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Call of Duty: Vanguard
Released On: Nov 4, 2021
73
3.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 72 Critic Reviews
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47% Positive
34 Reviews
34 Reviews
47% Mixed
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 72 Critic Reviews
73
47% Positive
34 Reviews
34 Reviews
47% Mixed
34 Reviews
34 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Call of Duty: Vanguard may be the best CoD installment to date with stunning graphics that shine on the new systems and finely tuned, balanced gun play. They bring a new and fresh approach to the WWII and D-Day scenario making the solo campaign just as enjoyable as the multiplayer.
Call of Duty: Vanguard is another strong entry for the franchise. It offers a lackluster campaign, but makes up for it with a frenetic and fun multiplayer experience. It doesn't bring anything new to the table in the FPS genre, but many of its elements definitely feel like an evolution for the franchise.
Does Call of Duty: Vanguard advance the series in any meaningful way? Of course not, but that doesn’t stop it from being a fantastic package for Call of Duty fans, or a good entry point for those seeking a way in. The campaign here is brief but captivating, managing to make you feel for its band of heroes despite your short time with them. Zombies has some interesting twists that keep you on your toes. And multiplayer is more of the same but with tweaks that some will love and others will hate, as usual. All in all, this is one of the best Call of Duty releases to date, and we’d love to see more of Vanguard’s exploits in the future.
The campaign of Call of Duty: Vanguard tries to be heroic, but falls short and becomes predictable due to one-dimensional characters with poor development. Even when the multiplayer has interesting gameplay options, they are nothing to write home about. Finally, the zombie mode adds a lot of entertainment to the experience, but it's not enough for this installment to be a must-buy.
If you enjoy WWII shooters, you’ll still have a good time with Call of Duty: Vanguard. Sledgehammer Games have graced the WWII era once again with their innovative approach to multiplayer and packed it full of maps. The campaign, albeit short, gives you a unique view of WWII at the heart of one of the deadliest squads. And the Zombies mode? It exists, but the less said about it, the better.
This is a treacly origin story for a crew we wouldn't be on seeing again. [Issue#366, p.104]
While it adds some interesting new features to the Call of Duty formula, Vanguard's mixed bag of changes makes it a forgettable entry.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 1,613 User Ratings
3.7
25% Positive
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 1,613 User Ratings
3.7
25% Positive
409 Ratings
409 Ratings
13% Mixed
209 Ratings
209 Ratings
62% Negative
995 Ratings
995 Ratings
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Summary This is WWII combat like never before. Witness the origins of Special Forces as you play a pivotal role and change the face of history, forming Task Force One in a gripping Campaign across four major theaters of war. Become an original Special Forces Operator in an online Multiplayer rich in innovation with 20 maps available at launch. P...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Nov 4, 2021
Developer:
- Sledgehammer Games
Publisher: Activision
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