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. UK-GAMER99
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Best campaign since BO1 Excellent setting, great cast and just wonderful all around. There are a few technical issues that don't hidner the overall experience. Multiple endings is a good feature, Multiplayer is what you expect out of CoD Zombies a blast but I haven't gone deep in it yet.
  2. 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.)
  3. yassir5505
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Great Zombies and Campaign very innovative and great era, graphics were incredible
  4. Dark_Doter007
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Сюжетная компания очень удивила,диалоги и все остальное,молодцом 5 из 5
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Omid5359
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    El juego es una pasada con un aspecto grafico de lo mejor de la nueva generacion de consolas es decir es la unica con un RT espectacular nada que ver con la version mediocre de PS5 con un apartado grafico, efectos de particulas, renderizado asqueroso muy mediocres, en fin es una joya esta version de XBOX SERIES X
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  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. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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 !!!
  17. EntryLevel
    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 !!!
  18. 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!
  19. 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.
  20. 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!
  21. TheMessenger
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Just cause Playstation 4 / 5 version are bad (because weak loser console), doesn't mean you have to troll PC / Xbox Series X versions that run on ultimately superior hardware.
  22. 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
  23. thepainisreal
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    BEST Call of Duty in year. Oh my my god, why is it so underrated. It's so well made game. Thank you EA.
  24. Azzabro59
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Best trearch game matching black ops 1. Best zombies since black ops 1. Love the entire game and then outbreak come out! Revived my love for zombies.
  25. 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.
  26. turnedwand
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    I play Zombies the most and I like it a lot. Idk what other people's complaints are. The game works perfectly well and that should count for something too. Very smooth, very polished. Regular updates to keep things working. Not much else I could ask for. Some people in multiplayer be sweatin' they nuts off though and it's not fun to play with people who are that competitive with it. Like II play Zombies the most and I like it a lot. Idk what other people's complaints are. The game works perfectly well and that should count for something too. Very smooth, very polished. Regular updates to keep things working. Not much else I could ask for. Some people in multiplayer be sweatin' they nuts off though and it's not fun to play with people who are that competitive with it. Like I should not be paired with or fighting against someone who is trying that hard. Otherwise the game is good. Campaign is kinda whack/weak but who buys CoD for the campaign.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. notbradyn_YT
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    I love this game. Despite what everyone says, I love it. The zombies is good, especially Die Machine. The multiplayer is where I actually got decent at CoD. And the campaign is really good as well.
  30. 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
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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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