Sniper Elite III

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  1. samsolidME
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    Sniper elite 3 is good improvement over its predecessor. Beautiful graphics and smooth running make this game an enjoyable experience. Environment, looks great, non linear missions, different levels. A lot of sniping if you want or you can be Sam Fisher ( but not that goo Sam Fisher ). Interestingly i did not use traps and improvisation as much as in its predecessor , somehow there was noSniper elite 3 is good improvement over its predecessor. Beautiful graphics and smooth running make this game an enjoyable experience. Environment, looks great, non linear missions, different levels. A lot of sniping if you want or you can be Sam Fisher ( but not that goo Sam Fisher ). Interestingly i did not use traps and improvisation as much as in its predecessor , somehow there was no need for it. My recommendation for this game definitely.
    8,5!    … Expand
  2. ibbie
    Jul 28, 2014
    8
    A good game, it can be a bit boring after a while since the game is pretty repetetive but there is big replayativity in this game since it's always fun shooting them nazi scumbags in the nuts!!! It deserves atleast a 8 recommend buying that you buy it on sale on consoles or just buy it for like 35 pounds on steam
  3. Winterspark
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    A little more cerebral than your standard shooter. The stealth elements are much improved over previous versions which makes setting up a good shot all the more worthwhile. Later levels are a little disappointing as you are all too often forced into small environments where sniping becomes nigh on impossible. There are other way to get round these situations but it does rather take awayA little more cerebral than your standard shooter. The stealth elements are much improved over previous versions which makes setting up a good shot all the more worthwhile. Later levels are a little disappointing as you are all too often forced into small environments where sniping becomes nigh on impossible. There are other way to get round these situations but it does rather take away from the point of it being a game about sniping. I mean seriously; why would you get a sniper to infiltrate a bunker... flat answer is you wouldn't. You'd stick him on the hill and bung the master chief in the bunker. Which brings me on to the story... its sucks. I can't even recall what it is about, something to do with some Germans in Africa. But then this game isn't really about the story, its about the sniping, which is why its a bit disappointing flailing around in a bunker shooting inappropriately placed gas containers.… Expand
  4. Katerchen
    Jul 4, 2014
    8
    This was my first entry into the Sniper Elite franchise and I am not afraid to admit that I bought the game for the simple outlet of a power fantasy supported by a most satisfactory depiction of successful hits. As expected the X-Ray cam loses some of it's charm over time, but the timing is well chosen so it doesn't get drawn out unless one has to play the same passages over and overThis was my first entry into the Sniper Elite franchise and I am not afraid to admit that I bought the game for the simple outlet of a power fantasy supported by a most satisfactory depiction of successful hits. As expected the X-Ray cam loses some of it's charm over time, but the timing is well chosen so it doesn't get drawn out unless one has to play the same passages over and over again.
    Speaking of the passages. I played the game solely on the authentic mode, because I tend to like a challenge, which is just nonexistent if one can save at any point in time. It took me a few tries to identify the games mechanics, especially when it comes to stealth. But in the end I liked it quite a lot. It is good when just by playing you start to understand how the rules of the game work and can immediately start to apply them and get feedback for your decisions.
    The AI is not very clever, predictable really, but I call that a plus for this kind of game. The view range in daylight is already quite a hassle if you try to go Ghost (never be seen at all). Especially in a game where you are supposed to be the lone incredibly skilled super soldier I want a certain predictability in order to plan out how to clear out an area and that satisfying feeling to have a plan work in the very end.
    Graphic is fine, the gory part (x-ray cam) has a lot of effort put into it, although I mostly only get to see the inside of the head, guess that is based on play style.
    Most enjoyable of all was the ability to play coop with one friend. Synchronized shots during noise to take out two people before either can react to the other's death, multi angle scouting of an area. Using one player as bait and having the other in a snipers nest pick of the baited enemies. If I was to judge just my coop experience so far I would give it a 9 out of 10 for the pure joy of it.
    Major flaw for me is the wobbly responsiveness in using items and aiming them, especially when it comes to placing stuff on the ground.
    My final rating is based on my enjoyment of the game so far, which would encompass fifteen hours of play, half of it being in coop.    … Expand
  5. rodericrinehart
    Jul 1, 2014
    8
    Great gameplay AND x-ray, slo-mo nutshots. Cartman would love it. SCORE 84/100.

