Call of Duty: Ghosts - Xbox 360

First of all, I love playing COD games, it's almost the only game I play nowadays. That being said here's what I see as the "bad" about this game: First, the latency issues get really old in multiplayer, and whenever I'm selected as host, it's like I don't even have a chance against the opponents. I intentionally slowed my upload speed on MW3 because of this same issue, so I wouldnt get chosen as host as often. I really wish they could resolve the latency and hosting issues in one of these new game releases. I realize it will never be perfect since it's a game played over the internet, but there has to be a way to improve upon the current setup. Secondly, Call of Duy in general needs to move away from leading players through campaigns and handicapping things in multiplayer, and the use of aim assist all together, so people that are terrible can play at an "equal" level. Video games, like all other games, sports, etc, are supposed to be challenging, and half the fun of multiplayer is competition. The fun of a campaign is making it challenging, so you have to figure things out, and strategize to complete a tough mission. Lastly, the spawns can get pretty bad on this game, but that's nothing new really either. I think they try to make changes to the spawning system and sometimes it makes it even worse. Here are the things I see as good about this game: First, there's a good selection of maps for multiplayer with the initial relase, and the dynamic aspect makes them slightly more interesting than previous COD games. I always enjoyed how Treyarch included small dynamic features in their multiplayer maps, so it's nice to see from Infinity Ward this time around. I'm hopeful that the DLC content this year is great as well. Secondly, I like that they tried to add some new game modes. I think of the new modes, Search and Rescue is my favorite, as it gives you a bit more of a chance than Search and Destroy does, and introduces another strategic aspect to the game. I also like Cranked, as that keeps people moving a little bit, and doesn't allow for as much camping. Lastly, I like that they added some new killstreaks, I like the option of having the guard dog too, because it watches your back, gets martyr-dog kills, and gives you a warning growl when opponents are nearby.

First Id like to say that everything about the game isn't terrible. Crank, infected and a few other game modes are quite fun. The story mode was fun but extremely short. Now as for the main aspects of the game, those are horrible. The game designers largely made maps where camping spots are ramped. Though these are needed to snipe in this game, many of times these spots are used by normal players using to noob and camp. This also allows point camping in such games as capture points and the skyfall map. In these cases it can be virtually impossible to get to an objective because the camping spots allow for shooting to be done but return fire hard. As for the weapons itself, everyone is overpowered. And this is truly what destroyed the game. Most weapons can kill in a matter of 3-6 bullets. This means there is no point to sniping because if I want to kill someone in a matter of a second I can just us one of the many over powered rifles and have: more chances of hitting the person, more bullets, and a longer period before I need to reload. This also plays into: spotting the enemy. In previous games if I spotted the enemy just before they spotted me, I would have the slight advantage but the enemy still had an extremely good chance at killing me. In this game, whoever spots the other first gets the kill. Even if I spot them a half second later, due to overpowered weapons they kill me before I can even draw my weapon. Its basically a big hide and go seek killing spree. Lastly some maps are to big for a simple 6-6, these new maps should be playing 8-8 or even 10-10. I loved the call of duty franchise until now, extremely disappointed in this game. Probably switching to BF. Thanks.

OK here is my take on the game so far. To this point in time I have not completed the campaign. Have played in the squad and multiplayer modes. The campaign segments, the ones I have played so far, seem a little short in duration compared with others in the franchise. Saying that they are enjoyable and fun to play. As you may know the squad and multiplayer modes are a little different this time around. There is a bit of a learning curve to the new setup., like with everything else in the game you will get the hang of it over time. Others have complained about the size of some of the maps, personally I like big maps. You are able to roam and enjoy the game play. If your are a sniper I see no problem with you taking pop shots at the other team. That is the point to this type of map, outflank etc. the other team, think before you move and use the terrain as your friend. You just don't run around screaming like an idiot ( I know some do). With the new squad setup it's always a balance of spending the points over what you need, in other words you have to watch what you pay for. There are advantages of outfitting just one or two members of your squad with the best of everything, but there is that trade off. You may have one or two members of your squad who are "strong" while the rest of the squad are "weak". You have to balance things out. That is were think before you buy pays off. In the end just play the game, have fun and enjoy it for what it is - A GAME.

