Activsion has done it again.

Black Ops 3 is out, and wait... what's this? more maps to buy already? Well, if that's what it will take to enjoy the game!

No one should have to spend more than the hefty price of $60 to get enough out of a game for them to enjoy it.

It's not that it's not a fun game, it is and can be, as anyone who has played a COD game before knows.

But once again Activision and Treyarch have thought it a good idea to charge the "Triple A Price" for a game that really doesn't have all that much content.

Yes, go ahead and call me whatever you like.

Are you done now?

Once again, I don't "Hate" the game. It's relatively fun like any FPS.

But MY G-D.

When will Devs learn?

See, instead of trying to help the game's negative and overall "mixed" reviews, "EA's little brother" has opted for simply "making a sub-par game better at a price."

...Again.

If a free game on steam has a "Mostly Negative" review, only the most idiotic developer would start charging 10 bucks for it and expect that to make the reviews start changing for the better.

Logic right?

Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with DLC's, when they are done well and simply add more to the base game that it already great and not lacking. -Skyrim is a pretty good example of this. The base game is great as it is, but if you want to sink more hours in, go ahead and pick up a DLC.

A not so great example is like "Elite:Dangerous".

An overall "Mixed" set of reviews, for understandable reasons, Frontier's (Devs for) Elite:Dangerous decided that instead of improving the game to make it more enjoyable by simply updating it, (which I truly believe would have been a much more profitable and appealing way to expand the game than charging more money for a season pass for a base game that really doesn't have too much going for it.)

That, unfortunately is precisely what they did and will most likely continue to do.

I understand not every developer and game is gonna be like Warframe, where there is always new updates and almost always completely free to some extent, there is a line.

That line, is exactly what games and publishers like Black Ops 3 and Activision cross.

You don't make a game with one zombie map and charge extra for more when customers already spent up to $60 dollars on your game.

You don't keep adding more content for a price when the game simply needs it as an update to make it better.

You want to improve your reviews Activision?

Instead of demanding more money for less content, simply start adding more content and build up to the point where there is enough to do that people enjoy your game as it is. Then, you'll release DLC, and people will be a whole lot more open to the idea of putting in more money for a game they ALREADY enjoy.

Not putting in MORE money so they finally DO enjoy.

(And no, games Oozing with microtransactions. No, just, No. your games won't fix themselves.)

I get that Activision isn't gonna change, and most Developers that opt for poor marketing techniques won't.

But it's things like charging more than $60 for 2 games, one being a remaster, and the other one a game no one really wants that you MUST buy in order to recieve the remaster, that customers can't stand.

While some people are more than happy to shell out more money for your games, (to which I have no problems with) most would rather spend half the cost of $60 and take their money elsewhere.

It's really not the game I don't like, it's how they market and sell everything they make.

It's like EA's little brother.

And everyone simply *LOVES* EA.

At the end of the day, Black Ops 3 is a relatively good game, and if there were a "Meh" option instead of "yes" or "no" as far as recommendations go, I would've opted for that. I really just wish they would add another map or two to zombies, I mean, come on, they even tag it under "zombies". -_- I

THEY ACTUALLY BROUGHT MOD TOOLS, LEVEL EDITOR AND DEDICATED SERVERS TO PC

ALL IS FORGIVEN

We got mods.

Who's laughing now PS4

Current Players: 11,611
Today's Peak in players: 12,297

Matches found on Multiplayer and Zombies: 0

Best shooter of this year? No. Best ZOMBIES game of this year.

the main reason i got black ops 3: mods and zombies

2016 is the year when Doom has zero mod support, lacks basic DM, server browser and got anti-tampering DRM on top and Call of Duty got split screen, server browser and even full fledged editor.


PCGaming: An Unexpected Journey.

The Only reason i got this game is Mods and its finally Here and im not dissapointed

Lets cut the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥t. If you're coming into this game just know there's only two things you'll gain.

1# full pledge zombies and custom maps in the future.
2# more zombies

Mutiplayer doesn't exist in either or. Nobody plays zombies and ever will, so bring a friend. The dlc packs are nice and all, but with no community the ♥♥♥♥ doesn't matter.

The only fun I have is playing with my friends clearly. The community won't be a thing in this game for a few months or so. Until these custom map tools are released....

