Call of Duty: Vanguard

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3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 692 Ratings

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  1. phoenixsuple
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    Awesome game! Spectacular campaign as expected. Good job Sledgehammer Games!
  2. Forreal_tho
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Can't believe i'm even saying this about Call of Duty, but this game i seriously fun. It's nothing extremely new or groundbreaking, but it still managed to be way better than my expectations. Marketing was absolute trash for this game, so i wasn't even waiting for it, but i wanted to pass time until GTA Trilogy comes out, so i bought it and it's good.
  3. Robocop394
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Really solid CoD, possibly my third favorite after Modern Warfare (2007) and Modern Warfare 2 (2009). Good 4-6 hour story (depends if you take your time or just rush), fun multiplayer that has some spawning issues that need to be fixed.
  4. 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 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.
  5. UmadBruh
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Story is about 6 hours long, very good graphics, basically no bugs, very fun. If you are hating it, you are just delusional and wanna hate just to get attention.
  6. CoDGuard
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This is most hilarious CoD launch of all time lmao. There's CoD hating Youtubers getting nervous breakdowns because people apparently like Vanguard and are having fun. This is just amazing.
  7. whatsgoingonhuh
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    When man is badass in any of these missions then that's completely fine and normal, but when woman (this character is based on real life person btw) happens to be badass in ONE mission, then it's woke? By the way in last mission you play as white Australian guy, but apparently that's not enough, you guys still whine. Woman has one mission, so the whole thing is just trash automatically?When man is badass in any of these missions then that's completely fine and normal, but when woman (this character is based on real life person btw) happens to be badass in ONE mission, then it's woke? By the way in last mission you play as white Australian guy, but apparently that's not enough, you guys still whine. Woman has one mission, so the whole thing is just trash automatically? You guys make absolutely no sense.… Expand
  8. super_jakub
    Nov 9, 2021
    0
    Do not play this game if you like history or good games. Story is boring. Characters are just as cringe as they can be. Guns were designed by someone who never seen or shot a real gun. Wokeness of this game is changing real history to fit their narrative. Why are they doing a WW2 game when almost everything there is historicaly incorrect? I just can not find any good aspect of this game.
  9. metacritiqueur
    Nov 9, 2021
    1
    No more money for revisionists. This game is vampirised by feminists who want erase the white male in history. Boycott, there are plenty of videogames to do. If you are a feminist, would you kindly downvote ?
  10. justsayinng
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Pretty sure it wins some game of the year awards for cutscenes, maybe even music. Very well done campaign. Fun multiplayer, zombies are trash tho.
  11. Kellyff
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    Battlefield2042 has 22 guns and people are hyping it up like it would be some next coming of shooters lmao. Vanguard - best shooter of 2021.
  12. BFisSoulless
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best graphics of 2021, idk what battlefield is doing, because they should learn from Vanguard. This is complete product. 16 very good maps, over 30 guns, single player (battlefield doesn't even have that, what a joke), fun multiplayer, very, very, very few bugs.
  13. newdayrising34
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Campaign is short (as always), but extremely fun, multiplayer has some issues (hackers), but that's just the way it is sometimes, hopefully it gets fixed, but other than that i have nothing bad to say.
  14. getajob
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Haven't seen so well done cutscenes in a long time, specially in call of duty, what the hell. Good work.
  15. EldenCringe
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Just ignore the haters, none of them even bought it, they just saw two clips on youtube and noticed that it has women and to them that means woke. Just ignore these losers and enjoy this amazing game, because good CoD games are rare enough already, this is the good one.
  16. elivnotdead
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    What a great cod! Amazing, well done single player and even better multiplayer, highly recommending.
  17. Lexluthor1000
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Well, just to give quick reality check, from now on, women will be included in every war themed video game ever. This is the future of video games. So either deal with it or find a new hobby. This is one of the best CoD's of all time btw.
  18. ShinySpiteful
    Nov 9, 2021
    0
    very, very, very lackluster campaign. the storyline is too short to properly explore the background of each character but just throws it at you, expects you to be satisfied with it and moves on. the interrogation scenes are even more hilarious where the interrogator just sits down and asks them politely to tell the story and they do without that ever raising a single bit of suspicion withvery, very, very lackluster campaign. the storyline is too short to properly explore the background of each character but just throws it at you, expects you to be satisfied with it and moves on. the interrogation scenes are even more hilarious where the interrogator just sits down and asks them politely to tell the story and they do without that ever raising a single bit of suspicion with the interrogator. Nazis were known for being cruel interrogators, if you're more than willing to display them like the racists they were, display their cruelty properly as well. call of duty black ops cold war was a million times better when it came to storyline and not throwing woke **** at your face. the russian woman is actually surprisingly well made, the slavic girls i've met do sneer back at men in that very tone, although i do feel like they liked to go over the top here to get "muh female empowerment points".

    Historical accuracy was incredibly lackluster as well, i saw japanese consistently using german equipment which raised my eyebrows quite a bit and i feel like quality control was very bad as well, where people have so much sucking power they don't have to put a cigarette to their lips to smoke it, people talked without moving their mouth at all, in fact, they kept it closed the entire time and other horrible quality things.

