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Black Ops 7 review: A faithful yet fresh successor to Black Ops zombies

Esports Insider was recently given access to Black Ops 7 early to try each of its many game modes. I found that BO7 offers a fresh take on the Call of Duty formula, and its innovative spirit makes it one of the best CODs of the 2020s so far.

Zombies improved on the popular gameplay from Black Ops 2’s Tranzit, while adding new ways to enjoy the campaign after you finish the story. Here’s a breakdown of our Call of Duty review, along with a final score to piece it all together.

Black Ops 7: Campaign

Three warriors in tactical gear stand confidently under an intense red sky, suggesting action and tension in a scene from Call of Duty: Black OpsThree warriors in tactical gear stand confidently under an intense red sky, suggesting action and tension in a scene from Call of Duty: Black Ops
David Mason in BO7 / Image credit: Activision

The mission-based campaign in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is its weakest game mode, mostly due to its focus on character hallucinations.