Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Black Ops 4 is an excellent entry into the series. Some may mourn the loss of the single player campaign, but this is the tightest most balanced multiplayer the franchise has seen in a long while.

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79% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 47 reviews

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About Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Treyarch and was released on May 7, 2019. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and fun, especially for younger players and fans of the Call of Duty series.
The graphics and zombie mode are well-received, providing an exciting experience for players.
Fast shipping and good condition upon arrival, making it a reliable purchase.

The game lacks a campaign mode, which disappointed players who prefer single-player experiences.
Many users received a foreign version of the game, leading to issues with DLC and compatibility.
The game requires a significant amount of storage space and an online subscription to access most features.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking a traditional story mode, with players expressing disappointment over the limited narrative content in the Specialist HQ mode, which primarily consists of multiplayer matches interspersed with cutscenes. Many users feel that the absence of a dedicated story detracts from the overall experience, leaving them to navigate maps without clear objectives or missions. Overall, the desire for a more engaging narrative is a common sentiment among players.
- “So I like playing camping, and the story will attract me to play online.”
- “Wish it had a story mode, but zombies is always fun.”
- “Never been disappointed by Call of Duty until now because they take away the story of the game.”
- “Haven't played much of Blackout, and the Specialist HQ mode, which doubles as a story mode, is limited as it's just multiplayer matches with a cutscene before and after.”
- “I messed around for well over an hour and never did figure out how to actually play the game, only running around a map with no enemies or missions.”
- “Never been disappointed by Call of Duty until now because they took away the story of the game.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and detail, particularly in the zombie mode. However, some players feel that the rehashed old maps detract from the overall experience, and the absence of a single-player campaign has left others disappointed. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered impressive, they are not without their criticisms.
- “This game is great and I love the graphics; they are so awesome!”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “Good game and better graphics.”
- “I didn't have any form of single player; the graphics are just meh.”
- “The graphics are, well, they rehashed old maps, so they are the same.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The gameplay in the Black Ops games is generally praised for being fun and engaging, particularly with the inclusion of cinematic elements in the campaign. However, a notable downside is the absence of offline gameplay options.
- “I really like the Black Ops games; the gameplay is fun, and I enjoy the cinematics for the campaign.”
- “There is no offline gameplay at all.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and frustrating.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with many users feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to accusations of being a cash grab.
- “Seems like a cash grab at this point.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized due to persistent hacking and glitches, despite frequent updates. While it runs well on the Xbox One X, multiplayer and zombie modes still experience several issues, indicating that stability remains a concern for players.
- “So many freaking updates to the Xbox One and yet still consistent hacking and glitches.”
- “The multiplayer is beautiful, but zombies have several glitches.”

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is a shooter game. Common tags for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 include battle royale and mature.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was released on May 7, 2019.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was developed by Treyarch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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