- March 8, 2023
- Demonware
- 8h median play time
Call of Duty: Vanguard
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard is a WWII first-person shooter where players experience combat across multiple fronts. The game includes a single-player campaign, expansive multiplayer offering with over 20 maps, and a new Zombies experience. It features cross-progression and cross-generation play for continued gameplay.










- The campaign offers an engaging story with interesting characters and beautiful graphics.
- Multiplayer gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable, with a variety of maps and customization options.
- Zombies mode, while not perfect, provides a fun experience with some unique mechanics.
- The campaign is relatively short and lacks depth, with some missions feeling repetitive.
- Many players experience technical issues, including crashes and bugs, particularly with achievements.
- The game has been criticized for its historical inaccuracies and perceived 'woke' elements in character representation.
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The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging characters and cinematic cutscenes, while others criticize it for being disjointed, predictable, and lacking depth. Many noted that the campaign feels short and often relies on flashbacks that detract from a cohesive narrative, leading to a sense of repetitiveness in mission design. Overall, while some found the story enjoyable and fun, others deemed it mediocre and forgettable, with a significant emphasis on action over historical accuracy.
“Playing a few different characters who are part of an elite squad (kind of like a precursor to modern-day special forces), the game jumps back and forth between the main mission and flashback missions that delve into each of the team member's backgrounds.”
“The characters are interesting and the storyline is solid.”
“The story is very well told and not sure how easy it is to say an interesting WWII story via gaming these days.”
“The storyline feels disconnected from the main game, and the maps could benefit from more intricate designs and challenges.”
“The story is really a series of stories incredibly loosely related to each other. Without a main story thread holding this together, it's terrible.”
“Boring story, two-dimensional characters, awful, clichéd script, shockingly inaccurate depictions of WWII theatres, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it campaign, and buggy as hell.”
Call of Duty: Vanguard
Call of Duty: Vanguard continues the high standard set by 2019's Modern Warfare, providing a grounded, classic Call of Duty campaign, coupled with a deep multiplayer experience rich with progression and an inviting Zombies mode that welcomes all skill levels.
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Call Of Duty: Vanguard Review – A Tumultuous Trinity
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CoD's multiplayer is as dependable as ever, but Vanguard's campaign and Zombies mode fail to capitalise on what could be interesting ideas.
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