Sniper Elite III

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 468 Ratings

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  1. CasualReviewer
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    The game is nice so far except when i got to halfaya pass. The level design is awful, doesnt tell u where to go, and even if you try to figure it out you endup with 30 cqb enemies next to you. basically like 1 opportunity to sound-mask your shot in the whole level. Enemies EVERYWHERE. i spent 2 hours on the level trying to cqb random **** enemies that arent even closely related to the mainThe game is nice so far except when i got to halfaya pass. The level design is awful, doesnt tell u where to go, and even if you try to figure it out you endup with 30 cqb enemies next to you. basically like 1 opportunity to sound-mask your shot in the whole level. Enemies EVERYWHERE. i spent 2 hours on the level trying to cqb random **** enemies that arent even closely related to the main and side objectives #halfayasucksdick… Expand
  2. Mastereed
    Mar 5, 2023
    4
    WAS THIS GAME RELEASED IN 1942?

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: I will preface this by saying that I have already played all the other Sniper Elite in the saga, including Sniper Elite 5, and that I am evaluating Sniper Elite 3 For Xbox One and therefore have no idea what it is like on Xbox 360 and what changes. Also, the evaluation includes Dlc’s of the game and only partially of the Multiplayer,    WAS THIS GAME RELEASED IN 1942?

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    I will preface this by saying that I have already played all the other Sniper Elite in the saga, including Sniper Elite 5, and that I am evaluating Sniper Elite 3 For Xbox One and therefore have no idea what it is like on Xbox 360 and what changes. Also, the evaluation includes Dlc’s of the game and only partially of the Multiplayer, being already dead in 2022.

    THE OUTBREAK:
    The game presents itself from the start as a Sniper Elite set in Africa, with very short cutscenes and a very brief and coincidental tutorial. Essentially it presents itself as a version of Sniper Elite V2 with a different setting.

    TO THE SCOPE:
    Graphically, the game features warm and bright colors, too bright, so much so that the saturation makes lit surfaces blinding, distorting shadows and colors. The graphics and animations, for a 2014 game, are among the worst at the time; Let's remember that games like GTA 5, Castlevania Lord of Shadows 2 and The Last of Us were already out.

    TO THE EARS:
    The audio compartment of this game is truly pitiful, playing it with stereo headphones most of the game noises sound muffled and wrong; playing instead with surround headphones and the noises are completely off; every direction of the noises come from the opposite side of where they should be, and from completely wrong distances.

    ON BATTLEFIELD:
    The game has pretty much the mechanics found in its predecessor, with some unnecessary items such as the flynt. The level design obviously does not reach that of the successor, nor does the well-designed linearity of the predecessor. There are 8 missions (12 with dlc), and they last about 15 minutes each, so the game is very short, easily completed in 3 hours.
    The brand's usual co-op mode is present, plus there are the usual survival and multiplayer modes.

    ACHIEVEMENTS:
    The game is easily completed 100% in about fifteen hours and it has many easy achievements. The only flaw are the game's two online achievements.

    DLC’S:
    The game's dlc's are 4 additional missions, completed in less than half an hour, with very generic and forgettable missions, including the obvious target Fuhrer (among the worst in the saga in my opinion). The cost of the dlc’s is certainly not comparable to the time required for the completion.

    BUT WHY 4?

    CON:
    The game really has too many, too many negative points, and I would like not to limit myself to a mere list of **** but it will be very difficult not to. Starting with the story, which is explained by cutscenes with an average duration of 4 seconds, showing silent scenes of the protagonist doing some action, poorly animated to boot. The physics of corpses, which with whatever weapon you use, will depart for space, giving rise to bugs like T-pose, ragdolls and so on. The sound system is painful, as explained earlier. The malfunctioning of the coop-single player, which requires the player to start the story over if he completes it in only one of the two modes.The AI of enemies that leaves something to be desired. The bullet feeling that completely loses the one built in sniper elite 2 and at the same time does not reach that of 4. The graphics, already dated for 2014 and the particularly poorly maintained lighting system. The setting is almost sparse and poorly maintained, with stock backgrounds and few models in general. Finally, the missions always look the same, with generic objectives requiring the player to get from point a to point b, defend an area, and little more.

