OK I love the call of duty franchise, but this game seems not to live up to the hype as other games. It's fun none the less. Alright the good things about this game is they brought the zombies back as in round style play, in tight quarters like zombies is suppose to be. The multiplayer is phenomenal! My wife loves it because of the zombies. They started off with one zombies map, then so far added two more including one old map that has been through all the call of duty games made by treyarch. The story of this one blew me away. I'm guessing because the engine they made this one with looks more real compared to the cold war one. But all in all get this game before they come out with the last one in modern warfare 2!

A disappointing, mediocre entry in the CoD franchise

For context, I have only played the multiplayer and Zombies modes and not the campaign. To Sledgehammer's credit, there is a lot of content in the multiplayer suite. More launch maps and guns than there has been for a number of years. However many of these are remakes of old maps and guns we have seen before and overall the game just doesn't feel fun to play. There are numerous issues with spawns, randomised gun bloom (which causes bullets to veer randomly even if you are on target), which has no business being in a CoD game, and some broken attachments combinations which means some guns can kill in two shots. I played about hours before deciding it wasn't for me and going back to the far superior Cold War. Zombies is also a travesty, just take a look on Youtube for ... MoreFor context, I have only played the multiplayer and Zombies modes and not the campaign. To Sledgehammer's credit, there is a lot of content in the multiplayer suite. More launch maps and guns than there has been for a number of years. However many of these are remakes of old maps and guns we have seen before and overall the game just doesn't feel fun to play. There are numerous issues with spawns, randomised gun bloom (which causes bullets to veer randomly even if you are on target), which has no business being in a CoD game, and some broken attachments combinations which means some guns can kill in two shots. I played about hours before deciding it wasn't for me and going back to the far superior Cold War. Zombies is also a travesty, just take a look on Youtube for the reaction but basically there is only one map and mode and it gets really repetitive after about 15 minutes. It is a worse version of outbreak from Cld War which basically takes all the worst bits of that mode but leaves out the good stuff. Overall very disappointing.

An Unbiased Take

I held off on getting this one because I’m tired of the rinse and repeat format; ESPECIALLY for WWII themed installments. However, I was actually pretty pleased with the return of reboot MW’s mechanics/engine! My only complaint is the large selection of sights for guns. There are so many that are just clones offering the same stats with only them having cosmetic differences.The Zombies modes are okay at best. The devs were really trying to reinvent the wheel by introducing a new mode that has a semi-open world concept, but is objective-based at heart. I’m not a huge fan of the modes only bc the completion of various objectives rely on players voting to do them. Every once in a while you will come across either a lobby that’s moving way too quick or (even worse) ... MoreI held off on getting this one because I’m tired of the rinse and repeat format; ESPECIALLY for WWII themed installments. However, I was actually pretty pleased with the return of reboot MW’s mechanics/engine! My only complaint is the large selection of sights for guns. There are so many that are just clones offering the same stats with only them having cosmetic differences.The Zombies modes are okay at best. The devs were really trying to reinvent the wheel by introducing a new mode that has a semi-open world concept, but is objective-based at heart. I’m not a huge fan of the modes only bc the completion of various objectives rely on players voting to do them. Every once in a while you will come across either a lobby that’s moving way too quick or (even worse) players that cannot compromise on which objectives to complete first. So you end up sitting around.Overall, I like it! I haven’t played campaign, but heard it’s anthological. There is a set of mini campaigns kind of like how Battlefield 1 and V were.

