Call of Duty: Vanguard

 Xbox Series X
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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 109 out of 267
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 267
  3. Negative: 130 out of 267
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  1. Gabriil
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    В бетке был просто ужас. На старте приятно удивило. Играется бодро, ТТК низкий, сбмм не злой.
  2. WHITESIXOMAR
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    BEST COD CAMPAIGN EVER! I'm not into online gaming, what I enjoy is a good explosive story like this one. Experienced it on XBX at 4k 60FPS RT is a total blast. What an amazing way to connect with the characters, as you play as each member of the team, you get why they are so unique and what drives them. The gameplay mechanics from MW & CW are implemented here as well, and they areBEST COD CAMPAIGN EVER! I'm not into online gaming, what I enjoy is a good explosive story like this one. Experienced it on XBX at 4k 60FPS RT is a total blast. What an amazing way to connect with the characters, as you play as each member of the team, you get why they are so unique and what drives them. The gameplay mechanics from MW & CW are implemented here as well, and they are flawless. The only thing that caught my eye is that sometimes the enemy combatant's AI behaves erratically, like they just run into the line of fire like dumb bots, it's not frequent, but it happens. The rest is a masterpiece all the way. … Expand
  3. ICanBetheBest
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    And 2021's best shooter is finally here! Good job Sledgehammer Games! Better than last two cod's.
  4. Battlefieldlost
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Everyone already knows that battlefield 2042 will be just empty and soulless game. Cod 2021 actually has solid campaign and way better graphics. Easily one of the best cod games in years.
  5. honestreviews22
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    It's not perfect, but it's million times better than whatever battleflop2042 is trying to do, they don't even have campaign and multiplayer feels empty and boring. CoD is actually trying to do things right this time. Gun sounds are great, nice graphics, solid campaign.
  6. RealityCheck_
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    One of the best Call of Duty's in very long time. Just ignore negative reviews, these are just BF fanboys who can't deal with the fact, that all BF has is buggy multiplayer and COD is actually delivering solid single player experience.
  7. Horizon00
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Most of these haters don't even know what they want. In fact i'm pretty sure, most of them don't even like cod games in general. They would hate even, if it was most perfect cod ever. Is Vanguard most perfect cod ever? Hell no. Is it awful tho? Far from it. Better than last two.
  8. Cod_is_God
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    So typical. Woke Battlefield fans trying to hate cod, but this time they have no ammo left. All they got is buggy multiplayer, while cod delivers solid campaign. It's over for bf.
  9. soyousay
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Solid cod game over a long time, finally something different. Trailers made it look like trash, but i can already tell this one is going to be popular.
  10. isayhowitisok
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best Cod's of all time. Some woke battlefield fans trying to hate it, but real cod fans wont care about that. Good game.
  11. eternalcod
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    One of the best cod's in years, i'm not even joking. Single Player has lots of fun missions, multiplayer is very fun, would recommend.
  12. Jacxk
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Good single player - Check!
    Fun Chaotic Multiplayer - Check!
    Zombies (not best, but still) - Check!
    Good Graphics - Check!
    Runs well? - Check!
    Feels like 2021 game? - Check!
    Battlefield fanboys trying to hate good cod game? - Check!
  13. ps5hasnogames
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Only people who complain about this game, seem to be either salty bf fans or people with same argument "there's new cod every year". I mean, so what? If it's fun and well made, then what's the issue? This one is very solid, both single player and multiplayer. BF doesn't even have single player and multiplayer seems to be absolute fail.
  14. Itsoktolikecod
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    It's hilarious to look at some cod fanboys right now, they don't know how to react even. They are like "is it even okay to like cod even if it's good?". They clearly know that it's good, but i guess it takes time. I'm having fun with the game rn. Anyone who wants to miss out, good for you.
  15. futureisnow_
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Beautiful graphics, game runs smooth, fun story missions, what else could i ask honestly.
  16. iscoregames
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Just ignore the haters, they write same bs every year, even if it's not justified. This one is actually good shooter, idk what else to say.
  17. B_r_e_a_k_e
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    It's not revolutionary, but what is anyway these days? At least it's not another cyberbug2077, but instead here's actually playable fun game. There ya go.
  18. HorizonGlow
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    What a nice and fun game. I'm almost speechless. I would have never expected this from Call of Duty. I haven't liked any of them since 2013 or so, but i was bored, so i bought Vanguard and i'm honestly surprised. Gunplay feels great, multiplayer is fast and chaotic (in a good way), nice graphics and sound. Played first couple missions of single player as well, seems fun.
  19. mrGamer1985
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Way better than expected, i'm not sure if they need to get new marketing team or something, but this game is actually good.
  20. gold_mine
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    I have a feeling lots of people will miss out on this game, but it's their loss i guess. Good stuff. But who knows maybe it will gain more popularity when people actually care to try this game.
  21. Timothyx
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Well made Call of Duty over many, many years. Zombies are disappointing, maybe they can make them better with some updates, but everything else is amazing.
  22. Letsbereal99
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    It's an absolute joke to read these pathetic "reviews" by losers who don't understand anything. They wanna act like female characters should be literally banned from war-themed video games. Polina is not some random "feminist" character. By the way, not once, not once say they word "feminist". Not once. She is based on real life Russian solider. It's not some fantasy like some people claimIt's an absolute joke to read these pathetic "reviews" by losers who don't understand anything. They wanna act like female characters should be literally banned from war-themed video games. Polina is not some random "feminist" character. By the way, not once, not once say they word "feminist". Not once. She is based on real life Russian solider. It's not some fantasy like some people claim here. No. She is based on real female solider who actually killed 100s of people. Single player campaign has multiple main characters, not just one or two. One of them is white man. But just cause they happen to include a woman, now it's apparently an issue. Pathetic.… Expand
  23. Battlepunk2021
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Seems like for some losers it's enough to call any video game woke, just cause one of the (multiple) playable characters is female. That's how far our society has fallen in 2021. Jesus christ. Great game by the way, most people seem to enjoy it.
  24. notdlc
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Beautiful graphics and extremely well made cutscenes in single player, very fun. Multiplayer is okay, but you wont get anything better anyway in 2021, because Battlefield will be absolute fail. There's a chance that Halo will be good, but that's for next month.
  25. JusCause
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Big thank you to Sledgehammer Games for making so fun and enjoyable campaign. I wasn't sold by trailers, but i watched some youtube videos of other people playing it and having fun, that was enough for me to buy it.
  26. TTX45
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    One of the better COD games in a long time. Basically no bugs, runs well, good graphics, solid story, fun multiplayer, what else do you want? Obviously Battleflop2042 fanboys are extremely salty because Vanguard is popular, but that's just how it is now. They just have to deal with the fact that COD is overall better game. People are absolutely enjoying COD as of right now on youtube.
  27. NightDay
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game has no actual agendas. The main problem is that these losers who "review" here call everything "woke" that has women in it. Pathetic, but nobody really cares about these haters anyway. People are having fun with the game, many saying it's one of the best Call of Duty games in years and i agree 100%.
  28. Singleplayer99
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Fun and chaotic multiplayer, short, but still solid campaign, actually good graphics, zombies are bad, but they can update it. Overall i'm glad i bought it, great game and possibly best shooter of 2021, unless Halo does something.
  29. The_Savior
