The new game Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from Activision just came out, but many players are very upset. On the website Metacritic, the average score from users is only 1.9 out of 10, based on 285 reviews as of November 17, 2025. These are mostly from regular players, not experts. The reviews are all from the launch day, and they don’t show names to keep people private. Fans who have played the series for years feel like the game let them down big time.
Many reviews call the game “trash” and say it’s not worth buying. Some players are shocked because they hoped for a fun spy story set in the Cold War, but it feels empty and boring. Others blame the company for being too greedy, saying the series used to be great but now it’s just about making money every year.
Black Ops 7’s single-player campaign has become one of the most heavily criticized in Call of Duty history. It’s the first story mode in the series that forces an always-online co-op design, which makes playing solo frustrating. There’s no pause button, no AI teammates, and the game disconnects you if you stay idle for too long. Players also dislike the slow pacing and strange creative choices—such as awkward boss designs and moments that look like cheap, AI-generated art. Many reviewers argue that the campaign relies on “fake nostalgia,” poorly imitating older Black Ops games without offering anything meaningful. For a $70 release, fans say the experience feels unfinished and not worth the price.
The online multiplayer is a bit better for some, with good shooting fun. But many complain about “skill-based matchmaking,” which puts you against really good players all the time, making it stressful and no fun for casual play. They also say the game hides death replays to protect losers.
Not everything is bad. A few reviews like the fast action in multiplayer and say the zombie mode is the best part that saves the game a little. But overall, people compare it to boring sports games that come out every year with nothing new.
These reviews on Metacritic show how mad the old fans are—they’ve been playing since 2007. No names make it feel like one big group yelling. Activision might think it’s just a bunch of fake bad reviews, but the low score is close to the worst in the series. It shows a big gap between what the makers wanted and what players like. Can the game get fixed with updates? Or is the Black Ops series in trouble? Right now, these reviews warn new buyers: Be careful before you buy.
Source: Metacritic
