Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III worth playing?

Scoring 65%, and it’s received generally favorable reviews, this game might be exactly what you're looking for — or not. Let's explore.

If you're wondering whether this title fits your interests and playstyle, here’s a detailed breakdown of its value and appeal.

Currently priced at $19.79, it may not represent the best value. A more fitting price would be around $8.00. Not the best value at full price — consider wishlisting for later.

Based on the average playtime of 7.8 hours, that works out to about $2.52 per hour. You're paying over 152% more than your typical expectations, which may affect how much you feel you're getting for your money.

At the average playtime of 10 hours per week, you could finish this game in about 1 week.

Critically, the game has been generally positive, averaging 77/100.

Standout positives:

• It'll take about 1 week to finish so it fits the average preferred length

Things to consider:

• Could be better value for the expected playtime
• Likely to feel outdated — released over 10 years ago

Currently available for $19.79 on Steam.

While not a standout, it might still land well with the right expectations — especially given its solid reviews.