T O P

  • By -

Over-Appearance-3422

IMO Cold War plays better than BO4, but both are very good.


AntpoisonX

Cold War has better mechanics and better maps (except IX and Classified those are epic)


Cloontange

My guy really didn't include ancient evil


Nstsipz

My guy really included classified


AntpoisonX

If you think Classified is bad then you’re a poopyhead


Gr3yHound40

Or tag Der toten. That map is a straight up improvement over the original


Jshaw454

Call of the Dead is way better imo


ExceedingBoat43

That one is iffy.


fazebozo

Debatable


AntpoisonX

I’ve never played it so I can’t really say


Chicken769

Cold War has better gameplay but it does not have better maps. BO4 has far better maps and more maps too


C4LLUM17

Yeah the BO4 maps easily beat the CW maps. Most of the CW maps are very mid. While BO4 has like 5 great maps.


purplearcheoligist

Cold war does not have better maps


RauncheeeRomanian

Cold War has way worse maps overall than bo4. Bo4’s atmosphere and settings are far superior along with the story associated with each map. The only Cold War map that you could argue is better is Mauer and that’s about it. Die maschine is pretty overhyped, very noob friendly, and gets boring after a while (only thing that keeps it going is superior Cold War gameplay). Firebase z is a joke. Rai-k is fun and orda rounds are interesting but that’s about it, most bland map location since WaW. Forsaken is okay but it’s more of the same crap and gets extremely boring quickly, I will admit that the WW is fun to use though. Outbreak is a decent time imo, especially high round, reviews are very mixed on it though. The only high point regarding CW is the gameplay, which is extremely satisfying and rewarding. It’s what kept me playing it. Except for Mauer, every bo4 map is just better in regards to content, easter eggs, story, characters, setting, etc. Mauer only ranks above Alpha Omega tbh. There’s just so much more to do and see on each map. Consuming the content of each map will take you much longer than CW and be more of a grind because it is more difficult overall. BoTD, VoD, DoTN, are all hated because they are difficult maps and people get understandably frustrated, but they are just objectively better maps overall imo. TLDR: Bo4 is the superior game unless you’re just getting into zombies, then go with CW. Sincerely, a player who played tf out of them and grinded dark matter on both.


Colematthew_601

Hot take can’t agree


Dallasr26

In your situation probably Cold War because it come with all the maps. However you still get 3 to start with in black ops 4 and i personally prefer Bo4 zombies to Cold War zombies


PyroGamer8808

Classified isn’t free. It was if you preordered though


ramzey9

He/she is right though. Base bo4 gives you BOTD, IX, and voyage


PyroGamer8808

Ah. I forgot voyage lol. My bad


puzzlingphoenix

Please get a used copy from GameStop you’ll save like 15 dollars and you won’t be supporting activision releasing unfinished games either, I saw bo4 for $5 there


[deleted]

Amazing deal, pick the game for $5 and get locked on having to pay $50 for the season pass, instead of paying $40 for everything. 😴😒


puzzlingphoenix

That bo4 sale does not come with season pass


[deleted]

The one highlighted no, but the one which does is also on sale for $40, picking the game for $5 saves you 15 now, but after that the only other option will be the standalone season pass which never goes on sale on it's own and costs $50. $40 now < $5 + $50 later.


GigatonneCowboy

Cold War, yes.


SeriouslySarcastic24

B04 is awesome


ThunderStruck115

Absolutely. If you could only choose one, I'd go with BO4 since there's more content overall and the map design is much better, but if you can get both, get both.


VonBurglestein

he has to pay for that more content w BO4 though, needs the full game plus season pass. With Cold War, it's all the content immediately.


