Call of Duty®

Call of Duty® remains a hugely popular franchise with a massive player base, but recent entries, particularly Black Ops 6, have sparked mixed reactions. While some players appreciate the Zombies mode and the multiplayer maps, many criticize the game for its lack of innovation, repetitive map design, and overemphasis on microtransactions. The campaign receives lukewarm responses, with some finding it entertaining, but others calling it derivative and unengaging.

Technical issues plague the experience, especially on PC, including frequent crashes, server instability, and poor optimization. Cheating and unfair matchmaking are persistent problems, frustrating many players. The community also voices concerns about the intrusive anti-cheat system, voice chat restrictions, and constant weapon balancing changes that alienate longtime fans. Despite these flaws, some players remain addicted to the gameplay, especially the Zombies mode, and enjoy playing with friends, though overall dissatisfaction with the developer's priorities and support is evident.

Highlights

Most praised aspects include the Zombies mode for its challenging easter eggs and enjoyable gameplay, and the multiplayer maps which some find well-designed. The campaign offers decent gameplay mechanics and an open-world style that some players like. The game's graphics are generally considered good, delivering a visually appealing experience. Additionally, the XP sharing system between Zombies, multiplayer, and Warzone is appreciated by some players for rewarding engagement across modes.

Playing with friends is a common positive, enhancing the fun factor despite other issues.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus heavily on technical instability, with frequent crashes and server disconnects reported, especially on PC. Cheating is rampant, undermining fair play and frustrating the community. The game's heavy reliance on microtransactions and expensive battle passes is a major sore point. Many players feel the franchise has become stale, recycling old maps and lacking meaningful innovation. Matchmaking and weapon balancing are often described as poor, with some accusing developers of catering to less skilled players and streamers rather than the core community.

Anti-cheat measures sometimes penalize innocent players, and voice chat restrictions frustrate users. The game’s massive file size and poor optimization also detract from the experience.