![]() This is a broader point that we should probably talk about in more detail some time, but the lack of availability for the Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 has meant that many games are still being developed with the previous console generation – and its limitations – in mind. Graphically, Sniper Elite 5 could go toe-to-toe with many games of the Xbox One/PlayStation 4 generation, but at least on my PC I didn’t feel it could offer much more than that. The use of a lot of green, khaki, and brown tones is period-accurate for World War II France, but perhaps that kind of colour palette doesn’t lend itself to being described in those terms. I wouldn’t describe any of it as being stunning or beautiful for my money there are more visually spectacular titles. In terms of graphics and visuals, Sniper Elite 5 looks decent. So far I’ve only participated in a couple of missions, but I like what I’ve seen. Sniper Elite 5 has some neat level design with expansive open areas and isolated, hidden spots that are perfect for spying or lining up the perfect shot. Gameplay itself is polished, and both major sides of the game – sniping and third-person stealth/action – work well. That was unexpected for someone who (clearly) had no idea what they were letting themselves in for! I like the mix that this provides third-person gameplay for stealth and action combines well with looking down the sniper scope from a first-person perspective. But when not using binoculars or the sniper scope, the rest of the game takes place from a third-person perspective. For some reason I had it in my head that this would be a first-person game perhaps the screenshots and clips I’d seen in the past left that impression, as first-person mode is basically required for sniping. Regardless, I was curious enough to give Sniper Elite 5 a go, and I’ve been having fun. So for those reasons and more, past games in the Sniper Elite franchise just never seemed like “my thing.” I’m not sure what it was that Sniper Elite 5 did with its marketing to change my mind and convince me to give it a shot this time around perhaps it’s simply the relative lack of big new games as a result of pandemic-enforced delays. ![]() In shooter games I rarely choose to play as a sniper if I have a choice, and stealth missions have never been my favourites in any action or adventure titles. I’d seen pictures and clips online from time to time – especially of the franchise’s signature X-ray kill cams – but beyond that I kind of dismissed it. I’d been dimly aware of the Sniper Elite series, but I’d never given it serious consideration until now. It shouldn’t need to be good news, but that’s a reflection of where the video games industry as a whole is right now. Considering that recent years have seen too many games rushed out the door to meet arbitrary release windows, the fact that Sniper Elite 5 at least on PC seems to be in a decent, playable state is good news. ![]() ![]() I didn’t encounter any major bugs and only one visual glitch in the couple of hours that I’ve spent with Sniper Elite 5 so far. However, the game itself seems to be well-polished. ![]()
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