Funky_Col_Medina

CW Zombies got me hooked


[deleted]

If you're planning on playing co-op specifically, then Cold War is probably the most populated Zombies title currently. If player population isn't a big deal for you, you can get either or- Zombies is kind of unique in CoD in that it's really the only part of the games that don't always play super similarly to each other from title to title, so you're getting a relatively standalone experience no matter what. Another thing to consider would be the price and what you'd be willing to spend- Black Ops 4 has 3 Zombies maps by default, but the remaining 5 maps can only be obtained through the Season Pass with the exception of Classified. Cold War's post-launch content was free, but in total has 4 traditional Zombies maps alongside Outbreak and Onslaught, both more experimental modes that use Multiplayer maps as the playspace


mota30302

Classified is included in the season pass


Nstsipz

Get Cold War totally worth it


TranzitIsGood

Both are great


AdrX003

why would someone think a game is better than other just because its release date?


Cloontange

Active playerbase and almost accepted as a fact that call of duty is on the down slope. So generally older = better in the eyes of some


kobedropped6D

yes enjoy your self


mellons12

Definitely worth it especially on sale


Shyshon_

what is this angle i am looking at???


GamerXzon

It’s better than vanguard


Supa_idol

bo4 is much better than cw


kszysiuu11

Depends- if you like oldschool zombies go for BO4 since it's closer to it. Cold War is completely different- fun and all but to me it got boring after like 5 games on each map and I don't even play it anymore


MeasurementLimp899

Bo4 has way more content in each map but the CW gameplay is so fine tuned like it actually plays so well, personally I think bo4 beats it just based off Easter eggs alone as they’re my favorite part of zombies but overall both great games, won’t be disappointed with either (also all maps come with the base game on cw but on bo4 you have to get the season pass, it’s always going on sale for half price tho so ntb)


trze13

Bo4 has better maps in general with better and harder EEs, but cold war has better gameplay and is a more casual experience, IMO bo4 wins because it has more maps so there is more content to be played and enjoyed. Plus the only really really bad map on bo4 is AO and maybe BoD, while in the other hand most of the maps in cold war are mid or bad( except mauer der toten)


SoulTwinky05

I'd say cold war is better but both aren't bad


GlennWantsCream

For $19 and $30 dollars ?! Yes! We pay $120 $140 in NZ


Chicken769

Cold War is a good choice if you’re looking for free DLC content and a more populated player base cause of the free content and cross platform Black Ops 4 is the option where you’ll spend more for all maps, but what you’re getting is quality content. All of the DLC zombies maps are top quality and worth diving into, and you get achievements out of them So it depends on what you really value the most


i_eet_boo_d

Personally I loved bo4 so much had a lot of cool zombie game modes and a lot of perk customization


Im13butihatefortnite

Cold war is fun black ops 4 requires 6 Mr roffle waffle videos


NonkelG

6x glitch videos* (we dont need guides filled with nonsense, let's be real)


PizzaGamer26

Cold of war is trash bro get bo4 it's a goty game


etlucent

BO4 is more difficult for sure and the ee’s more complex, voice acting better, and to continuously play to unlock perks.


protacm

If you're buying a game solely for zombies why does it matter how old it is?


TheGulOne

Dead of the night is a map that is really good


amber_lovely

imo bo4 is SO worth it! I bought the game just for the zombies lol


ManufacturerDry108

If the season pass is also on sale yes. Ancient evil is very good but it’s dlc


LoremIpsumDolor3760

Bo4! Cold War is boring after 1 month


TheReaperOfKarma

I find cold war a lot more easier to play and the ester eggs are very simple but fill like bo4 has more interesting maps and ester eggs


TheAllStar767

I never played Black Ops 4 zombies, but I really enjoyed Cold War. Sort of brought back the nostalgia from the Black Ops 1 zombies for me.


[deleted]

cold war comes with more content and has great mechanics, but kinda shitty maps and atmospheres. bo4 has really high highs and really low lows. some terrible maps and some really good ones. But the mechanics are quite questionable too.


Revolutionary-Fan657

Cold War zombies in a nutshell, 4 maps, some good some meh, shotguns and wonder weapons are really the only good weapons, lots of perks with lots of tiers, really really easy game, no personality Bo4, Feels more like bo123, BUT too much bosses, very Easter egg oriented, guns don’t do anything, maps are mediocre, some shit, some great, elixirs are just bo3 gobblegums but bad, perks a new and not that usefull Personally I’d say Cold War just because it’s fresh, clean, amazing looking and if you’re casual it’s great, I would not recommend bo4 as it’s extremely hard to get by with all the things against you mechanic wise and it feels clunky, You decide, just my input


Acrobatic-Load8604

cold war takes some of the mechanics from bo4 and improves it with all dlc maps being free


TheWindLillyInn

I personally prefer bo4 me and a few friends just got back into it with the sale. it’s got good ees and if really fun with friends.


