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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 11/5/2021

Call of Duty: Vanguard

This is WWII combat like never before. Witness the origins of Special Forces as you play a pivotal role and change the face of history, forming Task Force One in a gripping Campaign across four major theaters of war. Become an original Special Forces Operator in an online Multiplayer rich in innovation with 20 maps available at launch. Prepare for a franchise-first, universe-expanding Zombies crossover. Immerse yourself in a fully integrated Call of Duty: Warzone experience featuring a new and massive map. This is the most connected Call of Duty ever, all powered by the next generation Call of Duty engine introduced in Modern Warfare. This is Call of Duty: Vanguard.

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Developer
Sledgehammer Games
Publisher
Activision

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Critic average

72

Average of 61 scored external reviews.

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Review coverage

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Critic avg

72

61 scored reviews

Total coverage

61

All coverage currently scored

Score range

40–95

Lowest to highest scored review

Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 72 across 61 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.

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61 included scored reviews

90–1005 reviews · 8%
80–8915 reviews · 25%
70–7924 reviews · 39%
Below 7017 reviews · 28%
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Showing 41-50 of 61 matching critic reviews. 61 total critic reviews. Page 5 of 7.

Quinn Hiers

But Why Tho?

REVIEW: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ is an Engaging Campaign That’s Just Too Short (PS5)

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

75

+3 vs critic avg

Dalton Cooper

Game Rant

Call of Duty: Vanguard ReviewCall of Duty: Vanguard Review

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+8 vs critic avg

Clement Goh

CGMagazine

Call of Duty: Vanguard (PC) Review

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

70

-2 vs critic avg

Call of Duty: Vanguard Review – GameSpew

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+8 vs critic avg

Richard Walker

Xbox Achievements

CALL OF DUTY: VANGUARD REVIEW

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

87

+15 vs critic avg

Samuel Tolbert

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Vanguard review — A lackluster blockbuster | Windows Central

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

-12 vs critic avg

Liam Croft

Push Square

Review: Call of Duty: Vanguard (PS5) - More Safe But Solid FPS Action

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

70

-2 vs critic avg

Leon Hurley

GamesRadar+

Call of Duty: Vanguard review: "a solid installment with a satisfying story and great multiplayer" | GamesRadar+

Published 11/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+8 vs critic avg

IGN Call of Duty: Vanguard Review

Published 11/5/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

70

-2 vs critic avg

Ian Boudreau

PCGamesN

Call of Duty: Vanguard review – a personal war

Published 11/5/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+8 vs critic avg

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