Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is quickly gaining popularity as it is full of recurring and brand new features, such as the omnimovement system. Fortunately, Black Ops 6 doesn’t stray too far from the COD formula, so reviewers jump right into the action.

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Many outlets have already released their review of the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise. While the feedback has been primarily positive, there are a few details about Black Ops 6 that you should know before buying it. We’ve compiled the most in-depth excerpts from Black Ops 6 reviews so you can make an informed decision.

Black Ops 6 has introduced an omnimovement system, which allows you to move in any direction with ease. Whether it’s right or left, forward or backward, you can slide or run as you like. Kotaku finds this both good and frustrating, depending on your experience level.

Alyssa Mercante from Kotaku reviewed the new omnimovement system during the multiplayer beta. she said, “The sixth installment in the long-running Activision sub-franchise is faster than ever before, and full of players who have already got the all-new omnimovement system down to a science, meaning every match goes one of two ways: fun or frustrating. “

Alyssa went on to share why she thinks that while the new way of moving is fun, it will create a significant learning curve for most players. Alyssa said, “Unfortunately, omnimovement also means that the most annoying types of Call of Duty players thrive…If you just go with the flow, you’ll have a blast, but if you’re actively trying to get good at this game, brace yourself about getting frustrated: almost every match is full of some hyped teenage streamer flopping and jerking all over the map.”

Call of Duty has changed a lot over the years, and even with new additions in Black Ops 6, there are still many ways the latest game helps the franchise return to its roots, such as its progression system. According to a review by Inverse, Black Ops 6 is friendly to newcomers, as well as those who long for the original Black Ops days.

In a review of Inverse, Throne Dowd wrote: “Some sweet but outdated memories come to mind when I think of the last time I played Call of Duty multiplayer regularly. I think of great times I had in nail-biting games of Sabotage and sweaty one-on-ones with friends on classic maps like Shipment and Rust I think of my teenage friends and I try to get a laugh out of the lobbies full of celebrity impressions and bits we’d practiced at school. I think of moments of soul-crushing defeat on the weekends.”

Trone thinks Black Ops 6 has something for both new and returning players due to the classic FPS mechanics and unique movement style. He continued, “Black Ops 6 is different. It’s practically screaming for old and new players to check it out, thanks to its combination of back-to-basics gunplay and new movement mechanics.”

Inverse isn’t the only gaming site that believes Black Ops 6 is bringing Call of Duty back to basics. Andrew Brown of gamesradar shared a similar perspective on the Black Ops 6 Zombies mode. He explained, “When Treyarch promised that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 would herald the return of round-based zombies, my heart skipped a beat. It’s been years since I clicked with Call of Duty’s zombies – fittingly, the last entry I loved was the original Black Ops .”

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In closing, Andrew had this to say: “Having jumped into Black Ops 6’s Zombies mode before so much as looking at its multiplayer or campaign, my love for this crawler-squashing series has been rekindled. It feels like I’ve stepped into one of Der Riese’s teleporter and appeared in 2010, when all I could think about was my next round of Kino der Toten and the reveal of a little-known game called Skyrim – and readers, I love it.”

If you’re looking for a zombie experience similar to the first Black Ops games, Black Ops 6 offers the perfect opportunity to jump back into the Call of Duty franchise.

The gameplay in Black Ops 6 has been widely praised, but the multiplayer is not without its faults. A lack of strong maps keeps the latest installment from reaching its potential peak, according to a review by Dextero.

Nathan Warby shared his overall opinion on Black Ops 6 in his Dextero review. He wrote, “This year’s multiplayer delivers everything fans of the series are looking for – from best-in-class gunplay to an astonishing progression strategy. While the underwhelming maps hold it back from true FPS greatness, the addition of omnimovement forgives all transgressions.”

Maps like Rewind, Skyline and Warhead offer an experience similar to classic Call of Duty, but the maps in this year’s COD game aren’t nearly innovative enough to write home about.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was initially received negatively by the media and gamers due to it being the third consecutive futuristic COD. But looking back, Infinite Warfare revolutionized the first-person shooter in a bunch of fun new ways, especially in the campaign.

Patrick Dane of Metro Entertainment said in his review, “Infinite Warfare was a much maligned game in the Call of Duty pantheon. Historically, the reveal trailer became the most disliked video on YouTube when it was announced, as players were tired of future sci-fi warfare at the time and many wanted a return to something more historical It also had some of the least popular multiplayer in the history of the franchise.”

Patrick further argues his point by saying, “However, that game’s main campaign, for my money, was the best in franchise history.”

Infinite Warfare’s unique campaign was quite the success despite the aversion to FPS multiplayer, and Patrick praised Black Ops 6 for including a return to base and dialogue with the game’s unique cast of characters.

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