Black Ops 7: Nostalgia Overload, Innovation Underload

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 offers a narrative that directly follows Black Ops 2, but it struggles to create a compelling story of its own. The game attempts to blend nostalgia with new elements, but ultimately feels like a repetitive reproduction of past successes.

While the multiplayer and zombies modes provide some fresh gameplay mechanics and maps, they offer little fundamental change from Black Ops 6. The single-player campaign is particularly criticized for its goofy tone and reliance on poorly developed characters.

The game's demanding server dependency, even for single-player progression and the absence of an offline mode, is a major point of contention. This, combined with a lack of innovation, positions Black Ops 7 as a cynical entry in the long-running franchise.