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    I mean, nobody cares about these losers who give this amazing game 0/10 or 1/10. They very clearly don't even have this game. So my advice would be, just ignore them. But overall it's surprisingly fun COD.
  30. doomguy78
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    If you have ever been Call of Duty fan or if you even slightly care about this series, right now is the time to actually show it and prove it. Make metacritic account and show your support, because unlike cold war, this game actually deserves it. If you don't, then battlefield losers will flood this review section with 0/10 scores, despite the fact that they don't even have the game.If you have ever been Call of Duty fan or if you even slightly care about this series, right now is the time to actually show it and prove it. Make metacritic account and show your support, because unlike cold war, this game actually deserves it. If you don't, then battlefield losers will flood this review section with 0/10 scores, despite the fact that they don't even have the game. That's just the sad reality we live in. Good game.… Expand
  31. gta6
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Let's be real here, November 2021 best shooter is here! Everyone already knows Battlebug2042 will be just another flop, it's basically a meme at this point.
  32. Xqrtz
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fun and entertaining cod game, both multiplayer and single player. Zombies is....ehh. But overall nice.
  33. thisiskino
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best CoD games in years, i can already tell this game is going to be legendary. Hell yea.
  34. Itmattersyaknow
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Solid single player/amazing multiplayer. CoD Vanguard is possible GOTY 2021, not even joking. So much more content than BF2024, better graphics than BF2024.
  35. WhatsintheBox
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Surprisingly fun cod, gonna play this for months to come. Why the hate? They finally do something right and people still complain, pathetic.
  36. FirewaterBUrn
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Haven't had so much fun with cod in years, almost gave up on this series. Easily best shooter of 2021.
  37. TexasisnewLA
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Best CoD in years. Of f...cking course it's not perfect, but nothing is and nothing will be. If some people think hacking is huge problem in Vanguard, wait until BF2042 comes out and watch that sht show. People are trying to find any little problem, just to give 0-3/10 to whole game. That's just idiotic. Not to even mention, that over half negative reviews are from losers who complainBest CoD in years. Of f...cking course it's not perfect, but nothing is and nothing will be. If some people think hacking is huge problem in Vanguard, wait until BF2042 comes out and watch that sht show. People are trying to find any little problem, just to give 0-3/10 to whole game. That's just idiotic. Not to even mention, that over half negative reviews are from losers who complain about some "woke" stuff or whatever they can come up with. Most of these people don't even have the game and they have zero idea what they are talking about. They see a woman and it's automatically "woke" for them.… Expand
  38. Lexluthor1000
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    So typical, bunch of pathetic incels giving 0/10 scores, because there's a woman in a war themed game. Well, just to give quick reality check, from now on, women will be included in every war themed video game ever. This is the future of video games. So either deal with it or find a new hobby. This is one of the best CoD's of all time btw.
  39. elivnotdead
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    What a great cod! Amazing, well done single player and even better multiplayer, highly recommending.
  40. EldenCringe
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Just ignore the haters, none of them even bought it, they just saw two clips on youtube and noticed that it has women and to them that means woke. Just ignore these losers and enjoy this amazing game, because good CoD games are rare enough already, this is the good one.
  41. newdayrising34
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Campaign is short (as always), but extremely fun, multiplayer has some issues (hackers), but that's just the way it is sometimes, hopefully it gets fixed, but other than that i have nothing bad to say.
  42. BFisSoulless
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best graphics of 2021, idk what battlefield is doing, because they should learn from Vanguard. This is complete product. 16 very good maps, over 30 guns, single player (battlefield doesn't even have that, what a joke), fun multiplayer, very, very, very few bugs.
  43. whatsgoingonhuh
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    When man is badass in any of these missions then that's completely fine and normal, but when woman (this character is based on real life person btw) happens to be badass in ONE mission, then it's woke? By the way in last mission you play as white Australian guy, but apparently that's not enough, you guys still whine. Woman has one mission, so the whole thing is just trash automatically?When man is badass in any of these missions then that's completely fine and normal, but when woman (this character is based on real life person btw) happens to be badass in ONE mission, then it's woke? By the way in last mission you play as white Australian guy, but apparently that's not enough, you guys still whine. Woman has one mission, so the whole thing is just trash automatically? You guys make absolutely no sense.… Expand
  44. CoDGuard
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This is most hilarious CoD launch of all time lmao. There's CoD hating Youtubers getting nervous breakdowns because people apparently like Vanguard and are having fun. This is just amazing.
  45. FactsLogic
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Just ignore the haters, these guy have zero idea what they are talking about. Half of them are hating just to hate. I can literally feel BF fanboys salt right now, because they know that BF2042 is buggy and lacks content and they just can't stand the fact that Vanguard turned out to be that good.
  46. Robocop394
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Really solid CoD, possibly my third favorite after Modern Warfare (2007) and Modern Warfare 2 (2009). Good 4-6 hour story (depends if you take your time or just rush), fun multiplayer that has some spawning issues that need to be fixed.
  47. Mflames
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Overall this is a major step up from Cold War. The campaign was fun, short but fun. The multiplayer is awesome it feels a lot like MW19 which I loved. Overall this game has been a very pleasant suprise.
  48. gimmmemoney
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    Is it awful? nope, is it absolutely amazing? nope. It's somewhere in between, but rather good, than bad. It has way more positive things, like smooth fun multiplayer, solid single player, solid graphics, sound is good.
  49. Edwardo2021
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    Gotta say I am in love with the game. Campaign was a fantastic new entry into the Call of duty universe. Multiplayer is one of the best experiences since Black ops 2 for me. Zombies needs fixing but overall 9/10
  50. BFispathetic
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    I mean, sure, zombie mode is meh, but if you are actually OG player, you would know that COD was never meant to be zombie game. Zombies are just fun bonus mode. If you want to play actual zombie games, play Days Gone or Resident Evil 2 Remake. Anyway, other than that, game is solid.
  51. Hydra98
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Campaña 10/10
    Multijugador 9/10
    Zombies :5/10
    El zombies el unico defecto que tiene es su modo combinado con outbreak.
    Si fuera basado en rondas estaría perfecto    … Expand
  52. Rocketrain
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Okay, by any means, it's not perfect Call of Duty! That out of the way, it's actually very decent, surprisingly decent even. I feel like marketing team didn't do very good job, because this is way better than all the promo.
  53. Fox38
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Good job Sledgehammer Games, seriously. Very fun story (campaign) and amazing multiplayer. Zombies are meh.
  54. getajob
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Haven't seen so well done cutscenes in a long time, specially in call of duty, what the hell. Good work.
  55. justsayinng
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Pretty sure it wins some game of the year awards for cutscenes, maybe even music. Very well done campaign. Fun multiplayer, zombies are trash tho.
  56. Smbeers
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Best cod in a while. I really liked the new MW but after that I think they went downhill. A great WW2 game and multiplayer is fast and fun
  57. Fordo197
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    I bought this to level guns for warzone but ended up really enjoying it. Campaign is stunning and like being in a movie. Mp is the the best any cod has launched for year's. Thoroughly recommend
  58. culversemployee
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Campaign - I had a great time with the campaign, especially the sections with Polina Petrova. Laura Bailey delivers yet another fantastic performance and makes for another memorable character in the Call of Duty franchise. The story is compelling, but wasn't interesting enough to keep my attention throughout the entirety of it.