    the multiplayer and zombies stuff is nothing new, barely anything was improved upon, same old, same boring. i would skip this cod hard.    … Expand
  19. jager_you
    Nov 9, 2021
    1
    You can't play this game us you like. If you are good player, who like to play with meta guns, get ready to play in shadow lobbies with cheaters. Also everything is broken. Destructibility on maps is not necessary. 2 of 3 snipers are usless. This game tries to be similar to the last 19 game and i don't like it.
  20. ElfinCat
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Good game, I don't understand why you can criticize it, excellent attention to detail
  21. Pascamp
    Nov 9, 2021
    1
    Um jogo mais do mesmo. O COD WW2 é muito superior na questão da narrativa, personagens e carisma. Um jogo esquecível esse Vanguard. Pelo gráfico o jogo vale uns 10 dólares.
  22. Umoon
    Nov 9, 2021
    0
    Очередной убогий высер с начала времен варзон. Верните Black Ops 4 yна ПК
  23. Fox38
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Good job Sledgehammer Games, seriously. Very fun story (campaign) and amazing multiplayer. Zombies are meh.
  24. TexasisnewLA
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Best CoD in years. Of f...cking course it's not perfect, but nothing is and nothing will be. If some people think hacking is huge problem in Vanguard, wait until BF2042 comes out and watch that sht show. People are trying to find any little problem, just to give 0-3/10 to whole game. That's just idiotic. Not to even mention, that over half negative reviews are from losers who complainBest CoD in years. Of f...cking course it's not perfect, but nothing is and nothing will be. If some people think hacking is huge problem in Vanguard, wait until BF2042 comes out and watch that sht show. People are trying to find any little problem, just to give 0-3/10 to whole game. That's just idiotic. Not to even mention, that over half negative reviews are from losers who complain about some "woke" stuff or whatever they can come up with. Most of these people don't even have the game and they have zero idea what they are talking about. They see a woman and it's automatically "woke" for them.… Expand
  25. Vanguard2021
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Seems like some people wanna act like Women didn't exist in 1940s, oh well. Anyway, great game, would highly recommend!
  26. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Nov 8, 2021
    3
    notice how the majority of the reviewers aren't talking about the hacker problems and just rip on battlefield, wonder if they are actual gamers, because the story is mediocre, and the multiplayer is a nightmare filled with hackers. in its current state the game is DOA, Activision didn't even bother releasing its anti cheat on day one knowing full well the game was already broken at Beta.
  27. Just_Tired
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Typical incel losers writing reviews here. "ewww it has women, it's so woke". People like this should literally get a life or find a new hobby, because it's not even funny anymore, it's just beyond pathetic. They have done this usa vs germany million times already, jesus christ. About time they try something different. Everyone is tired of this USA bs anyway. There's millions of otherTypical incel losers writing reviews here. "ewww it has women, it's so woke". People like this should literally get a life or find a new hobby, because it's not even funny anymore, it's just beyond pathetic. They have done this usa vs germany million times already, jesus christ. About time they try something different. Everyone is tired of this USA bs anyway. There's millions of other stories to tell about war.Not every war game needs to be about USA. It was called World War for a reason okay. If you want most basic usa vs germany go play ww2 from 2017. I'm so done with these people.… Expand
  28. Tzs
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Best shooter of November 2021 is here, what's with the negativity? Halo comes too of course, but that's for December. There's no other shooters (that would be worth playing).
  29. FirewaterBUrn
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Haven't had so much fun with cod in years, almost gave up on this series. Easily best shooter of 2021.
  30. WhatsintheBox
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Surprisingly fun cod, gonna play this for months to come. Why the hate? They finally do something right and people still complain, pathetic.
  31. thisisit_
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    Better than Cold War? Yes, in pretty much every way possible. This is something else, would recommend!
  32. Rocketrain
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Okay, by any means, it's not perfect Call of Duty! That out of the way, it's actually very decent, surprisingly decent even. I feel like marketing team didn't do very good job, because this is way better than all the promo.
  33. FallofBF
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    What else can i say? Finally solid cod game. About time! Multiplayer is fast and chaotic, that's the way i like it, story is nice too.
  34. Itmattersyaknow
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Solid single player/amazing multiplayer. CoD Vanguard is possible GOTY 2021, not even joking. So much more content than BF2024, better graphics than BF2024.
  35. thisiskino
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best CoD games in years, i can already tell this game is going to be legendary. Hell yea.
  36. PHARTPIPE
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    its awful, despite being based on the new cod engine it feels like a downgrade in every way. clunky animation, controls less smooth and muddy brown graphics, i feel im shooting at name plates most the time.
  37. Deszczu8
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    G R E A T! Had sooooo much fun. Thank you for this single player campaign. 10/10 for visuals!
  38. Tcheloboss
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Campanha excelente, e um viciante Multi-player. Apenas o modo zumbi que não me agradou.… Expand
  39. PrincessSaf
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    Speaking of COD games I only played Cold War before, but I played multiple Battlefield titles, the Titanfall games, CSGO, a bunch of Arena shooters, so I speak as a not a COD player, and by far, by so far, both Cold War and Vanguard are the worst multiplayer experiences I ever had, let me explain about Vanguard :

    The maps are WWII scenes and that's mostly it, there is some places with    Speaking of COD games I only played Cold War before, but I played multiple Battlefield titles, the Titanfall games, CSGO, a bunch of Arena shooters, so I speak as a not a COD player, and by far, by so far, both Cold War and Vanguard are the worst multiplayer experiences I ever had, let me explain about Vanguard :

    The maps are WWII scenes and that's mostly it, there is some places with window clearly made so a couple player could hold and get a lot of players from there, but otherwise maps have no flow of movement and it makes objective based game modes absolutely displeasing to play and encourage people to just go somewhere safe in the corner of the map or building and camp, it also encourage people to flank to much by making it just easy meaning if you try to play the objective you get killed in the back a lot.

    The random spawns does not seem to adjust with enemy location like in a lot of other games, meaning enemy can spawn just behind you or you can spawn and get spawn killed a lot.

    The killstreak system encourage people to not take much risks and just kill from safety, making people camp and absolutely not play the objectives. Also receiving a killstreak is just awful, you can't do anything about it, and it ruins yours. I even had games where I spent 10 minutes being spawn killed continuously by the enemy releasing killstreaks in order, no joke.

