Sniper Elite 5 |OT| Why is no one in resetera talking about this game?

[Katbobo]

Already have it pre-loaded on Gamepass.

This series is honestly pretty solid, the games are usually good fun. Although between the mainline titles and the zombie spinoffs I can see how a lot of people could get exhausted with it.

SE4 definitely expanded things with regards to the levels. Huge maps with multiple objectives makes it feel more akin to Ground Zeroes or Hitman.

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Does the Sniper Elite series lean into the absurdity at all similar to MGS or Hitman? I think that one of my favorite parts of MGSV is that it's an excellent stealth game, but you're also being given silly tools like the fulton system.

I know it's definitely not leaning into it in that same way, but is there still some silliness to it all, or does it play it pretty straight?

 

[Filipus]

I never player a Sniper Elite game but I'll give it a try from your description OP. Is there a way to disable the X-ray kills? Some of those might be a little too much for me depending on the day.

 

[KORNdog]

Does the Sniper Elite series lean into the absurdity at all similar to MGS or Hitman? I think that one of my favorite parts of MGSV is that it's an excellent stealth game, but you're also being given silly tools like the fulton system.

I know it's definitely not leaning into it in that same way, but is there still some silliness to it all, or does it play it pretty straight?

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very straight. i mean, there's the goofiness of each game having a "kill hitler" mission. but that's about it.

 

[MythicReclaimer]

I never player a Sniper Elite game but I'll give it a try from your description OP. Is there a way to disable the X-ray kills? Some of those might be a little too much for me depending on the day.

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Yes, they generally always provide an option/setting to disable those.

 

[Katbobo]

very straight. i mean, there's the goofiness of each game having a "kill hitler" mission. but that's about it.

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Ahh okay, thanks! I'll still probably give it a shot. I could go for a stealth game.

 

[ghostcrew]

I never player a Sniper Elite game but I'll give it a try from your description OP. Is there a way to disable the X-ray kills? Some of those might be a little too much for me depending on the day.

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It has off/minimal/normal/frequent options for kill cam/x-ray thing

 

[Piggsy]

I recently got SE v2 Remastered as it finally got a nice sale.

I usually don't like military shooters, but this gets a pass as it has a pulpy WW2 vibe, and the bullet time/X Ray effect is so good. However, sometimes I can't tell f I'm supposed to go stealth or guns blazing.

Should I bother with the other ones? What's the main difference? I read that the consensus is 4>2>3.

 

[speedomodel]

I didn't know you could preload it now, gotta do that tonight.

 

[KDC720]

Does the Sniper Elite series lean into the absurdity at all similar to MGS or Hitman? I think that one of my favorite parts of MGSV is that it's an excellent stealth game, but you're also being given silly tools like the fulton system.

I know it's definitely not leaning into it in that same way, but is there still some silliness to it all, or does it play it pretty straight?

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Definitely way more straightforward, no goofy gadgets or disguises or stuff like that. The stories aren't really anything to write home about either.

The Zombie Army Spinoffs are where they play with the absurdity more but those are more L4D like.

 

[Gonzito]

.... I'm listening

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Trust me, it's a great game if you like stealth and tactical games

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Because it's the fifth game in a series that I'm only aware of because you can shoot Hitler in the balls.

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Ball*

 

[ghostcrew]

Ball*

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[KrillinLikeAVillan]

I have it preloaded, i am ready to pop some nazi nuts.

 

[M. Wallace]

I think u can play it today since it's Wednesday in NZ

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Game launches Thurs correct?

 

[nihilence]

I'm not familiar with the franchise. Is it a different front for each entry? One preview said you get to shoot Nazi and Hitler again, and how many times can you shoot them?

 

[FallenGrace]

I'm not familiar with the franchise. Is it a different front for each entry? One preview said you get to shoot Nazi and Hitler again, and how many times can you shoot them?

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They are set in different countries each game. Each game has a mission structure you can replay.

Each game has a target Further mission, (I think as DLC?) That gives you the chance to kill Hitler in different hilarious ways. It's not exactly cannon for story or anything.

 

[ket]

Game launches Thurs correct?

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Im talking about game pass

 

[Duxxy3]

I liked Sniper Elite 1 and 2. I didn't like the openness of Sniper Elite 3. I think I just stopped playing after that. Are they back to more linear, or still wide open?

