The zombies mode returns as well, with a suite of features to expand the offering. Platforms: PS5 (reviewed), PS4, X1X, XSX, XSS, PC It is a short campaign sure, but one that uses its time wisely. It isn’t groundbreaking by any stretch, yet it kept me interested throughout.

The missions start off with some familiar run-and-gun action, but quickly evolve into various locales with interesting side missions and a branching narrative that requires finding clues and uncovering evidence to fill in the story. This outing involves a series of missions taking place during the Cold War era, hence the name. The Black Ops series has always been the most popular with this mode, as the team seems to take more chances with the narrative. I will start with the campaign, as that is where I find most of my enjoyment each year in Call of Duty.

All that said, this is one of the most polished and robust packages the series has seen to date, and it sure does look pretty on these new consoles. This year also marks the debut of the series on yet another generation of consoles. Much like past iterations, this year’s outing involves a trio of game modes that almost feel like they could be standalone games in and of themselves. The annual tradition is with us again as Call of Duty graces us with another entry in the juggernaut series.

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