Sniper Elite: Resistance Reviews
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.
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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.
Sniper Elite Resistance carries over the fine qualities of its predecessor, but fails to provide a reason why you should play it over Sniper Elite 5. The franchise’s cracks are beginning to show, and innovations are necessary in order for the series to stay afloat.
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Sniper Elite: Resistance is one of Rebellion's best games and the logical next step in the Sniper Elite series. The sniping feels excellent, the stealth is well-polished, and there's no shortage of different modes and difficulty options.
Jumping into Sniper Elite: Resistance is a lot like seeing that one friend you haven't spoken to in months, but your conversations pick right back up where you left off. Sure, some things have changed, but the core of what you love is still there, and that familiarity is a nice thing to return to.
Rebellion gives us another go-round with the arcade sniping sim with Sniper Elite: Resistance, and all-in-all it's an enjoyable one. A few post-launch patches from the devs could go a long way to fixing some issues, but a stronger story and more interesting characters are much needed next time. That said, shooting Nazis was an absolute riot, which is the most important thing.
Sniper Elite: Resistance offers an experience that its series has largely cornered the market on. And it provides that experience very well. But it is disappointing to see just how little it has iterated on the foundation laid by Sniper Elite 5.
Sniper Elite: Resistance returns with the tried and tested formula of Sniper Elite 5. While that should be enough to make this a great game, it suffers from some jank here and there that makes it a very good return to Europe, but not a flawless one.
Sniper Elite: Resistance may not bring drastic innovations to the franchise, but it is a clear example of how to refine a successful formula.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
With Sniper Elite: Resistance, we simply get more from the popular series. Although we are not offered many new features, there are some improvements to existing features as well as an exciting, varied and beautifully designed campaign.
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