Some of the smaller maps like Hotel Royal, which I loved, don’t necessarily benefit from the Blitz Pacing, as some of the spawn locations feel a little wonky and unevenly placed. ‘Tactical’ Pacing sees teams compete in groups of 6, while ‘Assault’ Pacing allows for teams of 8, and finally ‘Blitz’ for teams of 10. Three tiers of Pacing incrementally increase the chaos. Modes can now be selected with ‘Pacing’ in mind, which determines the number of players that face off in any given mode. While the gunplay is solid, the overall feel of multiplayer has been given a slight facelift. That being said, Vanguard is still incredibly fast-paced and provides all of the tense, chaotic moments fans have become accustomed to although this remains to be seen in terms of how the entire package ties into its remaining modes and maps. I’m a huge fan of Modern Warfare, but moving onwards to Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, my return to a more tactical feeling experience is one that I welcome, complete with a quicker time to kill and a weightier sense of movement and weapon control. Thankfully, the decision to use the IW Engine, featured in 2019’s Modern Warfare, means the gameplay is as smooth and responsive as you remember it. The only real issue here is that without any new modes to speak of, Vanguard feels fresh, but not particularly new. Aside from the Patrol mode, which is basically Hardpoint with a moving zone instead of one that jumps to various points within the map, Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed, Domination and Search and Destroy all prove to translate to Vanguard’s unique maps. A spread of 4 maps caters for 5 modes, the likes of which have featured in almost every other Call of Duty that has come before. Vanguard’s Multiplayer Beta gave fans a solid look at the experience, albeit from the surface. My impressions are relatively positive Call of Duty: Vanguard is in many ways a polished and satisfying shooter, even if it’s clear that the franchise is yet to be reinvented in any meaningful way. The recent beta gave early adopters a wider window, with all fans able to jump on board over the course of this past weekend. A franchise well known for its collection of action-packed World War 2 shooters has come full circle, as developer Sledgehammer Games have opted in to take Call of Duty: Vanguard back in time for an old school romp. It’s that military shooter end of the year again, and Call of Duty Vanguard is hot on the horizon.
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