Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - A Mixed Bag of Fun and Frustration

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a game that has left many players with mixed feelings.

The Good

• Fun Co-op Campaign: Offers genuinely enjoyable moments, especially when playing with friends.
• Shared Experience: Designed to be a shared adventure.
• Laughs and Absurdity: Plenty of laughs and unique mission objectives that set it apart from other Call of Duty games.

The Bad

Storyline Issues

• Disjointed Narrative: Jumps between scenes and ideas, making it hard to follow.
• Lack of Cohesion: Some parts feel hastily put together, while others rehash old ideas.
• Boss Fights: Feel recycled from other games, with players dodging massive attacks and targeting weak points.

Repetition and Trends

• Similar to Modern Warfare 3: Released just a year ago, contributing to a trend of back-to-back similar sub-series.
• Campaign Deemphasized: Players feel campaigns are becoming less important, with the focus shifting to multiplayer and online modes.

Improvements Over Modern Warfare 3

• More Varied Missions: Open-world style missions are more diverse.
• Better Story Integration: Does a better job of connecting missions to the main story.

Final Verdict

Despite its flaws, Black Ops 7 has its moments. However, it feels like a step back for the series. The annual release schedule is clearly affecting the quality of the campaigns.

"It's hard not to wonder if the series would be better off taking a year off to focus on making each game truly special."