Call of Duty: Vanguard

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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1479 Ratings

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  1. AUXCORD
    Sep 10, 2023
    1
    If Cancer got a new name, it would be Vanguard.
    This game is the definition of what not to do in a cod game. The Campaign is hot trash, the "historically accurate" multiplayer is just another level of dog **** and don't even get me started on zombies, I **** LOVE Zombies, (I spend probably 90% of my life playing through every zombies mode that came out since before I was 7, I'm 19 now) but    If Cancer got a new name, it would be Vanguard.
    This game is the definition of what not to do in a cod game. The Campaign is hot trash, the "historically accurate" multiplayer is just another level of dog **** and don't even get me started on zombies, I **** LOVE Zombies, (I spend probably 90% of my life playing through every zombies mode that came out since before I was 7, I'm 19 now) but I just can't say the same thing about Vanguard Zombies I would rather donate both of my kidneys before I play another game of Vanguard Zombies.    … Expand
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    5
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
  3. Jero29
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    Haber... Vamos por partes.

    1. La saga Call Of Duty claramente no esta en su mejor momento. 2. este juego es una 5 comillas """""""obra maestra"""""" por favor, entiendan mi sarcasmo este juego es una basura. 3. ahora si lo bueno, el multijugador esta muy mal echo, tanto es asi que en la mitad, si LA MITAD! de los mapas no tienen colisiones, te puedes meter por las paredes y    Haber... Vamos por partes.

    1. La saga Call Of Duty claramente no esta en su mejor momento.

    2. este juego es una 5 comillas """""""obra maestra"""""" por favor, entiendan mi sarcasmo este juego es una basura.

    3. ahora si lo bueno, el multijugador esta muy mal echo, tanto es asi que en la mitad, si LA MITAD! de los mapas no tienen colisiones, te puedes meter por las paredes y campear, lo peor esque Activison no te puede banear porque estas utilizando una herramiente del juego, no cheats, por lo cual es casi imposible de que te baneen y ya saben que significa eso... ¡ASI ES! hackers a mas no poder, en resumen este juego esta echo para vender y nada mas, ya la saga CALL OF DUTY no saca tan buenos juegos yo siempre digo que por encima de todo es innovar eso no falta, pero parece que este juego se quedo a 0/100000

    En fin siendo sincero podria quedarme 1 dia hablando de los defectos de vanguard, pero no puedo simplemente es un mal juego.

    si me preguntas a mi es 1.000 mejor Black Ops 4 ¡SI! un juego que ni siquiera tiene campaña!

    ¿Vanguard que paso?

    0/10

    -Jero29    … Expand
  4. marick333
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    The single-player story lacks excitement and fails to make characters memorable, except for one. The gun mechanics are a highlight, surpassing the previous game, but dialogue can be disappointing. Multiplayer strikes a good balance between old and new, with well-designed maps and satisfying gun customization. However, the Zombies mode lacks notable additions compared to the last game'sThe single-player story lacks excitement and fails to make characters memorable, except for one. The gun mechanics are a highlight, surpassing the previous game, but dialogue can be disappointing. Multiplayer strikes a good balance between old and new, with well-designed maps and satisfying gun customization. However, the Zombies mode lacks notable additions compared to the last game's version. Overall, the game's story and character attachment could be improved, while multiplayer offers an enjoyable mix of elements.… Expand
  5. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    0
    4/100 it does not get worse than this .
  6. Ninja_Vicduran
    May 30, 2023
    7
    El juego es bueno en cuanto a jugabilidad y mecánicas. Tiene buenos gráficos en mi opinión jugandolo desde una PS5 con el VRR. Va optimizado el juego y pesa menos que otros call of duty. Vale la pena en mi opinión si esta en descuento a menos de 35$. El juego tiene mala calificación en general porque el modo zombies está mal desarrollado. Una campaña 7/10. Zombies 4/10. Y con elEl juego es bueno en cuanto a jugabilidad y mecánicas. Tiene buenos gráficos en mi opinión jugandolo desde una PS5 con el VRR. Va optimizado el juego y pesa menos que otros call of duty. Vale la pena en mi opinión si esta en descuento a menos de 35$. El juego tiene mala calificación en general porque el modo zombies está mal desarrollado. Una campaña 7/10. Zombies 4/10. Y con el multijugador un 8/10. Merece la pena el videojuego solo si lo juegas con amigos y si esta en oferta. Pero por lo demás no te lo recomiendo mucho.… Expand
  7. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    9
    I hate negative reviews comment and explain call of duty story excellent graphic and haptic control and excellent audio and feel like in game and multiplayer good map and only there was map and I hope explain multiplayer put any console local zombies and zombies map good or bad and good day
  8. theonelog
    May 10, 2023
    5
    A mediocre game. Not as bad as Cold War, still not good however. It is quite literally a lazy copy of MW2019. Maps are the only redeeming quality and even then they are not of the best quality. Zombies got better over time but the game, overall, is the definition of mid.
  9. davidthesloth
    Apr 18, 2023
    6
    Fine game with a very fun single player campaign.

