The first reviews for Black Ops 7 have appeared online — and they are very positive. It's not necessarily the best game of 2025, but the new CoD could be one of the most exciting installments in the series in recent years, especially for those who love dynamic, spectacular, and varied gameplay.
Journalists are praising the gameplay in general. The story campaign is described as full of exciting, cinematic scenes, as if taken from a classic B-movie action film, with an interesting and unexpectedly complex ending. Also highlighted is the huge, meticulously crafted "Zombies" mode map — the mode will offer monumental battles and epic duels.
The multiplayer mode is considered the most balanced and rich in recent years: it's fast, tactical, with new mechanics, excellent maps, and superb technical components. Critics also note the impressive attention to detail, music, and game stability, and the post-launch support announcements have turned out to be just as high quality as before. The four-player cooperative campaign, advanced perk system, and combination of progress are also impressive.
But there are plenty of complaints. Some believe the campaign is too short, the storyline is bland, sometimes monotonous, and the pacing is unstable. The game's finale may also seem drawn out. Reviewers note that the multiplayer mode still suffers from a number of problems inherited from Modern Warfare 2019, and the "Zombies" mode could be more engaging. Other criticisms include unbalanced character development, unconvincing bosses, and the fact that overall progress can reduce the feeling of uniqueness in the modes.
Overall, critics agree that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a solid, sometimes outstanding CoD that may pleasantly surprise even skeptics. The game has received high scores — including 10/10 from GamingTrend, and the average rating at the time of publication is 84%.