Ben Sheene
Digital ChumpsCall of Duty: Vanguard
Published 8/29/2019
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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.
- Developer
- Sledgehammer Games
- Publisher
- Activision
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Critic avg
72
61 scored reviews
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Score range is 31+ points
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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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90–1005 reviews · 8%
80–8915 reviews · 25%
70–7924 reviews · 39%
Below 7017 reviews · 28%
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