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Call of Duty: Ghosts - Onslaught

Feb 27, 2014 12 years ago
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Type Base game 2014 Genres Shooter Companies Infinity Ward · Developer · Activision · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Onslaught is a downloadable pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts. It is the first DLC to come out for Ghosts. It was released on January 28, 2014 and first on Xbox 360 and Xbox One and Febuary 27, 2014 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC. It contains four multiplayer maps (Fog, Ignition, BayView and Containment) and Episode 1 of the Extinction story, Nightfall. It includes two bonus weapons: the Maverick assault rifle and the Maverick-A2 sniper rifle. It has a blue color scheme in the 2nd Season Pass trailer.

What it’s like

Onslaught serves as a substantial content expansion for Call of Duty: Ghosts, delivering immediate gratification through four distinct multiplayer maps and the inaugural chapter of the Extinction cooperative mode. The experience is defined by its relentless, fast-paced shooter mechanics, prioritizing reflexive combat and map control over narrative depth or complex character development. Players engage in classic arena-style warfare across diverse environments, from fog-shrouded industrial zones to sun-drenched coastal vistas, maintaining the series' signature high-octane momentum. The Extinction mode introduces a structured survival loop where teams collaborate against escalating alien threats, offering a fresh cooperative dynamic that contrasts with the traditional deathmatch format. While the writing and character work remain minimal and functional, the core gameplay loop remains tight and responsive. This pack is less about reinventing the wheel and more about refining the established formula with new arenas and weapons, appealing to players who value consistent, polished action over story-driven immersion.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacing

Keep in mind The narrative and character writing are extremely thin, serving only as a backdrop for gameplay rather than offering meaningful engagement. · Players seeking deep strategic complexity or innovative mechanics may find the content too derivative of standard Call of Duty formulas.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from instant-gaming.com, eurogamer.net, gamepressure.com, metacritic.com, gamefaqs.gamespot.com, kotaku.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Xbox 360 Worldwide Full release Jan 28, 201413 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Jan 28, 201413 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Feb 27, 201412 years ago
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release Feb 27, 201412 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Feb 27, 201412 years ago

Reviews

68Critics · 4 64Players · 4

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