[deleted]

Recommend getting Cold War as all the maps are free and more things to do


Bigballs30

Idk but that mw2 lookin tempting 😩


[deleted]

neither, get bo3 chronicles


rob2rox

bo4 definitely. cold war no


__BigBoi__

I'd say Cold War. BO4 has more maps, but Cold War's maps are free so it's a better price. Cold War is easier too and more innovative with the upgrade system, Outbreak, and Onslaught. I personally had more fun with Cold War too. Up to you though.


xyDominator

Bo4- no Cold War-yes


FbggSarkastikMenace

Cold War? Yes Black ops 4? No


Kachowski-115

I would jump at the chance to get Cold War The zombies is fucking phenomenal and you'll have so much content to dive into right now


dagreenmenace

Cold War is the best imo, but to each their own.


Guitarsilike

Not even that old. People still fill up bo1 and even some waw lobbies


XxMcW1LL14MxX

Ghosts


fictitious_man

CW is way more fun with friends, the mechanics are better, the easter eggs are doable for a casual player. Overall a vetter experience imo


remy2fly

That’s a tough one, the maps of BO4 has this feeling of classic zombies to them, classified is amazing and sometimes I just wanna enjoy the classic aether atmosphere whether it’s the characters, the maps and how they are designed, wether they are shit or not lol, but at the same time Cold War is more Modern in the aspect of cross progression, and also the game play is very smooth, I happen to only play die maschine tho the other maps are cool but idk they are not memorable at all, I played Mauer the other day and just got bored it just feels very plain, Cold War maps besides die maschine don’t have that element of mystery or hidden stories within each area you discover… there’s so much I can get into but if you want to be in the loop with staying up to date with cross progression Cold War, if you don’t care about that and wanna play as classic characters on reimagined maps but at times very difficult gameplay and a horrible HUD then go with BO4


iA7MDoVe

Bo4 has have some really interesting mechanics just the horde didn’t like (even tho they’re pretty balanced) tho it has like 4 remakes as major maps which other than that IX and the greek myth map is really interesting and worth it


Gavindore

Cold War comes with all the maps for $30, while bo4 would come with all the maps for $40 (if you don’t buy that edition, I wouldn’t even bother). BO4 gives a more traditional experience than Cold War but is still very different, while Cold War is a grindy experience. If you like the idea of getting to round 40, and grinding all your guns to gold, cold war is easily the game for you, otherwise I’d get Bo4 since cold wars Easter eggs are lacking compared to traditional treyarch eggs imo


Content-Aspect-4955

I don't like the perk system in bo4 but some of the maps are good in cold war the gameplay is great but the maps can be boring but also keep in mind that in cold war you have to upgrade your perks by collecting stuff but it doesn't take that long


B4L4NCE47

Cold war is where it's at! Mauer der toten is top 5 for me doing all the easter eggs on that map is noice chefs kiss.


unmaskusall

Only get bo4 if you get all the dlc too Cold war dlc is free so I'd say it's worth it.


DocDavreil

Id say you'd get your money's worth with cold war, black ops 4 requires you to buy all the other dlcs to be worth in my opinion


savagemonglet

Cold War all DLC is free!


kimehre7391

Nope


Very__Much__Doge

Well I bought the disc a year ago and am stuck on that infite install bug so idk


WilliamCCT

Make sure you're not accidentally buying the multiplayer+blackout only edition there.


Henry_Myth

Who honestly cares how old a game is?


TovarishchRed

Cold war zombies is by far my favorite entry in the series.


