Sniper Elite 4 Review

Sniper Elite 4 has plenty to live up to. This series has quickly become a fan favorite in part because it eschews the typical features of shooter games. Instead, Rebellion Developments focuses on an entirely tactical approach where stealth and careful planning are as important as shooting skills. Rather than going in guns blazing, the goal is to take out enemies as efficiently and quietly as possible.

Gameplay

There are a few things in Sniper Elite 4 that will immediately stand out to fans of the series. Firstly, this title focuses far more on giving players the choice to approach each mission in their own way. With larger maps and a greater variety of ways you can take out enemies, playthroughs feel less scripted.

It is now also possible to clamber up ledges and get around in a more agile manner. To top it off, the developers have added an entire mix of side missions so you can earn extra XP and upgrade your character. Other than that, Sniper Elite 4 plays in much the same way as every other entry in the franchise.

Enemies

Similarly, the AI has seen some improvement. Enemy troops now attempt to flank you in a far more effective manner than ever before, while those who have been pinned down by your efforts can expect some relief from their fellow soldiers.

For the most part, however, enemies still don’t pose much of a challenge by themselves. They still make confusing decisions, like failing to adequately search the area. Instead, they choose to check out dead bodies or your location from five minutes ago. It isn’t a major issue in the grand scheme of things. But, other games have managed to create more intelligent opponents.