    Multiplayer - This is the strongest multiplayer mode we've    Campaign - I had a great time with the campaign, especially the sections with Polina Petrova. Laura Bailey delivers yet another fantastic performance and makes for another memorable character in the Call of Duty franchise. The story is compelling, but wasn't interesting enough to keep my attention throughout the entirety of it.

    Multiplayer - This is the strongest multiplayer mode we've seen in Call of Duty out of the last few years. It's such an improvement over Cold War's multiplayer that I can't ever go back to it. Time to kill is quicker this time around and I'm all for it. Maps aren't designed around camping which forces everyone to get out there and fight, although camping is still possible, it isn't super effective this time around. There's a nice variety of multiplayer maps in this year's entry and I can't say I dislike any of them. The gunplay is extremely similar to MW 2019's as this game does use the same engine and retains the smooth and satisfying feeling the player gets with any of the weapons. All weapons are an absolute joy to use and I personally don't find any to be insanely overpowered in comparison to another.

    Zombies - This year's Zombies mode is a disappointment in terms of overall content that released for it. It has been panned by a lot of player within the community for lack of the standard round based Zombies matches we're all so used to. Der Anfang borrows elements for last year's Zombies entry and slightly expands upon it. Perks are back and what's great about it is that the first upgrade for each perk is free. They can be upgraded four tiers total and each upgrade will cost an extra 2,500 essence. What's pretty strange is how much longer is takes to earn points. Killing zombies only gives you 20 points per kill, and 30 points per critical kill (headshot). You're meant to get the majority of your points through doing objectives. The different objectives are Blitz, Harvest, and Transmit. In Blitz the player is required to stay alive until the timer runs out as zombies rapidly spawn. In Harvest the player must collect five runestones from zombies and deposit them into a Sin Eater obelisk. You will do this three times before returning to the main area. Transmit requires the player to escort a floating head across a particular area while zombies attack and will receive points once the escort is completed successfully. Ultimately, Zombies is the weakest game mode out of the three in Call of Duty: Vanguard, but it's still a really enjoyable experience. I want round based Zombies to return too, but for now I'm fine with what we have.

