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. Positive: 270 out of 756
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 756
  3. Negative: 415 out of 756
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  1. rarina
    Feb 16, 2021
    2
    SBMM нет. Отключить кроссплей невозможно. Вполне обыденно, когда во вражеской команде один игрок набивает 100 киллов на Нюктауне, когда как в противоположной команде у топ1 - 30 киллов. Обыденно, когда против Вашей команды нон-стоп серии убийств работают.SBMM нет. Отключить кроссплей невозможно. Вполне обыденно, когда во вражеской команде один игрок набивает 100 киллов на Нюктауне, когда как в противоположной команде у топ1 - 30 киллов. Обыденно, когда против Вашей команды нон-стоп серии убийств работают.
  2. 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
  3. The_Ghosted_One
    Feb 14, 2021
    0
    This game is one of the worst call of duty games to date. They went all the way back to the arcaic system that we have had in call of duty past. Once again running through multiplayer levels with doors wide open. Sluggish if not snail like movements. Not something you would expect to see after the game changing modernwarfare release in 2019.i would rate this higher if the game was 15This game is one of the worst call of duty games to date. They went all the way back to the arcaic system that we have had in call of duty past. Once again running through multiplayer levels with doors wide open. Sluggish if not snail like movements. Not something you would expect to see after the game changing modernwarfare release in 2019.i would rate this higher if the game was 15 dollars like warface.… Expand
  4. Mau17
    Feb 13, 2021
    0
    Una completa basura, multijugador lleno de camperos, skill base Match making una completa porqueria
  5. 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
  6. oscil8
    Feb 12, 2021
    0
    A total downgrade from Modern Warfare (2019) - the guns feel like toys in comparison when you compare the animations, sound design, and attachment systems. Oh wow look it's /Nuketown/ again for the 10th time. What a joke.
  7. Wackochacko
    Feb 10, 2021
    2
    Console players have a distinct disadvantage. A couple of nice maps but overall too broken .
  8. Gibbo0619
    Feb 10, 2021
    2
    So many fault and errors from pointless doing objectives as you get more points if you just camp reload issues it pauses cant change calling card or emblem and many more
  9. 1witheverything
    Feb 9, 2021
    1
    This gMe is disgusting the amount of bugs server problems is beyond a joke. Hardly any guns in any category hardly any new releases for weapons. What the heck man this is just not good enough. If I finally get to team.up with my mates I can't every bloody chat with them.as the chat never works. And when it does I can never rejoin them.in a game. This company should be ashamed of puttingThis gMe is disgusting the amount of bugs server problems is beyond a joke. Hardly any guns in any category hardly any new releases for weapons. What the heck man this is just not good enough. If I finally get to team.up with my mates I can't every bloody chat with them.as the chat never works. And when it does I can never rejoin them.in a game. This company should be ashamed of putting out a game with so many issues. Its just full on disgusting… Expand
  10. love_sosa
    Feb 8, 2021
    1
    Genuinely one of the worst quality games Activision has ever put out. for a triple-A game, this is terribly optimized and crashes consistently no matter how low you put your settings. And this is all before you have even started playing the game. The gun balance in this game very rarely comes even close to fair and is so bad that every ranked game you play now is filled with AK-74u's.Genuinely one of the worst quality games Activision has ever put out. for a triple-A game, this is terribly optimized and crashes consistently no matter how low you put your settings. And this is all before you have even started playing the game. The gun balance in this game very rarely comes even close to fair and is so bad that every ranked game you play now is filled with AK-74u's.

    The SBMM (skill based mathmaking) maybe one of the worst feautures added to this game with a system designed to take you on a rolercoaster of enjoyment ranging from experiences that make you question your purchase to brief moments of above-average enjoyment. If you used to enjoy older COD's that had lobbies filled with a wide variety of players, then you will be unpleasantly surprised to know that you will not find such an experience here.

    There is a large list of things I could cover when talking about the faults of Cold War but for the sake of time, I have listed the worst features. if the reviews for this game seem overwhelmingly negative that is no coincidence.

