Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Metacritic User Rating Plummets to a Series Low!
Despite receiving an impressive critic score of 84 on Metacritic, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is facing a storm of criticism from its players. The user reviews, while not all serious, highlight some serious concerns, including the reported use of AI and a lackluster campaign.
Black Ops 7, released just last week, has already sparked controversy. Fans have called out Activision for allegedly using AI to generate player calling cards and assets, an issue that has drawn a response from the company. Additionally, the fully co-op campaign has been heavily criticized for its absurdity and departure from the series' usual standards.
And this is where it gets interesting. On Metacritic, the game currently holds an 84 critic score with a mere 16 reviews. However, the user rating, with over 540 reviews, tells a different story. As of now, Black Ops 7's user score stands at a dismal 1.6 out of 10. Compare that to 2023's Modern Warfare 3, another low-scoring Call of Duty title with a 56 critic score, which still manages a higher user rating of 2.3.
It's important to note that these numbers might change as more reviews come in and longtime fans weigh in. But as of now, it's a worrying trend for the franchise. The damage seems to have been done, as Black Ops 7 struggles to attract players, with Steam numbers falling short of competitors like Battlefield and ARC Raiders, who consistently draw over 200k players.
So, what's next for Activision and the development teams? Will they address these concerns and win back the fans and critics? Only time will tell. But for now, the future of the franchise hangs in the balance.
What are your thoughts on Black Ops 7's user score? Do you think it's justified? Or is there more to the story? Join the discussion in the comments and on our official Insider Gaming Discord! And for more Black Ops 7 coverage, check out our articles on the US Congress' interest in the game's AI usage and the lack of a pause feature in the campaign.
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