    Verdict: Call of Duty: Vanguard is a solid entry in the franchise and is a big improvement on a downgrade of 2019's Modern Warfare. Yes, it's super similar to MW 2019 as the two use the same game engine, however, I think Vanguard perfects the formula. I highly recommend this game to fans of first person shooters all around. I do see a lot of hate for this game going out by those who haven't even played it, referring to it as "just another game ruined by SBMM" and my advice is to ignore that and try it for yourself.    … Expand
  59. LincolnH23
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    This game has the good pacing of cold war with the great engine of mw 2019. Best call of duty in years, I like it pretty much the same as cold war.
  60. MrhyenaYT
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To me the general over arching storyline that is in it was done with past Call of Duty games in mind with including Nova 6 and Steiner but it also did a good job at showing a new side of WW2 that we didn’t get to see since 2004 in Call of Duty 2 with the African campaign as well as adding Pacific battles which brings us back to Call of Duty World at War which was an amazing WW2 title. In my opinion Vanguard is way better in every category then Call of Duty WW2 to me this was a breath of fresh air in the WW2 genre because it was done so well. Now yes there are some bugs I found while playing but they didn’t stand out or make me stop and question if buying this was the right choice. It is worth the purchase amount it is a good game and I can’t wait to see where this series go from here.… Expand
  61. RiaskoFF
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Haven't played the campaign yet, but multiplayer is fun, thought TTK is a bit out of hand as well as spawns. Well, spawns have always been an issue in COD games for me. Overall, good game.
  62. kolekcjoner
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    I have played Call of Duty Games since the first part of Modern Warfare - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

    This franchise has changed a lot since then. Activision had some up and downs mixing different kind of settings during last decade. Some of the titles were great but some od them were just ok. Anyway we are here again to see what happened with this year instalment of COD. I am not    I have played Call of Duty Games since the first part of Modern Warfare - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

    This franchise has changed a lot since then. Activision had some up and downs mixing different kind of settings during last decade. Some of the titles were great but some od them were just ok. Anyway we are here again to see what happened with this year instalment of COD.

    I am not going to spoil anything, You have to try yourself to get opinion about this game. Short note for COD players:
    - Campaign is good but without extasy (no scary or jaw-dropping moments)
    - Multiplayer is funny and adorable as always (You can feel the same fun of shooting guns as usual, very close to Modern Warfare 2019)
    - Zombies are back again and… thats it, new story, new missions and waves of undead and a lot more.

    Sledgehammer Games made a good game set and located in WWII history with the same feeling of previous COD games.

    Is this a revolution in the series? Not. Is it the same good COD as always? Yes. Should you buy for yourself? The decision is yours - I bought it and I don't regret it.

    See Ya on the multi maps Soldiers!    … Expand
  63. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Call of Duty Vanguard
    Pretty Hit or Miss
    Call of duty vanguard isn’t the best call of duty but I actually really love the direction they seem to be going with campaigns, this time about 6 hours which I think is a great length.. Vnguard sets out to tell a story of war heroes during world war 2, similar to the battlefield 1 campaign, youll go through each characters stories and it isn’t    Call of Duty Vanguard
    Pretty Hit or Miss
    Call of duty vanguard isn’t the best call of duty but I actually really love the direction they seem to be going with campaigns, this time about 6 hours which I think is a great length.. Vnguard sets out to tell a story of war heroes during world war 2, similar to the battlefield 1 campaign, youll go through each characters stories and it isn’t all just run and gun, there are some amazingly immersive moments here, great stealth sections through a forest, a section where youre a sniper, there are horror like moments keeping you on your toes as you go through buildings, did I love the characters themselves? Not so much, none were memorable to me, but I do appreciate the attempt to flesh them out, to create a series that players can look forward to.. the campaign again isn’t the best, but I did appreciate the effort here.. I appreciate the variety how each of thse 6 hours felt different…
    And onto the multiplayer, first off, lets just skip over zombies, I don’t like zombis I never have and Ive heard this year is the worst yet, si I hopped right into multiplayer.. The multiplayer this time is pretty bare bones, but hey.. I actually like that.. I like the simplicity of pick a load out, use that gun to level it up, go through the typial team deathc match, capture the flag, search and destroy modes.. however the gunplay just isn’t fun for me this year, the maps are pretty bland as well.. I did have an enjoyable few hours with multiplayer but after a weekend of play times, there wasn’t enough to hook me in like past titles have..
    Call of Duty anguard is a great call of duty game..
    Will it quickly b forgotten the moment the next shiny multplayer shows up? Yes, this will not be a staple in your multiplayer collection, but for the time I spent with it, its pretty solid, especially the single player campaign,
    I give Call of Duty Vanguard
    an 8/10    … Expand
  64. ATH__
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    (Played from 5th November 2021 to April 2022, often pop back)

    Campaign: Good number of levels and an enjoyable storyline, good characters, exciting missions and overall decent movement system, pretty good for those who enjoy a single player experience. Multiplayer: TTK isn't too bad could be slightly longer, but isn't a big deal breaker, fun modes available to play, not a    (Played from 5th November 2021 to April 2022, often pop back)

    Campaign:

    Good number of levels and an enjoyable storyline, good characters, exciting missions and overall decent movement system, pretty good for those who enjoy a single player experience.