    The multiplayer, however, is the worst I've ever played in the COD franchise. Terrible game modes, woeful matchmaking and just a garbage experience in general. I will say it was fun playing old World at War maps before the rage inducing gameplay would resume. Zombies was meh and there was no need to add such a grindy trophy for    Fine game with a very fun single player campaign.

    The multiplayer, however, is the worst I've ever played in the COD franchise. Terrible game modes, woeful matchmaking and just a garbage experience in general. I will say it was fun playing old World at War maps before the rage inducing gameplay would resume.

    Zombies was meh and there was no need to add such a grindy trophy for killing 10K enemies.    … Expand
  10. Sonkisfast
    Mar 16, 2023
    5
    Vanguard is an okay game at worst. At best, its still just an okay game.
    The campaign, while somewhat cliche, is still fun, and somewhat enjoyable. Multiplayer is fine, and the challenges to get new skins are actually quite enjoyable. If you're looking for a COD game to start out with, I would not recommend this one.
  11. WaffleEater223
    Mar 14, 2023
    0
    vanguard sucks ass, the multiplayer sucks to many sweats and wayyy to much customization 10 slots? yeah way to much, the zombies is to **** terrible, you receive the perks FREE and you can just grind points before even starting the mission, and theres only one "og map" witch you can only play a quarter of, and i can pack a punch within 10 minutes of gameplay, remember in black ops onevanguard sucks ass, the multiplayer sucks to many sweats and wayyy to much customization 10 slots? yeah way to much, the zombies is to **** terrible, you receive the perks FREE and you can just grind points before even starting the mission, and theres only one "og map" witch you can only play a quarter of, and i can pack a punch within 10 minutes of gameplay, remember in black ops one where you had to actually work for it, you had to open doors turn on the power save of for perks save for pack a punch, oh yeah doors in this game? its literally just you moving in a 20x20 circle for 5 minutes while playing with your dick. The campaign is **** you spend 2 hours learning the backstory of characters you play as for 30 minutes, it basically said "here's the backstory of ALLLL these characters however your going to play with them for 30 minutes and not learn the backstory of your own, bad campaign **** multiplayer **** zombies -10/10 dont play if you want REAL fun play MW2 (2009)… Expand
  12. Derangedxzombie
    Mar 12, 2023
    0
    'Call of Duty: A pink haired non binary Communist woman's wet dream'

    One of the worst war games I've ever seen. An absolute spit in the eye of all who served in WWII and a disgusting woke and extreme left attempt to erase and rewrite history. The writer of this game should be absolutely ashamed and disgusted at what they tried to do. The game itself is buggy and average, which when    'Call of Duty: A pink haired non binary Communist woman's wet dream'

