- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Nov 4, 2021
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Nov 4, 2021Vanguard, I suspect, will do well - Call of Duty does well! Its in-game store will sell silly outfits for its World War 2 operators. Pricey weapon skins will keep the money rolling in. As the Call of Duty menu screen swells, adding a new front to fight on even as we head into what's sure to be a difficult winter, Vanguard will do its bit for the war effort. But unlike the source material, Vanguard won't live long in the memory.
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Nov 4, 2021With a strong cast of characters used to varying effect throughout to tell a tale that puts just about enough of a spin on the stories it's paying homage to, Call of Duty: Vanguard’s single-player campaign is an impressively cinematic depiction of World War II. That said, aside from a few standout moments sprinkled over its fleeting five hours, for the most part it plays it a little too safe in regards to mission variety to feel like a standout in the series. It may look and sound spectacular, but it could’ve used more stylish sections like Petrova’s to distinguish its gameplay from the many battles we’ve fought before. [Single-Player Campaign Review score = 70]
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Nov 11, 2021It will feel familiar to anyone who has picked up a controller and jumped into any of the past two dozen iterations of the franchise. More importantly, though, Vanguard is a Call of Duty game because of the role it proudly plays as a mythmaking vehicle.
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Nov 12, 2021Vanguard’s multiplayer offers only fleeting moments of fun right now, but its core issues can all be solved in time. Sledgehammer’s philosophy when it comes to maps and attachments means that, right now, you rarely get the optimum experience, but with dedicated spaces for competitive players it might well become the competitive Call of Duty game we’ve been waiting for. [Multiplayer Review Score = 70]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 362 out of 1479
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Mixed: 172 out of 1479
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Negative: 945 out of 1479
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Nov 6, 2021
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Nov 6, 2021And 2021's best shooter is finally here! Good job Sledgehammer Games! Better than last two cod's.
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Nov 6, 2021Way better than last year's cod and obviously better shooter than battlefail2042. Would recommend to old and new cod fans!