    The weapon balance is nonexistent, some weapons are clearly better than other but most importantly the weapon upgrade system breaks the game even further removing all form of recoil or anything else turning the game into a reaction time based point and click, but also weapons have spread and a high rate of fire meaning you don't have to be precise, RNG is going to put a bullet in the head anyway.
    And this is COD, of course there is camper snipers who don't need to headshot to one shot kill you from the other end of the map.

    My theory about the success of those crappy games is that the weapon violently shaking makes it seems harder to play than it actually is and that the game is designed to be frustrating then when you unlock a killstreak and do a completely undeserved 5 multikill from it, it acts as a reward to your brain and it releases the chemical, to me that is also the explanation why there is so many kids playing it as they seem to love that kind of "rewards".    … Expand
  40. Pure14
    Nov 8, 2021
    3
    Single Player: As usual, short but good production value and interesting locations. Characters aren't memorable at all and neither is the overall story. Big set pieces and events which dazzle the eyes but lack realism and genuine historic portrayal. Multiplayer: Same old same old. Maps are awful for the most part, everyone uses the same couple of guns. Killstreaks are abysmally boring andSingle Player: As usual, short but good production value and interesting locations. Characters aren't memorable at all and neither is the overall story. Big set pieces and events which dazzle the eyes but lack realism and genuine historic portrayal. Multiplayer: Same old same old. Maps are awful for the most part, everyone uses the same couple of guns. Killstreaks are abysmally boring and rarely useful. Pretty much zero innovation other than a few semi destructible walls. Cheaters already flooding the game. Zombies: This one is just sad. 1 map. No real content. No goals. No easter egg. Simple staples like perks and packapunch have lost their flair. Really gone down hill since BO4. Funny how many bot reviews there are submitting 10's. Someone at Activision must've known this was a stinker.… Expand
  41. Solid83
    Nov 8, 2021
    3
    El juego el modo zombies es horrible es el peor de todos, los anteriores son mucho más entretenidos y el modo online es muy repetitivo y el modo historia tiene muchos bug pero que se pueden mejorar
  42. gamebird8000
    Nov 8, 2021
    7
    Haven’t played a COD game in a while because of the bad reviews, but this one actually managed to get my attention and has proven to be a good game after all!
  43. WayTooBad
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    wow diversity at its best lol. history is being rewritten right in front of our eyes.
  44. Meregildo
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    I've been playing for more than 75 hours, I'm a veteran of the CoD saga, I've played every title since CoD II on PS2. I can say with very objective criteria that this CoD Vanguard is the best they have released in YEARS. It should be noted that my opinion is focused on multiplayer, because I think it is a mistake to focus on story mode, because hegemonically (unfortunately), we understandI've been playing for more than 75 hours, I'm a veteran of the CoD saga, I've played every title since CoD II on PS2. I can say with very objective criteria that this CoD Vanguard is the best they have released in YEARS. It should be noted that my opinion is focused on multiplayer, because I think it is a mistake to focus on story mode, because hegemonically (unfortunately), we understand CoD as a multiplayer game, so in this case I think that opinion should be focused on this pulled apart.
    Favorable points:
    + Graphics. Very good, something that was expected because they use the graphics engine of the last Modern Warfare. It should be noted that as of today that I write the review, the game has some graphic bugs, but it is normal, since it has been out for 3 days.
    + Gameplay. Very balanced weapons, it is noticeable that they have been careful in this matter, also in the subject of movement of the character it has improved a lot, it is very fluid and dynamic.
    + Weapons: The recoil of the weapons and the shooting sensation are especially satisfying. Besides, it is noted that they have authorized licenses, 90% of the weapons have the original design and name of the weapon in question, it is appreciated, because it generates greater immersion.
    + Sound. Spectacular, the best, never seen in a CoD ever.
    They have also removed the enemy's red dot on the minimap when it fires, unless you select a specific ability for the character to do so. This is perfect, it has always been requested, in this way the sound is given more importance.
    + Scenarios / Art: Very varied maps, of all kinds and with environments very in line with the time in which the game is narrated, everything is very beautiful, a lot of work behind the artistic section.
    Unfavorable points / to improve:
    - Possible bugs, glitches or weapons / abilities checked, the 'day 1 patch' will be missing.
    ------------------ Original (Español) ------------------
    Llevo jugado más de 75 horas, soy un veterano de la saga CoD, he jugado a todos los títulos desde el CoD II de PS2. Puedo opinar con criterio muy objetivo que este CoD Vanguard es de lo mejor que han sacado en AÑOS. Cabe destacar que mi opinión se enfoca al multijugador, pues pienso que es un error enfocarnos al modo historia, pues hegemónicamente (por desgracia), entendemos el CoD como un juego multijugador, por lo que en este caso pienso que debería enfocarse la opinión en este apartado.
    Puntos favorables:
    + Gráficos. Muy buenos, algo que se esperaba pues utilizan el motor gráfico del último Modern Warfare. Cabe destacar que a día de hoy que escribo la reseña, el juego tiene algunos bugs gráficos, pero es normal, pues hace 3 días que ha salido.
    + Jugabilidad. Armas muy balanceadas, se nota que se han esmerado en este tema, también en el tema de movimiento del personaje ha mejorado mucho, es muy fluido y dinámico.
    + Armas: El retroceso de las armas y la sensación de disparo son especialmente satisfactorios. Aparte, se nota que han autorizado licencias, el 90% de las armas tienen el diseño y el nombre original del arma en cuestión, se agradece, pues genera mayor inmersión.
    + Sonido. Espectacular, de lo mejor, jamás visto en un CoD nunca.
    También han quitado el punto rojo del enemigo en el minimapa cuando este dispara, a no ser que selecciones una habilidad especifica para el personaje para ello. Esto es perfecto, siempre se ha pedido, de este modo se le da más importancia al sonido.
    + Escenarios / Arte: Mapas muy variados, de todo tipo y con unos entornos muy acordes a la época en que se narra el juego, muy bonito todo, mucho trabajo detrás del apartado artístico.
    Puntos desfavorables / a mejorar:
    - Posibles bugs, glitches o armas / habilidades chetadas, faltará el 'parche del día 1'.    … Expand
  45. Jakedoe
    Nov 8, 2021
    4
    Runs like crap currently.
    Audio cut out, constant stuttering and drops.
    Fun game, when it works though
  46. jullo
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    I have played MW, ColdWar and now Vanguard. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of Coldwar because the mutiplayer was unplayable for me. SBMM was too strong. I've been playing for 15 hours now and the game is good. The engine is smooth, the graphics are good, and the overall gameplay is good. The opposing team is mixed with good but also bad players, feels like mw2.
  47. bennymate
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    AWFUL game, please just die cod.