    Multiplayer:

    TTK isn't too bad could be slightly longer, but isn't a big deal breaker, fun modes available to play, not a single map I dislike, they're all decent some more than others but haven't found one I don't like. Grinded the Atomic Camo and it felt worth it imho, some spawns are flawed but not terrible, really enjoyed it and i pop back sometimes to play.

    Zombies:

    Often like playing Zombies modes in COD games, have enjoyed the games I have played in Vanguard's Zombies, not the best Zombies but not one of the worst either.    … Expand
  65. Heyoh
    Nov 6, 2021
    8
    Очень увлекательный многопользовательский и сюжетный режим. Хорошая графика, работает плавно.
  66. thisisit_
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    Better than Cold War? Yes, in pretty much every way possible. This is something else, would recommend!
  67. 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
  68. Nerevarinho
    Nov 23, 2021
    7
    Multiplayer: Blurry on Series S, Modern Warfare on PS4 Slim was not blurry. Boring challenges, you will unlock them by playing as normal, so no working through specific challenges anymore, MW was designed better here. Battlepass GUI is low-quality 30FPS, like in Black Ops. Dog killstreaks are way to overpowered, dogs are literal bullet sponges and does one-hit kills. No Ground War thisMultiplayer: Blurry on Series S, Modern Warfare on PS4 Slim was not blurry. Boring challenges, you will unlock them by playing as normal, so no working through specific challenges anymore, MW was designed better here. Battlepass GUI is low-quality 30FPS, like in Black Ops. Dog killstreaks are way to overpowered, dogs are literal bullet sponges and does one-hit kills. No Ground War this time, neither an alternative, which feels like a rip off. MVP voting system is wasting too much time, and having to watch the uninteresting operators with the animations is boring and annoying. I still have fun with the multiplayer, but I really miss long-range big battles like Ground War from MW.

    Gampaign: Cool, entertaining, but superfical. Finetuning is missing. Stutterings and lags between loading areas. Enemies that shoot and kill me while being in a non-cancellable conversation with an NPC due to the main story. Enemies spawn in out of nowhere. Some enemies are infinite until you trigger a specific action. Enemy AI not taking cover. Corpses dissapear very fast. High quality cinematics and music.

    Overall, its a WW2 reskin of MW that already had a good foundation. But it still needs finetuning and a Ground War alternative.    … Expand
  69. gunsgunsguns
    Nov 6, 2021
    7
    Could be way more and way better, but it is what it is i guess. Better than many previous cods if that says anything...
  70. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    Call of Duty: Vanguard is a breath of fresh air. The first Call of Duty title with great multiplayer in many years. The game definitely needs some polishing, but I'm mostly very impressed and quite frankly surprised with how fun Vanguard really is. The campaign on the other hand, not so good. Solid entry.
  71. Sab1nX
    Sep 8, 2022
    7
    I had a good time playing Vanguard, both single-player and multi-player. The multiplayer managed to keep me engaged for about 20 hours max.

    I played on Series X and the game ran perfect. The Good: -The game looks gorgeous -Campaign was pretty good, not the best, not the worst. -Loved the gunplay The Bad: -Zombies was decent, but not a lot of replayability -Laser guns in    I had a good time playing Vanguard, both single-player and multi-player. The multiplayer managed to keep me engaged for about 20 hours max.

    I played on Series X and the game ran perfect.

    The Good:
    -The game looks gorgeous
    -Campaign was pretty good, not the best, not the worst.
    -Loved the gunplay

    The Bad:
    -Zombies was decent, but not a lot of replayability
    -Laser guns in multiplayer...
    -Microtransactions    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. TraviSops
    Nov 27, 2021
    6
    Meh, feels like a re-skinned MW 2019 set in WW2. It bothers me that there are no factions. I am pleased with how many maps Sledgehammer released at launch. For the most part, the maps are good. I do appreciate the couple of remakes paying homage to WAW.
  74. KITCHEN123456
    Nov 24, 2021
    6
    The game is not nearly as bad as most people say it is. It's review bombed for no reason, mostly people that disliked CW and are continuing that hatred onto this game. It is, for a few parts, very good; I found weapon customising very interesting as there's a lot to unlock, but hardly any of that is worth grinding out 70 levels for. The maps are interesting, and the graphics are strong.The game is not nearly as bad as most people say it is. It's review bombed for no reason, mostly people that disliked CW and are continuing that hatred onto this game. It is, for a few parts, very good; I found weapon customising very interesting as there's a lot to unlock, but hardly any of that is worth grinding out 70 levels for. The maps are interesting, and the graphics are strong. The issues are that, in classic COD fashion, one weapon class is so much stronger than the others that there is no reason to use those other weapons. The killstreaks are a little strong, not for damage per se but for how much they make the screen shake. I'll try to snipe and have my scope thrusted around every 4 seconds on shipment. As for campaign, I just don't care to try it, so this review is specifically for multiplayer. Zombies is technically an MP mode so I am including it. Long story short, (coming from a huge zombies fan) it is vile. This mode is horrid for every reason imaginable. So little content that I realized after completing all three objectives that I had done everything it had to offer, and exfilled on round 8 or something like that. I have one game played, and until (if is a better word) a round based arrives, it will stay one game. To conclude, Vangaurd is a solid game; the MP is fun and interesting, but just copies the MW formula and doesn't add anything. This is a huge issue but it's saved by the fact that almost everything about MW is a great game. All in all, the game is solid, but doesn;t try to change anything about the franchise. It is the first game where the argument "its the same game" actually works. So, 6/10, while being a bit generous, is the final verdict from me.… Expand
  75. Crzymeatball
    Dec 31, 2021
    6
    I think this game is better than some of them but it's not a requirement to play unlike some of the gods in recent years
  76. cchenders40
    Oct 19, 2022
    6
    First off to the people giving this anything below a five stop. At a base level a game this pretty, this polished, with this many modes, that runs this smooth gets at least a 5. Tell me you haven’t played broken or bad games without telling me you haven’t played broken or bad games…

