Call of Duty: Vanguard

 PlayStation 4
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. Infinity_Jr
    Nov 12, 2021
    5
    Campaign: Ok
    Multiplayer: Ok
    Zombies: Good

    This is a average CoD game. The campaign is short and lack memorable characters and missions.
    I don't understand how they managed to make a bad multiplayer since it has the same engine of MW 2019. TTK is too short, maps FULL of camping points. Broken guns and attachments. Overall, a forgettable multiplayer experience.
  2. 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
  3. sgtmadcap
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    В первую очередь хочу отметить хорошо проработанную техническую сторону. Я запускал игру в первые минуты после открытия доступа и не заметил никаких багов, вылетов, проблем с матчмейкингом, не было и графических глитчей, застревания в текстурах. Карты маленькие. Это стандартная ситуация, я называю это битвой пауков в банке. Меня очень радовал режим в cold war, где были карты побольше иВ первую очередь хочу отметить хорошо проработанную техническую сторону. Я запускал игру в первые минуты после открытия доступа и не заметил никаких багов, вылетов, проблем с матчмейкингом, не было и графических глитчей, застревания в текстурах. Карты маленькие. Это стандартная ситуация, я называю это битвой пауков в банке. Меня очень радовал режим в cold war, где были карты побольше и транспорт. Это было что-то между battlefield и cod. Остаётся надеяться, что их добавят в будущем. А пока весь упор идёт на спинномозговые рефлексы. Для чего в игре снайперки и улучшения на дальность стрельбы, если большинство игроков побеждают за счёт увеличенного темпа стрельбы и скорости прицеливания? Плюс перк на ускоренной передвижение. Я не буду рассматривать сюжетную кампанию. Но раскрытие персонажей очень хорошее. Ролики очень кинематографичные. Вообще игра визуально и эстетически очень уютная. Графоуни подъехал весьма неплохой. Играю на PS4 Pro на 27 дюймовом 4К мониторе с включённым HDR и выглядит все очень достойно. Не буду прикапываться к коллиматорам и пнв. В целом ничего нового игра в серию не принесла. Это не call of duty 2, не world at war, это modern warfare с новыми текстурами. Играется бодро, но чувствую надоест быстрее, чем cold war. Возможно дело исправит интеграция с warzone.… Expand
  4. arostislavna
    Nov 10, 2021
    5
    Yes there is American-Socialist Revisionism (Wokeism) in the opening mission, but Fascists probably WOULD be surprised by a Black British man leading the team. The issues are not necessarily about that though, because the problems come from the length (the cutscenes are longer than the gameplay), and overall story.

    Sledgehammer only showcased character-building moments, and an already    Yes there is American-Socialist Revisionism (Wokeism) in the opening mission, but Fascists probably WOULD be surprised by a Black British man leading the team. The issues are not necessarily about that though, because the problems come from the length (the cutscenes are longer than the gameplay), and overall story.

    Sledgehammer only showcased character-building moments, and an already established Vanguard unit. They completely omitted HOW Vanguard came to meet each other, therefore this game has no "beginning".

    Multiplayer plays exactly like MW I with logic issues. There is not much difference in engagement distance so WHY does it take two whole seconds to aim with the snipers when this is a twitch-shooter and rate of fire+full auto is key to winning? They have once again not balanced weapon types.

    Polina Petrova (inspired by Lyudmila Pavlichenko) is a pretty decent representation of the 2% overall Soviet military, Partisans, and volunteers that fought against the fascist threat. (including my Grandmother)

    In regards to multiplayer characters, the lore is so batcrap nuts you'd swear it's fanfiction.

    Daniel, the Japanese-American fighting against the Japanese is hilarious, because we damn well know where real Japanese-Americans were - In internment camps.

    Halima is... Halima, an Black Italian that is an ex-fascist fighting for Imperial Allied factions WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?!!!!?

    Solange is a Black Dutch Jew that happens to be academically gifted, and basically Mary-Sue... exceptional at everything.

    Shigenori is a Uragirimono but still wears Axis uniform, I guess he likes getting shot in the back.

    Constanze is a lesbian antifascist, which although PARTIALLY true, there were underground lesbian clubs in Nazi Germany & Lesbian Nazi officers which were overlooked because of their rank/status. The total amount of them were negligible, and were never considered for combat because it directly contradicts Hitler's ideology.

    Padmavati is an antifascist and does not like British colonialism... yet she saves a British soldier in her introduction video...    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. mikepatyaev
    Nov 8, 2021
    6
    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
  7. tresmode15
    Dec 1, 2021
    7
    This game is way better than the cold war. Though I wish it did not feel like a modern warfare re-skin
  8. GoDiman
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    Худшая часть серии, невнятный сюжет, плохой мультиплеер... сплошное разочарование
  9. Greenfox394
    Dec 5, 2021
    5
    I would say this is an average COD. This shouldn't receive a zero rating, but is nowhere near a 9 or 10. I'd say this should rate between a 4 and a 7. The overall look of this game is pretty good, but there haven't been any patches since 11/18 and there are some really bad exploits that aren't being addressed.

    The Pros: A lot of maps on Launch Not bad movements The Cons: TTD    I would say this is an average COD. This shouldn't receive a zero rating, but is nowhere near a 9 or 10. I'd say this should rate between a 4 and a 7. The overall look of this game is pretty good, but there haven't been any patches since 11/18 and there are some really bad exploits that aren't being addressed.

    The Pros:
    A lot of maps on Launch
    Not bad movements

    The Cons:
    TTD rate is ridiculous: You die in about 2-3 shots. If you get hit you're basically dead.
    Spawns are horrendous even on medium/large size maps. Expect to spawn die every game.
    No Factions: This makes spotting enemies more difficult. if there isn't a red dot at first you are screwed
    Riot shield are in this MW2 game. Not historically accurate and very annoying
    Dead Drop is a broken perk that lets you keep your kill streak
    You get stuck trying to move through windows/around map
    Maps seem to be designed to promote camping
    Shotguns have ridiculous range
    Nothing really new or innovative

    This game is playable, but nothing special.    … Expand
  10. uoKAOS
    Oct 20, 2022
    7
    This one is very cool to play, sometimes a bit annoying, but still very anjoyable! Graphics are well done! Snipers are sometimes very hard to play with, but throwing knives are very playable and pleasant! Not a bad one one for once tbh!

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  1. Games.cz
    Nov 30, 2021
    70
    Vanguard isn’t bad at all but there’s certainly room for improvement. The gunplay is solid, the graphics are beautiful - but the campaign is weak and the multiplayer unbalanced.
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  2. Destructoid
    Nov 11, 2021
    85
    In the long history of the CoD series, it’s fitting that Vanguard stayed true to form with the World War II setting, because when all is said and done, I think it’ll be considered among the greats. If it’s already this fun to play now, I can’t wait to see how it evolves in the coming months with any updates Sledgehammer has planned.
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