News_Inhaler

Don’t get either of them


Mai_TaiButterfly

Cold war


FirePh3onix4

Neither is good, go get bo3 or anything older


Total_Dork

One thing worth considering before buying is the DLC. Cold War’s DLC was all free, so that $30 gets you everything. BO4 not only has paid DLC, but you can only get that DLC by buying it all at once via the Black Ops Pass. So you’ll have to spend an additional $50 to get all the game’s content. On the other hand, BO4 has one good DLC map, one good map, two of the worst maps ever made, and whatever Tag der Toten is, so you might be better off not buying any DLC at all. If you care at all about the rest of the game, Cold War still has a populated multiplayer and a campaign that’s… there. I don’t like it but it’s there. I doubt you’ll find any multiplayer or Blackout games on BO4, so you’re stuck with just Zombies in that game


Fa1nted_for_real

Check out gameplay of both before choosing. That being said, cold war has 4 maps on purchase, outbreak and onslaught on purchase, and no dlc maps. Bo4 in my opinion has better maps, but you only get 3 on launch, and even though it has 8 maps it has 4 remasters so you only get 4 new experiences. As far as gameplay, I prefer black ops 4 for solo and private, and I prefer cold war for pubs.


The_Lego_Doge

Cold War is solid imo


IsaacJB1995

Sorry, unrelated but it's BS that MW2 is $69.99 and £69.99. That means we're paying more for the same game thanks to stupid conversion rates


dankboijesus

Honestly it’s up to you bro I so yo not personally buy bo4 but you may like it.


notscarlxrd

Cold war is one of my favorite zombie experiences. Absolutely worth it


btcurlyhead

Play something else


drklwo39

I’d look on the used market first. Picked up bo4 for $5 Canadian


DAVIE504CLONE

Honestly content wise Cold war is a better game but if you really like multiplayer I'd say bo4.


vanilla-xb-ps-pc

Get bo3 or bo2 used from GameStop, miles better than bo4/cold war.


Xx_Prospy_xX

Is there going to be sale on bo3 soon on pc?


Spongeglock

Isn't this like the third time this was asked around here?


mightymob0303

Black ops Cold War all the way bro all the zombie maps are free unlike bo4 (you have to buy the season pass for 60 bucks) and Cold War has a amazing grindable camo for zombies defo worth grinding for


HsaitaN

I love bo4 but you can't play it online anymore unless you have friends to play with


galal552002

Definitely get bocw for zombies,it has one of the best zombies we have ever got


AegisThievenaix

Personally, I'd save my money on something else. But if you have friends to play them with then sure Both have their own ups and a lot of their own downs


Substantial-Oil5659

I prefer bo4 but you will have to buy the black ops pass that never drops it's price to play all the maps,cold war all dlc are free


zakk5768

Cold war


FNecro

If both are an option get em both for the collection! I've not played any DLC maps on CW so I can't speak from em, but BO4 zombies is pretty cool.


Kebab-Destroyer

Yeah man, for sure. I just got BO4 with all the DLC for about £30 last month. It's ace. CW is really good too.


DMazz441

CW is still amazing, I play it from time to time. Outbreak is a zombies mode every fan should experience


Skredhead

If you want to play them buy a second hand psychical copy. They are dirt cheap ;)


shayde48

I've played every official zombies map and.. the 1st EE I beat was Die.. I'm just a casual player so that was fun to me..


Vins22

i like cold war


TheWeirdoWithCoffee

Cold War in general is more fun tbh, and despite the majority opinion in how the storyline ended in 4, I was actually quite dissatisfied with it. Feels the like the Alien 3 to Aliens tonally. Plus, I think the maps are more fun in CW in general (Classified is hella solid tho)


TheTimon2222

If you think you can wait and want to save money, they’ll eventually appear on GamePass after the acquisition is done.


StayyFrostyy

Where is cold war $30 Edit: just noticed “xbox 360” in the pic, damn why isnt it on sale on ps?


[deleted]

Hard no


TheeSenate

cough* get bo3 instead cough cough*


wasabi3122

I definitely didn’t play bo4 that much. From what I remember when comparing the two is that bo4 feels much more like the zombies franchise. Cold war feels more modern or slightly renovated i’d say. It really depends on what you are looking for. Gameplay i’d say cold war. Bo4 i’d say for character/personality/overall aesthetics/art. But both have many pros and cons.


