Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is making waves with its campaign mode, bringing a unique twist to the traditional solo experience. This latest installment requires players to remain connected online, presenting challenges and restrictions that redefine how the game is played.
Online-Only Challenges
The campaign in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 demands an always-online connection, preventing players from pausing the game and resulting in disconnection if left idle. The game is designed for online co-op play with up to four players, but lacks AI companions and checkpoints, making solo play repetitive and arduous. This shift in dynamics has been met with mixed reviews, with sources rating it a 6/10 due to these constraints.
Examples of the challenges faced by solo players include repetitively completing tasks designed for multiple players, such as managing C4 placements individually.
Star-Studded Cast and Unique Features
Set in the year 2035, the game’s campaign features notable actors such as Milo Ventimiglia, Michael Rooker, and Kiernan Shipka. The inclusion of fantastical sequences and trippy visuals offers a stark contrast, bringing unexpected elements akin to those seen in games like Destiny. Players can experience moments of cinematic joy, from dodging cartoonish threats to commandeering luxury boats in dramatic scenarios.
Release Timing and Competitive Landscape
Launching a mere year after Black Ops 6, Black Ops 7 marks the first occasion the franchise has revisited the same sub-brand consecutively. This decision arrives as the Battlefield series also makes its return, heightening the competition for Activision’s newest shooter. Reports suggest that while the multiplayer review is still pending, initial impressions appear more favorable.