    "STOP! STOP! ITS ALREADY DEAD" :(......
  48. BallromJupiter
    Nov 7, 2021
    5
    How in the flying f**k are all of you giving the game 10’s? Seriously here, the franchise has been using the same old and outdated engine since the PS3 era. It’s time for COD to blow up the franchise and re-work the game with an all new engine, and this is coming for a PS5 buyer of the game. I’m checked my friends version of the his PS4 version, to my eyeballs there was no noticeableHow in the flying f**k are all of you giving the game 10’s? Seriously here, the franchise has been using the same old and outdated engine since the PS3 era. It’s time for COD to blow up the franchise and re-work the game with an all new engine, and this is coming for a PS5 buyer of the game. I’m checked my friends version of the his PS4 version, to my eyeballs there was no noticeable difference.

    Everything’s locked, and requires serious game
    Progression to unlock what was once available to play upon starting the game. The audio has serious issues, the campaign is rinse lather repeat, and of course, the new woke social Justice bullsh*t, woman strong, man bad. It’s a joke. These game developers are catering to Twitter weirdos, which make for an extremely small category of people they’re trying to appease. Everyday people like myself are seeing this nonsense and getting completely weirded out and turned off from the game. I hope they realize that 90% of call of duty fans are males…

    I’ve read the other posts too…Diehard white Knight COD fanboys trying to say that any negative reviews are from Battlefield Fanboys, well, I got news for you, I’m a die hard COD fan that’s been playing the game since its PS1 conception, long before a lot of you were just seeds in your fathers b*lls, and the game is rough, and I legit feel dissatisfied with the games current condition. If you wish you had the PS5 version, don’t stress, because you are not missing much.

    The campaign is locked on the disc I bought and had to download it through the PSN store which is whack, and for the matter the campaign is rinse, lather, repeat. Can I just get a war game without being force fed some women bs? Women are plastered all over this game with sexy quips and one liners, sure it might cool for some under developed pre-pubescent teenager, but old time fans like myself could give two sh*ts about that stuff. We’re women in WW2 sure, but it wasn’t as normalized as COD’s trying to make it. Which is it that COD is trying to here? Make a realistic war game?Or cater to social Justice? Or maybe they’re trying to do both, but come in man, I just want to play a war game, let’s leave all of that modern political agenda bs out of it.

    To me it’s an average entry, and it’s made me legit sick of the WW2 era at this point. COD now needs to remain in the present, or fast forward to the future. There’s only so many WW2 stories I can keep playing. On multiplayer that Ricochet anti hacker thing they’ve been promoting also didn’t do crap, as several lobbies were littered with cheaters. The audio for me was glitchy and even worse than modern warfare. I dunno man, it was or should I say feels like it was lazy. What scares me is that if this was a solid effort by devs, then somethings wrong over there behind the scenes. This game does not deserve a 10 man…No shot… But it doesn’t deserve a 0 either. You’d have to have an IQ of a peanut to give the game a 0. For a game to have a 0 score, then it can’t even be function and it would have to be completely broken, which it’s not. However, it’s average at best, and a slightly below average game at best.

    COD needs to stop releasing annual games, or just focus on beefing up Warzone moving forward. In the meantime start working on a new COD game engine, because what we have is old and dated.

    I think I’m done with the franchise moving forward unless a serious change is coming.    … Expand
  49. Se7so161
    Nov 7, 2021
    3
    The game is so bad multiplayer so slow bad animation bad sound effects bad guns nothing new graphics is too bad i cant believe this is call of dut im gonna skip this year zombie also bad campaign is the only good in the game
  50. rockstargame
    Nov 7, 2021
    2
    at this point, i'm already too tired of call of duty games, this game have a really bad campaign, really bad zombie, copy pasted multiplayer. the campaign is unbearable and really just defending a spot and thats it, theres no story at all. the zombie crash my pc or when it dont its so boring complete downgrade from previous ones.
  51. ToeCutter69
    Nov 7, 2021
    1
    Heckin garbage game, COD has descended to Ubisoft levels of ass, limp wristed worthless storytelling, DO NOT BUY WITH MONEY
  52. Gamersex124
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Call of Duty Vanguard is better than MW and CW
    -Fun Multiplayer
    -Good gunplay
    -Decent Zombies
    -Decent Campaign
  53. kantorr
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    First off, I'd like to address the other negative reviewers in this section. As you will see, the main negative comment for this game is that the campaign was too woke. It is a shame that these negative reviewers identify more with the Nazis in the game than the Allies.

    Very mild spoilers to explain: One of the first points in the story is that the Nazi leader can't understand why the    First off, I'd like to address the other negative reviewers in this section. As you will see, the main negative comment for this game is that the campaign was too woke. It is a shame that these negative reviewers identify more with the Nazis in the game than the Allies.

