Call of Duty: Vanguard

 PlayStation 5
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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1479 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 362 out of 1479
  2. Mixed: 172 out of 1479
  3. Negative: 945 out of 1479
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  1. jnferns18
    Nov 17, 2021
    4
    Basically a warzone gun levelling simulator. If u like warzone and have money to effectively level up guns with this game (*dlc*) get this sweaty SBMM game
  2. Archmdat
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    They copied COD 5 World at War and made it WORSE. What a JOKE. COD is done for me
  3. joonasgbe
    Nov 17, 2021
    1
    Well, call of duty just makes very bad moves.. last 2 games from COD were horrible, hopefully, next MW 2022 saves this...
  4. Premier991
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    This doesn't deserve a rating with how poorly the game functions and how poor the gameplay is.
  5. REALREBEL
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    multiplayer : gun balancing is **** gameplay feels bad and maps and graphics looks dog**** (0 score)
    zombies : the worst zombies ever (0 score)
    campaign : not bad (+1 score)
  6. Milkler
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Multiplayer is alright, the weapons are fun to use and don't offer any advantage of other players. The maps are great, the flow is good and it's easy to get kills; there isn't many places to camp.
  7. Explosioso
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Good campaign great multiplayer trash zombies (we haven't had a true round based map yet so it may get much better)
  8. VILKUS-FOX
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Game conveyor! Aren 't you tired of World War 2 games ? Weak plot and poor network mode. Cold War is much better.
  9. txponto
    Nov 19, 2021
    4
    MW2019 but worse and WWII themed. I really don't know how anyone would give this above a 4 at best
  10. Vladisimos
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    It is just MW2019 with reskin.
    Bad optimisation
    Worst ballanse
    Awful characters
  11. Buffalobriin
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    This is a solid multiplayer game. It’s a cross between MW(2019) and WAW with a little punkish alt history vibe. The gameplay is fast and fluid, weapons are absurd but fun. Overall a pretty decent title in the COD library. There are a few bugs you’ll occasionally run into, but if fast arcade PVP FPS games are your thing it’s a good time.
  12. vamper1337
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    This game have some good and bad sides;
    The good side
    +Game size 25 GB Multiplayer+Zombies, 60 GB with campaign +Fun multiplayer and maps and gunfight +operators and their favourites weapon mechanic +optimalization, better than cold war +movement is very satisfying +campaign is decent (5 h to beat) Bad Side: -Poor zombies content at the moment (No pap camos, no easter egg) worst    This game have some good and bad sides;
    The good side
    +Game size 25 GB Multiplayer+Zombies, 60 GB with campaign
    +Fun multiplayer and maps and gunfight
    +operators and their favourites weapon mechanic
    +optimalization, better than cold war
    +movement is very satisfying
    +campaign is decent (5 h to beat)
    Bad Side:
    -Poor zombies content at the moment (No pap camos, no easter egg) worst than cold war zombies at the start, We can't pause zombies, so after 3 minutes you will be kicked from the server if you, are away from console or PC
    - Some camo levels and prestige levels do not progress
    - STG44 is overpowered, must to be nerfed asap
    -    … Expand
  13. rufaaa
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    The is just the same game as every other year but even worse. They stole our money last WW2 game and they've done it again.
  14. Cooplee
    Nov 20, 2021
    2
    12 VS 12 in an extremely small map = extremely chaotic
    COD trying to show players what WWII really looks like, but the game looks dirty in many ways that you could think of.
  15. Agnl
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    графика природы ужас, глаза не вытекают только в помещениях ,а геймплей сломанный похож на рандомный фарш
  16. DrCaptPlatypus
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Another COD game that proves they don't care about the gamer and only care about making money with false advertisement. Save your money and buy Battlefield 2042
  17. Manictm0
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    An absolute pitiful try at a call of duty title. The campaign is so bland with characters that are so boring and unlikable, fully unlovable, faces that are straight punchable. The Multi-player is boring. Maps are repetitive, zombies Is an absolute joke. Do not waste any money on this trash. I'm so happy I got a refund.
