Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
CoD: Black Ops 6, CoD BO6, Call of Duty 2024
Release Date: October 25, 2024
Action, FPP, Cold War, FPS, online, co-op, shooters, 90s, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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The 21st installment in a popular and long-running series of first-person shooters. The campaign mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a spy thriller set during the 1990s. We can also pick from the multiplayer mode (classic & Strike) and the Zombie mode.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the 21st main installment of the bestselling FPS series published by Activision, and the sixth installment in the Call of Duty: Black Ops subseries, started in 2010.
The game is the result of collaboration between a number of development studios under the wings of an American publisher, led by Treyarch and Raven Software. In addition, teams such as Beenox (authors of the PC version), High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer Games also participated in the development.
Campaign
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gives us a story campaign in which the action takes place in the early 1990s, just after the end of the Cold War. It is a continuation of the events presented in Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War. Moreover, it includes references to memories from the 1980s, which we could see in Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
The campaign is written in the style of a spy thriller and features characters familiar to fans, such as Frank Woods and Russell Adler, as well as completely new ones – Troy Marshall and Jane Harrow. Following the trail of a global political conspiracy, we visit places including the Russian tundra, the Middle Eastern desert, Southern Europe, and the United States.
The core of the story are missions, during which we have to both act quietly and participate in spectacular events with intense shootouts. We can use weapons and gadgets straight from the action movies of the late 20th century. Between the missions we visit the hideout that acts as a hub where we can learn more about individual characters and the plot, unlock various upgrades, solve a number of puzzles, and finally choose the next assignments.
Multiplayer
The second pillar on which Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is based is the online multiplayer mode. It includes both the main variant of the game for two six-person teams, as well as the Strike mode, designed for 2 vs 2 or 6 vs 6 matches. 16 new maps have been prepared for the game's launch – 4 for Strike mode and 12 for the main mode.
This is not the end, as the Prestige system (Classic Prestige) returns here, thanks to which after reaching the highest rank we can gain access to various bonuses. The game also features a cinema mode and offers new interface settings. The latter include the ability to change the position of the minimap and completely disable selected HUD elements.
Zombies Mode
The third pillar of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the Zombies Mode in which we repel successive waves of the living dead, fighting alone or in cooperation with other players. As we progress, we unlock various improvements that increase our combat potential, and consequently - allow us to survive longer on the battlefield. At the time of the premiere, two maps were made available to us - Liberty Falls and Terminus.
Omnimovement
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 offers a completely new, realistic character movement system, called Omnimovement, which was prepared from scratch. Thanks to it, we can run smoothly, slide and dive in any direction. It is also possible to rotate in a lying position, which further increases our freedom of movement and expands the range of tactical possibilities on the battlefield.
Game Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
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OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 151 Critic Reviews.
Gamer Social Club: 8.5 / 10 by Fraser Billington
Black Ops 6 does a fantastic job of keeping things fresh. The mission design never has you doing one thing too often. You will be infiltrating gang lands, breaking into government black sites, schmoozing with Politicians, taking part in poker games and storming a certain Palace in Desert Storm.
Gaming Nexus: 8.5 / 10 by Jason Dailey
Call of Duty is so back. A campaign that returns to form, the best multiplayer suite of the current console generation of COD's, and a chaotically fun Zombies mode. Black Ops 6 delivers in every way.
TheSixthAxis: 10 / 10 by Jim Hargreaves
Modern Warfare had a great run, but Black Ops is now back on top in their ongoing sibling rivalry. Fluid character movement, high-tempo multiplayer, evolved Zombies co-op, and an incredible campaign come together in 2024's most irresistible first person shooter.
The main pros of the game
- Zombies Mode: Some users found the Zombies mode enjoyable, noting that it still has potential despite some issues.
- Initial Fun: A few players mentioned that the game was fun at launch, particularly in multiplayer and while grinding for camos.
- Nostalgic Elements: There are mentions of nostalgia for earlier Call of Duty titles and the excitement of gameplay during the initial hours.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Many users reported frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, including blue screens and server connectivity problems.
- Cheating and Hacking: There is a widespread issue with hackers in multiplayer lobbies, with users expressing frustration over the ineffective anti-cheat measures.
- Monetization Practices: The game is criticized for its heavy focus on microtransactions, with players feeling overwhelmed by advertisements for skins and battle passes.
- Gameplay Balance: Users noted that the gameplay feels unbalanced, with complaints about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) and poor map design leading to frustrating experiences.
- AI Usage: Many players expressed disappointment with the reliance on AI in gameplay, feeling it detracts from the overall experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Quality Assurance: Users feel that the game lacks proper quality control and testing, leading to unresolved bugs and performance issues.
- Community Engagement: There is a call for better communication and responsiveness from developers regarding player feedback and concerns.
- Balanced Gameplay: Players desire a more balanced matchmaking system that doesn't favor hackers or create frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Creative Content: Users want more original and engaging content in terms of maps and game modes, rather than recycled assets or AI-generated art.
- Freedom of Speech: Concerns were raised about chat bans for using foul language in a mature-rated game, highlighting the desire for more relaxed communication within the game.
Summary
- Overall, user sentiment indicates significant dissatisfaction with Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, primarily due to technical issues, monetization practices, and a perceived decline in the quality of gameplay and community engagement.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 249 votes. 747 players anticipated the game.
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Call of Duty Series
Call of Duty is a series of first-person shooters (FPS), the individual parts of which are set in different conventions of armed conflicts - from World War II, through modern wars, to futuristic conflicts. The series is considered one of the most important and popular brands in the history of electronic entertainment.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Age restrictions: 18+
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 470, 102 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps) Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 11 GB GeForce GTX 1080 Ti / 8 GB Radeon RX 6600 XT, 102 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Ultra: (4K) Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT, 102 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
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