Call of Duty: Vanguard

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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 inThis 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. Prepare for a franchise-first, universe-expanding Zombies crossover. Immerse yourself in a fully integrated Call of Duty®: Warzone™ experience featuring a new and massive map. This is the most connected Call of Duty ever, all powered by the next generation Call of Duty® engine introduced in Modern Warfare.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. App Trigger
    Nov 8, 2021
    95
    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.
  2. JeuxActu
    Nov 4, 2021
    85
    Sledgehammer Games is back after 4 years and they are coming back in great shape. Of course, the different multiplayer modes are still effective, but this year the single player campaign really makes the difference. It has more depth with interesting characters and a spectacular setting. We did not expect such a graphically beautiful game either.
  3. God is a Geek
    Nov 10, 2021
    80
    Call of Duty: Vanguard's campaign is meaty, the Battle Pass will keep you going a while, and Zombies is wonderfully addictive.
  4. But Why Tho?
    Nov 8, 2021
    75
    Call of Duty: Vanguard brings a surprisingly engaging campaign and some amazing graphics. While some character flashbacks are better than others, and the length is a bit disappointing, the campaign is nevertheless a fun jot through the theatres of WWII.
  5. Gamepressure
    Nov 10, 2021
    70
    Call of Duty: Vanguard is built like a rollercoaster so you have your highs, your lows, and moments that flatline. There’s no question its three modes are fun to play and offer fans enough content to keep them busy for some time, but this is Call of Duty, after all. Until Activision does something completely different with the series, don’t expect it to feel too different each year.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 5, 2021
    70
    Like every year, Call of Duty tries to satisfy all gamers, no matter what they are looking for. Solo adventure, multi-competitive, collaborative zombie, free-to-play battle royale. A turnkey offer, XXL menu style, which this year lacks care at launch. We see it through the countryside which despite its exoticism offers nothing exceptional or memorable to experience. This is also seen in Zombie Mode, which at launch is only a rough sketch of what it should be and unfortunately lacks content. In the equation, the multi comes out with its head held high, offering several well-felt new features and still lively gameplay. More and more turned towards the “live service” and the updates of season, Call of Duty signs, with Vanguard, an episode of end of cycle, which asks only to evolve to improve and which turns out to be more enjoyable overall than the overall experience of Black Ops Cold War.
  7. Digital Trends
    Nov 15, 2021
    50
    While it adds some interesting new features to the Call of Duty formula, Vanguard's mixed bag of changes makes it a forgettable entry.

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  2. Mixed: 52 out of 565
  3. Negative: 325 out of 565
  1. CodForever
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    I personally didn't like cod cold war, it was buggy and boring, but Vanguard actually feels nice. Fun and long single player campaign,I personally didn't like cod cold war, it was buggy and boring, but Vanguard actually feels nice. Fun and long single player campaign, beautiful graphics, lots of stuff to do. I'm surprised.… Expand
  2. FactsLogic
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Just ignore the haters, these guy have zero idea what they are talking about. Half of them are hating just to hate. I can literally feel BFJust ignore the haters, these guy have zero idea what they are talking about. Half of them are hating just to hate. I can literally feel BF fanboys salt right now, because they know that BF2042 is buggy and lacks content and they just can't stand the fact that Vanguard turned out to be that good.… Expand
  4. carrasco1011
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    One of the best Call of Duty games ever since the golden era of mw2 and bo2. Fun, fast paced, lots to grind, great graphics!
    Zombies could    One of the best Call of Duty games ever since the golden era of mw2 and bo2. Fun, fast paced, lots to grind, great graphics!
    Zombies could have more objective variations.
    The story is great and engaging.    … Expand
  5. SGWells
    Nov 21, 2021
    3
    Grafics are cool, the main reason for a 3.
    Story is bad, really bad. The first scene is ridicoulous, so stupid it's hard to believe.
    It's an    Grafics are cool, the main reason for a 3.
    Story is bad, really bad. The first scene is ridicoulous, so stupid it's hard to believe.
    It's an up and down between good moment and bad ones. Ultimatly the bad ones wins after all.    … Expand
  6. ChadFromHS
    Jan 8, 2022
    1
    It's nothing special. More of the same, but worse. With slightly more content!
  7. Lordofthegames
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    This game is bad! Single is very short! You can’t surpass the first part in the plot.
  8. DA_BOSSA_28
    Nov 6, 2021
    0
    This game is a huge disappointment from the start. The campaign is bland, multi-player is buggy and zombies is complete trash and useless. I'mThis game is a huge disappointment from the start. The campaign is bland, multi-player is buggy and zombies is complete trash and useless. I'm a huge zombies fan since WaW and this zombies mode broke my heart. I honestly can say I teared up on how they ruined the zombies mode. They had so much potential with it and they just threw it out the window. What a shame.… Expand

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