    Positives: well to be honest there actually positive parts to this game. The quality of the campaign is high and is enjoyable and is definitely a light of hope for this game. zombies is also a game mode that I believe although may not be appreciated by veteran players of the mode is still quite enjoyable and has brought a good range of features and experiences to the zombies game mode. Overall I would not recommend a purchase of this game if you have any intention of playing the multiplayer or if you do not have a beefy pc. the only point I have given this game is due to the campaign and zombies modes. this may be one of the worst quality call of duty's ever released. this game might as well still be in beta and yet the developers still push out anime skin packs and CDL operators skins like clockwork.    … Expand
  11. zombieheartless
    Feb 8, 2021
    0
    I used to be able to play call of duty all night long and have fun with my friends, now I can't play 3 matches without feeling anger and rage because of how horrible the sbmm is, starting up the game for the first time the fricken home screen was bugged out and laggy, I tried out campaign and was greeted with buggy cutscenes, characters bugged out, and a really boring plot to theI used to be able to play call of duty all night long and have fun with my friends, now I can't play 3 matches without feeling anger and rage because of how horrible the sbmm is, starting up the game for the first time the fricken home screen was bugged out and laggy, I tried out campaign and was greeted with buggy cutscenes, characters bugged out, and a really boring plot to the story.next was the multiplayer, and oh boy was I disappointed. The sbmm felt even stronger than modern warfare, I would struggle with terrible teammates, sweaty enemies, overpowered and unbalanced weapons, horrible maps that promote camping, the enemies are impossible to see, the movement feeling clunky, the score streaks are horrible and can not only be shot down with one clip but also are impossible to get because of how high the scores are to get. And all of this I saw within an hour of playing . Their developers have gone dark and never answer questions or interact with the community, the game took 50% of my storage on my Xbox, the battle pass is a rip off of modern warfare's style, in fact it's combined WITH it, so it's mooching off of another games success. Now as for zombies, the map is fun, enjoyable and is the only reason I have the game still installed, I don't wanna reinstall 250gigs every time I wanna play zombies. My only gripe is the glitches and the fact that there's only one map. One issue that I saw was the worst was it SHUT OFF MY XBOX, no game has ever done that and made me feel like I downloaded some malicious stuff into my Xbox before.To end off with, I'ma say I don't recommend this game to anyone, it feels incomplete, abandoned, and feels like a rip off.… Expand
  12. lostwelshman
    Feb 6, 2021
    0
    Appalling lack of upgrade version available for disc based copy. Identical box art with only slight differences that aren’t clear to most consumers. Money grabbing activision at it again!
  13. ing1
    Feb 6, 2021
    2
    pure disappointment in everything: bad graphics with no details, many crashes, player and opponent movement terribly bad,
    Guns are no fun, everything is cheap and like a game 20 years ago. I made my money in the bin, I don't feel like playing it to the end
  14. mrsupickumater
    Feb 5, 2021
    0
    Waste of frickin money....

    This game is so boring.
    Modern Warfare is like a game from 2030 and Cold War is boring BS game from 2012.