    One of the worst war games I've ever seen. An absolute spit in the eye of all who served in WWII and a disgusting woke and extreme left attempt to erase and rewrite history. The writer of this game should be absolutely ashamed and disgusted at what they tried to do. The game itself is buggy and average, which when coupled with the far-left propaganda that makes up every other orifice of the game, this game should be in a trash heap far from civilization.    … Expand
  13. Crashcoot
    Feb 15, 2023
    0
    poopy game not buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. ErfBro
    Feb 7, 2023
    1
    So Booooring ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌
  15. BeeConsumer
    Dec 15, 2022
    0
    This game made me want to get shot in the head. There was nothing hood about it, even the zombies was boring.
  16. 21Park
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    I mean I actually liked Vanguard. Maybe it's just me or it wasn't the worse game ever.
  17. VeryGoodReviews
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    This the worst cod I will ever and have ever played and It was the saddest excuse for a zombies game mode and the story was also just a bunch of flashbacks and just awful.
  18. valjagej
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    call of duty эта игра которая напалмом выжигала твои волосы , после которой трудно смотреть на другие игры!
    ТЫ СМОТРИШЬ И ТАКЙ БЛИН, ТАКОЕ МОЖЕТ БЫТЬ В 21 ГОДУ?
    ЭТО ВЕДЬМАК ИЗ МИРА ШУТЕРОВ Vanguard ЭТО КАНОН , это то за что мы любим call of duty про это Vanguard! Это супер проработаные карты! реалистичная стрельба,ВЕРНУЛОСЬ ЧУВСТВО БОЖЕСТВЕНОГО ВОСТОРГА!| В игре звуковые спец эфекты    call of duty эта игра которая напалмом выжигала твои волосы , после которой трудно смотреть на другие игры!
    ТЫ СМОТРИШЬ И ТАКЙ БЛИН, ТАКОЕ МОЖЕТ БЫТЬ В 21 ГОДУ?
    ЭТО ВЕДЬМАК ИЗ МИРА ШУТЕРОВ Vanguard ЭТО КАНОН , это то за что мы любим call of duty про это Vanguard!
    Это супер проработаные карты!
    реалистичная стрельба,ВЕРНУЛОСЬ ЧУВСТВО БОЖЕСТВЕНОГО ВОСТОРГА!|
    В игре звуковые спец эфекты супер долби диджитал атмас 4к ултьтра х с макс , просто какойто фейрверк восприйтий заканчиваеться матч и ты просто выдыхаешь!
    Один липрикон из нижнего интернета уже накрутил игре 3.5 балла на метакритике хотя он на 12/10    … Expand
  19. lesiuML
    Nov 9, 2022
    5
    First mission is one of the worst missions in all of CoD games... Absolutely disgusting, after only first 10 minutes I wanted quit this game... But despite stupid "teenagers behaviors" at the beginning, after some time game was pretty enjoyable . Mission in Petersburg was very good! Graphics isn't bad but sometimest's really rough, definitely uneven. There were also occasionally crushes.First mission is one of the worst missions in all of CoD games... Absolutely disgusting, after only first 10 minutes I wanted quit this game... But despite stupid "teenagers behaviors" at the beginning, after some time game was pretty enjoyable . Mission in Petersburg was very good! Graphics isn't bad but sometimest's really rough, definitely uneven. There were also occasionally crushes. After all it's a really average CoD with little bit of a really good moments.… Expand
  20. Javimartin_drum
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    I only play the campaign of the COD games but this has been the best one so far, technically and plot wise, a must play if you like the shooters!!
  21. reb0rn
    Nov 1, 2022
    3
    This game had potential. Based off the trailers, it actually looked like a WW2 shooter! Turns out we can use anime skins for our smg's in a world war shooter?? The game was and still is broken with game-breaking bugs. It seems the only people who enjoy this game are at the max, ten years old.
  22. tixi777
    Oct 31, 2022
    1
    Its the biggest piece of **** that i ever seen. This game is the worst cod game ever
  23. Rems
    Oct 30, 2022
    4
    Its typical COD gameplay, nothing rly new, historical accuracy is below 0, amount of propaganda and political correctness is overwhelming and really hurts so I don't know what was the point in making this game the way it is. Got it on sale and im glad i didn't paid full price, not worth it. Even on sale i think i overpaid.
  24. Aavv
    Oct 18, 2022
    0
    Demonstrates everything wrong with the video game industry and society as a whole just spineless and pathetic.
  25. killer-one805
    Oct 5, 2022
    3
    Vanguard is a game with a severe identity crisis, i still don't understand why sledgehammer took 4 years of development and still manage to disappoint us yet again only worse, WWII was better in my opinion, I've spent more hours on infinite warfare's multiplayer than the time spent on vanguard alone. even to season five, black ops 2 that was released a decade ago, hell even add world atVanguard is a game with a severe identity crisis, i still don't understand why sledgehammer took 4 years of development and still manage to disappoint us yet again only worse, WWII was better in my opinion, I've spent more hours on infinite warfare's multiplayer than the time spent on vanguard alone. even to season five, black ops 2 that was released a decade ago, hell even add world at war for extra credit. they both have more going for it and has more content when they released. sure, the graphics are amazing, but that's really all the positive stuff I can think of. I give it a 3. it's a soulless cash grab.… Expand
  26. ArekSuzme
    Oct 4, 2022
    5
    Great graphics, great mechanics, but it's story is sooooo boring. I couldn't connect with the characters and didn't care for them. Level design was mid. Multiplayer was not bad, though.
  27. DaveSZY
    Sep 17, 2022
    5
    WWII COD games simply bore me. Gameplay feels recycled in some areas and overly dependent on microtransitions. It was the definition of “meh” to me
  28. Lexatic
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    Honestly Would have been a better experience shoving the 60 dollars up my ass
  29. ilovepenis123
    Sep 11, 2022
    0
    This is the definition of a generic shooter game, literally nothing special about this game theres no soul into the maps or characters, the main story for the game isnt just boring its a liberal peice of **** disrespect towards history and the franchise itsself, the sotry was lead by a social justice activist so whos suprised,
    No need to talk about zombies everything that made zombies    This is the definition of a generic shooter game, literally nothing special about this game theres no soul into the maps or characters, the main story for the game isnt just boring its a liberal peice of **** disrespect towards history and the franchise itsself, the sotry was lead by a social justice activist so whos suprised,
    No need to talk about zombies everything that made zombies good is gone most of the maps are reskins aswell.
    The multiplayer is sadly the best part about this game mainly because the movement was perfected to the max other then that the multiplayer has a ****ty spawn system, ****ty 3-lane maps, insane amount of latency issues and a **** ton of unbalanced guns.
    In conclusion this is a game to avoid even if its a free weekend dont even bother with it.    … Expand
  30. Spacenugget
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    It is the worst call of duty i ever seen
    Futuristic weaponskins
    Anime tracer packs Attachments that don’t even exist The campaign is not great with lacklustre characters Zombies is so bad i rather watch grass grow And the multiplayer is absolute garbage with heavy sbmm sweaty lobbies and garbage maps Weapon balancing is non existent And then they have the balls to say its    It is the worst call of duty i ever seen
    Futuristic weaponskins
    Anime tracer packs
    Attachments that don’t even exist
    The campaign is not great with lacklustre characters
    Zombies is so bad i rather watch grass grow
    And the multiplayer is absolute garbage with heavy sbmm sweaty lobbies and garbage maps
    Weapon balancing is non existent
    And then they have the balls to say its historically accurate
    I feel bad for veterans of ww2 that know of this game existence    … Expand
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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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