3. M3
    Nov 30, 2020
    60
    With an entertaining campaign, great online opportunities and panic-stricken zombie slaughter, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is an impressive package. Still, we can not help but feel disappointed. The best parts of the campaign could have been developed much more and the online modes feel well stripped down. Cold War still impresses, but with more development time, it could have been so much more than "this year's Call of Duty game".
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