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By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Intense violence as expected; surprisingly average gameplay.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies
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Based on 27 kid reviews
Kids say this mobile app offers a toned-down version of the Zombies mode from the console games, with criticisms mainly directed at its low graphics quality and occasionally unresponsive controls. While designed for older players due to mild violence and some inappropriate themes, many users feel it's suitable for younger audiences especially if they're familiar with similar content.
- mobile version fun
- low graphics quality
- toned-down violence
- suitable for older players
- mixed control responses
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Is It Any Good?
Activision has made billions of dollars off the Call of Duty franchise, but if more games were like CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS ZOMBIES, this is a series that would have died off long ago. The game is average, at best, blending the series' shooter roots with a sci-fi/horror themed zombie mode. And while that's a fun mix on consoles, it falls flat here, with less-than-inspiring gameplay, complicated controls, and no real sense of originality.
Diehard fans of the series might enjoy it, especially the multiplayer modes, but newcomers will wonder what all the hype is about.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : December 11, 2011
- Genre : Action Games
- Publisher : Activision Publishing, Inc.
- Version : 1.0.5
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.2 or later
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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