    This game is fine. Here are some positives and negatives. Positives - Polished - graphically sunning - good    First off to the people giving this anything below a five stop. At a base level a game this pretty, this polished, with this many modes, that runs this smooth gets at least a 5. Tell me you haven’t played broken or bad games without telling me you haven’t played broken or bad games…

    This game is fine. Here are some positives and negatives.
    Positives
    - Polished
    - graphically sunning
    - good performances in the campaign
    - runs at a smooth 60.
    - generally fun

    Negatives
    - The multiplayer experience just is not on the level of a black ops or MW.
    - The campaign while fun has a boring story that feels aimed at casual gamers who like lots of cursing, bad humor, and explosions.
    - the progression is mid.
    - the hero shooter elements suck.
    - zombies is legit terrible but I am glad the option is there.

    In a gaming industry where releasing broken, unfinished games with little content and few modes this breaks the mold, it just does nothing to stand out.    … Expand
  77. AnthonyG
    Nov 23, 2021
    5
    Every year these games get worse not better. Modern Warfare in 2019 was the last decent Call of Duty.
  78. SaintBooker
    Nov 8, 2021
    5
    Wow these reviews are all over the place. Tons of people who refuse to see any wrong or good in CoD, and tons who refuse to acknowledge that a review has nothing to do with Battlefield no matter how good or bad that game might be.
    Call of Duty Vanguard is a fairly average shooter, it plays decently well and can be fun at times for sure. But I figure that it would be fairly easy to do for a    Wow these reviews are all over the place. Tons of people who refuse to see any wrong or good in CoD, and tons who refuse to acknowledge that a review has nothing to do with Battlefield no matter how good or bad that game might be.
    Call of Duty Vanguard is a fairly average shooter, it plays decently well and can be fun at times for sure. But I figure that it would be fairly easy to do for a company that has been spitting out one a year for the past 2 decades. If you like CoD you'll probably like it, if you hate CoD you'll probably hate it.
    It's not historically accurate but I think everyone already knows that at this point. It doesn't honestly matter or really increase or devalue the game play, just a new coat of paint on the past handful of WW2 era shooters Activision has made. Multiplayer and Zombies is just more of the same, slightly better graphics and enough changes to label it "different".
    But in all honesty if you're really considering this game and you already own Cold War and Modern Warfare and aren't a massive World War 2 enthusiast I would take a pass. It's not that the game is necessarily bad but to pay 60-80 bucks for it is just downright wasteful. If you don't own either Cold War or Modern Warfare there's definitely value in having the newest CoD. But if you can, I do recommend holding out for maybe some sort of sale (maybe it'll drop to 40 sometime in the next 10 years, thank you Activision). But seriously this is a hard pass otherwise. Hold out for next year's CoD this one is definitely gonna die off quick.
    In all honesty though if you own Modern Warfare and Cold War I truly think your money would mo    … Expand
  79. IRFAN_12388
    Nov 7, 2021
    5
    Nice gameplay but all the gunplay are very similar to Modern Warfare graphics are very poor,not upto the expectations...Campaign has some good Music it will be like you are watching some movie,disappointed with COD Vanguard they should have worked more hard on the same...

    We cant even identify the person,so for me its a failure...
  80. RedCollins
    Dec 24, 2021
    5
    Campaign is a huge retrogression from previous games, lack of ammos, fractured plot and ridiculous ending just make it tedious to play.
    Zombie is not even complete without round- based maps.
    Multiplayer feels chaotic but fun to play. Most guns are overpowered with the shortest time to kill of the whole franchise. Maps are designed to avoid camping with enormous wooden pranks. Without    Campaign is a huge retrogression from previous games, lack of ammos, fractured plot and ridiculous ending just make it tedious to play.
    Zombie is not even complete without round- based maps.
    Multiplayer feels chaotic but fun to play. Most guns are overpowered with the shortest time to kill of the whole franchise. Maps are designed to avoid camping with enormous wooden pranks. Without constant packet burst and abysmal spawn logic it might be a rather solid one to play.    … Expand
  81. FMeloLeGiO
    Nov 16, 2021
    5
    Mais do mesmo , só mais um jogo para lucrar e mais nada . Campanha interessante , mais cansativa
  82. Techn
    Dec 6, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. عالی ..优秀..ExcellentActivision was very good at depicting World War II Only Captain Price's seat is vacant… Expand
  83. Nobilis1984
    Nov 8, 2021
    4
    Campaign is ok. It's dull shooting with occasional tactical phases.
    We come to the multi-player. Absolute garbage and with a downward trend. If this is not revised and the game continues to be offered overpriced, the rip-off principle flies around the ears.
  84. Sirpupsalot
    Nov 29, 2021
    4
    Not particularly fun or inspired. The destructible environments are terrible - would be better without them. The graphics are quite poor in parts - much worse than modern warfare despite being released 3 years later. In general it just lacks the fun of modern warfare.
  85. Tacooomonster
    Nov 7, 2021
    4
    Not since Call of Duty 3 has there been a COD so derivative and uninspired as Sledgehammer's latest attempt, falling well short of their previous entries, Advanced Warfare & WWII.

