Vanguard hits just the right spots

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Call of Duty: Vanguard is the 18th title in Activision’s long-running, yearly released, first-person shooter, war franchise.

Vanguard is split into three different sections, Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies. Campaign mode serves as Vanguard’s story mode which is told throughout various points in time in a non-chronological order during World War II.

Multiplayer mode is a continuation of the campaign mode, which sees the main characters leading new task forces of their own. Zombies will act as a prologue to Black Ops Cold War’s zombie story.

Vanguard’s campaign mode is set in World War II and puts you in the shoes of four soldiers as they form a special forces team.

The team is made up of a diverse group of characters, British paratrooper Sgt. Arthur Kingsley, Russian sniper Lt. Polina Petrova, US navy scout Cpt. Wade Jackson, and Australian infantryman 2nd lt. Lucas Riggs.

The missions tend to play it safe and other than a few standout moments, most missions will see you charging from one objective to another.

Gameplay generally feels faster and even though it may come off feeling a bit cartoony, it makes for really intense matches.

Levels are filled with destructible elements that not only increase the chaos but allow for new tactical pathways or options.

Overall, another great COD, without being mindblowing.

Past times Call of Duty: Vanguard goes back to WWII