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Sniper Elite 4 (2017)

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While social media debates the ethics of punching Nazis, Sniper Elite 4 continues to consider how best to perforate their spleens. Sniper Elite 4 marks Rebellion’s fourth round for their World War II marksman, and it doesn’t lose sight of the series’ slow motion hook: showing the internal damage of bullet strikes, with bones, arteries and organs included. The gore remains untouched in this sequel, delivering a gruesome splatter fest alongside a sometimes tense stand-off between a lone American soldier and hundreds from the ranks of Nazi Germany. Sniper Elite 4’s campaign is filled with potential high points and anxious moments deep in enemy territory. But it’s also often soured by inconsistencies, AI that swings between the idiotic and superhuman, and shock that loses its value. Karl Fairburne’s latest stint as Sniper Elite’s protagonist drops him onto the Italian front, an unusually bright, beautiful setting despite being crowded with the German presence. The Italian theater might bring a new look to Sniper Elite, but Fairburne’s mission is familiar. Sniper Elite 4 is a third-person stealth shooter where distance shots matter, staying hidden is critical to survival, and overcompensating gore is fitting for pre-release trailers if not the game itself. Sniper Elite doesn’t always play by its rules either.A gruff impersonator of Metal Gear’s Solid Snake (in both voice and tactics), Fairburne is cast as a 1940s American superhero. From hundreds of yards, his impeccable rifle aim splinters an eye socket. His close combat melee strikes explode livers and with one arm, he can snap the spine of those opponents unaware of his presence — assuming reaching close enough distance is possible. Hours can pass in Sniper Elite 4 just staring down a scope, adjusting aim, and hoping for a free shot at opposition forces. Stages come designed with opportunities. A sizable artillery gun firing in the distance might mask the sound of a rifle shot. Cranes hold up heavy debris, and with a precise shot, those bundles of metal can be dropped on a soldier below. Fuel canisters (of course) come ready to explode. Sniper Elite 4 is a more accessible game than its predecessors. On lower difficulties, Fairburne’s a nigh invincible powerhouse. SMGs and assault rifles (along with a large health bar) can easily fix a sniping mistake when enemies start rushing toward your position. When it works, being forced to consider each trigger pull invokes a thrilling scenario Those seeking a tension-driven battle of stealth and wits can go higher where Sniper Elite demands a keen expertise to navigate maps (their scale growing alongside the sequels) and find kill opportunities. Involved aiming requires adjustments for elevation, gravity, and distance. This increases the possibility of a missed shot and in turn, a likely chance to alert guards. When it works, being forced to consider each trigger pull without the safety nets of lower difficulties invokes a thrilling scenario and shows tremen
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Source: https://www.polygon.com/2017/2/18/14613392/sniper-elite-4-review-pc-ps4-xbox-one-rebellion

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