I wanted to take the time and explain all of the content on the game so buyers can make an informed purchase. As many know since there are 3 different makers of the game the gameplay and content can change drastically between them. This game is made by Treyarc. If you do not follow them they are the original creators of zombies and often regarded as the best of the three. Now for the review.

Campaign: The campaign allows for 4 different difficulties ranging from beginner to holy sh**. The game allows for multiplayer campaign which is a huge plus and a lacking feature from the years previous which I really enjoy. The graphics are what you would expect from such a large franchise so I won't go into detail there. In the game you are outfitted with a chip in your brain which allows you to interpret various things very quickly and also give you advantages such as hacking robots and or causing them to self destruct. The overall gameplay is not the best seen in the years of call of duty but it is well made. Smooth frame rates provide a really good experience overall. The game doesn't allow you to skip cut scenes and many are pretty long. I particularly like following the story however this could get old for some. One the campaign is complete it opens a new mode which is a zombie story mode. I personally am really excited about this however due to the long story mode and attempting it on realistic I have not made it that far yet. I will update my review when I reach that area of the game.

EDIT: The cut scenes are in fact skip-able and when playing a mission on realistic it is best to play with friends. Even when with friends a single mission will take on the order of 1-2 hours depending on the mission.
The zombie story mode is a lot of fun and depending on the difficulty you select can be very very challenging. At the beginning of a level there will be a mystery box. It's actually very well done in how they incorporate random things that have become a staple in the zombie mode. I was anxious to reach the zombie story mode, but was a bit reserved in thinking it might not be laid out very well. It is in fact is even more fun than the main story line in my opinion. I wont include any spoilers for those who haven't played either story line, but the game play is amazing.

Multiplayer: The multiplayer is standard call of duty but has the addition of a super power and wall running. I particularly don't care for the wall running or double jump and all that fancy stuff but if it must be added to the game then it is much better than the Exo suit from last years call of duty. The map designs are really nice for multiplayer and the overall game play feels very balanced depending on play style.

EDIT: I have actually come to enjoy the wall running mechanics unlike previously stated. It takes some getting use to but once you jump on a wall to begin wall running go ahead and aim down the sights and its a good method the sneak over to a player and get the kill before he realizes where you are.
The "super" powers that you can select from are a very nice touch. While some are way more useful than others I personally prefer the annihilator. Its a one shot one kill pistol and if you are an accurate shot then this is a must try. It is very effective and impossible to defend if you are accurate. Miss a shot however and the very slow reload will most likely render you dead.

Zombies: Disclaimer...I love zombies. The first and only map of black ops 3 is amazing. It's a huge map with many things to explore. In place of dogs however there are these bat like creatures that come every 5 rounds or so. Also as you increase in rounds a octopus like boss arrives and will chase you. He really isn't a big deal...easy to kill but more and more of these boss like creatures will begin to spawn each round. There are a few new additions such as gum balls and a new perk. I won't explain every detail but if you are a fan of zombies then you will enjoy the new map. Make sure to google how to find the perks as there are busted bottles that will explain the best direction to travel towards to get the desired perk. In order to turn on power etc you will need to become the "beast" which is ok I guess. It's new and different but not sure how I feel about it yet. I will say this though it's much better than the bus map that black ops 2 came with. Good luck Easter egg hunting!!!! I will add that if you are playing with a group of 4 I have found a very good strategy that will allow you to reach the higher rounds and each have their own circle. Once you open pack a punch room one player stays in there while another is just outside pack a punch while remaining in the rift. As long as you have opened all the rifts the other 2 players can simultaneously run the boxing ring circle. This will allow one to face forward and clear the path while the other is opening fire to clear the zombies chasing you.

Ok so that's a quick rundown of the changes and what to expect. Please do not downvote cause you are a fanboy or hate the game and do not agree with what I said. I am attempting to inform buyers of the changes and what to expect. Although some is my opinion of course I tried to give an honest review with no bias.

Update 03/10/16: So I have had a lot of time playing the game now and have unlocked everything that you can. Basically for the price of the game you are getting 2 full length story modes (Normal and zombie), the standard call of duty multiplayer with the addition of powers and wall running, and a massive zombie map that offers a ton of replayablility. Honestly Treyarc killed it with this game. although its not perfect since there are still glitches such as the game randomly freezing causing you to start a 2 hour mission over as well as a few other annoyances I highly highly recommend this game to those that are on the fence. IMO this is the best multiplayer experience to come from the Call of Duty franchise in a long time.