As a 10+ years xbox live subscriber, I would give 2 out of 10 for the multiplayer gaming of this game. I wish they looked at the original Ghost Recon series and take a lesson or two. Remember the server browsers, free multiplayer maps, etc etc? It was said that this game would have dedicated servers on xbox 360. This is not true! The same problems that has had happened with the previous CoD series continues with this game. Constant lag, host migration, and so forth. They simply ignore gamers' needs yet focus solely on selling DLC and make as much money as possible. It is kind of sad that infinity ward tried the copy some features of Battle Field's Frostbite 3 engine for the dynamic environments. However, it failed miserably! Just because you make a gas station collapse does not mean the environment is dynamic. It is actually quite funny! I would not recommend this garbage game. People should stop buying this game and maybe only then activision or infinity ward will seriously revamp these series.

I am an active Call of Duty player. I have played since the first Modern Warfare. Please remember that this is only one persons review of the game. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. This game unfortunately was a big let down. With all the hype that was behind this game, I was hoping for something amazing that has never been seen before in this franchise. I don't feel like it delivered. Again, just my opinion. The single player campaign was incredibly short and not a real challenge.Visually, however, the game was astonishing.The story behind the Ghosts was pretty cool. But nothing that really makes you say, WHOA! The maps on the multiplayer vary drastically. One map can be very sparse and wide open, when the next map is very busy and too condensed. I feel it totally broke away from what Infinity Ward accomplished with previous games. Again, this is one mans opinion of the game. Play it yourself with an open mind.

Game was fun the first couple of days. I really play mostly multiplayer team deathmatch etc. the spawning is horrible. You will literally spawn right in front of the enemy and sometimes when they are already shooting your teammate so they get two kills. Plus you have to wait to respawn and watch your teammates play. Then you will spawn in front of the enemy and get to wait again. Or like the other reviewer said, you get shot in the back because the enemy spawned right behind you. Pretty sad to think that COD only gets worse and worse and we keep paying for this junk every November. The lag has been getting worse and worse too since I see more and more players online, should be really interesting about December 25th... The lag is probably worse than prior COD's already. Wish Best Buy took returns I would rather get a new hair removal device than keep this game or something more useful. Oh well at least I still have the old COD's to fall back on.

GHOSTS is another installment in a long line of Call of Duty games that continues to deliver the familiar first person shooter experience in an all at once exciting and frustrating way. The online multi-player offers a few new modes in addition to the familiar ones, such as Free-For-All, Team Deathmatch, and the new favorite Kill Confirmed. The new challenge in this installment is actually correctly loading out your character with what seems to be a more limited set of weapons and tactical accessories. To the point, if you want the ability to shoot down helos, you'll need to use a perk - No 'lock-on' RPG/Missile launchers are available as secondary weapons. All in all, as per usual, Ghosts serves as an iterative installment, basically adding new maps for multi-player and yet another well constructed single player campaign. While Call of Duty continues to lag behind the Battlefield series with regards to scope and vehicles as well as destructible environments you can be sure that when you play the game it will operate as expected, and not require gigs and gigs of update/patches to be enjoyable.

I Played few COD games and battlefield games. I like this game. This is a Good game . Favorite thing is the new extinction mode. It looks chaotic at 1st but after few games and learning to work as a team, it is so much fun, action packed, and offers many new tactics. Making it much better than zombies. Story line is not bad . It's entertaining . Best things are the cool action scenes and new ways you use tactics in the missions . Multiplayer is very good. They worked out all the kinks from before. Yes you do die faster but it's a good thing. Because now it prevents the bunny hoping and moving side to side to avoid dying . They also made it harder to do quick scoping. Maps are bigger and well constructed. Which is good. The hard core COD gamers hate the changes because they can't get all the kill streaks like they use too. 1 of The main reason for bad reviews. Overall very good game. I prefer it over battlefield 4.