Still, it’s a welcome option for players more squeamish about treating Nazis inhumanely, though we’d like to quote Brad Pitt’s speech in Inglourious Basterds: “Nazi ain’t got no humanity!” The campaign’s eight missions might not sound like much on paper but given how large each map is, with plenty of optional objectives to discover along the way, as well as always one optional Nazi assassination target to hunt down, there’s a staggering amount of player agency in how you can approach the objective, with skill upgrades you can tailor to your play-style.ĭo you want to be a ghost or go in loud? Take down targets from afar or up close? You can even opt for non-lethal takedowns for the first time, even if this rather diminishes the game’s USP. That said, the best way to admire Sniper Elite 5 is through your rifle’s scope, and the series’ signature kill cam returns as it follows your bullet speeding towards your target before it cuts to an X-ray for a spectacularly bloody execution as you watch it pierce Nazi skulls, pop eye balls, puncture lungs, and of course bust some nuts.ĭespite the title, sniping is far from your only choice of action. For a game that is best when approached slowly and methodically, it makes sense there’s a real attention to detail in the environments, from propaganda posters to one mission that sees you discovering a camp where Nazi spies are speaking in English, role-playing next to painted backdrops of Americana. Just as with Italy in Sniper Elite 4, France is a beautiful sight to behold whether you’re sneaking through its scenic countryside or skulking through stately chateaus draped with Swastika banners. Still, it’s hard not to admire how beautiful the environments are where you’re dishing out your ultra-violent brand of one-man justice, especially when playing on the latest consoles. But while visuals and performances are about on par with what you’d expect from other big budget studios, the storytelling ultimately takes a backseat compared to the act of killing Nazis.
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