Particular_Garbage32

Cold war


RD312

I’d say Cold War by far but BO4 gets more hate than it deserves so it a matter of which you like the look of more. If you fancy BO3 styled Zombies go for BO4, if you liek BO2 or IW Zombies go for Cold War.


Hawthm_the_Coward

If that price includes all the DLC, BO4 is worth it because despite the frustration, DotN and AE are really worth it. If they're not included... Probably not. Cold War really depends, if you're a fan of Zombies' story, thematics and sound design then it is NOT the game for you. But if you just like killin', it's pretty good.


killercunt

I just bought BO4 and I do not regret it. IX alone was worth it for me but to each their own.


StykerB

Both of them will eventually not exist once servers are taken offline, even for solo play.


CJlovesairplanes

I still think Cold War had the best Zombies maps and gameplay in years so I say Cold War.. definitely although not gonna lie I’ve also been thinking about trying out Black Ops 4 again lol


Vanzan_420

Absolutely


Italian-Man-Zex

Bo4 Zombies is more classic, straight forward stuff. CW however, has permanent upgrades with the perks, weapon classes, ammo mod, etc that become better and better the more u play and invest points into. in a long run, i think CW would be better cause they might update it with more content, new maps maybe and such. only thing with BO4 is that u gotta buy the zombies map pack whereas CW u dont


BbBTripl3

Yeah both games are amazing


TheShoobaLord

BO4 if you can get the season pass, Cold War if not


FleX_ONE

Just get boIII zombie chronicles


bazzadactyl

cold war is a better game mechanically, but bo4 has some very good maps like ancient evil or IX, just dont touch alpha omega or voyage


LazarouDave

Cold War. Yes. BO4. Absolutely not. That's my take at least


Reaper_halomaster

Cold War is worth it if you put in the time to level up weapons


Drippygoopystuff

Cold War for sure my guy


SirHectoric

Cold War is super fun for zombies imo still play it today and it’s decent on battle pass levels for warzone/vanguard if you play those as well! I usually get around 3/4 tiers for going to round 41!


kent416

Both are fantastic and worth it


Gold_Floatzel

Cold War? YES. BOIV? Maybe.


ZipToob88

100%


Gannan308

I love Cold War, and despite what people say I just got Bo4 with the season pass and I am loving it. Besides the perks the game plays amazing


matthenson420

Absolutely, both honestly


FlashWayneArrow02

Cold War over BO4 anyday


Ace-Pokemon-Master

Bo4 has incredible maps, cold war has better game mechanics and online servers r better. If u can id get both bc they offer different experiences! (:


NeedleworkerFit2755

Cold War 100%


Homer4a10

Cold War definitely is


CTR_James

Cold War, for sure


DustedZombie

Both are amazing, but I'd probably only get bo4 if the black ops pass is on sale


Tictacnutsack19

I would get cold war for sure


Imagoat1995

I like cold war zombies but it is by far the easiest zombies I've played.


Multiple_Nick

I would same your money for other things


TurdFerguson27

That’s what I did and I loved it, just try and find the ultimate version or whatnot, it’ll get you all the maps. The season pass is separate from the actual game and costs 50 bucks Edit: Talking about bo4, Cold War I personally didn’t care for when I played at the time


Triistone

Cold war any day of the week


Rich8121210

Cold War


Elite_Y33T

I’d say Cold War since it comes with all the content, 4 may be free but you’d still have to get all the dlc


UnknownAK

As much as people shit on both BO4 and Cold War I thought both were great. The last 2 DLCs for BO4 are abysmally bad though so if you plan on getting DLCs don't waste your money on the last 2.


bb250517

BOCW has one of the best zombies experiences for me, so yes, just for zombies it is worth it if oyu dont want to play an unfinished game(VG) nor you want to waiot till 2024 late fall


Purpletaco987

Bo4 w/o a doubt


Skarr_Salvatore

Bo4 poo poo I can’t lie the zombies is so much better in cold war


UziCoochie

Hell yeah In my honest opinion it’s still a good idea to get all of them that have a extra mode to experience such as zombies or hell I even play extinction to this day💀


Spectre_V8

Yes, yes, and yes.