    Very mild spoilers to explain:
    One of the first points in the story is that the Nazi leader can't understand why the black guy "who thinks he's british does he?" is allowed to lead the Allies' covert ops team. Apparently other reviewers, having seen that, and the interaction with the Army 93rd all black regiment, still don't understand that they are white supremacists in the same capacity as the Nazis and Jim Crow enthusiasts.

    The alleged "feminist" agenda is in reference to one of the covert ops team being a Russian female nurse that filled in as a sniper during the battle at Stalingrad and became a local hero. Nothing overpowering or forceful whatsoever. These reviewers are just so lost in their misogyny and racism that those plot points seem like the major themes of the story instead of vignettes to fill in character arcs.

    No story spoilers here:
    The campaign overall is one of the best in the COD franchise history, in tight competition with Cold War from last year for the best in recent history. The visuals are truly next generation, sporting the most realistic facial expressions you will see in any game for years to come. The writing and voice acting is superb on all fronts.

    Ultimately, though, you are not purchasing this title for the short-lived campaign spectacle, and instead want to know how the multiplayer and zombies game modes compare to other COD titles.

    Zombies:
    If you are desperate for the newest zombies experience, put away your wallet. The "zombies" mode in this title is incredibly underdeveloped. There is no easter egg. The pack a punch unlocks automatically after the first round. There is no depth of gameplay. It is not even the same round-based gameplay we all know and love. Zombies starts off in a relaxed "hub" area where players can vote on which portal to go through next. Each portal leads to one of three minigame modes. Once the minigame is complete, the team returns to the hub and you get to choose the next minigame. Dull. As. **** But it gets worse, after the first five or so minigames are completed, you then only have one option: play whichever minigame RNGesus allows you to play. No more choosing how you spend your time on this worthless mode, just the game begging you to stop playing so you can move onto something more productive and enjoyable in your pitiful existence.

    Multiplayer:
    Should be called "multiunplayable" in my opinion. Lag compensation is back with a vengeance my friends. You used to think when watching a kill cam "oh that's not what happened, I shot first". Well get ready to think "oh that's not what happened, I didn't see them spawn, hike six miles to my location, stop and set up camp, roast a pheasant they spent 2 hours hunting for on the fire, enjoy a supple meal, take a midday nap, spot my pasty white ass ambling across the no man's zone, fire 17 magazines into the empty space around me, then switch to their shotgun and no scope me 20 meters away, that's not what happened at all". If you think this is an exaggeration, waste $60 on this game and find out. Other things to note about multiplayer: the perennial bugs of server lag, camos and challenges aren't tracking, game crashing, and trash spawns make their appearances once again to remind you that ActiBlizz does not give a flying **** about fixing their games post launch. If you have had the pleasure of never playing COD before, this means that they will not fix these issues, just as they didn't with BO:CW, MW2019, and every single title before that.