Another Mediocre CoD

Despite not often enjoying FPS games set during WW2, I kept an open mind going in to CoD Vanguard. I wasn't expecting a great game considering Sledgehammer's uninspired first attempt at WW2, unimaginatively titled "CoD WW2", but I wasn't going in to this game expecting to dislike it based off SHG's (Sledgehammer Games) first attempt at making a game set in the 40's era.I won't give a long analysis or give away any spoilers regarding the campaign, but it isn't as if you'll desire playing past the 45 minute mark. To say the least;Vanguards story & dialogue is tragic at best. No memorable characters despite playing as multiple soldiers across the world during the most prolific & horrific conflict in history. They're bland & uninteresting, no character in the story ... MoreDespite not often enjoying FPS games set during WW2, I kept an open mind going in to CoD Vanguard. I wasn't expecting a great game considering Sledgehammer's uninspired first attempt at WW2, unimaginatively titled "CoD WW2", but I wasn't going in to this game expecting to dislike it based off SHG's (Sledgehammer Games) first attempt at making a game set in the 40's era.I won't give a long analysis or give away any spoilers regarding the campaign, but it isn't as if you'll desire playing past the 45 minute mark. To say the least;Vanguards story & dialogue is tragic at best. No memorable characters despite playing as multiple soldiers across the world during the most prolific & horrific conflict in history. They're bland & uninteresting, no character in the story contains any amount of charisma, funny or interesting moments, or any amount of intelligent thinking. I wouldn't consider any characters, playable or NPC to be close to serviceable for a "story driven experience".Speaking of story, it does have one thing going for it- While playing as multiple characters through out the game, meeting many officers, civilians & other generic filler AI, the "story" remains consistent in being pathetic, unappealing, unimpressive & dull through out.If you're at the point with the series where you only purchase a game due to it's campaign, you're better of purchasing Half-Life 1 & 2 for an immaculate first person story experience. This pathetic attempt to create an appealing & emotional story is as unsuccessful as Blockbuster is in 2021.Multiplayer is similar to the campaign as it's uninspired, lazy & as forgettable as it gets. Maps are convoluted, with seemingly 10 ways to get shot from in every room & corridor. The time to kill near is instant, giving you virtually no way to react if you get shot in the back. (As mentioned, with the complex maze like maps you'll be getting shot from the back or side constantly.)That's not mentioning the horrific gun "balance", or lack there of more appropriately said. Only a few weapons are favourable, the remainder will not be touched by the majority of players as they'll receive a major disadvantage at all ranges.Bugs are literally unmissable, if I do reluctantly play a game I'll encounter at least one immersion breaking bug per game. I only wishing I were exaggerating, unfortunately not. If I do decide to destroy my mental stability & play more than one game, I'll consistently encounter game breaking bugs through out. Regardless of your ping or opposing players connection quality, you'll consistently be encountering intrusive bugs.Skill Based Match Making (SBMM) is as evident as ever, you'll only be playing against people of your skill level. Which never allows you to sit back, relax & enjoying playing a game. That's perhaps the worst part of this game, you either commit to trying your best every game, or you don't play it at all. Regardless of your decision, you will not be having any fun.Zombies is not even worth mentioning, the maps are as offencively uninspired & convoluted as the various ones in multiplayer, hostiles are pathetically programmed & forgettable to say the least.Nothing about this game has any redeeming qualities, it is another disgusting attempt by Activision to milk this once beloved series that somehow manages to continue to decline 10 years past its peak. Please do not purchase this game as you'll be thoroughly disappointed as I am. Thank you.

COD: Vanguard

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. Players will be immersed in visceral WWII combat on an unprecedented global scale. The gameplay and visuals were very good. Every character has a unique skill and the level design has a good amount of variety that keeps the game fresh. The climax is very cinematic and bombastic. Kept me hooked throughout. If you are a fan of the WWII COD games, then this one won't disappoint.

Game of the Year 10/10

This game was made in 8 months to my knowledge. This game is exactly like Modern Warfare 2019. Gameplay is near identical in a great way. This game has the best multiplayer maps since idk ten years ago. I actually like them and dont just want to play remastered maps from previous hits. The campaign is amazing. Has a few flaws but they are very minor and forgiveable. The Zombies mode is my favorite mode so far. I loved Cold War Zombies 100% but this one is off to a great start and much better for people and/or women, that love Zombie games like WWZ and Dying Light. It is a great transition and helpful. The mode does need some extenstions and can be improved by more maps and add on in the second half but honestly replay value for all three modes are 100%. This is one ... MoreThis game was made in 8 months to my knowledge. This game is exactly like Modern Warfare 2019. Gameplay is near identical in a great way. This game has the best multiplayer maps since idk ten years ago. I actually like them and dont just want to play remastered maps from previous hits. The campaign is amazing. Has a few flaws but they are very minor and forgiveable. The Zombies mode is my favorite mode so far. I loved Cold War Zombies 100% but this one is off to a great start and much better for people and/or women, that love Zombie games like WWZ and Dying Light. It is a great transition and helpful. The mode does need some extenstions and can be improved by more maps and add on in the second half but honestly replay value for all three modes are 100%. This is one of my favorite games and appreciate truly how great it is. Some of the bad hype for the game is 100% inaccurate for people saying it isnt good. If you loved the last two CODs then this one is on par with them. Those saying dont play this and wait for battlefield, let me tell you, bought the Gold Edition for Battlefield 2024 and it is complete trash. That game has literally so little content, the maps are the worst ever nothing them, game already went down for a day on 11/12, the operators are terrible, weapons/customization is so so bad… I can go on for hours. Do yourself a favor and stick with Vanguard!! Its the full package and a ton of fun with great graphics for next gen!

