Sniper Elite: Resistance Reviews
Is the game fun? Yes. Is it in any way innovative? No. If you love the series and just want to keep blasting Nazis to kingdom come - then you'll definitely have fun here. But, if you're looking for new and exciting twists to the worn-out formula, you'll be disappointed.
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Sniper Elite: Resistance combines its incredible single-player experience with some clever multiplayer features, making a game that is truly fun to play, even with its lackluster enemy AI.
Sniper Elite: Resistance still hits its mark when it comes to tactical sniping and stealth, but after so many missions, the series feels like it’s stuck in its own crosshairs—it’s time for a fresh shot at innovation.
After so many games, the Sniper Elite series is starting to languish and the next entry needs to show some marked improvement. For now, though, Sniper Elite: Resistance is another fun entry in one of AA gaming’s best champions.
Rebellion's latest instalment in the Sniper Elite franchise, Resistance, is a solid entry that will undoubtedly satisfy longtime fans of the series.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is available on Day One on Game Pass, and that’s how I’d recommend anyone but the most ardent fan of the series plays it. At $60 MSRP it’s a big ask for something that can be completed in a night or two. While there is some replay value on offer there isn’t enough new here for those familiar with the series to warrant a full purchase. If you love Sniper Elite and want more though, then you’ll find nothing here to displease you.
Sniper Elite: Resistance, despite the familiar mold and a game model that in several respects seems far too derivative from its predecessors, nevertheless has a unique soul that hides little surprises and that are sought after by a great many players who love the genre: The improved AI that can really challenge the player this time, optional objectives (real objectives and not just secondary ones), alternate routes that allow you to reach the objective marked on the map in a different way, a variety of firearms (customizable and upgradable). Add to this the numerous online modes, including the much-loved “Axis Invasion” (which we found a bit unbalanced) and the cooperative player option -- net of more than a few missteps in terms of graphics (a sharp change of course is urgently needed) -- and you have on your hands a good package that will allow you to experience for the first time an exciting new sniper campaign as Harry Hawker.
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Sniper Elite: Resistance doesn’t reinvent the wheel but still delivers an exhilarating sniping experience. The freedom to approach levels in your creative way, the excitement of the invasions, and the buzz of pulling off a kill and seeing its vicious impact with the x-ray kill cam ensures it’s always a blast to play, and whilst its familiar setting and safe design choices might not push the series forward, fans of the franchise will still find plenty to enjoy. Whether you’re a long-time sharpshooter or a newcomer to the series, Sniper Elite: Resistance offers enough variety, freedom, and thrills to keep players hooked in until those damn Nazis have been dealt with once again.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a tried and true long-range shooter that’s comfortable being just that. Expansive mission areas allow players to engage at their own pace despite the stealth side of the game being a bit lacklustre. The sniper gameplay is certainly the main draw as you eviscerate Nazis with brutal X-Ray cams of devastating shots showing that force in all its glory!
Sniper Elite: Resistance can have exciting moments. Getting spotted while finishing your last objective and making a hasty escape from the area can be exhilarating. However, these moments are squandered by rigid mission structures and stealth mechanics that have been implemented in more interesting ways in other games.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a solid yet unambitious entry in the franchise. It delivers the tactical sniping and stealth gameplay that fans have come to expect, but its heavy reliance on recycled content and lack of innovation prevent it from standing out. For die-hard fans, the game offers enough enjoyment to warrant a playthrough, particularly on sale. However, newcomers or those seeking a groundbreaking experience may be better served by revisiting Sniper Elite 5. Ultimately, Resistance feels like a missed opportunity—a competent but uninspired addition to a beloved series that’s overdue for a true evolution.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is well made, and offers a strong challenge for gamers who like a slower pace to their gun games than the likes of Call of Duty.
Sniper Elite Resistance is another worthy entry in the franchise. While the game engine is starting to show its age, it still plays very well and the gameplay is solid; aside from slightly wobbly controls when requiring precise positioning. If you’re played any previous entry in the series, you know what to expect whereas if you never played a Sniper Elite game, Resistance is as a good as any to jump into the series. Fans of shooters should definitely pick up Sniper Elite Resistance; it’s a consistent entry in a solid franchise of shooters.
Sniper Elite Resistance is a bit of a mixed bag, but it often does right more than it does wrong. The campaign is fine enough when you are playing with another player, but its story is lacking and its character models are incredibly subpar, especially compared to Sniper Elite 5. However, the multiplayer is what saves this entire package and is damn fun, making me eager to jump in once servers are properly populated. While it is more of the same, and that is both damning and expected, it is at least more of the same of a game that was incredibly fun. And hey, you get to smack a bunch of Nazis around
One of Sniper Elite Resistance’s missions is called “End of the Line.” I found it fitting as I flirted with the notion in my mind. The franchise has something that demands more games and maintains a pretty consistent fanbase eating up everything Rebellion puts out. But I think even hardened fans will have a hard time seeing the need for this sequel.
Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers solid sniping action and rewarding gameplay but falls short with outdated graphics, weak AI, and little innovation, making it feel like a reskin rather than a proper new entry in the series.
"Sniper Elite: Resistance" is a solid successor to Rebellion's action-stealth series. The overall concept remains consistent and the options are as entertaining as ever. The "sniper" mechanics in particular continue to impress. There are also co-op and versus multiplayer options that make for a decent package. In short: If you liked the previous "Sniper Elite" games, you won't go wrong here - but you shouldn't expect any miracles of innovation either.
Review in German | Read full review
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a wonderful new adventure in the Sniper Elite franchise that doesn't break the mold the series has perfected, but it doesn't need to. The fantastic sandbox-like gameplay and excellently crafted levels make it feel like I could replay them multiple different ways, with it still feeling fresh and exciting. With customizable weapons, skills to unlock, different tools to use and set up traps, different collectibles, different game modes, and co-op and competitive multiplayer, there are many reasons to come back and play more. Resistance does feel a lot like Sniper Elite 5, with some aspects like the gameplay mechanics and UI being near identical. It does have different levels, story, and new tools, which do help make Resistance feel worthwhile, especially if you just want more Sniper Elite. I also encountered some bugs that ended up getting me killed, but it didn't happen often. Even with the glaring similarities, I had a blast playing Sniper Elite: Resistance and happily recommend it to fans of the series and someone who wants a great third-person Action-Stealth experience to enjoy.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is the definitive Sniper Elite experience. Not being a numbered sequel, it doesn’t add many new things, but with a fully developed, compelling campaign, and an incredibly satisfying gameplay loop it is the most comprehensive way to experience a Sniper Elite game. Packed with satisfying kills, and a variety of ways to play, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better Nazi killer out there. Viva La Sniper Elite: Resistance!
I think that Sniper Elite Resistance is a great follow-up and keeps the momentum built by Sniper Elite 5. The sniping is just as satisfying as ever and the open levels allow for everybody to play their way. The addition of Propaganda missions adds a level of difficulty for those who aim for 100% completion. A minor gripe is the loss of the iconic Sniper Elite theme. This is of course a personal preference as a fan of the series and does not affect the gameplay whatsoever. Out with the Fairburne and in with the Hawker, Sniper Elite: Resistance adds some fresh ideas. The new protagonist accordingly allows for a perfect jumping-in point for new players with minimum mentions of previous games. I’m going to stop (Hawk)ing on at this point and award Sniper Elite: Resistance the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.