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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 • 2015

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Quick resume

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Extensive zombies mode with rich lore and community mod support
    • Engaging cooperative gameplay
    • Advanced movement and combat mechanics
    • Customization and expression options
    • Replayability through mods and dlc

    Cons

    • Multiplayer population decline and hacking issues
    • Poor optimization on some systems
    • High price for an older game
    • Campaign considered weak or confusing
    • Security concerns on older pc ports (patched but noted)

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose maps, customize zombies, create and share levels, and decide play modes (co-op, versus, solo)."

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay involves aiming, shooting, and surviving against zombies with some challenge and skill required."

      Capsule for 死寂（Deathly Stillness） 死寂（Deathly Stillness）

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    • Competition

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      2

      "Includes multiplayer modes with ranked matchmaking and leaderboards, but multiplayer is reported as mostly dead, limiting competitive engagement."

      Capsule for CastleStorm CastleStorm

      "Multiplayer includes ranked modes and leaderboards, but many reviews note multiplayer is mostly dead; Zombies mode is cooperative with some competitive elements."

    • Continuation

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      4

      "High replay value with multiple characters, community-made maps, and modes like zombie mode encourage long-term engagement."

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      "Strong habitual play in Zombies mode with extensive mod support and community maps encouraging long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "Co-op campaign and 4-player cooperative zombies mode are major features; many reviews emphasize playing with friends."

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      "Zombies mode is heavily cooperative, supporting multiplayer co-op and community play; campaign also supports co-op play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Robust in-built editor and extensive Steam Workshop support enable players to create and share custom maps, fostering creativity."

      Capsule for Golf It! Golf It!

      "Extensive modding and Steam Workshop support for Zombies maps and multiplayer customizations enable high creativity and player-driven content."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Multiplayer emphasizes cooperative play with shared objectives rather than dominance or power over others."

      Capsule for SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II

      "While multiplayer is competitive, community and cooperative play in Zombies mode emphasize shared experiences over domination."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive zombie survival experience, escaping real life stress."

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      "Players use the game to escape real life stresses, with immersive futuristic settings and engaging Zombies gameplay providing distraction and flow."

    • Expectation

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      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and passion rather than obligation, though some feel pressure from community or multiplayer."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest, especially for Zombies mode and modding; some frustration with price and multiplayer issues but no obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      "High experimentation encouraged via mods, new scenarios, and gameplay variations."

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      "High experimentation encouraged through modding, custom maps, and varied gameplay mechanics like specialists and movement."

    • Exploration

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      "Campaigns and multiplayer maps offer discovery of new areas, secrets, and modded content."

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      "Zombies maps and campaign offer exploration of new areas and secrets; mod maps further expand discovery opportunities."

    • Expression

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      4

      "Customization of characters, weapons, and environments through mods supports player expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      4

      "Futuristic cybernetic augmentations and sci-fi setting provide a strong fantasy experience."

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      "Futuristic sci-fi setting with cybernetic enhancements and zombie horror elements provide strong fantasy immersion."

    • Fellowship

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      4

      "Community and social play in multiplayer and zombies foster group identity and shared experiences."

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      "Community and cooperative play in Zombies mode foster social connection and group identity."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills through challenging campaign, multiplayer tactics, and mastering zombie modes."

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      "Progression systems and skill challenges in multiplayer and Zombies encourage learning and mastery."

    • Health

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      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement, especially in multiplayer."

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      "Requires focused attention and active engagement, especially in multiplayer and Zombies modes."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Friendly community interactions and cooperative modes encourage some social bonding."

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      "Cooperative modes and community interactions support forming friendships and social bonds."

    • Leadership

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      2

      "Some players lead teams in multiplayer and Zombies, but many participate collaboratively."

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      "Some opportunities for leadership in team-based multiplayer and cooperative Zombies play, but shared decision-making is common."

    • Progression

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      4

      "Strong progression through leveling, unlocking weapons, monsters, and upgrades."

      Capsule for Crawl Crawl

      "Strong progression through leveling, unlocking weapons, cosmetics, and gobblegums, especially in Zombies and multiplayer."

    • Relaxation

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      2

      "Gameplay balances challenge and flow, though some tension exists in combat and exploration."

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    • Sensation

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      3

      "Vibrant graphics, sound design, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Visually and aurally stimulating with detailed graphics, immersive sound design, and fast-paced action."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and multiplayer but limited social status impact."

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    • Story

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      2

      "Campaign mode offers narrative immersion with plot and characters, though multiplayer is more context-free."

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      "Campaign has a complex narrative; Zombies mode has rich lore and Easter eggs; multiplayer is context-light."

    • Strategy

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      4

      "Players engage in tactical planning in multiplayer and zombies, including loadout choices and map control."

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      "Requires strategic thinking in multiplayer loadouts, specialist abilities, and Zombies Easter eggs and map navigation."

    • Thrill

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      "Tense moments with scarce ammo and hordes of zombies create suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      "Many reviews mention the game is overpriced for its content; better value when purchased on sale."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "Zombies mode and campaign emphasize survival against waves of enemies and threats."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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