Call of Duty: Vanguard

 Xbox Series X
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 267
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 267
  3. Negative: 130 out of 267
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  1. 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.
  2. ICanBetheBest
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    And 2021's best shooter is finally here! Good job Sledgehammer Games! Better than last two cod's.
  3. samfischer354
    Nov 13, 2021
    1
    To low ttk
    Many bugs
    Many crap maps
    Many op weapons
    Sbmm
    Dont buy it atm…..
  4. Setiks
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Boring p2w game! Really! You don't see anything! This game must be delete from store.
  5. 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
  6. Venonomicon
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    Modern Warfare 2019 is the recent star of CoD, with both Cold War, & Vanguard both looking, feeling, & playing like complete crap compared.

    It's wiser to simply wait for Infinity Ward releases every 3 years, rather than waste money on the Treyarch, & Sledgehammer knock-offs.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. TheeLampshade
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    Another COD another failure. Their combination of cutscenes is more appealing than the gameplay. It's the same thing. It's COD WW2 but worse. I've played the entire campaign (nothing notable aside from cutscenes but I didn't buy a VIDEOGAME to watch a movie.) I've played about 30 hours of multiplayer to give it a chance but nothing notable. The same thing, copy and paste. Terrible game.Another COD another failure. Their combination of cutscenes is more appealing than the gameplay. It's the same thing. It's COD WW2 but worse. I've played the entire campaign (nothing notable aside from cutscenes but I didn't buy a VIDEOGAME to watch a movie.) I've played about 30 hours of multiplayer to give it a chance but nothing notable. The same thing, copy and paste. Terrible game. Wait till it's on sale if you love cod. Not worth 70 but id say it's worth about 20.… Expand
  10. spidrmike
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It seems to get worse and worse every update……………………………………………………………………..………..… Expand
  11. kman1014
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    This is one of the worst COD games I have ever played. A boring campaign with idiotic scripted events, an atrocious zombies that is a slap in the face to the community, and a buggy/boring multiplayer.
  12. baltazaar
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much to enjoy about this game, it's just thе same as the rest and the campaign doesn't save it… Expand
  13. Goldcoastgeezer
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    Full of hackers!!! They said day one it would launch with ricochet and that's about as much use as a chocolate fire guard!!! Games already destroyed just like warzone it's completely unplayable
  14. doebestfreind
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    another generic and boring cod ww2 game, i dont know what to say about this really. other than that zombies is a mess, the campaign is bad, and the multiplayer is just bland.
  15. 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
  16. 7ossam39
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tse Islam Company
    And they did this more than once, even in Code Mobile And this is an insult to us as Muslims    … Expand
  17. Max16744
    Nov 21, 2021
    1
    So So many major problems and final details need to be addressed to make this one day a good game.
    Balance of the Weapons all over the place, time to kill way too short, spawn points completely random, auto-aim assist is turning all over the place and cherry on the cake is the Map Dome is just the worst FPS Map in the history of video games and is symbolic for all the things who are just    So So many major problems and final details need to be addressed to make this one day a good game.
    Balance of the Weapons all over the place, time to kill way too short, spawn points completely random, auto-aim assist is turning all over the place and cherry on the cake is the Map Dome is just the worst FPS Map in the history of video games and is symbolic for all the things who are just bad, in this game.
    Also on the technical side of things, the sound is way worse than on Cold War, good luck hearing enemies and the graphics especially in the 120Hz are also way worse than on Cold War, how do they achieve that? Honestly no idea XD    … Expand
  18. DrWookieHole
    Nov 30, 2021
    0
    id rather send my mother back to WW2 and let Hitler take advantage of her in his fetish castle instead of updating or playing this waste of space game.
  19. merc4hire
    Dec 10, 2021
    0
    SJW garbage this game is beyond pathetic with pushing women to be heroes when in fact only men were fighting and dying (99.9%)
  20. AnthonyG
    Nov 23, 2021
    5
    Every year these games get worse not better. Modern Warfare in 2019 was the last decent Call of Duty.
  21. robrcf
    Mar 23, 2022
    0
    You’d think after months the game would actually work. Worst purchase in gaming I’ve made in a long time.
  22. ferrit
    Dec 7, 2021
    0
    Do not under any circumstances buy this with any part of your decision being for Zombies, it's abysmal and the latest changes coming out just show it's not going to be good for it's life. Skip it.
  23. Krzytok
    Jan 23, 2022
    0
    What to say , i always love cod games some of them better some of them not the Best but I did love them and I would love this one too, because is cod and I love cod would rate it 10 out of 10 but it have very very wrong designed sbmm that suck all of the fun out from it same as it suck out all of the points from rating . Heart broken fan for over 20 years.......
  24. Black-padrino
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    Worst game ever is
  25. 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
  26. AnimeGamerWeeb
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    Sledgehammer "devs" do it again!

    Why does Activision continue giving them money? Pros I deleted it to free ssd space Cons Sbmm Worst spawn system ever created Broken guns Awful maps Zero visibility in every map WW2 again... No party modes Sbmm ( again) You devs have literally 20+ years of information to draw upon yet continue to fail at literally everything.    Sledgehammer "devs" do it again!

    Why does Activision continue giving them money?

    Pros

    I deleted it to free ssd space

    Cons
    Sbmm
    Worst spawn system ever created
    Broken guns
    Awful maps
    Zero visibility in every map
    WW2 again...
    No party modes
    Sbmm ( again)

    You devs have literally 20+ years of information to draw upon yet continue to fail at literally everything.

    "Devs" should be embarrassed they released this abomination.

    Feel sad for your children if you bought this for Christmas, they will hate you.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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74

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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