Call of Duty: Vanguard

Mechanics

As in previous games in the series, Call of Duty: Vanguard is played from a first person perspective (FPP). In this game we have the opportunity to fight in the most important battles of World War II, taking place both in Eastern and Western Europe, the Pacific and North Africa, playing as four different characters. The game focuses on completing specific assigned missions and eliminating enemies using a wide range of weapons. During the game we have the opportunity to use stealth, run, dodge attacks, look through open doors to rooms, and our actions (such as shooting at an enemy hiding behind a wall) can result in a destructible environment.

Game modes

In addition to a story campaign set partly during and partly just after the Second World War, the game also allows for cooperative multiplayer gameplay. As many as 20 maps are available at the start, 16 of which have been adapted to classic 6-on-6 battles. Wall destruction and varied ammunition ballistics have an impact on the gameplay, and elements of tactical gameplay have been implemented into the multiplayer.

The game also features a zombie mode, developed by Treyarch Studios, which allows you to test your strength in fighting off the endless attacks of the undead. It revolves around events prior to those presented in Black Ops - Cold War.

The game is also integrated into the Call of Duty: Warzone battle royale.

Alpha-tests

The first tests of Vanguard have been scheduled for the period 27 - 29 August. The people who have the opportunity to test the game first were the s of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. PlayStation Plus subscription was not required to play the game. In addition, it was not necessary to submit a pre-order. However, it was required to own one of the listed games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Warzone or Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War.

As part of the alpha, players were able to experience a new multiplayer variant, Champion Hill, in which they can face each other in 2- or 3-player teams. Everyone starts the game with the same equipment, and for defeating their opponent they receive money, with which they can buy more weapons.

The alpha version has been available to since 23 August.

Technical aspects

COD: Vanguard has a realistic, 3D graphics, designed based on the engine developed, consisting of as Krakow studio of Infinity War and used for the first time in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The locations presented in the game are already familiar to fans from the first and second installments of the series and World at War. The developers have refined not only the animations of weapons, but also the reactions of the environment to the nearby battles. As the battle drags on, buildings in the firing line are destroyed more and more. Dynamic destruction is accompanied by changes in lighting.

The soundtrack, composed by well-known composer Bear McCreary, responsible for creating the music for consisting of The Walking Dead or Battlestar Galactica, or the last instalment of God of War, adds atmosphere to the game.