BLACK OPS 4 - REVIEW ROUNDUP

Well, what a blast I have had this weekend playing Black Ops 4.  In particular the new Blackout mode which brings a new dimension to the genre that everyone is getting onboard for.  But what do the critics think of Blackout and the rest of the game?  Reviews below

Game Informer (9.5/10)

Blackout is the best battle-royale experience available today, zombies offers crazy customizable co-op, and multiplayer keeps things grounded for those looking for the classic core.

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Destructoid (8/10)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has ushered in a new era of AAA: one where every studio and their grandmother tries to pack a battle royale gametype into their project. The thing is Activision actually did it right, while also providing a strong zombies outing alongside of its token traditional multiplayer element.

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IGN (Review in Progress)

Black Ops 4’s Zombies is the showcase of a confident team that has iterated and improved the formula they created

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Gamespot (Review in Progress)

With standard multiplayer and Zombies, it struggles to fully commit to moving forward, and the mix of old content and new ideas doesn’t always gel. From what I’ve played so far, Blackout more successfully incorporates elements of Black Ops’ past while forming its own take on trends of the present.

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Videogamer (8/10)

Despite the lack of a campaign and any tonal consistency, Black Ops 4 boasts a thrilling entry into the battle royale space.

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That completes our review recap and the reviews are glowing for the new multiplayer modes.  If you’ll excuse me, I’m off to jump right back into it.

Not got your copy yet?  Buy it now at The Game Collection.

-Darren