Sniper Eliite 5 Review

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Originally Posted by Platapus

But I just checked my Steam account and I have 12,725 hours playing Civ 6, so I think I have a problem.

Crikey is right! Holy smokes, mate. But you know I won't pass judgement, just in awe of that investment. Hell, I play a lot of games, and devote a lot of time to it. I play games each week like it's a full time job.


12k is amazing. My most-played Steam game is EU IV with 3,500 since 2014. But I've likely sunk more in to Falcon 4.

And Civ 6 is a good game. I've dropped hundreds in to it, and again for Civ 5, but 12,000 is astounding.


On topic.... I could never quite get in to the Sniper Elite series, and I tried. Sniper games are right up my alley. Any games that have solo play centered around stealth are my jam, and why I come 'round here for sub sims. Same deal. I prefer the Sniper Ghost Warrior series for my sniping over Sniper Elite. It's first person too. Turn off all the silly bullets cams and HUD stuff and the series is a solid tactical sniper experience. There are two basic versions, the Sniper Ghost Warrior main titles, and the Contracts spin offs. An alternative for anyone who doesn't find SE suits them.

[Platapus]

There is a guy on Youtube who does SE4 and SE5 missions with no or only the required killing, just sneaking on authentic difficulty. It is quite impressive despite the editing that you are not supposed to notice.


Still some of the moves he pulls off is quite impressive. I might try the ultimate sneaking game play next play through.

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Platapus

There is a guy on Youtube who does SE4 and SE5 missions with no or only the required killing, just sneaking on authentic difficulty. It is quite impressive despite the editing that you are not supposed to notice.

Definitely need to give it a try.

[Platapus]

Search Youtube for Core2TOM that's the name of his channel

[Oubaas]

I bought Sniper Elite 4 (Italy) with all DLC for $8 and change during the Steam Summer Sale. It's grand fun!

Based on my experience with SE4, I want to add SE2 Remastered, SE3, and SE5 eventually.

I also have Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2. That too is very good.

[1Patriotofmany]

Is this a third person game? I can't stand them.

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Yes, it is, and one of the reasons I suggested Ghost Warrior as an alternative to Sniper Elite. I don't like third person either, but I'll still do it if the game is good enough. Witcher 3 and Hitman WoA being a couple examples. Even in GTA and RDR2 I played exclusively in first person even if it is a bit clunky and there are disadvantages to playing first person, particularly situational awareness in PvP.

The Ghost Warrior series, including the Contracts spin-off is pretty good when you sum up the parts. Nothing in isolation will blow your socks off, but taken as a whole it is a solid tactical sniper game. Turn off the bullet cams and HUD elements and it's right about where I want it to be.