It's like having an Xbox One with a supercharged upgrade

I own a PS5 and I am terribly happy with it, yet I feel it was worth getting an Xbox Series X as well. The Series X is a more powerful machine, and also the Gamepass service makes it doubly worth getting (there are a lot of games on GamePass that are not on PS Plus and vice versa). I like how all my saves were kept in my Microsoft account in the cloud so I could seamlessly transition from playing my Xbox One games on my Xbox 1 X to playing it on this platform. Xbox Series X does Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound as well, so it takes advantage of my home theater's full potential. Lastly, I sold my Xbox Series S to upgrade to this one. I don't miss it at all. If you are in a dilemma about whether to get the Series S now or save up to buy a Series X, don't make the ... MoreI own a PS5 and I am terribly happy with it, yet I feel it was worth getting an Xbox Series X as well. The Series X is a more powerful machine, and also the Gamepass service makes it doubly worth getting (there are a lot of games on GamePass that are not on PS Plus and vice versa). I like how all my saves were kept in my Microsoft account in the cloud so I could seamlessly transition from playing my Xbox One games on my Xbox 1 X to playing it on this platform. Xbox Series X does Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound as well, so it takes advantage of my home theater's full potential. Lastly, I sold my Xbox Series S to upgrade to this one. I don't miss it at all. If you are in a dilemma about whether to get the Series S now or save up to buy a Series X, don't make the mistake I did. Get the Series X! The Series S won't play your Xbox One games as it is all-digital, and that infuriated me, owning so many XBox One game already. If you already have an Xbox One, and a library of games, then you already have a library set for this console, and they will play better in all cases, and even considerably better if it says "Optimized for Series X" on the back of your disc case. I also want to note that there are many Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that you can play on this machine (theydon't cover all of them, but a lot). I was impressed that I could play HAWX for Xbox 360 and it not only played a little more smoothly, but also I could use my Xbox One/ Series S flight controller. At $500.00 it does seem pricey at first, but I look at it this way-- my $1000.00 gaming pc is not even capable of playing some graphics-intensive games like Elden Ring, and this console is. And it plays a lot of the games I play on pc noticeably better. And on that note, if you get gamepass for pc and console and download a pc game, in some cases if there is a corresponding Series X version of it, you can alternate between the two on the same game save. Oh, wow. The only reason I might persuade someone against buying this first, or buying instead of a PS5 is if you like the Sony Exclusive games like Spider-Man, Horizon Forbidden West, and the Uncharted series. Then definitely get a PS5 first (or instead) unless your passion in life is to play Halo 12 when it comes out.

Not a fan of this dev's games, but I did enjoy!

I'll start off by saying this might be a good "other viewpoint" type of review, because I don't share the same opinions as most....that being said....My favorite CoD's are MW, MW2 and Ghosts....yes, I loved Ghosts especially Extinction mode. I do NOT like any of the Black Ops series either - sorry! I cannot stand the sound, the lag when you eliminate someone, and the 'ole "get behind cover for a full 2 seconds only for the replay to show that you WEREN'T in fact behind cover" lolI bought this game because, well, I buy all the CoD's. If I don't like it, I'll sell it right away and no harm or foul. I already went into this with very low expectations as I knew who created it. My first couple matches were retro Black Ops where what I don't like about that series is ... MoreI'll start off by saying this might be a good "other viewpoint" type of review, because I don't share the same opinions as most....that being said....My favorite CoD's are MW, MW2 and Ghosts....yes, I loved Ghosts especially Extinction mode. I do NOT like any of the Black Ops series either - sorry! I cannot stand the sound, the lag when you eliminate someone, and the 'ole "get behind cover for a full 2 seconds only for the replay to show that you WEREN'T in fact behind cover" lolI bought this game because, well, I buy all the CoD's. If I don't like it, I'll sell it right away and no harm or foul. I already went into this with very low expectations as I knew who created it. My first couple matches were retro Black Ops where what I don't like about that series is in full play in this one. I'm also on gig-speed fiber, wired connection, NAT Type Open using a third party router - so there's nothing that can be blamed on my internet speed either. I definitely won't judge based on a couple Day #1 multiplayer matches either, as I know it can take a good week or two ironing out all the issues.There are bugs, yes - care package bugs, audio loops that won't stop, disconnects, big hit boxes, streaks making direct hits and not getting any eliminations, etc....whatever, deal with it on Week #1! LOL There will be patches!As for the gameplay and maps - the more I play, the more I enjoy them! I really like the maps so far, as a lot of the them have multi-levels so it's not all flat ground battles. Yes, there are always places for people to camp and there will always be campers - also, deal with it! I'm not that good of a player hanging around 1.0 E/D but find myself doing well often and not getting eliminated instantly by across the map quick scopes.The spawns definitely need the most work as I have respawned directly in front of the enemy looking down the sight way more times than I like to count, especially on the smaller maps. Hopefully that will get worked out!I enjoy all the multiplayer modes, including the Champion Hill - 8 teams of 3 randomly playing 3v3 matches until each team runs out of "lives". Nice change of pace from running and gunning.Zombies - oh Zombies, the type of mode you love or hate. I LOVED Cold War's zombies and brought a lot of my friends together as they did too. There was a game plan to figure out, coordinate and share with friends before and while you are playing. We tried to beat each other's highest Exfil round constantly, which made things fun. It wasn't the giant open world, 13 things to collect, "need to read a strategy guide" type mode. Vanguard's Zombies is a mix of everything - including Cold War's "Outbreak" mode, which involved you following an orb around and staying within. This installment involves a "main" area with "challenges" you select and complete as a team. Upgrades are available after every round, and perks are randomly scattered. It is semi-linear, but I kind of like that. Remember, releasing the same old JUNK gets boring so I'm glad they are trying to change it up.All in all, yes, it's just another Duty. I haven't tried Campaign yet because MP kept my busy all weekend. I hope they keep it fairly simple as Cold War's seasonal drops and added content just made my head spin and I lost interest. I can say I'm fairly surprise at how much fun I had with it over the weekend, and just played with randoms all weekend too....gawd I love Call of Duty trash talk waiting for a game to load hahaTry it for yourself!