    The lack of innovation is clearly displayed in campaign and multiplayer. Boring and vanilla at best, insulting and derivative at worst. Somehow, the character models have not looked so plastic since the Xbox    Not since Call of Duty 3 has there been a COD so derivative and uninspired as Sledgehammer's latest attempt, falling well short of their previous entries, Advanced Warfare & WWII.

    The lack of innovation is clearly displayed in campaign and multiplayer. Boring and vanilla at best, insulting and derivative at worst.

    Somehow, the character models have not looked so plastic since the Xbox 360 and PS3 era. The characters in the campaign are boring and cookie cutter. I didn't care about what happened to any of them. The Nazis are overblown stereotypes and feel like they belong in a Wolfenstein game rather than a Call of Duty campaign. Pass on this one and just wait for Infinity Ward's game next year.    … Expand
  86. FMeloLeGiOn
    Dec 11, 2021
    3
    Mais um jogo da franquia e não inovam em nada continua sendo o mesmo jogo fps atira e anda não tem novidade nenhuma decepção esse e bf2042
  87. WillGoss
    May 14, 2023
    3
    This is the worst COD that I ever played in my life. The campaign sucks ! there is only 2 real missions, the rest is only a throwback in the past. The missions are not even fun. I tried my best to enjoy the multiplayer too but it sucks too. Every thing is bad about this COD.

    - Every thing is bad
  88. DawsBaws
    Nov 11, 2021
    3
    Definitely wait for infinity wards next title. Call of Duty this year is blatantly destroying the decades old franchise. They got a taste of the mobile phone game money. Campaign is brutal. Long cut scenes and short spurts of gameplay. Super linear paths. A.I is an embarrassing hit mess. Digs are instant kill. Multiplayer is shallow. Same modes we have has for decades. Same guns. Just aDefinitely wait for infinity wards next title. Call of Duty this year is blatantly destroying the decades old franchise. They got a taste of the mobile phone game money. Campaign is brutal. Long cut scenes and short spurts of gameplay. Super linear paths. A.I is an embarrassing hit mess. Digs are instant kill. Multiplayer is shallow. Same modes we have has for decades. Same guns. Just a gun leveling mode for Warzone.


    No zombies. We will just have to take my word for it.    … Expand
  89. Arush-KS
    Dec 6, 2021
    3
    Where do I start with this game? Hit boxes are issues. The level design and glitches are unforgivable. When you attempt to enjoy a match and people exploit getting under the map or in object such as tanks/ trucks and can shoot out but you can not reach them. The maps are far too small for what you expect and level design isn’t even mediocre. The sight lines are to the point where you justWhere do I start with this game? Hit boxes are issues. The level design and glitches are unforgivable. When you attempt to enjoy a match and people exploit getting under the map or in object such as tanks/ trucks and can shoot out but you can not reach them. The maps are far too small for what you expect and level design isn’t even mediocre. The sight lines are to the point where you just get shot from anywhere and they are so small, you don’t have to look far. Spawns are horrible with many times you’ll just spawn in front of the enemy. Even Battlefield for all of its issues is a far more enjoyable experience. This games saving grace is its CAMPAIGN. but overall the longevity of this game is judged on its multiplayer… Expand
  90. scoutjacky
    Apr 4, 2022
    3
    I hate vanguard. Not yearly, not trash, just zombies are the problem.

    How the hell did we manage to get to decent zombies mode to a dumpster fire. I'm not even done. The campaign is so bad that I will rather watch paint dry. Now the good part, multiplayer. Oh wait, they mess that up too but it's fun? Is it fun? Yes. Is this game unfinished? Yes. This game is    I hate vanguard. Not yearly, not trash, just zombies are the problem.

    How the hell did we manage to get to decent zombies mode to a dumpster fire.

    I'm not even done.

    The campaign is so bad that I will rather watch paint dry.

    Now the good part, multiplayer.

    Oh wait, they mess that up too but it's fun?

    Is it fun? Yes.

    Is this game unfinished?

    Yes.

    This game is broken and the game is still not fixed, Emotes are still money money, I like money said, Mr. Crabs.

    Honestly, this game needs some time in the oven before I play again.    … Expand
  91. TheVezyrQ
    Feb 8, 2022
    3
    This game is much worse than even BF2042 is. Game is buggy and ugly. Would love to have a refund for the game but its too late.
  92. Heisenbark
    Jun 9, 2023
    3
    If you think COD: Vanguard is a good game. Question your life and get help immediately. A buggy mess of a game, an insult to ANYONE who has fought in WWII and any countries featured here, and a braindead, no-thought, INSULT zombies gamemode. Campaign was HORRIBLE. And while the pre-rendered cutscenes are honestly, actually REALLY GOOD to be honest, look at a 2020 game Like COD: Cold War,If you think COD: Vanguard is a good game. Question your life and get help immediately. A buggy mess of a game, an insult to ANYONE who has fought in WWII and any countries featured here, and a braindead, no-thought, INSULT zombies gamemode. Campaign was HORRIBLE. And while the pre-rendered cutscenes are honestly, actually REALLY GOOD to be honest, look at a 2020 game Like COD: Cold War, there is no difference. I could talk about this **** game for hours but I'm already throwing up just by mentioning this game. Save your money. Don't buy this game. Please.… Expand
  93. Swat7
    Dec 26, 2021
    2
    When you can play this game is new on things. Same map design and same modes. The story is lackluster boring charcter I dont care when bad things happen. Worst is that it turns your console off heats it up like crazy. Horrible game made for consumer they just want your money
  94. United009
    Oct 30, 2022
    2
    Call of Duty: Vanguard was a major disappointment and letdown for something that could have been so much more. I was hopeful that after the mediocre attempt of creating a boots-on-the-ground WWII shooter with CoD: WWII that Sledgehammer would be able to learn from their previous mistakes and release a truly amazing WWII shooter.
    The promotional material for the game before its release    Call of Duty: Vanguard was a major disappointment and letdown for something that could have been so much more. I was hopeful that after the mediocre attempt of creating a boots-on-the-ground WWII shooter with CoD: WWII that Sledgehammer would be able to learn from their previous mistakes and release a truly amazing WWII shooter.
    The promotional material for the game before its release only increased my hopefulness. Seeing how the campaign would apparently take place over multiple fronts. But unfortunately, for reasons explained below, these hopes were lost once the game was released and I started playing it.

