Its multiplayer added new elements such as weapon progression, proficiencies, and more, but what it did best was create one of the most compelling and addicting Call of Duty multiplayer experiences ever made up to that point. There were some big issues with 2023’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but 2011’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 did a great job of iterating and improving on what came before. Sure, we would have loved some more content, but it provided highly polished and tense gameplay sessions we still think about today. These moments are quiet in the best ways, and they make the louder ones even more impactful.īlack Ops Cold War’s multiplayer fell a little short but its Zombies mode was a highlight. The campaign takes place during the most critical moments of the Cold War and we get time to learn more about our covert ops crew at our safehouses and sneak around KGB headquarters as a Russian double agent.
While Call of Duty is obviously known for its world-class shootouts with explosions around every corner and edge-of-your-seat moments, Black Ops Cold War added another wrinkle to that formula. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War sets itself apart from other entries in the legendary franchise by how much it excels when your gun is actually holstered.
