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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
2025 · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Action · First-person shooter · Tactical shooter
5 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 delivers a broad and generally enjoyable package, with satisfying gunplay, improved omnimovement, stronger multiplayer maps, and an atmospheric Zombies mode. Its campaign benefits from memorable psychological sequences, co-op support, shared progression, and the replayable Endgame mode, though its villain, twist, and open-world sections are underdeveloped. The game remains intensely fast-paced and familiar, while its always-online campaign and reused assets are notable drawbacks. Overall, Black Ops 7 is a solid but uneven sequel that expands the series effectively without matching the strongest entries in the Black Ops narrative.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Strong multiplayer map design and satisfying movement
- Atmospheric Zombies experience
- Shared progression across campaign and other modes
- Endgame adds replayability and co-op potential
Cons
- Campaign villain and ending feel underdeveloped
- Open-world campaign sections lack narrative purpose
- Always-online campaign cannot be paused
- Fast-paced multiplayer may feel overly familiar or sweaty
Review sources
5 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 40/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 60/100
- Destructoid · United States · 85/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100
- Shacknews · United States · 50/100