  18. madyalla
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    Vanguard could have been a good game, but lags, packet burst & dev error 5573 make it frustrating to play! The Story is too short. But the worst part is, there is no RB Zombies and no Easter Egg! Very very disappointing! 80€ for an unfinished game. Definetly too much! Im done!
  19. Fercho337
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    very poorly optimized the game goes to jerks, they released an unfinished game.
  20. sipaass
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    The multiplayer part of this game is so perfect and so much fun. I love it. I dont undrestand why the reason people hate this game.
  21. nolosantos3
    Nov 21, 2021
    1
    juego para unas horillas y ya... zombies y campaña f y multijugador lo juegan ahora pero cuando venga warzone se va el juego
  22. AboJRa7
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    Very bad and repetition and there is nothing new just exploitation of money and players
  23. Schnoede
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    I didn't think it was possible, but they did it; they made something worse than Call of Duty: WWII. Well done SHG for this historic new low.
  24. iwasted65dollar
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    I wasted 65 dollars for this game as avid lover of the call of duty franchise. I've put up with the worse and by far this has to be the worst call of duty I've ever played. It's so boring I couldn't even get past the first mission of the campaign because it was so boring. Looked so dull and just boring. I gave it another chanced and literally went to go get some salad ate then slept withI wasted 65 dollars for this game as avid lover of the call of duty franchise. I've put up with the worse and by far this has to be the worst call of duty I've ever played. It's so boring I couldn't even get past the first mission of the campaign because it was so boring. Looked so dull and just boring. I gave it another chanced and literally went to go get some salad ate then slept with the campaign still on! You honestly couldn't pay me to play this game. No amount of money is worth the frustration of the campaign The COD WAW campaign was extremely better than this. How do you let a 2008 game with dukie graphics out shine you 13 years later. This games a joke. The multiplayer I find enjoyable and quite fun. Until you get your cheeks clapped and pummeled by the STG-44 with vital. Or the 2 shot kill BAR. The time to die is let alone cheeks but then you allow a 2 shot kill gun no way. I've tried not using meta I played 2 weeks in with the LMG42 and had a positive kd (1 .14). And was having fun but did not enjoy getting clapped by low levels in 1v1 situations by a gun who fist pumped me to the other side of the moon with VITAL. They've lowered the skill gap to let your casual player have more fun while also punishing the experienced player who's put time day by day hour to hour grinding the game. The multiplayer would be good if they just removed vital. That would make the guns balanced. AND THE WORST OF THE WORST ZOMBIES OMG THE ZOMBIES.

    All I'm going to say is I'm absolutely devastated. Zombies was the thing to get on after you got bored of multiplayer then get back on multiplayer as a fun rotation cycle. But the zombies this year was just boring no Easter egg, no wonder weapon, no packer-punch camo skin. Like come on wtf COD. AND JUST MAP AT LAUNCH, NO ROUNDBASED MAPS. I've played it multiple times to force my self to like it. But just experience dread and pain as the other zombies players in our public matches. The only time I have fun playing this game is hearing others complain about zombies in my match. And how there only playing to use the camos on multiplayer.

    To sum it up this game is a let down. I had hope but that hope soon turned to BUTCHEEKS STG-44 VITAL PUMMELING.    … Expand
  25. CacoTermin8torz
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    Since they released a trial version for the PS5 I decided to give it a chance because I heard a lot of nice things from my friends about this game. From the first game it was almost impossible for me to play because of the **** servers this game has, packet burst every game, it freezes on me and the only game I have problems like these is on this one. In terms of the gameplay, it'sSince they released a trial version for the PS5 I decided to give it a chance because I heard a lot of nice things from my friends about this game. From the first game it was almost impossible for me to play because of the **** servers this game has, packet burst every game, it freezes on me and the only game I have problems like these is on this one. In terms of the gameplay, it's basically a MW 2019 reskin based on WW2, so I'll stay playing that game for another year it seems and save myself $70. Maps are horrible and the spawns suck, if you're spawn trapped you either quit the game of get destroyed. Would not recommend, I didn't pay anything for the game and I still feel like I got scammed.… Expand
  26. muminekkecrum
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Thats a good game best cod after very long time, multi very good and i m waiting for new map warzone
  27. MichaelBrin
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    Good game (probably because of MW19 engine), but:
