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Sniper Elite returns for the fifth entry in this surprisingly long-running series, spanning multiple console generations and continuing to excel and thrive during the ever-changing landscape of the video game industry. Developer Rebellion is a rarity in the game development scene, in that they retained their independence after all these years, especially during the recent period of significant acquisitions from console platform holders.
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Karl Fairburne and his sniper rifle are synonymous with World War II and the battle against the Nazis. Players must be wondering what Rebellion could bring to the era now that we’ve reached the franchise’s fifth installment. Our Sniper Elite 5 review finds a game that has larger levels that are still packed with optional objectives and collectibles, some of which are new. There is also extensive weapon customization and an improved skill tree. However, the biggest innovation is the Infiltration mode that pits players against each other amidst the chaos of the campaign, and this is where the game...
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It’s interesting to think how much mileage the Sniper Elite series has gotten out of WWII. We are now at the fifth installment of the series, as well as re-releases and remasters of the original that dates back to 2005. You may be burnt out from WWII themed games or even the series trademark sniping focus, but I have to say that Sniper Elite 5 is the best the series has seen. This could be because it has taken some inspiration from other games like Hitman 3‘s open level design or the ...
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There’s not much about Sniper Elite 5 that’s particularly remarkable. That, however, didn’t stop the visceral X-Ray kills and the simple act of mowing down Nazis to see me through to the end of its campaign. There are plenty of other games out there that do stealth, action, or World War II better, yet the series’ formula is very much its own and does manage to carry a game that otherwise struggles to do anything interesting.
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Sniper Elite 5 emphasizes player agency with another thrilling sandbox that excels when you're looking down the scope.
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Sniper Elite holds a special place in my heart being the simulation shooter with a higher percentage of exploding testicles and kneecaps than nearly any other big budget shooter on the market. Now more than 65 years removed from World War II, the team at Rebellion continues to find innovative ways for players to take aim at their chosen Axis adversaries. Now, the Sniper Elite campaign ventures out towards Versailles in the fifth chapter of the series: France.
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You would think that being on the fifth mainline title (with four Dead Army spinoffs) that the series would have grown tiring, yet here I am, still impressed and still having fun. It’s core remain unchanged, sure, but the saying of, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” holds very true here, and what Rebellion delivers on, not only keeps the fundamentals of what made the franchise so great, but also keeps it in a way where they’re able to expand on it without losing its identity. While the semi-open world does have some faults, it was an appropriate step...
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The wheel isn’t being reinvented for stealth shooters in the case of this game but is a thoughtful infusion of elements from several genre-defining franchises resulting in a cocktail that’s fun, so long as it works.
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Sniper Elite 5 is a really fun time, but it's bogged down by a dull story, graphical glitches and boring characters.
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Sniper Elite 5 is the very best entry in this long-running franchise to date. Karl Fairburne's latest WW2 adventure effortlessly mixes jaw-dropping campaign environments, improved close quarters combat and ruthless enemy AI, resulting in a game that puts this series firmly into the top tier of action titles once and for all. With highly replayable missions stuffed full of secrets and side quests, a clever new PvP Invasion mode, full campaign co-op and a ton of unlockables and multiplayer modes to dig into, this is a hugely entertaining offering that's sure to delight long-term fans and new recruits in equal...
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Sniper Elite 5 is by no means a terrible game. In fact, if you love the series and wanted nothing to change from the previous installment, then you'll be more than satisfied. As someone who has played enough of the series in the past and was hoping for a little more growth, I was thoroughly disappointed.
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With so much to do, collect, and kill, I don't know how I'll be putting down Sniper Elite 5 any time soon.
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More highly addictive Nazi cranium popping, that improves almost every aspect of the experience – especially in terms of the open world and expanded weapon options.
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Sniper Elite 5 is a game that knows exactly what it is, and delivers on all fronts. The x-ray kills are as good as ever, and improvements to stealth and level design make the campaign enjoyable between the moments where you’re shooting through a guy’s eyeball. The Axis Invasion mode adds an entirely new dynamic to multiplayer, which still features the standard modes for a more traditional experience. It’s hard to imagine fans of the series not being satisfied with what’s there in Sniper Elite 5.
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Sniper Elite 5 does what the series does best: letting you kill Nazis with unrelenting fury. You can be as strategic or guns-blazing as you’d like, and the number of options will have players coming back for more quite often.
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Sniper Elite 5 takes Karl Fairburne to the French countryside to thwart some Nazi plans once more. Gameplay improvements and new features make this installment feel familiar but still just as fun.
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There is added depth and complexity to this title that elevates the experience above the solid game that went before it. Too many series continuations just recycle the same old tropes but in this instance, I can gladly state that this is not the case at all. If you are a fan of Sniper Elite 4 you will certainly enjoy playing this game. Available to play from day one via Xbox Game Pass, this is not (in my opinion) an experience that you can afford to miss.
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Sniper Elite 5 puts players back into the shoes of Karl Fairburne, the elite sniper who prides himself in being a constant thorn in the side of the Nazis. This sequel aims to push the envelope with larger levels, more ways to navigate across them, the chance to bring in online friends or invaders from across all platforms, more weapons and ways to customize them, and an enhanced killcam. The game hits more than it misses, and there’s one big standout attraction that I think both hardcore fans of the franchise and those entirely new to the Sniper Elite games...
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Sniper Elite 5 is the best it's ever been with a new game mode that'll blow your mind.
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“Sniper Elite 5 doesn't have anything new to say, but its open-ended missions make for a devilishly enjoyable Nazi-slaying sandbox.”
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While Sniper Elite 5‘s campaign feels a little familiar, and largely more focused on sneaking than sniping, we can’t help but be impressed by the overall package. With co-op, competitive multiplayer modes and a new invasion mechanic, Sniper Elite 5 has something for everybody. And a range of difficulty settings make it suitable for all skill levels. So, unless you go into it expecting to snipe everything that moves, chances are you won’t be disappointed.
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Sniper Elite 5 reuses a tried-and-tested formula that has made the franchise a hit. Unfortunately, that familiarity can wear thin as you continue to progress. Still, some multiplayer modes might keep you engaged.
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Sniper Elite 5 brings back the series' signature sharpshooting, but its rigid close-combat objectives force you out of the sniper nest too often.
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Sniper Elite 5 is the series at its strongest to date. It's not a radical paradigm shift by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn't need to be. Instead, it builds on what Sniper Elite 4 did so well by expanding on the scale of maps, stuffs them full of things to do, and polishes its already-compelling combat. If you're looking for a tactical, rewarding World War II-era shooter, Sniper Elite 5 comes highly recommended.
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Even five entries in, Sniper Elite 5 manages to deliver on the core gameplay sniping loop while managing to provide us with a handful of new features to keep things fresh. There are a few bugs to hammer out, and some movement systems are underbaked, but fans and newcomers alike will find a lot to like here.
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Sniper Elite 5 knows what it is excellent at and sticks with it. If you like gory headshots and taking out Nazis, this game is a good time.
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Combining the shooting action of Sniper Elite with the replayability of Hitman sounds like a winning idea. But is it?
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As we touched on earlier, in terms of what you actually do in the game, it's pretty standard run of the mill stuff. You know, take out this cluster of enemies, destroy that installation, sneak undetected past those guards, rescue so-and-so. You know the drill. Sniper Elite's recent TIGA award certainly wasn't won on the basis of the startling originality of its premise, but what it does do that's refreshing is give the player more choice than is typical. Choice over the order in which they tackle many of the level's objectives, choice of route, choice of fighting style. It...
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