Not the best COD but still great fun

Having played COD games since PS2 days all the way to PS5 you can really appreciate how far these games have come and the work put into it. I'm really enjoying the campaign as it really feels like a great WWII add on to the over populated High Tech Modern style games we have had. I love my MW and MW2 and Black ops 1 and Black Ops 2 game but its nice to get another decent WWII shooter. It may not be the best COD but still great fun in Single Player and Multiplayer online.As far as maps go they are just that another COD style maps. They might not be as colorful as other COD games but my TV gave me great visuals and colors where they needed to be. They wanted to make the game feel like it use to be during those times. Yes the game can be dull with bland colors and ... MoreHaving played COD games since PS2 days all the way to PS5 you can really appreciate how far these games have come and the work put into it. I'm really enjoying the campaign as it really feels like a great WWII add on to the over populated High Tech Modern style games we have had. I love my MW and MW2 and Black ops 1 and Black Ops 2 game but its nice to get another decent WWII shooter. It may not be the best COD but still great fun in Single Player and Multiplayer online.As far as maps go they are just that another COD style maps. They might not be as colorful as other COD games but my TV gave me great visuals and colors where they needed to be. They wanted to make the game feel like it use to be during those times. Yes the game can be dull with bland colors and grey atmosphere but WWII never was Rainbow colors and Unicorns it was damp, dreary and bold.I did enjoy this game and I do hope they keep making WWII style games as there are so many stories that can be told from that war. I do get that its just another wash, rinse and repeat but now days most of these shooters are. Yeah you have your War Zones and Battlefield 2042 coming soon that are massive maps but its still the same formula since the day you could get into vehicles in Multiplayer games just larger scale and pretty looking. I myself play War Zone and will play Battlefield 2042 when it arrives but its nice to jump back in and play something that feels and looks older once in a while. The guns feel just like your other COD WWII games and sound the same. I do like the fact you can sort of give orders and make your team members ( in campaign ) supress fire and move here and things like that but its nothing to write home about. Acting is good and visuals look great on a decent TV with nice frame rate. If anything if you don't want to pick this up now I would say grab it when on sale or something as like I said its still great fun for a COD game. I would recommend this game if you want another WWII game to add to your collection or want boots on the ground.

Xbox Series X has hardly any loading screens !

the most powerful xbox to date. the series x is the fastest loading system ive ever seen. want to play GTA 5 ? loading screens are so fast and minimal that its a serious game changer. dont wait 1-3 minutes on every loading screen ever again. this was its biggest draw for me. also it has quick resume if you decide to stop playing one game, jump into another, then watch some netflix. you can come back to your first game still where you left off and take right off ! never seen this before and its a must for every gamer. dont hesitate get one today. the graphics are on a whole other level. so many great things to say.