 

[EvilBoris]

I liked Sniper Elite 1 and 2. I didn't like the openness of Sniper Elite 3. I think I just stopped playing after that. Are they back to more linear, or still wide open?

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Depends on the mission, but widish for the most part, I couldn't really get on with 3 either, even moreso after playing 4 which was a much better game all round.

 

[Siggy-P]

What i like most about 4 is the freedom combined with actual practical ways to use that freedom.

MGSV is the comparison that keeps getting brought up except there's nowt fuck all to do in mgsv.

Sniper elite 4 was filled with nooks and crannies. Smaller urban areas that you can actually switch things up a bit and run around witha shotgun or smg. Chokepoints and opportunities to funnel enemies into killboxes. Different themes for each level and atmospheres.

 

[Nameless]

Never touched the series. But I dig tactical/sandbox shooters, so it's sounding like I probably should. People comparing it to MGSV and immersive sims make it sound right up my alley. Will pre-install and check it out over the long weekend.

 

[EvilBoris]

I'm not familiar with the franchise. Is it a different front for each entry? One preview said you get to shoot Nazi and Hitler again, and how many times can you shoot them?

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I think the first 2 games were typical WW2 Berlin areas and military camps.
3 was North Africa
4 was Italy
5 is France

A Hitler mission has been a bonus mission of DLC from the most part from what I remember - or at the very least a marketing stunt.
In Sniper Elite 4 the DLC mission with him was quite silly- it was very Hitman-y, you could kill him in numerous different ways beyond just sniping him. Dropping a submarine on his head or causing a facility to explode.

 

[EvilBoris]

I recently got SE v2 Remastered as it finally got a nice sale.

I usually don't like military shooters, but this gets a pass as it has a pulpy WW2 vibe, and the bullet time/X Ray effect is so good. However, sometimes I can't tell f I'm supposed to go stealth or guns blazing.

Should I bother with the other ones? What's the main difference? I read that the consensus is 4>2>3.

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Yeah, I think that is right. The Remastered version of 2 pulled some of the QOL things from 4 into it.
In the original 2 and maybe 3 , if you missed a shot or made a noise basically the entire level knew where you were forever with no way to reset, it was annoying.
In 4 you get alerted if you've been seen and where you've been seen (I think a SC game did the same thing) and you can use that to your advantage to bait people over if you are so inclined.

Otherwise, you can just snipe the bare minimum of people and skulk your way to the end

 

[nihilence]

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[OozeMan]

The Sniper Elite series lies squarely in the middle-AA category. Which isn't bad in many ways but I kind of wish Rebellion would get out of their comfort zone and explore alternate time lines.

Sniper Elite 4's Italy was an excellent setting which was a bit letdown by the level design. And the binaural audio implementation made me cry, it was at par with Hellblade.

Nothing I've seen from Sniper Elite 5 has really compelled me to play this one. Looks pretty much a simple expansion of the previous game. I can wait for a deep sale.

 

[HeRinger]

When are reviews going live?

 

[Silverstoned]

I played the heck out of SE4.

Ill get 5 but I dont think my PC will do it justice, so may have to wait.

 

[Bear]

The Sniper Elite series lies squarely in the middle-AA category. Which isn't bad in many ways but I kind of wish Rebellion would get out of their comfort zone and explore alternate time lines.

Sniper Elite 4's Italy was an excellent setting which was a bit letdown by the level design. And the binaural audio implementation made me cry, it was at par with Hellblade.

Nothing I've seen from Sniper Elite 5 has really compelled me to play this one. Looks pretty much a simple expansion of the previous game. I can wait for a deep sale.

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Have you played the Zombie Army games? Same idea as Sniper Elite, but just with zombies.

 

[AGoodODST]

Really looking forward to it! Downloaded the 4th after seeing the new one coming to Gamepass.

Not played the series before but honestly super surprised by how good it is. You get a lot of options to complete levels and the controls/gunplay is great. Think I've just done with mission 6 so hopefully finish it off before the new one lands.

 

[Citizencope]

I've only played 4 and I loved it. I'm excited for its release on Gamepass in a couple of days.

 

[BobLoblaw]

I'll buy it during winter sales (and I have GP). To me, it's not a question of whether or not I'll like it. I already love the series.

