Platforms
- PCNov 5, 2021NAplayscore7.335 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 5Nov 5, 20218.0playscore7.555 Critics8.83.46K Players
- Xbox Series X|SNov 5, 20216.7playscore7.027 Critics5.84.87K Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 5, 20217.6playscore7.414 Critics8.156.9K Players
- Xbox OneNov 5, 20217.2playscore7.213 Critics7.07.25K Players
91 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Call of Duty: Vanguard is a somewhat ‘samey’ entrance to the franchise, but we did like the back-to-basics approach of a World War II-themed shooter, and we liked the diverse characters that were thrown in the mix. While the campaign might be a short bite-sized adventure, the multiplayer mode offers a lot of replay value, but we do hope some additional content and maps are added (for free) soon.
Ibuki · Dec 04, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - This is one of the rare times Call of Duty has seriously dug into its past, learned from it, and delivered a new and improved experience. Vanguard sets a high bar for Call of Duty as the franchise moves into the next generation.
Charlie Ridgely · Nov 24, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Perhaps the softest launch in Activision Blizzard's historic FPS series, Call of Duty Vanguard shows that there's much potential for this year's entry to grow. However with the weakest Zombies mode in series history, a shortage of cosmetics and upgrades for anything save your primary loadout, and a Campaign that could've offered so much more, Vanguard is a tough sell if you're looking for anything than your next TDM fix at the moment.
Kai Powell · Nov 24, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Some missions will even see players piloting vehicles, one of the more frustrating missions for me was the bombing of aircraft carriers with Wade Jackson. Flight Simulator it certainly isn’t, controlling the airplane is difficult, lining up shots was almost impossible and the lack of basic defensive aerial maneuvers just feels unnatural for a fighter jet level.
Terrence Johnson · Nov 19, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Vanguard is more of the same when it comes to the campaign, with very few sparks of innovation. It’s inoffensive, yet bland. Zombies tries something new but goes all-in with a single map that just doesn’t work well at launch. Multiplayer moves the focus away from the brilliant gunplay, pushing chaos above all else and making fundamental errors that shouldn’t be present in the 18th iteration of Call of Duty multiplayer.
Mack Ashworth · Nov 19, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Save for some small changes to each of the individual game modes, it’s obvious that most the effort in Vanguard went into multiplayer, which makes sense. Zombies has been brushed almost entirely to the wayside, and while the campaign is fairly lengthy and has a story that actually makes sense, not involving brainwashing, it’s a big win for Call of Duty this year.
Aaron Price · Nov 17, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - The campaign is a short, disjointed, and shallow affair, and its Zombies mode is solid but too bare-bones and devoid of content to recommend at the moment. Regular multiplayer matches are where Vanguard shines the brightest, but a lot of that is due to leaning heavily into familiar territory. Vanguard struggles to make meaningful additions to the formula, and apart from new battle pacing options and a generous selection of maps, Vanguard sits comfortably on the achievements of its predecessors.
Andreas Salmen · Nov 16, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Call of Duty: Vanguard is another solid entry in the popular franchise, but far from an excellent one. The campaign struggles in the story department, but a good base of multiplayer options and a fun, if under developed, Zombies mode help save the day.
Eric Hall · Nov 15, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - After the disappointing Cold War, Vanguard was the game that many fans have put their faith in. But due to rocky start, the countless bugs the completely unbalanced multiplayer and the incomplete zombie mode, this year’s Call of Duty is just another nail in the coffin of once great franchise.
Cosmin Vasile · Nov 14, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Warzone has proved it with multiplayer and Black Ops Cold War showcased it with its campaign. We hoped this would build upon those foundations, but instead it steps back into familiar territory. It's not a bad game by any means - in fact, even at its worst it's better than most first-person shooters out there - but as the games industry evolves, it's time for Call of Duty to bring something new to the table, and this isn't it.
Daniel Hollis · Nov 13, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
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Rise on every front: Dogfight over the Pacific, airdrop over France, defend Stalingrad with a sniper’s precision and blast through advancing forces in North Africa. The Call of Duty® franchise returns with Call of Duty®: Vanguard, where players will be immersed in visceral WWII combat on an unprecedented global scale. Through a deeply engaging single player Campaign, a select group of soldiers from different countries rise to meet the world's gravest threat. Players will also make their mark across Call of Duty®’s signature Multiplayer experience and an exciting new Zombies experience. Call of Duty®: Vanguard will also usher in a new and unparalleled Call of Duty®: Warzone™ integration post launch, and feature cross-progression and cross-generation play, in addition to a massive calendar of free post-launch content that adds in new Multiplayer maps, modes, seasonal events, community celebrations and more.
Developer: Activision