    PROS:
    The pros of this game are very few, the existence of co-op, which makes the whole game more fun, the music at the beginning of the game and the loading screens.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 4
    Music: 3
    Story: 1
    Shooting: 7
    _    … Expand
  3. M300
    Sep 8, 2022
    0
    Horrible mouse feel, turning horizontally is fine but moving your mouse up or down is very slow.
    Clunky movement, no FOV slider, terrible Sun glare everywhere.
    Pretty bad.
  4. StarkAgentos
    Apr 21, 2022
    3
    Обычный шутан без чего-либо особенного. Эта игра не приносит совершенно ничего нового.
  5. Bodislav
    Jan 9, 2022
    3
    Im high .
  6. clem666
    Aug 13, 2021
    3
    Very disappointing shooter. Graphics are decent, the slow motion shoots are terrific and clearly contributed to the core identity of the game. Story is okay, not much more than that. But opponents are truly dumb, the locations are uninspired and missions are all the same with different environments. Controls are stiff as hell, unintuitive and make the game kind of boring from stat to end.Very disappointing shooter. Graphics are decent, the slow motion shoots are terrific and clearly contributed to the core identity of the game. Story is okay, not much more than that. But opponents are truly dumb, the locations are uninspired and missions are all the same with different environments. Controls are stiff as hell, unintuitive and make the game kind of boring from stat to end. You don't have any feeling of freedom since all you do is following soulless corridors. It always ends up in a so-called grandiose explosion. Textures are ugly and often prevents your bullets to go through this they easily should pierce. The use of other weapons is really frustrating: nothing is more efficient than the sniper here. I guess they literally made the game after its name... There are numerous costing DLC's supposed to add some content that clearly should have been in the main game. Just as uninspired as it is shallow.… Expand
  7. RIMAH
    Jan 7, 2019
    4
    Это была моя первая игра из серии. Игра сразу скажу средняя. Сюжет линейный и банальный, без каких либо неожиданных поворотов. Обучение в самом начале достаточно понятное. Первые 3/4 всей игры напоминают не игру про снайпера, а стелс-экшн от третьего лица, где ты должен всех валить в ближнем бою, и пистолетом с глушителем. Но это ладно. Главный минус этой игры это наитупейший ИИ. ХодящимЭто была моя первая игра из серии. Игра сразу скажу средняя. Сюжет линейный и банальный, без каких либо неожиданных поворотов. Обучение в самом начале достаточно понятное. Первые 3/4 всей игры напоминают не игру про снайпера, а стелс-экшн от третьего лица, где ты должен всех валить в ближнем бою, и пистолетом с глушителем. Но это ладно. Главный минус этой игры это наитупейший ИИ. Ходящим мишеням все равно, что рядом с ним из снайперки, выстрел которой был приглушен звуком сломанного генератора, убили его напарника. И во время стрельбы на базе, через некоторое время они просто перестают тебя искать.
    Итог: сюжет - 1 балл. ИИ - 0 баллов. Рентген попадания пули - 3 балла.    … Expand
  8. SRKNZ
    Nov 23, 2018
    1
    In spite of all the lavish reviews from the MSM and their acolytes on Youtube this is a poor excuse for a sniper game. The feel and presentation is more "arcade" than serious sniper fare. Worse still it shoe horns game play into narrow pre-defined scenario's, in spite of its pretensions of being a free world sandbox shooter. To add to the overall feeling of mediocrity are bland controls,In spite of all the lavish reviews from the MSM and their acolytes on Youtube this is a poor excuse for a sniper game. The feel and presentation is more "arcade" than serious sniper fare. Worse still it shoe horns game play into narrow pre-defined scenario's, in spite of its pretensions of being a free world sandbox shooter. To add to the overall feeling of mediocrity are bland controls, odd ball weapons that don't work as advertised and a lack of relevant scenario's that leaves this game feeling more like a watered down WWII version of Hitman but not in a good way.

    I can see little to recommend this game and for anyone who really enjoys sniping titles my recommendation is Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 & 3 not this God awful crap.

    1/10 from me.    … Expand
  9. muzmuz
    Apr 4, 2018
    4
    A third person shooter with one of the worst controls and feel imaginable in 2014. While the sniping mechanics are somewhat fun, the rest of Sniper Elite 3 is just a clunky, boring, poorly executed shooter that feels like punishment to keep playing.
  10. Cy_Chosis
    Oct 7, 2016
    3
    I had fun playing this on ps4, but it's pretty much unplayable on PC. It froze up so bad for me I had to hold down the power button on my pc- even task manager wouldn't kill it- after it froze and the X360 controller went into it's vibrating fit. Mind you this was the second restart in an hour. Can't think of any other PC game I've had this level of problems with. I'm being charitableI had fun playing this on ps4, but it's pretty much unplayable on PC. It froze up so bad for me I had to hold down the power button on my pc- even task manager wouldn't kill it- after it froze and the X360 controller went into it's vibrating fit. Mind you this was the second restart in an hour. Can't think of any other PC game I've had this level of problems with. I'm being charitable and giving it a 3. The game itself would be a 5 if it actually worked (based on the working copy I played on the PS4).… Expand
  11. Luizzrz
    Oct 17, 2015
    3
    I can't play this game without laughing, it's a absolute joke.

