Raven and Treyarch lead different sections with very different results. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is, somewhat fittingly considering its Cold War roots, an enigma.

The campaign is far from profound but it does introduce several new gameplay elements that are among the best Call of Duty has seen in years. The Cold War isn't set dressing — it feels lived-in and tense. Gathering evidence and cracking ciphers are more compelling than any firefight or vehicular destruction could ever hope to be. Meanwhile, the multiplayer and Zombies modes fall short of where I'd hoped.