I got a code to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Early Access. I didn't pre-order the game or anything. I got it on Twitter from a store that posted 100 codes, and I saw it the minute it was released.
My opinion? I'll start by saying that on Steam, the game currently has 41% negative reviews. I'll explain this in a very family-friendly way, although they don't deserve it in my opinion.
I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the worst Early Access game in the entire franchise, or rather, the worst multiplayer. There are more negative points than positives, so this time, to be fair, I'll start with the negatives.
Negative Points:
- Shooter or Mario Bros.? You can jump and bounce from wall to wall like a Metroidvania game, which is ridiculous. Not to mention that on console it's much more difficult because you play with a controller, so if you have crossplay enabled you're at a disadvantage.
- The sound is terrible; a very distant explosion sounds like it's close by, and it "breaks" all the sound of what's happening nearby.
- Who had the brilliant idea of putting 20 doors that open and close by proximity on the same map?
- There are 2/3 very strong weapons and the rest you cannt use if you dont want a guaranteed defeat.
- Skill-based matchmaking is worse than ever. It feels like you're playing the Call of Duty World Championship. It's super stressful.
- Maximum level in early access is 20, but they put unlockables at level 24 for example, it doesn't make sense.
- A LOT OF HACKERS.
Positive points:
- Better maps than Black Ops 6, they arent the best I've seen, but they arent bad.
- The zombies mode is what saves the early access, it's a bit like the previous game but with improvements in terms of enemies and some equipment.
- They give away gum for the zombies.
Importantly, the game will be free to try on Sunday, so you don't have to pre-order it. It doesn't require a PS Plus subscription or anything.