    F this Sheet
  15. s4iph
    Feb 4, 2021
    0
    I played call of duty since the beginning in 2003. I had never so bad technical issues bevor... This game crashes any time any where with dozens of error codes! Every new patch comes with new problems and new errors.
    No answer for opened tickets from the support team!
    That was a really bad customer service! I hope Activision earn a lot of money with the micro transactions, they will need    I played call of duty since the beginning in 2003. I had never so bad technical issues bevor... This game crashes any time any where with dozens of error codes! Every new patch comes with new problems and new errors.
    No answer for opened tickets from the support team!
    That was a really bad customer service! I hope Activision earn a lot of money with the micro transactions, they will need it when no one buys the new Cod in 2021....    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. IreviewGamesYay
    Feb 3, 2021
    4
    This game is somewhat enjoyable, The campaign is a thrilling story and its multiple endings make up for its length, The campaign has some very enjoyable missions such as desperate measures. The zombie mode is also very fun but you're going to need more than just one map to keep the thrill going, The map die Maschine is very fun but it only supports run n gun strategies. The multiplayer isThis game is somewhat enjoyable, The campaign is a thrilling story and its multiple endings make up for its length, The campaign has some very enjoyable missions such as desperate measures. The zombie mode is also very fun but you're going to need more than just one map to keep the thrill going, The map die Maschine is very fun but it only supports run n gun strategies. The multiplayer is where my frustration starts, It is very buggy on the first hand and has SBMM which makes it unenjoyable.… Expand
  18. Hakyyy
    Feb 2, 2021
    0
    I regret the money i spent, i swear to god its the worst multiplayer experience ive ever had, on any game not just call of duty
  19. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    Waiting for the rest to be patched in.
    Cold War is probably th wmost lack luster call of duty game ive ever played. First. The campaign isn’t even on the disk. What is this thing even installing? Because after you go to play the campaign its like, nah you gotta download it, heres part one… that’s right part one… youll play a mission in this joke of a    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    Waiting for the rest to be patched in.
    Cold War is probably th wmost lack luster call of duty game ive ever played.
    First. The campaign isn’t even on the disk.
    What is this thing even installing? Because after you go to play the campaign its like, nah you gotta download it, heres part one… that’s right part one… youll play a mission in this joke of a campaign and then its like oh you nee to download part 2 now, heres another 26gb patch ontope of the 20 you just downloaded, but it doesn’t stope there, theres another 20 gb part 3.. .thats right.. nearly 70 GB patched in for not even 4 hour long campaign. That they couldn’t just put on the disc… downloading multiplayer and zombies makes sense because its primarily online.. but a 4 hour long campaign, it’s a joke…
    I for one do understand why so many people love call of duty, its multiplayer, and thankfully its just as fun here as its ever been with all of its modes outside of team deathmatch.. that’s usually my favorite mode, but I just wasn’t feeling the maps this year in deathmatch, but I had an absolute blast anyway for hours playing that ultra addicting, spawn shoot die gameplay, and its been a hwile since ive played a call of duty game.. since ww2.. so im not sure if these things are new but I am loving the instant respawns here on the next gen.. and I also appreciate that camping snipers have a little reflection to give away their location.. ive never been a fan of zombies mode, its obviously here.. I cant fairly critique it as it just isn’t my thing… but the main reason I play a call of duty game, at least in my currently life where I don’t have the time to sink days into multiplayer is the campaign.. but thankfully I do have the fun and addictive multiplayer to play through while it takes more hours to download than it does to actually play…
    Here you play as yourself, during the cold war, and the campaign actually started with tons of promise.. I wouldn’t mind if every year we got a well told 3-4 hour long story full of amazing set pieces and a mind blowing experience to compliment the fun multiplayer, and this campaign had its moments, it felt like an interactive movie with great moments and missions, some of the best stealth missions ive ever experienced in a first person shooter, but halfway through the campaign just falls apart, it becomes generic first person shooter level design and story telling, theres even a section of the game here youre redoing the same thing like 5 times in a row… that’s how much you can tell the creative juices have evaporated after an impressive start.. I didn’t want to stop playing, but I had to to let part 2 download… such a let down…
    Call of Duty is what it is…
    You know what youre going to get every year…
    it never changes outside of the setting..and this is where the let down comes into play
    Im personaly okay with a little 4 hour journey each year, but please put a little more effort and see that effort through, especially if again,, its only going to be 4 hours… it better be solid.
    But at least you have some new maps to play with.
    I give Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    a 7/10    … Expand
  20. ak1bo
    Jan 26, 2021
    0
    The graphics, the UI, the stability - absolutely everything is such a huge step back from previous games of the series. The game looks and feels like a ten year old, eastern free-to-play fps. And it is blatenly using the exact same disgusting micro transaction methods: It takes forever to level and upgrade weapons - just to increase your urge to spend even more money than the initial fullThe graphics, the UI, the stability - absolutely everything is such a huge step back from previous games of the series. The game looks and feels like a ten year old, eastern free-to-play fps. And it is blatenly using the exact same disgusting micro transaction methods: It takes forever to level and upgrade weapons - just to increase your urge to spend even more money than the initial full price 60 to 80 bucks you paid for what should be entirely free to play. I would be not suprised if they outsourced the development of this game to some cheaper region or even eniterly based its engine and UI on some mobile game. It is that ugly and buggy. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this. Continue to play Modern Warfare or Warzone. Dont buy skins. Dont support this disgusting affront.… Expand
  21. Alwai90
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    what stupid game they did not even think to improve it
    i advice u to play only zombie other is sucks
  22. AliensLoveToo
    Jan 23, 2021
    2
    SBMM completely ruined the multiplayer. Everyone knows it. On top of that, there’s some shady sh*t going on with the aim-assist.
  23. HC1998
    Jan 23, 2021
    0
    Really terrible compared to the previous instalments. The whole game feels unfinished and ugly. The gameplay on zombies is the only redeeming factor and even then there is only one level available. The sound design is awful, playing this for a few hours and then switching to modern warfare is day and night. It is also equally pushy with additional payments as was modern warfare if not moreReally terrible compared to the previous instalments. The whole game feels unfinished and ugly. The gameplay on zombies is the only redeeming factor and even then there is only one level available. The sound design is awful, playing this for a few hours and then switching to modern warfare is day and night. It is also equally pushy with additional payments as was modern warfare if not more so. I really cannot tell people to avoid this as much as possible. Wait until more content is out and even then be wary. SBMM is the absolute worst!… Expand
  24. Blaha
    Jan 22, 2021
    1
    Sbmm ruins the game, it's a shame