    Firstly, you don't get rewarded for using the sniper (aside from the epic killcam), enemies will go nuts if you fire with your sniper and then you'll have to proceed the level sneaking behind them and watching the terrible animations. Secondly, IT'S JUST NOT A SNIPER GAME, 10% of the game you'll be using a sniper, and    I can't play this game without laughing, it's a absolute joke.

    Firstly, you don't get rewarded for using the sniper (aside from the epic killcam), enemies will go nuts if you fire with your sniper and then you'll have to proceed the level sneaking behind them and watching the terrible animations.

    Secondly, IT'S JUST NOT A SNIPER GAME, 10% of the game you'll be using a sniper, and it'll be for eliminating special targets, it sucks.    … Expand
  12. Ted_Tris
    Apr 17, 2015
    3
    Overcomplicated control.
    Boring gameplay.
    The hit scene unnecessary procrastination, annoying and boring.
    Wrong entrenchment system, wrong cover hint system
    The stealth gameplay dont work in third person view.
    (The hitman is a ****
  13. Retortful
    Feb 26, 2015
    1
    That's funny... I thought this was a sniping game.

    I tried sniping Germans 400 meters away. Those Germans somehow knew exactly where I was, ran to my position and took me out. Apparently I was supposed use some **** pistol that has an accurate range of five feet. What fun is that? The second thing that bothers me is the negative mouse acceleration. THE **** I have to play a    That's funny... I thought this was a sniping game.

    I tried sniping Germans 400 meters away.

    Those Germans somehow knew exactly where I was, ran to my position and took me out.

    Apparently I was supposed use some **** pistol that has an accurate range of five feet.

    What fun is that? The second thing that bothers me is the negative mouse acceleration. THE **** I have to play a game that requires accuracy with this **** negative mouse acceleration? Not cool. And there is no way to fix it.

    Luckily, I pirated this game, and saved my self 50 bucks. If you really want this game, I suggest you do the same.    … Expand
  14. Darko84
    Jan 20, 2015
    4
    Sniper Elite III is the worst game have played so far in PS4, I didn't even finish this game, story was absolutely boring and "stealth" system was very poor.
  15. heime2003
    Nov 16, 2014
    4
    i dont feel the series evolve with this game.
    it introduces some new mechanics but executes poor which makes this game inferior to SE2
    everything gets better or worse. if something or someone tries to stay same over time, it means it got worse pro: - a little better graphic - new contents SE2 players may dive into cons: - lacks of something that give u feel the series is moving    i dont feel the series evolve with this game.
    it introduces some new mechanics but executes poor which makes this game inferior to SE2
    everything gets better or worse. if something or someone tries to stay same over time, it means it got worse
    pro:
    - a little better graphic
    - new contents SE2 players may dive into
    cons:
    - lacks of something that give u feel the series is moving forward
    - uninspiring story    … Expand
  16. Ziggle
    Sep 20, 2014
    4
    The Game starts off with a Nazi feel, letting you get amped up to think you might be killing Hilter. when you have to pay extra to shoot him. The game is def not the best Sniper elite ever made its very very short.
    i finished this game on the hardest mode and the bullet drop and curve is soo easy. " Arma 2 " def is more a challenge.
    Sniper Elite v3 is more for newbs cuz this def has a    The Game starts off with a Nazi feel, letting you get amped up to think you might be killing Hilter. when you have to pay extra to shoot him. The game is def not the best Sniper elite ever made its very very short.
    i finished this game on the hardest mode and the bullet drop and curve is soo easy. " Arma 2 " def is more a challenge.

    Sniper Elite v3 is more for newbs cuz this def has a hold your hand feel to it like most games today, sadly enough.

    The graphics are okay nothing short of great.
    The sound seems repeated from v2
    The gameplay is def way to retarded. i could just walk up to them and stab em.. soo hard to sneek lol not really..

