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The term "sandbox" is thrown around a lot these days. But Sniper Elite 4 is a true sniper's sandbox. The game's enormous levels ensure that you can approach each mission in whatever way you see fit, and there is a good level of challenge in lining up the perfect shot. A more coherent story than the last game and the inclusion of co-op help to wrap everything up into a very nice package.
If you prefer your shooters to be more methodical or enjoy taking out enemies with pinpoint accuracy rather than just blindly rushing into skirmishes, Sniper Elite 4 will delight your trigger finger. Whether you're a long-time series fan or someone just who wants to test their sniping skills, Sniper Elite 4 hits its target.
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Huge levels and an incredible array of new ways to take down your targets make Sniper Elite 4 a killer addition to the stealthy series
Sniper Elite 4 is easily the best in the series so far. It's still the same methodical stealth game at its core, but Rebellion have added to that with more possibilities for the player, bigger and more open maps, and a handful of new modes.
Sniper Elite 4 is a well-rounded experience that delivers on multiple fronts. The campaign is flexible and full of satisfying objectives, and I enjoyed jumping into missions with a friend. The unique collection of competitive multiplayer modes rounds out Sniper Elite 4, giving shooting fans a game that's worth a look despite its flaws.
Overall, Sniper Elite 4 is brilliant step forward for the series and unequivocally the most fully realised entry in the franchise to date. Yes, the tech side of things lets it down somewhat and a few nasty bugs rear their heads, but in the post-MGS V world, you'd be hard pushed to find a more rewarding stealth-oriented gameplay experience---with complementary nutshots.
Such blemishes aren't enough to mask the brilliance that shines through here. Rebellion has folded in the essence of stealth greats such as Splinter Cell and Metal Gear while keeping the characterful flavour of Sniper Elite itself, and for the first time it's not necessary to make any excuses on its behalf. Sniper Elite 4 is a really good video game. It's as simple as that.
A vast improvement over preceding entries in the series, Sniper Elite 4 is the most polished, expansive and enjoyable one yet, with a hefty campaign, solid multiplayer and plenty of extra stuff on top of that. Rebellion has addressed almost all of the niggles we had with the previous game, although Karl Fairburne remains a bit bland, despite the story succeeding in being marginally more interesting. But dang it; the main thing that makes Sniper Elite 4 so endlessly entertaining is that shooting Nazis in the testicles never gets old.
A lot of games tout the ability to "play how you want to play," but Sniper Elite 4's missions and mechanics actually are robust enough to back up that claim. Picking apart the Nazi war machine piece by piece, using whatever plan comes to mind, is a blast. The way it encourages you to stay mindful, experiment, and get better is a refreshing vote of confidence, even if it doesn't always reward the extra effort you're putting in.
Sniper Elite 4 feels like a natural progression for this series, as Rebellion continues to refine its systems and put a greater emphasis on the long-range shooting it does so well. Its stealth and action mechanics may be simplistic, but they're functional and regularly enjoyable.
Looking down the scope and holding your breath to line up that perfect shot in Sniper Elite 4 is exhilarating, as are the subsequent Kill Cams. It's just a shame that the poorly delivered story and wooden characters get in the way.
