Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Release Date: November 6, 2015
Action, FPP, science fiction, FPS, co-op, shooters, splitscreen, PS Plus Collection, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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The twelfth major installment in a bestselling shooting game series from Activision company, existing as a direct sequel to the previous editions of the series authored by Treyarch Studio. The story is set 40 years after the events in Black Ops II, in a world reigned by chaos, where climatic changes, diminishing natural resources, and ideological divisions in the society are the leading problems.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III for PC, PS4 and XONE is another installment in the popular shooter series. Set in the distant future, the game continues the story presented in Black Ops II, albeit this time we are dealing with an even grimmer vision of reality. Studio Treyarch took care of the production.
Story
The story takes the player to the year 2065, 40 years after the drone attack organized by Raul Menendez in the previous part of the series. To prevent a similar situations from ever happening, the world has decided to create a special defense system. Unfortunately, nobody prepared for the other dangers that could lead humanity to the brink of chaos. Climate changes, shrinking resources, and an ideological conflict regarding genetic modifications and implants had divided the society and became a reason for increasingly bloodier wars.
The situation slowly begins to spiral out of control, as some previously undisclosed military projects come to light, and we also need to keep in mind the increasing consciousness of machines, which complicates everything. Nevertheless, even the technologies available to the army are nothing compared to the so-called NDI, which is a gigantic mental network to which all members of the Black Ops special forces are connected. It allows the commandos to accomplish even the most difficult of tasks and provides them with a virtually superhuman coordination.
At the beginning of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, one of the teams is sent on a mission only to suddenly abandon it for no obvious reasons. A moments later, HQ witnesses the biggest leak of secret government data it has ever seen. Nobody knows what really happened – the player's task is to find the missing unit and get to the heart of the matter.
Game modes
The campaign, in which we learn the rest of the story, is available in single player as well as in co-op mode for up to four players. An interesting option was also provided in the form of playing together on one screen. Unlike the previous parts of the series, the story campaign in Black Ops III has a more open map structure, and the missions begin in a special lobby. In the so-called bunker players can prepare for the assignment, select equipment, spend points on skills or read previously acquired notes.
Considerable changes have also been implemented in the multiplayer mode. Players were given the opportunity to take control of one of nine specialists, each with their own unique weapons and an additional special skill. Equally important is the additional option of running up walls and shooting underwater, thanks to which the maps, despite their small size, gain some additional depth. The gameplay is very dynamic, and the several extra moves that can be performed, thanks to the engines mounted on the soldier’s back, add to the game's fast and chaotic pace. The same applies to the cooperative zombie mode that returned to the series.
Technology
In terms of graphics, Call of Duty: Black Ops III for PC, PS4 and XONE looks very well, but it doesn’t differ too much in comparison to the previous installments in the series. Character animations are fluid, the cutscenes cinematic, and there is no shortage of spectacular scenes during both the campaign and multiplayer mode.
Last Update: December 2, 2015
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IGN: 9.2 / 10 by Brian Albert
From its four-player co-op campaign to the brand-new powers and a fleshed-out Zombies mode, Black Ops 3 meaningfully pushes the Call of Duty series forward on several fronts. Even where it doesn't innovate, it still meets the high bar Call of Duty fans should expect. Black Ops 3 isn't the best Call of Duty game ever, but it's the biggest and most feature-packed game we've seen out of the series yet.
Game Informer: 9 / 10 by Daniel Tack
What begins as a mundane campaign pleasantly diverts into wild territory. While the campaign elements are the weakest of what Black Ops III offers, the amount and quality of non-campaign offerings carry the title beyond the finish line
Game Rant: 3.5 / 5 by Anthony Taormina
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 a familiar experience dressed up in a way that it might feel slightly different at first, but getting into the nuts and bolts reveals not much has changed.
The main pros of the game
- Zombies Mode: The consensus among players is that the Zombies mode is outstanding, featuring a vast array of maps (including custom and remastered ones) and a strong modding community that enhances replayability. Many consider it the best Zombies experience in the Call of Duty series.
- Graphics: Despite being nearly a decade old, the graphics are still praised as beautiful and hold up well against modern standards.
- Gameplay: The gameplay, particularly in Zombies, is considered fun and engaging, with many players enjoying the chaos and cooperative elements.
- Modding Support: The game has a robust modding community, allowing players to create and share custom maps and mods, significantly extending the game's life and content.
- Campaign Story: While opinions vary, some players found the campaign story interesting, even if its execution was criticized.
The main cons of the game
- Multiplayer Issues: The multiplayer mode is largely considered "dead," with players struggling to find matches and frequently encountering hackers, which diminishes the experience.
- Campaign Execution: Many players found the campaign to be lackluster and poorly executed compared to previous titles in the series. Some described it as boring or confusing.
- Cheating and Hacking: The presence of cheaters in multiplayer and Zombies modes is a significant concern, with reports of aimbots and other exploits ruining the experience for many players.
- Connection Issues: Players frequently reported disconnections and NAT type issues that hindered online play, especially when trying to join friends' lobbies.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved Anti-Cheat Measures: Users expressed a desire for better anti-cheat systems to combat the hacking problem in both multiplayer and Zombies modes.
- Lower Prices: Many players felt that the price of the game and its DLCs is too high for a title that is nearly ten years old, suggesting that it should be more affordable.
- Dedicated Servers: There is a call for better server stability and support, as many players experience frequent disconnections and issues related to server reliability.
- Enhanced Campaign Content: Some players wished for a more engaging and well-executed campaign, as well as more content and maps from previous games to be included in the Zombies mode.
Summary
- In summary, while Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is highly regarded for its Zombies mode and modding capabilities, it suffers from significant issues in multiplayer and campaign execution, along with concerns about pricing and cheating.
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Average score from 3057 votes. 1604 players anticipated the game.
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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 III Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Call of Duty: Black Ops III System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460/Radeon HD 6970 or better, Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit
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