Sniper Elite: Resistance Reviews
As someone who hasn’t played the series since the first game, getting to experience how the franchise has changed over the last 20 years and evolved really shows how much Rebellion Developments has put into making a realistic but fun WW2 Sniping experience.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a good game. It is not pushing new ground for the series except in the multiplayer functionality. What Rebellion has made is a solid title that expands carefully on the concepts of the previous game without rocking the boat. An explosive and gut-exploding dose of sniper fun. If this doesn't explode your testicles, nothing will!
Rebellion knows how to make quality games, even though they didn't even try to bring something new in the latest Sniper Elite: Resistance, rather they wanted to quickly offer a smaller supplement for fans of the series.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
A carbon copy of Sniper Elite 5 - it's hard to shake the feeling that two and a half years later you're replaying a game you never intended to return to. I would really like to see a serious evolution of the series - even the once beloved features like X-Ray no longer grab you because at this point they're kinda boring.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Although it doesn't surpass Sniper Elite 5, it tells another story from the same era. At the moment, there's no better alternative where you can prevent the end of the world by clicking on heads. The online options, where you can join other people's games and hunt them down, are quite satisfying. Sniper Elite Resistance manages to live up to its name, neither falling short nor overdoing it.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
While the returning sniping and stealth mechanics keep Sniper Elite: Resistance on target across some good open levels, the lack of innovation means it is not a surefire hit for everyone.
Can you destroy the Wunderwaffe before it's too late?
Fans of the series will grit their teeth and play. The rest may suffer, but they will also complete the adventure. However, it's a shame that the developers with Sniper Elite: Resistance didn't decide to make the revolution that the series needs.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Sniper Elite: Resistance's switch of scenery to France proves to be the correct move for the series. Fans of the Sniper Elite series will find plenty to enjoy with this Resistance.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a fantastic time, with its minor flaws rarely impacting the experience.
The question is whether it’s worth it buying. If you’re a fan of Sniper Elite as a whole, then the answer is a definite yes. Go ahead and pull that trigger. Though if you’re on the fence because the fifth game didn’t really win you over, then Resistance isn’t going to do anything different. It follows the same formula but does have some added mechanics to help make this entry feel fresh.
Sniper Elite: Resistance disappoints with a derivative, lackluster campaign devoid of innovation, despite the solid sniping gameplay still holding up and the overall longevity. The dated graphics are also a drawback, while the new Propaganda Challenge mode will appeal to more skilled players.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Overall, while there’s a decent amount of content in Sniper Elite: Resistance, it feels like an upscaled DLC that didn’t exactly need to be released as its own separate game. On that note though, it was released as it’s own game and still features the best campaign of the series that I’ve played. The lack of map variety means the maps that are there are utilised to their fullest extent throughout the campaign, which is nice to see. The biggest issue overall are the glitches, which in time can be fixed at least, but at this time made the game a little more frustrating than it needed to be.
An enjoyable game that can keep you entertained for a few hours
Review in Italian | Read full review
Sniper Elite: Resistance offers us exactly what we expect from a Sniper Elite title - no more and no less. We can look forward to varied gameplay with a combination of stealth elements, extremely authentic sniper action and successful third-person shooting. The game leaves it almost entirely up to us to decide when to act loudly and when to act quietly. The very extensive areas with a convincing selection of settings can impress with their atmosphere and well-captured scenery, but you shouldn't expect photorealism when it comes to the graphics. The skill tree is also not really an innovative product and the facial animations also have to be compromised. All in all, however, Sniper Elite: Resistance convinces with a solid performance on all levels, just as we know it from the past. Nevertheless, we hope that part 6 will perhaps bring one or two interesting new features with it. Of the two DLCs available so far, we particularly remember the movie studio expansion, which has a spectacular location to offer. However, the second DLC Vercors Vendetta is also impressive with its spectacular scenery and challenging gameplay. To summarize, we can recommend the main game and DLCs to all those who love Sniper Elite for what it is. On the other hand, anyone expecting big leaps should wait and see what Part 6 has to offer.
Review in German | Read full review
After many hours of gameplay, we can say that Sniper Elite: Resistance is an enjoyable addition to its franchise. With its combination of tactical action, realism and a well-constructed historical narrative, Sniper Elite is an essential title for fans. However, for any other audience it may be a game of little relevance or lack of importance. This is largely due to how feels as it is has been made for existing followers of the franchise.
Sniper Elite: Resistance feels like a repetitive DLC with solid gameplay but lacks innovation, challenge, and value for its price.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Sniper Elite Resistance delivers familiar, satisfying sniping gameplay with brutal x-ray kills and multiple mission approaches. Though its narrative remains a typical WWII storyline, Axis Invasions add significant tension and excitement through player-versus-player sniper duels. While the new Propaganda mode feels tedious, the competitive multiplayer and returning Survival mode offer enjoyable alternatives. Despite minor graphical glitches, the game runs smoothly on PS5, making it a solid, albeit predictable, entry in the series.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is in a weird spot to recommend. It’s a Day One Game Pass game, which means those all that are keen and already subscribed have to do is hit the install button. The struggle lies in the fact that gameplay contains a bunch of braindead AI running towards you because you made one small mistake, and detracts from the long-distance firefights that prior games like Sniper Elite 4 or 5 excelled with.
The gameplay and the pluralism in the ways we can complete a mission is almost flawless, but a lot of little things hold it back and left us feeling like we were playing an atypical sequel to Sniper Elite 5.
Review in Greek | Read full review