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Sniper Elite: Resistance Review

Sniper Elite: Resistance is a third-person sniping game with tense combat and fun stealth elements. It’s set in World War II and allows players to engage in covert operations against the Nazis. The game, developed and published by Rebellion, offers both co-op and adversarial multiplayer modes. The game’s setting and theme make it an ideal choice for gamers looking to take down virtual Nazis without feeling remorse. The game features Harry Hawker, a new recruit to the Sniper Elite series, who joins forces with the French Resistance characters from Sniper Elite 5. The game focuses on long-range sniping and guerilla warfare, offering seven main missions set in diverse French locales such as farms, chateaus, and secret bases.Sniper Elite: Resistance emphasizes player freedom and exploration, allowing for multiple approaches to completing objectives. The game encourages thorough exploration and information gathering, as achieving goals can be challenging on the first attempt. Stealth plays a significant role in the gameplay, requiring patience and strategic thinking. The game provides players with various gadgets and tools for stealth and combat, such as silenced pistols, explosives, and distractions. However, once combat is initiated, evading enemies becomes difficult due to their relentless pursuit. Players must gather information and track enemy movements using binoculars to survive in hostile environments. While the stealth sequences in the game are engaging, movement mechanics can feel imprecise at times, leading to occasional frustration. However, when stealth fails, players can experience detailed ballistics and the signature killcam feature of the Sniper Elite series, showcasing the impact of bullets on the human body. In addition to the single-player campaign, Sniper Elite: Resistance offers extra modes, including Survival, Propaganda, and multiplayer options. One standout mode is Invasion, which allows players to infiltrate another player’s campaign as an Axis sniper, adding an extra layer of challenge and creativity to the gameplay. Despite its strengths, the game’s protagonist, Harry Hawker, receives criticism for lacking charisma and delivering repetitive dialogue. However, overlooking this issue, Sniper Elite: Resistance presents a compelling and solid stealth gaming experience that stays true to the series’ roots. Overall, Sniper Elite: Resistance serves as a worthy addition to the franchise, offering a generous dose of sneaky action and reinforcing Sniper Elite’s position as a leading title in the stealth genre. While it may retread some familiar ground, the game effectively captures the essence of tactical sniping and covert operations in a World War II setting.