Activision; PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, PC With a deafening onslaught of massive shootout set-pieces in exotic locations, an evolving campaign mode and excellent multiplayer offerings, this maximalist instalment of crazed carnage is a hootIt seems like an anachronism now, in this age of live service “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/aug/30/gamescom-report-can-the-forever-game-endure">forever games</a>”, that the annual release of a new Call of Duty title is still considered a major event. But here is Black Ops 7, a year after its <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/oct/29/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-review">direct predecessor</a>, and another breathless bombard of military shooting action. This time it is set in a dystopian 2035 where a global arms manufacturer named the Guild claims to be the only answer to an apocalyptic new terrorist threat – but are things as clearcut as they seem?The answer, of course, is a loudly yelled “noooo!” Black Ops is the paranoid, conspiracy-obsessed cousin to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/nov/14/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-review-exhilarating-game-engineering-rescues-a-tired-format">Modern Warfare</a> strand of Call of Duty games, a series inspired by 70s thrillers such as The Parallax View and The China Syndrome, and infused with ’Nam era concerns about rogue CIA agents and bizarre psy-ops. The campaign mode, which represents just a quarter of the offering this year, is a hallucinogenic romp through socio-political talking points such as psychopathic corporations, hybrid warfare, robotics and tech oligarchies. The result is a deafening onslaught of massive shootout set-pieces in exotic locations, as the four lead characters – members of a supercharged spec-ops outfit – are exposed to a psychotropic drug that makes them relive their worst nightmares. Luckily, they do so with advanced weaponry, cool gadgets and enough buddy banter to destabilise a medium-sized rogue nation. It is chaotic, relentless and stupidly pleasurable, especially if you play in co-operative mode with three equally irresponsible pals. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-review-playstation-xbox-pc">Continue reading...</a>

تقدم لعبة 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' من Activision تجربة مثيرة مع معارك نارية مكثفة في مواقع غريبة، ووضع حملة متطور، وخيارات متعددة اللاعبين قوية. تدور أحداث اللعبة في عام 2035 في عالم د dystopian، حيث يدعي مصنع الأسلحة العالمي، Guild، أنه الحل الوحيد لمواجهة تهديد إرهابي جديد. على الرغم من الفوضى، تثير القصة تساؤلات حول الوضوح والأخلاق في الحرب.

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' de Activision ofrece una experiencia emocionante con intensos tiroteos en lugares exóticos, un modo de campaña en evolución y sólidas opciones multijugador. Ambientado en un 2035 distópico, el juego gira en torno a un fabricante de armas global, la Guild, que afirma combatir una nueva amenaza terrorista. A pesar de la acción caótica, la narrativa plantea preguntas sobre la claridad y la moralidad en la guerra.

Le jeu 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' d'Activision offre une expérience palpitante avec ses fusillades intenses dans des lieux exotiques, un mode campagne évolutif et de solides options multijoueurs. Situé dans un futur dystopique en 2035, le jeu tourne autour d'un fabricant d'armes mondial, la Guilde, qui prétend lutter contre une nouvelle menace terroriste. Malgré l'action chaotique, le récit soulève des questions sur la clarté et la moralité en temps de guerre.

Activision's 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' delivers a thrilling experience with its intense shootouts in exotic locations, an evolving campaign mode, and strong multiplayer options. Set in a dystopian 2035, the game revolves around a global arms manufacturer, the Guild, claiming to combat a new terrorist threat. Despite the chaotic action, the narrative raises questions about clarity and morality in warfare.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review – hallucinogenic romp through dystopia is stupidly pleasurable

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