    Maybe 1/20 games are back and forth in TDM... The rest of the games you can tell which team are winning half way thru and that makes is so boring
  25. Shadowsky101
    Jan 22, 2021
    0
    Why do people buy this game? It‘s a generic game like every year. Cod will die on day.
  26. yangfanhong
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    The single player campaign story is a shock for me. The game provides two parallel endings, and they are exactly what is happening.
  27. Fckcod
    Jan 20, 2021
    0
    I really hate this game its just crap!!
    I’m quiting its a waste off time and money!
    Dont buy it!!!!
  28. Nickymkz
    Jan 18, 2021
    2
    The gameplay is horrible complete downgrade from modern warfare. The maps are the worst I’ve seen in a call of duty game like Miami is god awful so isn’t cartel and what the hell is raid and the pines just trash maps awful. And I can’t even stay in the same lobby with people I was just playing with what the hell is that about oh and this “skill based matchmaking” gtfoh with that bs. ThenThe gameplay is horrible complete downgrade from modern warfare. The maps are the worst I’ve seen in a call of duty game like Miami is god awful so isn’t cartel and what the hell is raid and the pines just trash maps awful. And I can’t even stay in the same lobby with people I was just playing with what the hell is that about oh and this “skill based matchmaking” gtfoh with that bs. Then we got the overpowered guns that just came out in Cold War and modern warfare then they nerf the guns that came out on launch so that you would either have to buy the battle pass or some other **** just to have a decent gun. Then the game crashes, shuts down your console and everything else THIS GAME IS BROKEN. The game modes are **** horrific like dirty bomb is the worst **** I’ve ever seen not fun at all. And only play gunfight if you want the other kid on your team to immediately quit or not play and have to play the whole game yourself and if you do find a good person to play with on that mode say see ya before the game ends cuz not like you can play another game with them because it throws everyone out of the lobby. Sure go ahead waste $60 or $70 if you want the Xbox one and the series x game which is bs cuz you can play the 60$ on your series x and one so why even have that option. So yea buy the game if you want to be killed by random grenades and people camping not just one or two whole **** teams camp have fun wasting your time and money on the ****tiest game ever oh and don’t buy it for the campaign that’s **** too. Oh almost forgot make sure you disable cross platform cuz they can’t figure out a way to stop people from using aimbots or wall hacks while playing the game on pc.… Expand
  29. DevilRage
    Jan 18, 2021
    2
    Only crashes on Playstation 5 Multiplayer is fun but SBMM sucks Not recommendable
  30. God-Escanor
    Jan 17, 2021
    1
    Soy de PS4 y está muy mal optimizada la pantalla dividida y se crashea un chingo en resumen...
    Puto juego de mierda
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#13 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
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Metascore
76

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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