Some nights I just want a quick Zombies run in Black Ops 7, no drama, no spreadsheets, just that old "one more round" feeling. You'd think that'd be easy. But after a couple matches you start noticing how quiet it all feels, even when the action's loud. I've seen people bounce back to Warzone or Multiplayer after a single game, and yeah, I get it. If you're already chasing easy progress elsewhere, even stuff like a CoD BO7 Bot Lobby starts sounding tempting because at least it promises a clear payoff, and Zombies right now doesn't always.



Why it feels like it lost its own shape
A big part of the problem is identity. The movement, the menus, the pacing—so much of it feels built from the same set of parts as the rest of the franchise. That "unified" approach might help the studio ship content faster, but it also makes Zombies feel like it's borrowing somebody else's clothes. You load in and it's slick, sure. It runs fine. But it doesn't have that strange, separate vibe older maps had, where you could tell within seconds you were in a different world with its own rules and its own personality.



Atmosphere isn't the same as character
Astra Malorum looks incredible. The lighting, the space, the little details you catch when you stop sprinting—top stuff. And then the match starts and… nothing. No constant bickering, no weird jokes, no lines that get stuck in your head for years. It's not just "missing dialogue," it changes how the whole run feels. You're doing rounds in this gorgeous setting, but it's like playing in a museum after closing time. The story also drips out way too slowly, so most players don't feel any urgency to stay in the loop.



Secrets only matter when people care to look
The Ray Gun side quest on Astra Malorum should've been the kind of thing the community sniffed out fast. That's what Zombies fans do. Instead it took ages before it really caught on, and I don't think that's because the steps were genius-level. It's because fewer people are poking around every corner, testing every odd sound cue, arguing over symbols. When the playerbase is excited, even dumb theories travel fast. When it isn't, actual secrets sit there untouched.



Give Cursed mode a real reason to exist
If the devs want the mode to feel alive again, rewards are the cleanest fix. Cursed mode should be stressful, but worth it. Right now it's mostly stress with a shrug at the end, because you can grab strong loot and solid Curses without pushing yourself. That Universal Pack-a-Punch Camo system is sitting there like a trophy behind glass. Make it usable across Multiplayer or Warzone, lock it behind a Cursed main Easter egg clear, and people will grind—proudly. Folks want something to show for the pain, and if that means they chase clears, farm attempts, or even decide to buy CoD BO7 Bot Lobby to speed up other goals while they practice Zombies, at least they're back in the ecosystem, playing with purpose.Welcome to RSVSR, your no-BS home for Black Ops 7 Zombies. Astra Malorum's gorgeous, the boss hits hard, but the real issue is rewards—Relics feel pointless when Tier 3+ loot's everywhere. We break down the story beats, best Cursed setups, and what camo-worthy incentives should look like at https://www.rsvsr.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7 so you can jump in, squad up, and make every round feel worth it.