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 68
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  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. TierraGamer
    Nov 24, 2021
    73
    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.
  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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  1. Positive: 191 out of 608
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 608
  3. Negative: 353 out of 608
  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. Kinglion2323
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the year Zombie is amazing I be play for 10 hour Kd is 4.57 win 3.45
    Multiplayer Is amazing    … Expand
  4. Maddenistrash1
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Pretty alright. Regular cod but ww2 style. I'm happy with it so far.,........................ ......lots of dots to post this. Just for you.
  5. Thumbs_Up_Guy
    Nov 30, 2021
    3
    I would rate MP in the following order:
    - MW 2019
    - CW --- - VG (this) In general - this is the worst MP experience i have had in call of    I would rate MP in the following order:
    - MW 2019
    - CW
    ---
    - VG (this)
    In general - this is the worst MP experience i have had in call of duty. Bad sounds, awful graphics, no weapon balance, terrible map design, a lot of broken stuff like spawn points etc.
    They somehow managed to fail shipment map(sic!)
    Game in general - bad, Sledgehammer games just cannot make Call of Duty Game.
    Better spend those $ on Cod points and buy something in warzone store or even better - don't buy it, perhaps next time they won't allow sledges to even approach any future call of duty.    … Expand
  6. ChadFromHS
    Jan 8, 2022
    1
    It's nothing special. More of the same, but worse. With slightly more content!
  7. Rufasa
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    It's just a new skin/theme for COD, everything else is the same but even worse this time. They botched CoD WWII a few years ago and they'veIt's just a new skin/theme for COD, everything else is the same but even worse this time. They botched CoD WWII a few years ago and they've done it again… Expand
  8. Kappaout
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    The game is a complete flop. The worst zombie experience ever. It is unfinished, we paid for a beta. Dont buy this trash.

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