 

[Karlinel]

I loved v2 and enjoyed the sniping action. I loathe both stealth and open world tho.

 

[TaySan]

Loved SE4 and especially the Zombie trilogy. Can't wait to try it on Gamepass in a few days

 

[Wong Kar Why]

had a blast playing the previous campaign with a friend. definitely playing this day 1 on game pass! glad there's cross-play.

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

PC gamepass?
If so I'm in

 

[TaySan]

PC gamepass?
If so I'm in

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Yup. Pre loading right now on the Xbox app

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

Yup. Pre loading right now on the Xbox app

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I'm in.
What's the setting here?
WWII?
I haven't kept up on a sniper elite since 3

 

[TaySan]

I'm in.
What's the setting here?
WWII?
I haven't kept up on a sniper elite since 3

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World War 2 in France. 1944
4 was in Italy

 

[Corncob]

I always thought these games were meant to be dogshit for some reason. I'll try it on gamepass.

 

[EvilBoris]

I always thought these games were meant to be dogshit for some reason. I'll try it on gamepass.

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There is something kinda trashy about the addition of the X-ray sniper shot things, but they are pretty fun games and a rare example of a game you can play 100% in co-op if you wish.

 

[cognizant]

Love all the Sniper Elite games, they are really underrated and deserve more praise, so this game is definitely on my radar.

I saw a little controversy being debated online recently, namely that this game has substantial non-lethal options available to the player.

I have to admit, it's odd. From a gameplay perspective, it makes sense to have non-lethal options in a stealth game, and yet....we're playing a sniper....in WWII....fighting Nazis...why would I spare anyone? They're all getting bullets to the nuts.

What compounds the issue is that in the tutorial you get a notification telling you that you'll earn more XP for non-lethal knockouts. I dunno everyone, it kinda rubs me the wrong way.

 

[ghostcrew]

Love all the Sniper Elite games, they are really underrated and deserve more praise, so this game is definitely on my radar.

I saw a little controversy being debated online recently, namely that this game has substantial non-lethal options available to the player.

I have to admit, it's odd. From a gameplay perspective, it makes sense to have non-lethal options in a stealth game, and yet....we're playing a sniper....in WWII....fighting Nazis...why would I spare anyone? They're all getting bullets to the nuts.

What compounds the issue is that in the tutorial you get a notification telling you that you'll earn more XP for non-lethal knockouts. I dunno everyone, it kinda rubs me the wrong way.

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I guess the idea is that nobody is supposed to know you were there? Like, stages have you stealth in to steal a document or something and then extract.

Obviously that doesn't explain why you can choke everyone out or shoot them with non-lethal bullets to knock them out but it feels more of a case of 'it's fun to have the challenge of getting around without killing anyone - even using non-lethal sniper bullets' and retconning it into the story rather than it seriously having a narrative reason.

 

[Avik-G]

I played some of the games in the series, never finished it for some reason, but I liked what I played.

I wish they had picked a different theatre of war though. Would have been great playing as a Soviet sniper on the eastern front.

 

[Deleted member 17289]

I probably got this game wrong. Always thought it was just a horde mode shooter lol. The OP mentioning is like Splinter Cell has me curious.

 

[ghostcrew]

I probably got this game wrong. Always thought it was just a horde mode shooter lol. The OP mentioning is like Splinter Cell has me curious.

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This (and Zombie Army) do have (popular!) horde modes in them but they're by no means the main thing. They're side modes.

 

[Corncob]

There is something kinda trashy about the addition of the X-ray sniper shot things, but they are pretty fun games and a rare example of a game you can play 100% in co-op if you wish.

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Sold. Pre-installing now.

 

[Deleted member 17289]

This (and Zombie Army) do have (popular!) horde modes in them but they're by no means the main thing. They're side modes.

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So these games have full campaign mode with good stories and all that?

 

[Roshin]

I didn't realize it was out so soon, but I will get it for sure. :)

 

[KORNdog]

So these games have full campaign mode with good stories and all that?

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"Good story" might be a bit of a stretch. But you get some narrative context as to why you're in a place doing a thing and shooting nazi testicles.

 

[ghostcrew]

So these games have full campaign mode with good stories and all that?

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Full campaign yes. I can't say i've ever really taken any notice of the story.

But, yeah, full on Splinter Cell style missions over a whole story. Also horde mode and multiplayer stuff.