    The campaign is the diamond in the rough of this game, and by "rough" I mean steaming hot pile of **** that I should've known better than to have invested money in, again.    … Expand
  54. M-Reviews
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    As expected, this years entry in the Call of Duty - Series does not offer much of a surprise. The heavily scripted and linear campaign is a hit and miss, while the expensive multiplayer mode will keep you busy in a reliable way, without offering any remarkable innovation. Technically, the game feels like a little step back from its predecessor - especially on current generation hardware.As expected, this years entry in the Call of Duty - Series does not offer much of a surprise. The heavily scripted and linear campaign is a hit and miss, while the expensive multiplayer mode will keep you busy in a reliable way, without offering any remarkable innovation. Technically, the game feels like a little step back from its predecessor - especially on current generation hardware. It is hard to imagine that "Vanguard" will be a game worth remembering in a year or two.… Expand
  55. krythix
    Nov 7, 2021
    2
    The campaign and multiplayer modes are decent, but the Zombies mode developed by Treyarch is in a HORRIBLE state with barebones gameplay, no launch day easter eggs, very little in terms of content to grind for. Extremely disappointing with the zombies mode, the other 2 game modes are passable but still not excellent. An overall forgettable experience that blends into past CoD titles.
  56. MCbarabash
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    Геймплейно игра не отличается от CoD: MW 2019, из новых функций ничего кроме большего разрушения на карте, хотя это не сильно менят ощущения от игры. В общем ленивая очередная часть в которой весело проводить время за фул прайс (3500рублей). Я бы не ставил 0 если бы не пинг, у меня в CoD: MW 2019 пинг был не больше 100 в среднем 65-85, в CoD: Vanguard у меня 160 - 250 вресднем, а бываетГеймплейно игра не отличается от CoD: MW 2019, из новых функций ничего кроме большего разрушения на карте, хотя это не сильно менят ощущения от игры. В общем ленивая очередная часть в которой весело проводить время за фул прайс (3500рублей). Я бы не ставил 0 если бы не пинг, у меня в CoD: MW 2019 пинг был не больше 100 в среднем 65-85, в CoD: Vanguard у меня 160 - 250 вресднем, а бывает 300-350.… Expand
  57. vak1ch
    Nov 7, 2021
    4
    Give us please a choice between ranked and unranked lobbies. It is very nice to play the first 10 matches and you really have fun with different types of players. But when sbmm turns on it starts to be much sweatier with every match. I want to play for fun and just relax.
  58. W_e_ll
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    I understand that some zombie players are disappointed, but everyone should also understand that multiplayer/campaign players are having fun. So imo it's kind of unfair to say that game is automatically bad when zombies aren't perfect. I'm sure they will do something with it anyway and make it better. But overall all other aspects are great. Obviously nothing is perfect, but this is betterI understand that some zombie players are disappointed, but everyone should also understand that multiplayer/campaign players are having fun. So imo it's kind of unfair to say that game is automatically bad when zombies aren't perfect. I'm sure they will do something with it anyway and make it better. But overall all other aspects are great. Obviously nothing is perfect, but this is better than any COD in years. So many good maps, graphics are nice, multiplayer is amazing.… Expand
  59. Xqrtz
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fun and entertaining cod game, both multiplayer and single player. Zombies is....ehh. But overall nice.
  60. gta6
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Let's be real here, November 2021 best shooter is here! Everyone already knows Battlebug2042 will be just another flop, it's basically a meme at this point.
  61. doomguy78
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    If you have ever been Call of Duty fan or if you even slightly care about this series, right now is the time to actually show it and prove it. Make metacritic account and show your support, because unlike cold war, this game actually deserves it. If you don't, then battlefield losers will flood this review section with 0/10 scores, despite the fact that they don't even have the game.If you have ever been Call of Duty fan or if you even slightly care about this series, right now is the time to actually show it and prove it. Make metacritic account and show your support, because unlike cold war, this game actually deserves it. If you don't, then battlefield losers will flood this review section with 0/10 scores, despite the fact that they don't even have the game. That's just the sad reality we live in. Good game.… Expand
  62. The_Savior
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    I mean, nobody cares about these losers who give this amazing game 0/10 or 1/10. They very clearly don't even have this game. So my advice would be, just ignore them. But overall it's surprisingly fun COD.
  63. Singleplayer99
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Fun and chaotic multiplayer, short, but still solid campaign, actually good graphics, zombies are bad, but they can update it. Overall i'm glad i bought it, great game and possibly best shooter of 2021, unless Halo does something.
  64. ps5nogameslol
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Finally solid and well made cod game. This game has so much content compared to cold war. More of this please and less of whatever cold war was supposed to be. Good job, whoever worked on this!
  65. Zasramba
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    Complete game, not worth the money. We are waiting for Battlefield 2042. Hopefully it will not unload. 0/10
  66. Voltec89
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    This is not a bad cod after all, the campaign isn't the best but still not bad, the multiplayer is just super fun, the guns modification from my point of view are perfect, even better than modern warfare, the graphics is very good and and the movement are the same of modern warfare, but they are not bad. Speaking about zombies, i am not realy a fan of them but sometimes i play thisThis is not a bad cod after all, the campaign isn't the best but still not bad, the multiplayer is just super fun, the guns modification from my point of view are perfect, even better than modern warfare, the graphics is very good and and the movement are the same of modern warfare, but they are not bad. Speaking about zombies, i am not realy a fan of them but sometimes i play this modality, it is a bit unfinished, but for sure the devs will for sure add something new, this new cod is better than cold war and let's say almost on par with modern warfare, nice job sledgehammer.… Expand
  67. Raphi-FR
    Nov 7, 2021
    4
    Move your Body Call of duty !!!
    Call of duty Vanguard c'est un manque de travail du studio il nous ponde beaucoup de Map pour nous faire plaisir car on c'est plaint sur Cold war mais le jeux reste toujours aussi vide faut acheter le prochain pour que celui la soit complet. Ne parlons même pas du SBMM qui enlevé le plaisir de jouer .
  68. smexi
    Nov 7, 2021
    6
    The game is so close to being amazing but there are things holding it back. The gameplay in the multiplayer is amazing, and it is a big step up from last year's multiplayer. However, the maps in the game are so, so so bad. They are too big, I get shot from absolutely everywhere, can't see who is shooting me, etc. Though these are things they can fix when they add new maps. Now to theThe game is so close to being amazing but there are things holding it back. The gameplay in the multiplayer is amazing, and it is a big step up from last year's multiplayer. However, the maps in the game are so, so so bad. They are too big, I get shot from absolutely everywhere, can't see who is shooting me, etc. Though these are things they can fix when they add new maps. Now to the zombies, and oh god is it bad. The zombies in Vanguard is like CW zombies, but ten times worse. It feels very rushed, with little to no content and some of the interfaces are literally Cold War, but tuned slightly (changed colors, etc.). Haven't played the campaign yet, but have heard it is great.
    If you are a zombies player, stay away. If you are an MP player, buy it and give it a try.    … Expand
  69. Lovingreen
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Multiplayer is so awesome!!!! I love this game. Thank you for creating such a masterpiece.
  70. Evman
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    I wanted to hate this game! I expected to!
    I was so dirty when I couldn't cancel my pre-order as I was disappointed with the beta.. Yet against my better judgement, here I am giving this a 9.
    Perhaps Zombies needs a bit more work but everything else has far more polish that I anticipated..
  71. NightDay
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game has no actual agendas. The main problem is that these losers who "review" here call everything "woke" that has women in it. Pathetic, but nobody really cares about these haters anyway. People are having fun with the game, many saying it's one of the best Call of Duty games in years and i agree 100%.
  72. WarWorld3
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Battlefield fanboys can whine as much as they want, but that doesn't change anything. This is a good game. Deal with it lol.
  73. SUN9I
    Nov 7, 2021
    1
    Literally trash. Blm and feminist agenda is far not the worst part of the game. What is actually worse is the attention to details and dumb storyline. Characters talking without opening their mouth, Soviets using T34-85 tanks and AS44 rifles in 1942 though they appeared only in 1944. Japanese on the islands using german equipment. Seriously, it's 2021, how can you let those in AAALiterally trash. Blm and feminist agenda is far not the worst part of the game. What is actually worse is the attention to details and dumb storyline. Characters talking without opening their mouth, Soviets using T34-85 tanks and AS44 rifles in 1942 though they appeared only in 1944. Japanese on the islands using german equipment. Seriously, it's 2021, how can you let those in AAA project. If you care about the players, of course. I'll give 1 point for the Assassin's Creed: Stalingrad, it was hilarious but come on. Soviet parkourist-nurse-sniper? Are you fuc*ing serious? I understand that you are running out of ideas this is too much. Cringe dialogues between Polina and her family members. German boss-sniper who gets stabbed by Polina, stuns her and runs away instead of instantly killing her. And this is only a small part of what awaits you inside the game. Save your money, buy some flowers for your mom.… Expand
  74. OnlyGoodGames99
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Easily best shooter of 2021, but there's hardly any competition anyway. Maybe Halo will be nice, who knows. Battlefield will be just another Cyberpunk, it's very obvious from gameplay already and it was confirmed it has only 20 guns, what a joke. Anyway, Vanguard is great.
  75. Seba26
    Nov 7, 2021
    4
    The multiplayer is very good! The campaigns has to much 'Woke' bs in it, thats why it gets a '4' instead of an '8'. Shame shame :( .
  76. WellTooBad
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing Call of Duty finally! I don't even care, if they make more these. I absolutely don't care about MW2, because that future stuff is just pointless. World War II theme is most interesting without any question. Anything futuristic is just waste of time.
  77. RainbowSix_Glaz
    Nov 7, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It turns out that it was actually better than I expected at launch. The Beta was kinda null in certain points, but Sledgehammer Games actually listened to what we wanted in the game, and they did it. Various adjustments and additions, balances, visibility, and everything else in betweens. The superior IW 8.0 engine did show the beauty here, but there are some things that I need to pointed out.