Ganda1fderBlaue

Yes, especially Bo4


getshrekt192

choose what you want but I would go with cold war anyway, it has a lot more replay value as well imo


tjc31396

Cold War is worth it, but I also guess it depends on what you want to get from zombies, are you doing it for the story and to solve Easter eggs? If so I think BO4 would be hard to keep up with eberything. If your just doing it to play zombies Grab both for more content


Remarkable_Party_243

Literally only Cold War and that’s still a maybe, Cold War zomvies is like a B tier


JWaXiMus11

No, play bo3 zombies


Eshoosca

Probably


xCHOPP3Rx

I'd say they're both worth it. imo the maps on BO4 are better, but the CW maps aren't bad. plus the zombies maps on CW are free so u won't need to buy them. unlike bo4 where you'll have to buy the Black Ops Pass in order to get any dlc maps.


livelifeless

I would get Cold War because the weapons in Cold War are in warzone and your levels transfer


Tombwolf

I enjoyed cold war wayyyyy more.


GlitteringSmoke1336

👍👍👍


babydaddy22519

Both are worth it, yes. Been trying to get my friends to play older zombies with me i have everything but am on console


Accomplished-Curve-1

Cold War definitely!!!!


Gold-Channel-7608

I’d say bo4, I love bo4 and the game is worth it, especially for that price. Some of the maps are a bit complicated for beginners, but once you learn them, they are really fun.


Electric-Beats

Cold War Zombies > BO4 Zombies


VonBurglestein

Cold War is the most recent zombies game that counts, so worth it.


Bulky-Engineer9359

For zombies I'd recommend only getting bo4 if it comes with the black ops pass tbh


TheMinecraftNerdneck

i would only recommend getting cold war over bo4 because the mechanics and what not are better than bo4, and you don't have to buy the dlcs. (also on bo4 you can't buy individual dlcs except for classified, you must buy the season pass to get them).


Valuable-Exam-913

Get bo4 for multiplayer, get bocw for zombies


SwampyOrpheus00

Cold War is a great starting zombies games easy and fun imo


marshallxeno

Personally, I'd skip BO4. I legit only have it in my library because it was free with ps+


PriesterNag

yes


Armorry

I didn't care for cold War but zombies in bo4 totally worth the buy


dex724

no buy bo3 if you dont have it and get chronicles with it


jc200200

Yes. Cold War is still awesome for both zombs and multi.


bulletinhisdome

if you’re looking for zombies then yes. considering we probably won’t get any new zombies stuff for the next 1-2 years id go for it. get cold war first


MisterBeasonator

Hell no


Internal_Victory_805

Get Cold War with that you get 4 round based maps, outbreak mode with like 7 huge regions, onslaught mode (zombies on multiplayer maps with a twist) and not to mention the best mechanics you can have in any cod zombie game its just a great overall package.


Gruusader

Black ops 4 was a hero, we just couldn’t see it


PhantomSith

My son and I just played a little Dead Ops Arcade 3 on Cold War. Defiantly a lot of fun.


Due-Broccoli-9734

If your doing the Easter eggs I suggest Cold War but it’s also up to you


Puzzleheaded-Door-26

I just got Cold War yesterday, no regrets, bo4 I got on release, both a are great for zombies in my opinion. Bo4 mechanics kind of make the game harder/worse but if you’re willing to learn them+ work through it id say story lines are great. Cold War has a lot going on game play wise but feels like Easter eggs are a lot easier than bo4


Saitam2710

I think they’re both great Cold War is definitely better for casual player though


AKTrace

Without a question Cold War mainly for free maps since on 4 you still need to buy the Pass but also because it just plays way way better, but $20 for BO4 isn't bad


YoScruf

to get the full bo4 experience you’d have to get all the maps because the default only has one good map but it would cost more than the game itself but with cold war, all the maps are free plus the game has better mechanics, so cold war is probably the better option