Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - A Mixed Bag of Fun and Frustration

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a game that has left many players with mixed feelings. On one hand, it offers some genuinely fun moments, especially when playing with friends. The co-op campaign is designed to be a shared experience, and it delivers plenty of laughs and absurd mission objectives that make it stand out from other Call of Duty games. However, the story is a bit of a mess. It jumps around between different scenes and ideas, making it hard to follow at times. Some parts feel like they were thrown together without much thought, while others seem to be rehashing old ideas from previous games. The boss fights, in particular, feel like they were ripped straight out of other games, with players dodging massive attacks and shooting weak points. The game also feels very similar to Modern Warfare 3, which was released just a year ago. This is part of a trend in the Call of Duty series, where games are now being released back-to-back with similar sub-series. This has led to some players feeling like the campaigns are becoming less important, with the main focus being on multiplayer and other online modes. Despite its flaws, Black Ops 7 does improve on some of the issues that plagued Modern Warfare 3. The open-world style missions are more varied, and the game does a better job of connecting them to the main story. However, it still feels like the campaign is an afterthought, with the main focus being on multiplayer and other online modes. Overall, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a game that has its moments, but it also feels like a step back for the series. It's clear that the annual release schedule is taking a toll on the quality of the campaigns, and it's hard not to wonder if the series would be better off taking a year off to focus on making each game truly special.