    First, campaign. It felt extremely disappointing, disconnected, unfinished, not interesting, and unmemorable. It felt more like a small expansion to the CoD: WWII campaign than its own separate and full campaign. None of the characters were particularly interesting and neither was the story. This meant I never really cared for any of the characters or their attempt to give their backstories. Nor was I particularly interested in the story.

    Multiplayer wasn't exactly better. When I had originally played multiplayer with bots. There were many issues with its pathfinding on certain maps (getting stuck at certain sections.) Additionally, I was getting latency issues even though it was a private match with no other players.

    Finally, Zombies. It was, like the rest of the game, a huge letdown. The idea of giving the zombies idea a new spin was interesting though it was executed terribly. Leading to many classic features that players have come to know and love being completely absent from the game. It was interesting and fun to play a few times but honestly, I prefer the more traditional style of zombies in previous installments.

    Overall I would never recommend picking up Vanguard if you're looking for a good WWII shooter. If you really want a newer WWII shooter I would recommend picking up CoD: WWII instead with its much better story, multiplayer, and zombie game mode that is closer to the traditional style of zombies. I would also recommend getting CoD: World At War with its amazing story that introduces us to some memorable characters, an amazing multiplayer, and a classic zombies game mode (the first CoD to feature such game mode)    … Expand
  95. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    2
    В это просто невозможно играть. Карты сделаны таким образом, что практически невозможно кемперить и как бы ты не играл, но сзади тебя всегда будет спавниться противник, по мимо этого из за скинов и коллабораций игра стала ещё более невыносимой вырвиглазной клоунадойВ это просто невозможно играть. Карты сделаны таким образом, что практически невозможно кемперить и как бы ты не играл, но сзади тебя всегда будет спавниться противник, по мимо этого из за скинов и коллабораций игра стала ещё более невыносимой вырвиглазной клоунадой
  96. Gamemonster
    Dec 20, 2021
    1
    No input matchmaking, maps are too small and hectic, game is too fast and urealistic even by Cod standards. Shipment and Das haus maps are the worst maps in Cod ever and Vanguard is the worst Cod I have ever played.
  97. samfischer354
    Nov 13, 2021
    1
    To low ttk
    Many bugs
    Many crap maps
    Many op weapons
    Sbmm
    Dont buy it atm…..
  98. metacritiqueur
    Nov 9, 2021
    1
    No more money for revisionists. This game is vampirised by feminists who want erase the white male in history. Boycott, there are plenty of videogames to do. If you are a feminist, would you kindly downvote ?
  99. Jayn87
    Nov 16, 2021
    1
    Same **** ass game with another skin, no type of innovation, another cash grab, until people start talking with there wallets nothing is gonna change
  100. Vinto
    Nov 20, 2021
    1
    Multiplayer Only

    This has to have the worst level/map design I've ever seen on a COD game ever. graphical its dark, dingy & depressing which in turn makes the enemy's difficult to see when camping, Who are also dark & depressing (like a stick insects on a tree are difficult to see). I'm a casual player who likes to play for couple of hours in an evening, this isn't the game for me.    Multiplayer Only

    This has to have the worst level/map design I've ever seen on a COD game ever. graphical its dark, dingy & depressing which in turn makes the enemy's difficult to see when camping, Who are also dark & depressing (like a stick insects on a tree are difficult to see). I'm a casual player who likes to play for couple of hours in an evening, this isn't the game for me.

    Cold war makes this game look like a -AAA title.

    Try the free weekend trial before buying... (I'm so glad I did it saved me £70)    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Malditos Nerds
    Dec 16, 2021
    80
    Vanguard not only brings a whole lot more launch content and improvements than previous Call of Duty titles, by dint of a superior multiplayer experience, a solid and spectacular campaign and a more accessible but just as fun zombie mode.
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  2. Generación Xbox
    Nov 22, 2021
    73
    Vanguard has one of the best campaigns of the series and a very fun multiplayer. However, a boring Zombies mode and other technical problems make it below the level of the previous ones.
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  3. ZTGD
    Nov 22, 2021
    70
    The biggest problem is CoD: Vanguard feels like the least innovative Call of Duty in years. I think a lot of that has to do with Warzone, and the fact that developers HAVE to ensure that their game can be compatible with that battle royale. The fact that so much has to go into making sure it all works together; I just feel like it has to be hampering the developer’s creativity. In my opinion Call of Duty as a whole need to take a year off and regroup, come back with something as memorable as the original Modern Warfare was when it launched. If it’s a matter of money (and I doubt that it is) developers could lean into Warzone, they already are making a killing on all the microtransactions but just update Warzone like Epic does for Fortnite. Then after a year surprise people with something fantastic… I know this will never happen, but a man can dream.
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