Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been released. Players can now access the servers, but initial impressions of the campaign indicate some issues.
Earlier reports highlighted positive reviews from foreign media, praising the pace and multiplayer. However, a few hours after the global release, regular players began to evaluate the game as well—and some of the magic disappeared. The multiplayer is being met with enthusiasm, but the story campaign quickly came under heavy criticism.
The situation on Steam is clear: reviews are "mixed," with only 44% of users giving a positive rating. This is no longer just isolated disappointments, but a clear trend: the plot of the new installment has divided the community and has not convinced everyone.
The main complaints from players are related to the campaign's structure: short playthrough, inability to pause, lack of checkpoints—after each failure, players have to repeat long sections.
Additionally, some complaints are turning into laughter. Supernatural and even paranormal events appear in the campaign, which do not fit into the image of the serious story that Activision promoted before release. Players note a sharp 180-degree turn from what was promised.
Many clips, memes, and absurd scenes from the campaign are circulating online. They are increasing every hour, and some look so ridiculous that it's hard to believe they made it into the final version of the game. Examples via links on X: 1, 2.
