Call of Duty: Ghosts
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About Call of Duty: Ghosts
Call of Duty: Ghosts arrived on November 5, 2013 from developer Neversoft Entertainment and publisher Activision. This shooter hit PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Wii U. The story follows ten years after a global catastrophe where the United States lost its superpower status. You play as part of an elite special forces unit called the Ghosts tasked with stopping an unseen enemy threatening the remnants of America. The campaign introduces a dog named Riley who assists you in combat scenarios throughout the single-player experience. It remains a standard entry in the long-running franchise known for high-budget production values and military fiction settings.
Gameplay
You move through scripted set pieces that shift between open field firefights and tight corridor encounters. The core loop involves using a variety of weapons to clear objectives while managing ammo and health packs. Multiplayer matches focus on fast-paced shooting with a class customization system allowing you to equip perks, lethal grenades, and tactical equipment before each round. You can also play co-op missions in the Extinction mode where four players fight waves of alien creatures known as Hybrids. Sessions last anywhere from fifteen minutes for a quick match to an hour for a full campaign run. Controls feel snappy on console but require precise aiming adjustments on PC. The game emphasizes speed and reaction time over strategic positioning or long-range sniping.
What Players Think
The IGDB community rated this title 69.4 out of 100 based on 717 user reviews. Players describe the vibe as Intense, Chaotic, and Cooperative with vote counts showing three votes for each chaotic or intense mood and four votes favoring cooperation. Many users note that the campaign feels shorter than previous entries while multiplayer remains the primary draw. Achievement data suggests a completion rate of roughly 45 percent for the main story. Review snippets often mention the dog companion as a standout feature that adds variety to gunfights. The average playtime hovers around 8 hours for the single-player mode alone. Critics and players alike agree the mechanics are solid even if the narrative lacks originality.
PlayPile's Take
This game works best for fans who want a straightforward shooter without deep strategy. You get a solid multiplayer experience but the campaign ends quickly. The price is often found below twenty dollars on second-hand markets or digital sales. Achievements are challenging enough to keep you engaged for about an hour of extra grinding after finishing the story. Avoid it if you need a fresh narrative since the plot follows a very predictable path. The dog mechanic adds a fun twist to standard cover shooting but does not save the overall pacing issues found in later levels. Play this only if you already own a console and want to jump into online matches immediately.
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
69.4
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