Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Overview

Call of Duty’s moment-to-moment gameplay is still primarily a well-dressed shooting gallery, but Black Ops Cold War succeeds in making its quiet time a defining part of its experience rather than just a deep breath between the loud and explode-y sequences. Its story is less successful at leaving a Black Ops 1-level mark, but the importance placed on finding and deciphering evidence as well as the multiple endings give good reason to stick with it beyond its typical six-ish-hour runtime.

-- As reviewed by IGN

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Based on 19 expert reviews

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5
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

2

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Last revision on March 28, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Brilliant amendment to the typical Call of Duty campaign formula
Has moments of serious style and humor
In multiplayer, Combined Arms shines with a creative and entertaining map that leverages vehicles well
Zombies is ridiculously fun
Incredibly designed fast-paced gunplay

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some of the more fast-paced missions manage to be boring
Weapons don't feel as weighty as previous iterations
Small launch multiplayer map count
Short story

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Expert reviews and ratings

When it comes to the Call of Duty universe, because let's be honest it is a universe level series now, my go to entry has always been Black Ops from Treyarch. In part because it has a campaign that is connected to a degree with each version and it...

By moviesgamesandtech.com on December 08, 2020

The plot (written by David S. Goyer and Brent Friedman) is set in the seething aftermath of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and puts you on the trail of the perpetrators. The first words we hear, in the midst of a grainy television montage, belong to Ronald...

By VideoGamer on December 08, 2020

Call of Duty games have been released annually for several years now and it's starting to show signs of franchise fatigue. Much like annual sports games, there's not much else the developers can do in order for the franchise to feel fresh and new. While...

By futurefive.co.nz on December 04, 2020

Although short on content, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is a dependable entry in the franchise with fast action and a variety of solid modes. The great zombies level and the nostalgic campaign are definitely the highlight, and the competitive...

By New Game Network on November 25, 2020

Well, hot damn. Do me a favour and pinch me, because I think for the first time in a very long time, I've found a Black Ops game that really vibes with the OG, and I want to make sure I'm not living some Nova 6-induced dream or something. 2020 might...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on November 24, 2020

Treyarch's latest feels like it's only a few quality of life changes away from being the perfect revival of the Black Ops series. It delivers on all three fronts and manages to subtly freshen some of the series' most stale...

By pcgamesn.com on November 20, 2020

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is as close to true call of Duty as you're likely to find in recent years, for better or for worse. The campaign does branch out a little, offering you side-missions that are unlocked through evidence gathering, which is...

By WCCFTech on November 20, 2020

In the brave new era of battle royale, where games are free and everlasting, the concept of paying £60 for an annual first-person shooter release has begun to feel a little outdated. Nevertheless, here is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the sixth...

By theguardian.com on November 19, 2020

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War ticks all the boxes for fans of the gigantic franchise with an engaging campaign that brilliantly captures the look, spirit and tensions of a bygone era. And on the multiplayer side, players will be satisfied with the...

By techguide.com.au on November 17, 2020

A Call of Duty title that reigns everything in and is afraid to try something new, Black Ops Cold War gets the basics spot on but doesn't have enough content to warrant the price...

By Games Radar on November 17, 2020

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