The game is part of the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" series and serves as a direct sequel to "Call of Duty: Black Ops" released in 2010. It is set during the Cold War in the 1980s and features a single-player campaign, a multiplayer mode, and a cooperative zombies mode.

In the single-player campaign, players take on the role of a CIA agent as they pursue a mysterious Soviet agent known as "Perseus," who seeks to destabilize the global balance of power. The campaign features multiple endings and choices that affect the outcome of the story.

Multiplayer offers a variety of traditional Call of Duty game modes, such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search and Destroy, as well as some exciting new modes. The cooperative Zombies mode lets players face waves of the undead while uncovering secrets and unraveling an engaging storyline.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War" has been praised for its solid gameplay, impressive graphics, and variety of content. It's an excellent choice for fans of first-person shooters and the "Call of Duty" series.