    (+3) Multiplayer at launch was better than I expected. Seems like they have tuned down their controversial and "rage-inducing" skill-based matchmaking (at least, from my perspective). Players are now rewarded more often and penalized less. A solid step-up from Black Ops: Cold War, where in that game, everything would not be able to go along together in the right direction.

    (+1.5) SUPPORT BOTH NVIDIA DLSS AND AMD FIDELITYFX SUPER RESOLUTION.

    (+1.5) Visiblity is an improvement here compared to Modern Warfare (2019). More colors are visible and you can still see characters in certain dark areas.

    (+1) Maps were well-designed, with balances between "predictable lanes" and "encourage camping." They allowed for a more wider-range of engagement, dynamics and balance of gunfights. Covers and destructible environments make this even more intriguing.

    (+0.5) Tons of settings to play around.

    (0) I wish the campaign was longer and go through the beginning of World War 2.

    (0) Despite using IW 8.0 engine. There are NO ray-tracing options in the game. A slight let down, but it really does not matter since a game like this demanded quick reaction and fast frames, and the game still look beautiful without ray-tracing.

    (0) Don't expect historical accuracy from this game.

    (-0.5) No factions. This can cause confusions during an intense gunfight.

    (-0.5) Sniper rifles take forever to aim. But I think they were intended to preserve their true roles to support from long range and not going in aggressively.

    (-1) Grinds take too much time. Even with Double XPs enabled, you can level up your weapon on average - 3 to 4 levels per match.

    (-1) Cheaters are in the game already! They got everything unlocked before they even play their first match! (Still not widespread, though.)
    [New anti-cheat is coming. I hoped that it will deal a major blow to them.]

    (-1) Some bugs were seen, hopefully they will fix them in the future.

    (-3) Zombies were a let down. It feels unfinished for a reason.    … Expand
  78. Farakiy
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    So good game, with good graphic, animations, but zombie mod is weak, but we need to wait, the game is good. Campaign is so funny, multiplayer too. Recommend to Sledgehammer fans (I like their games :D)
  79. TTX45
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    One of the better COD games in a long time. Basically no bugs, runs well, good graphics, solid story, fun multiplayer, what else do you want? Obviously Battleflop2042 fanboys are extremely salty because Vanguard is popular, but that's just how it is now. They just have to deal with the fact that COD is overall better game. People are absolutely enjoying COD as of right now on youtube.
  80. Paini
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ein einziges Durcheinander ( zu viele Spieler gleichzeitig auf einer Map ).
    Ein einziges Camper Fest.
    Jedes Jahr eine Enttäuschung.

    Singleplayer Kampanie ist ein Aktionsfeuerwerk, also super zum alleine Zocken.
    Alles in Allem ist das Spiel keine 60€ Wert.    … Expand
  81. SlapDonuts
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    If you've never liked COD, this game isn't going to change your mind, but if you have been a fan of the series since 2007 such as myself, its the culmination of everything they've done so far. Yeah, its not based in realism, but if I wanted realism I would join the Marine Corps.
  82. cruel_hedgehog
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    A VERY short campaign, unnaturally drawn out by blunt insertions and blockings.
    There are VERY few beautiful places. Secondary "landscapes" are painted poorly - walked 1.5 meters from the route and enjoy the corners, curved polygons, low-quality models and textures.
    Sounds awful - everything. The atmosphere does not create and the weapon is similar to paintball. The storyline is just    A VERY short campaign, unnaturally drawn out by blunt insertions and blockings.
    There are VERY few beautiful places. Secondary "landscapes" are painted poorly - walked 1.5 meters from the route and enjoy the corners, curved polygons, low-quality models and textures.

    Sounds awful - everything. The atmosphere does not create and the weapon is similar to paintball.
    The storyline is just super dumb. In general, the game was done quickly in order to cut down the money.

    The return, unfortunately, was not approved by "played too much". Blizzard in this regard has an absolutely blunt-nosed system - we ourselves will decide whether you played a lot or a little.

    Multiplayer: there are few cards, few modes, the netcode is corrupted - on the kilcam it is often not at all what you saw.

