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Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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Release Date: November 6, 2015

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The twelfth major installment in a bestselling shooting game series from Activision company, existing as a direct sequel to the previous editions of the series authored by Treyarch Studio. The story is set 40 years after the events in Black Ops II, in a world reigned by chaos, where climatic changes, diminishing natural resources, and ideological divisions in the society are the leading problems.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III for PC, PS4 and XONE is another installment in the popular shooter series. Set in the distant future, the game continues the story presented in Black Ops II, albeit this time we are dealing with an even grimmer vision of reality. Studio Treyarch took care of the production.

Story

The story takes the player to the year 2065, 40 years after the drone attack organized by Raul Menendez in the previous part of the series. To prevent a similar situations from ever happening, the world has decided to create a special defense system. Unfortunately, nobody prepared for the other dangers that could lead humanity to the brink of chaos. Climate changes, shrinking resources, and an ideological conflict regarding genetic modifications and implants had divided the society and became a reason for increasingly bloodier wars.

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Developer: Treyarch

Publisher: Activision Blizzard

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Call of Duty Game Series

Call of Duty is a series of first-person shooters (FPS), the individual parts of which are set in different conventions of armed conflicts - from World War II, through modern wars, to futuristic conflicts. The series is considered one of the most important and popular francises in the history of electronic entertainment.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III Game Guide & Walkthrough
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Last update: December 2, 2015

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Game Guide & Walkthrough

The guide to Call of Duty: Black Ops III is, most of all, a comprehensive walkthrough for the game. Each mission has been described in such way that no player should have trouble with completing it.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Game Guide & Walkthrough
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News

Absurd budgets and sales of Call of Duty series. Activision spent $700 million to develop Black Ops: Cold War

Absurd budgets and sales of Call of Duty series. Activision spent $700 million to develop Black Ops: Cold War

Game budgets have put the movie industry to shame for years. Not even the most recent Call of Duty before the industry crisis cost Activision more than $700 million, and that's without marketing.

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Absurd budgets and sales of Call of Duty series. Activision spent $700 million to develop Black Ops: Cold War

E3 2015: Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Multiplayer and Co-op Trailer

Post-launch add-ons for Call of Duty: Black Ops III will first appear on PlayStation consoles. Sony has entered into an agreement with Activision to temporarily bring CoD DLCs exclusively to their platform, as it used to do with Microsoft.

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June 16, 2015

E3 2015: Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Multiplayer and Co-op Trailer

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System Requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops III Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460/Radeon HD 6970 or better, Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles

Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles

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Expansion

May 15, 2017

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An expansion pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, created by Treyarch, the authors of the original game. The Zombies Chronicles add-on is a compilation of remastered versions of the top eight zombie mode levels from the previous Call of Duty games. Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles came up with maps from Call of Duty: World at War (Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa), Call of Duty: Black Ops (Der Toten Cinema, Ascension, Shangri-La, Moon) Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Origins). Compared to their original versions, the locations sport higher resolution graphics, sharper textures and more impressive visual effects. Each level can be played either solo or in co-op mode for up to four people. Gameplay is based on fending off consecutive waves of zombies – as you play you must also look for weapons and other useful items, construct barricades, and use a variety of devices and traps.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Salvation

Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Salvation

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Expansion

September 6, 2016

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The last, fourth DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, released in November 2015. The expansion called Salvation is a part of the season pass, and similarly to the previous add-ons, it is available only for PC and 8th-generation consoles. As always, the expansion includes four new multiplayer maps: Citadel takes place in a medieval castle. Micro is a wacky map, featuring a picnic table, with the players taking control of miniaturized soldiers. Outlaw is a Black Ops II map, Standoff, only remade in a western fashion, while Rupture is a modified location from CoD: World at War, now presented as an advanced research outpost. Salvation DLC is also the conclusion of the cooperative Zombie mini-campaign, in which the protagonists fight for their souls, facing the mysterious Dr. Monty and his army of undead.

2.9

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Descent

Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Descent

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Expansion

July 12, 2016

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Third DLC expansion included in the season pass for 2015’s shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops III developed by Treyarch studio. Descent does not strand from the path that long-time fans got used to, offering four new maps for the multiplayer mode: Empire, Cryogen, Berserk and Rumble. The first one takes us to an arena, named Raid, from the second Black Ops, the second one sends us on a trip to a cryogenic prison at The Dead Sea, and the last two take us respectively to a frozen Viking village and stadium at which we fight for life and death around gigantic mechs and robots. The second and last main feature of Descent is another chapter of the cooperative mini-campaign with zombies titled Gorod Krovi, which takes us to alternate reality of USRR in the 40s of the previous century and puts us against mechanized army of undead soldiers and powerful, fire-breathing dragons.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Eclipse

Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Eclipse

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Expansion

April 19, 2016

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The second DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a part of the season pass available only on PCs and eighth generation consoles. As in case of previous installments in the series, the expansion offers two main elements. First one is another chapter of the cooperation zombie mini-campaign called Zetsubou no Shima. During this chapter the heroes who are facing an invasion of living dead are going to a small island on the Pacific Ocean, where secret experiments are conducted. The second part of the expansion is a typical set of four new multiplayer maps: Knockout, Spire, Rift and Verge. On these maps the players will explore a Buddhist monastery, an orbital space port, a transport system hanging above an active volcano and a post-apocalyptic camp based on the Banzai map from Call of Duty: World at War.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Awakening

Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Awakening

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Expansion

February 2, 2016

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First of four planned DLC expansions for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, a first person shooter released in November 2015. The expansion, developed by the authors of the basic game at Treyarch studio, is quite similar to the DLCs released for the previous installments of the series. The main element of the add-on are the four brand new maps for the multiplayer mode – Skyjacked, Rise, Splash, and Gauntlet. In addition to that, an expansion called Awakening adds another chapter to the history presented in the cooperative zombie mini campaign. The new episode is called Der Eisendrachen, which in German means "the iron dragon".

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Call of Duty: Black Ops III Video Game.

7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 99 Critic Reviews.

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God is a Geek: 9 / 10 by Mike Stubbsy

A phenomenal multiplayer along with a larger, improved zombies mode mean that, although the solo campaign is a slight misstep, Black Ops is the best call of Duty on the current gen consoles.

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Hardcore Gamer: 4.5 / 5 by Steve Hannley

Call of Duty: Black Ops III was created in a three-year development cycle and it shows. This is basically five standalone games wrapped into one deep package. While it will have DLC released for it, there's enough content out of the box to keep players busy until the next Call of Duty and probably some time after that. The campaign is perfectly paced and entertaining throughout, the multiplayer is rich with customization and Zombies is refreshingly challenging. The only real black mark is a story teetering on the on the brink of pretension, but the existentialism of it is undeniably fascinating. Jam-packed with meaningful content, Black Ops III is the Call of Duty you've been waiting for.

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Game Informer: 9 / 10 by Daniel Tack

What begins as a mundane campaign pleasantly diverts into wild territory. While the campaign elements are the weakest of what Black Ops III offers, the amount and quality of non-campaign offerings carry the title beyond the finish line

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (221,512)

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The main pros of the game

  • Zombies Mode: Widely regarded as one of the best in the franchise, featuring deep gameplay mechanics, a variety of maps (including remastered versions from previous games), and extensive community support for custom maps. Players appreciate the complexity and replayability of the Zombies mode, with many enjoying the challenge of Easter eggs.
  • Modding Support: The game offers robust mod support through the Steam Workshop, allowing players to create and access a plethora of custom maps and experiences, enhancing the longevity and enjoyment of the game.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: The advanced movement system (parkour mechanics) and fluid gunplay are praised, making for dynamic multiplayer experiences. Many users find the overall game design engaging and enjoyable.
  • Nostalgia Factor: Longtime fans of the series appreciate the game for its nostalgic value, often citing it as one of the best Call of Duty titles.

The main cons of the game

  • High Price Point: Many users express dissatisfaction with the game's price, considering it steep for a title that is over a decade old, especially when not on sale.
  • Multiplayer Issues: The multiplayer mode is criticized for being plagued by hackers, making it difficult to find fair matches. Players report frequent connection issues and a lack of active lobbies.
  • Campaign Quality: The campaign mode is often described as poorly developed and confusing, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
  • Technical Issues: Users report various technical problems, including stuttering, crashes, and connectivity issues, particularly when trying to play online. Some have noted that the game is not well-optimized for modern hardware.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Security Measures: Users highlight a lack of built-in security features to protect against hackers in public matches. Recommendations for community patches or clients to enhance security are common.
  • Accessibility Options: Some players express disappointment over the absence of options to reduce visual effects that can cause discomfort, such as flashing lights and muzzle flashes.
  • Improved Multiplayer Experience: Many wish for better matchmaking and anti-cheat systems to enhance the multiplayer experience, along with more frequent updates and support from the developers.
  • Campaign Improvements: A desire for a more coherent and engaging campaign story is noted, as many feel it does not meet the standards set by previous titles in the series.

Summary

  • Overall, while Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is celebrated for its Zombies mode and community engagement, it faces criticism regarding its pricing, multiplayer integrity, and technical stability.

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