Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Review: We’ve Got a Job to Do

Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War is one of my favourite shooter games of all time.

What Happens in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?

Set in the 1980s, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War takes place across Berlin, Vietnam, as well as Russia. The game begins with an attempted assassination conducted by your team and flawlessly moves into your bigger objective. After discovering the resurgence of Perseus, you are tasked with the mission of preventing the corrupt and powerful Russians from acquiring a nuclear weapon. With a few flashbacks, as well as a variety of missions, you learn quite a lot about the cast of characters around you as well as your own character, Bell.

Who Are The Characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?

Bell is the playable character that we get to customize most aspects of his identity other than his nickname. Bell fought with Adler in the Vietnam War as well and is also very good with computers. Russell Adler is the leader of our team, and he is a Vietnam veteran who leads the black ops team. He’s tough, gritty and good with a gun and he has a consistent catchphrase.  Alex Mason is the other character that we play as a part of the game and he is a pretty good soldier who’s good at what he does.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Review

Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War was one of the best Call of Duty games I have played so far. Everything about this game felt really smooth. The guns were solid and each was unique. The combat was intense, yet manageable. The campaign was a joy ride until the end. The possibility of alternate endings was surprising and created good replayability. The characters were enjoyable and mostly unique. Overall, it was a fun game.

The campaign for this game was really fun to play. There are so many options story-wise and character-wise. Story-wise, there are many opportunities throughout the game that give players a choice in their actions. In this game, the choices carry weight, and depending on what the player chooses, the last mission changes.

Without going into plot spoilers, the reason for having a customizable protagonist was also very interesting. Although every avatar created is code-named “Bell”, each avatar can be customized with unique names and unique perks throughout the campaign.

Another great aspect of the campaign is the story. The story was filled with many twists and turns, and the player is able to play in a variety of locations. Besides locations, this game also featured a variety of mission types. Besides the usual run and gun, there were also a good amount of stealth missions. This added another layer to the complexity of the game.

The only real downside was some of the characters. Some of the characters you meet during the campaign aren’t explored as much as some of the others. However, it was cool to see some characters that appear in other Call of Duty titles.

Besides the campaign, the game also features online multiplayer and zombie mode, which are also very fun for those who are more interested in the shooter aspect of the game.

All in all, Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War is one of my favourite shooter games of all time. For those who are into those types of games, this is a no-brainer to pick up and enjoy. If you are looking for some of my other favourite games, look no further than Persona 5 Royal or Nier:Automota. Yes, totally different games than Call of Duty, but still incredibly fun.