    I want my money back!    … Expand
  83. Stazmatt31B
    Nov 6, 2021
    2
    Wokeness killed this game for me. Its a shame because underneath all the crap the mechanics are tight. Cant stand this woke revsionist trashcan. Its not even subtle. Absolute shame.
  84. ViceCity1984
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Pretty good COD this time. I didn't like cold war at all, but this one is pretty nice. Would recommend.
  85. BFispathetic
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    I mean, sure, zombie mode is meh, but if you are actually OG player, you would know that COD was never meant to be zombie game. Zombies are just fun bonus mode. If you want to play actual zombie games, play Days Gone or Resident Evil 2 Remake. Anyway, other than that, game is solid.
  86. JusCause
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Big thank you to Sledgehammer Games for making so fun and enjoyable campaign. I wasn't sold by trailers, but i watched some youtube videos of other people playing it and having fun, that was enough for me to buy it.
  87. notdlc
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Beautiful graphics and extremely well made cutscenes in single player, very fun. Multiplayer is okay, but you wont get anything better anyway in 2021, because Battlefield will be absolute fail. There's a chance that Halo will be good, but that's for next month.
  88. Battlepunk2021
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Seems like for some losers it's enough to call any video game woke, just cause one of the (multiple) playable characters is female. That's how far our society has fallen in 2021. Jesus christ. Great game by the way, most people seem to enjoy it.
  89. Letsbereal99
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    It's an absolute joke to read these pathetic "reviews" by losers who don't understand anything. They wanna act like female characters should be literally banned from war-themed video games. Polina is not some random "feminist" character. By the way, not once, not once say they word "feminist". Not once. She is based on real life Russian solider. It's not some fantasy like some people claimIt's an absolute joke to read these pathetic "reviews" by losers who don't understand anything. They wanna act like female characters should be literally banned from war-themed video games. Polina is not some random "feminist" character. By the way, not once, not once say they word "feminist". Not once. She is based on real life Russian solider. It's not some fantasy like some people claim here. No. She is based on real female solider who actually killed 100s of people. Single player campaign has multiple main characters, not just one or two. One of them is white man. But just cause they happen to include a woman, now it's apparently an issue. Pathetic.… Expand
  90. AgentoftheBat
    Nov 6, 2021
    0
    The "Call of Duty" franchise finally succumbs to wokeness. That's what happens when you hire SJW writers.
  91. Timothyx
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Well made Call of Duty over many, many years. Zombies are disappointing, maybe they can make them better with some updates, but everything else is amazing.
  92. gold_mine
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    I have a feeling lots of people will miss out on this game, but it's their loss i guess. Good stuff. But who knows maybe it will gain more popularity when people actually care to try this game.
  93. mrGamer1985
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Way better than expected, i'm not sure if they need to get new marketing team or something, but this game is actually good.
  94. HorizonGlow
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    What a nice and fun game. I'm almost speechless. I would have never expected this from Call of Duty. I haven't liked any of them since 2013 or so, but i was bored, so i bought Vanguard and i'm honestly surprised. Gunplay feels great, multiplayer is fast and chaotic (in a good way), nice graphics and sound. Played first couple missions of single player as well, seems fun.
  95. Edwardo2021
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Holy crap this is one of the best experience in a call of duty game in a while. To all those looking at this you won’t regret getting this game since it’s amazing. Campaign and multiplayer are fantastic!!!!
  96. Truthhurtshuh_
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Same people who hyped up Cyberpunk2077 are now hyping up Battlefield2042 and acting like it will be best game of all time. What a joke. Only difference is that BF2042 will be even bigger fail than Cyberbug. Get ready for next Anthem. Critic metascore means pretty much nothing. Cyberpunk got metascore 86 and it was one of the weakest games of 2020. I would say 76 for Vanguard is solid andSame people who hyped up Cyberpunk2077 are now hyping up Battlefield2042 and acting like it will be best game of all time. What a joke. Only difference is that BF2042 will be even bigger fail than Cyberbug. Get ready for next Anthem. Critic metascore means pretty much nothing. Cyberpunk got metascore 86 and it was one of the weakest games of 2020. I would say 76 for Vanguard is solid and it doesn't matter anyway, PC version is 81 by the way. Fact is that Vanguard is solid, fun shooter that has actually some content and is worth buying.… Expand
  97. CodoverBFanyday
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Lmao tasteless and brainless BF fanboys trying to hate and complain as usual, while BF2042 will be absolute flop and isn't even comparable to Vanguard. Vanguard is not perfect, but BF2042 looks like absolute joke compared to it. BF2042 doesn't even have single-player, all it has is just empty and lifeless multiplayer that gets old extremely fast. End of discussion.
  98. Tropicalissland
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Fun, fast-paced game that doesn't disappoint, well zombies do, but i never cared for them tbh.
  99. B_r_e_a_k_e
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    It's not revolutionary, but what is anyway these days? At least it's not another cyberbug2077, but instead here's actually playable fun game. There ya go.
  100. iscoregames
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Just ignore the haters, they write same bs every year, even if it's not justified. This one is actually good shooter, idk what else to say.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 15, 2021
    63
    It’s hard to name a single thing about this game that’s worth your time. [Issue#257, p.54]
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    82
    Call of Duty: Vanguard maintains the usual high level of production of the Call of Duty series, with an excellent cinematic narrative that allows players to have an audio-visual experience of being in the battlefield. The online content is also excellent, the new zombie mode has many good parts, but the thin content makes it difficult to retain players for a long time. Overall, it is still a popular FPS worth trying.
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  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Nov 28, 2021
    60
    With Vanguard, Call of Duty returns to the roots of the series: World War II. The solo campaign is entertaining but short, and the multiplayer is exactly as expected: full of action and adrenalin. However, the few novelties are not spectacular enough to lift it above mediocrity.
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