    1. A lot of bugs and mistakes. You can't even get the gold camo for a few guns, because there's not needed attachments.
    2. Sound design. You CAN'T hear your enemies in Multiplayer even if they without Ninja perk. 3. Ninja perk. 4. No factions. Especially in hardcore modes, you can't recognize who's who, because everyone have the same    Good game (probably because of MW19 engine), but:
    1. A lot of bugs and mistakes. You can't even get the gold camo for a few guns, because there's not needed attachments.
    2. Sound design. You CAN'T hear your enemies in Multiplayer even if they without Ninja perk.
    3. Ninja perk.
    4. No factions. Especially in hardcore modes, you can't recognize who's who, because everyone have the same skins. You kill teammates and sometimes don't shoot when you see enemies.
    5. You have to waste your time while all "play of the gave" and "mvp" animations are going. You can't leave the match.
    6. Spawn system. Terrible.
    7. Last, but not least — operators. My first MVP animations, three operators: Arthur, Solange, Taliba.
    Seriously? WWII chronic? Ridiculous.
    At least 26 000 000 Russian people died during this war and all we have is Polina, who's not even looks like Lyudmila Pavlichenko and speaks with Middle East accent as if she's Farah from MW19.

    For me, it's alive and playable only because it is MW19's parasite-clone.    … Expand
  28. BBrabbit
    Nov 22, 2021
    1
    Honestly a terrible rendition of WW2, sloppy game mechanics, lackluster maps and story, all tied up neatly with a bow. It looks and sounds great on paper but the idea was horribly executed and was honestly rushed. I feel like this franchise is dead as much as it pains me. What more could they do?? Besides recycling old material and trying to cater to a younger and younger audience. I’mHonestly a terrible rendition of WW2, sloppy game mechanics, lackluster maps and story, all tied up neatly with a bow. It looks and sounds great on paper but the idea was horribly executed and was honestly rushed. I feel like this franchise is dead as much as it pains me. What more could they do?? Besides recycling old material and trying to cater to a younger and younger audience. I’m tired of getting absolutely demolished by 10 year olds or sweaty 27 year olds on their crypto PCs. I’m going to let this franchise rest in the deepest parts of my heart with a huge tombstone saying “you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain”… Expand
  29. Gab0047
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game is Incredible, I recommend for sure, Unfortunately they put some overrated things but thats okay.… Expand
  30. Leo16
    Nov 22, 2021
    7
    I think in general the game is good, the campaign is good, but talking about the multiplayer, there are some problems, I think the major problem are the spawn ones, and some overpowered guns, but in general I have fun playing it and it has a lot of content.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 8, 2022
    70
    Call of Duty: Vanguard is a great Call of Duty entry with absolutely stellar ser pieces, fantastic visuals, and plenty of modes surrounding an excellently fun campaign. The only downsides are the muddied stories… not to mention what is happening in the company that published it. Highly recommended for CoD fans and people looking for a bit of mindless fun set in WW2.
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  2. PLAY
    Feb 23, 2022
    80
    While not quite hitting the series high of Modern Warfare, Vanguard is Call Of Duty as it should be: fast, satisfying, and always calling you back for more. [Issue#10, p.92]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 21, 2022
    60
    Even though the campaign is extremely predictable and the multiplayer is plagued with tones of issues, Call Of Duty: Vanguard is, after all, still a Call of Duty title, and will appeal to all hardcore Call of Duty fans.
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