    The game is not worth an 8 it def deserves a 6 to a 5 for repeating v2 crap and not giving the player what they want. A great story line. Multiplayer is lame now adays with all the trolls and hackers and free hax sites out there for these games before they are even released!    … Expand
  17. arthur666
    Jul 28, 2014
    2
    Playable if you patient. First of all interesting thing is when you shoot in bullet time bullets go out in your face. not the rifle. other things aiming too hard to pistol and machine guns. sometimes enemies appear near to you. i really tried to play but i couldnt. its so boring. i think.
  18. Riukkuyo
    Jul 26, 2014
    3
    I don't understand why this is got 117 positive reviews maybe it's the luck of the draw and I'm just really unlucky? Because for me this game has been real glitchy for my friend and I. I don't know much about single player because I play with my friend on multilayer and its just horrible. The bodies go into rag-doll form and flip when shot. There are barely any x-ray kill cams which II don't understand why this is got 117 positive reviews maybe it's the luck of the draw and I'm just really unlucky? Because for me this game has been real glitchy for my friend and I. I don't know much about single player because I play with my friend on multilayer and its just horrible. The bodies go into rag-doll form and flip when shot. There are barely any x-ray kill cams which I heard happen a lot to other people. And the graphics aren't even that great. I mean I fell through the world three times, and you know your partner can't reach you and save you through the world so its an automatic failure. I also don't understand the point of the cut scenes either. At this point my friend and I are just playing this for laughs. Worst Game of 2014.… Expand
  19. Daisuki
    Jul 20, 2014
    4
    I found this game frustrating, I want to love it, it has improved in many ways on a series I have enjoyed alot. The bullet time is lovey, the graphics are really good, being able to sabotage generators to cover shot noise, set traps again, a fairly nice story line and good rifle mechanics.

    The issues though, the story is good however really short, if you want to extend your game play    I found this game frustrating, I want to love it, it has improved in many ways on a series I have enjoyed alot. The bullet time is lovey, the graphics are really good, being able to sabotage generators to cover shot noise, set traps again, a fairly nice story line and good rifle mechanics.

    The issues though, the story is good however really short, if you want to extend your game play you need to folk over more money, with 2 extra chapters out so soon after on a £40 game doesn't feel good to me. There are bugs too, skipping bullet time can sometimes cause shots to disappear, there are some visual issues, issues with planes going over making a louder audio noise that other planes but not enough to cover your shot. Being able to wipe out half a base undetected, with the other half wandering around not realizing or searching for you and giving up and going back to stand guard sometimes over their dead comrades was a frustration for a game aiming for realism.

    Over all I would say yes, this game is worth getting, however only, given it's lowish content, if you can pick the base game up for £15-20. I haven't payed out for any of the DLC's yet so I can't comment on their value, but on the face of it I don't want to spend £7 for a single extra mission.    … Expand
  20. ionutantonesei
    Jul 20, 2014
    4
    Firstly,this game is not about sniper is about knife and silencer pistol.It's about stealth-ing and spying.Even objectives are not indicated for a sniper.To destroy tanks or to steal intelligence.Secondly,the maps are not make for sniping and it's very costly to snipe.For every bullet you will be penalized with a lot of troops on your zone.All the guns are a waste of time you need to fireFirstly,this game is not about sniper is about knife and silencer pistol.It's about stealth-ing and spying.Even objectives are not indicated for a sniper.To destroy tanks or to steal intelligence.Secondly,the maps are not make for sniping and it's very costly to snipe.For every bullet you will be penalized with a lot of troops on your zone.All the guns are a waste of time you need to fire on some zone of the head.Graphic this game is almost same like V2 but with more illuminated effects.At all if you don't like splinter cell or hitman don't try this game becose will be a ache in your head and a waste of time and money.… Expand
  21. seosaph
    Jul 14, 2014
    4
    Very repetitive and the enemy doesn't seem to be particularly intelligent. After a while it gets a bit boring, a pity it wasn't more intellectually challenging like some other games.
  22. BarryHussein
    Jul 8, 2014
    0
    Garbage, bug filled, lack of content crap . The Day 1 DLC is absolutely disgusting considering how little content is there for the asking price. Bugs! Bugs! and more Bugs! The game is a bug filled mess! Only the truly stupid would ever support this developer after this release. It spits in the pc gamers face and shows just how little respect this company has for it's customers.

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#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Riot Pixels
    Aug 27, 2014
    65
    Sniper Elite 3 is hardly worth it, but at least it’s nice to see that the series is changing its course.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Aug 25, 2014
    60
    A solid action game, focused on stealth, larger maps and picking enemies from a distance. The game has its weak spots but in overall, plays refreshingly. [Issue#244]
  3. CD-Action
    Aug 25, 2014
    65
    Once again Rebellion did not step outside the familiar, comfortable zone of games that are interesting but not outstanding. [08/2014, p.60]
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