    Looks great fully maxed out (I played ultra at 1600p - gorgeous). Fluid movement, good AI (extremely good at higher difficulty), good pacing, and HUGE OPEN WORLDS. Definitely pick it up on sale if you like this genre. You will enjoy the experience and it has some truly unique features. Polishes up Sniper    Great gameplay AND x-ray, slo-mo nutshots. Cartman would love it. SCORE 84/100.

    Looks great fully maxed out (I played ultra at 1600p - gorgeous). Fluid movement, good AI (extremely good at higher difficulty), good pacing, and HUGE OPEN WORLDS.

    Definitely pick it up on sale if you like this genre. You will enjoy the experience and it has some truly unique features. Polishes up Sniper Elite 2 and it just nails what they are trying to do. Story is meh, but what did you expect? It's still 10x better than the drivel from Call of Duty or Battlefield, and much longer too.    … Expand
  6. Tikicobra
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    Sniper Elite III is a thinking man's shooter. In this game, you can't run in guns blazing, because even though you can equip machine guns and pistols, you'll be dead in an instant. Instead, you have to be slow and careful. You have to snipe while loud noises are happening to avoid detection, or take enemies out up close with stealth takedowns or a silenced pistol.

    The stealthy approach    Sniper Elite III is a thinking man's shooter. In this game, you can't run in guns blazing, because even though you can equip machine guns and pistols, you'll be dead in an instant. Instead, you have to be slow and careful. You have to snipe while loud noises are happening to avoid detection, or take enemies out up close with stealth takedowns or a silenced pistol.

    The stealthy approach is what makes this game stand out among other shooters on the market. Even with a sniper rifle in your hands, a good vantage point, and loud noises to mask your shots, you still have to steady your breathing and take wind and gravity into account when firing, so you're never firing off shots like crazy. Pressing the E key makes your character hold his breath and steady his aim, which causes a little red diamond to show you where the bullet will fall. Using this feature, you can make extremely accurate shots even from the greatest of distances. Kills are extremely satisfying too, thanks to the game's slow-motion X-ray kill cams, which let you see your bullets burst through skulls, lungs and other organs in a shower of gore.

    The single-player presents you with wide-open levels to explore, complete with optional objectives and collectibles. How you tackle these levels is completely up to you, and thanks to the great level design, being spotted doesn't mean you always have to restart from an older save. It's entirely possible to become hidden again, and resume your silent kill spree. The game's levels also strike a smart balance between quiet, stealthy operations, and loud, bombastic scenes wherein waves of enemies rush in just begging to be popped off.

    The game's multiplayer mode incorporates all the elements of the single-player mode, and the leveling system works across both modes, so whether you're playing alone or online, you're constantly unlocking new weapons and equipment. There are also plenty of customization options for online games, so you can choose to make the sniping more or less realistic depending on your preference.

    The game includes standard game modes like Deathmatch, but the best modes are the ones that encourage long distance sniping. No Cross is easily the game's best mode, as there is a barrier in the center of the map, leaving players with no choice but to find a vantage point and snipe from across the level. The game's deliberate pace works well online, making for some really tense moments as you and a rival sniper try to line each other up in your sights. And although there is some occasional slowdown and lag, the multiplayer runs well most of the time.

    The story is hardly worth mentioning, as it's clearly just an excuse to get you into levels and killing people. The voice acting is decent, but the characters and the plot are both extremely barebones. Graphically, however, Sniper Elite III is beautiful. The African landscapes you'll find yourself battling in are all wonderfully realized, and they're helped by great lighting, detailed textures, and good character models. The sound design is wonderful as well, with great battlefield noises in the louder portions and subtle ambient sounds in the quieter parts. Guns are satisfying to fire, and the squishy sound of heads getting blasted is always a macabre delight.

    I can't recommend this game enough. It's got a few issues here and there, such as texture pop-in, slowdown, and its weak story, but the core gameplay should be insanely fun and satisfying to anyone who's a fan of stealth. Even at full price it's absolutely worth the money, which isn't something I often say about games these days.    … Expand
  7. SlaveOfSelf
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    When i first saw title i thought, "gad! another crapy shooter for kids." As i played it, I stood corrected and surprised.
    Play it on authentic that disables most of hud and no saving through whole mission, no regeneration, only bandages and meds. It gets real then, and u rly pay attention to what u do. And those xray kills are always a eye candy for me :)
    Easier difficulties are a joke    When i first saw title i thought, "gad! another crapy shooter for kids." As i played it, I stood corrected and surprised.
    Play it on authentic that disables most of hud and no saving through whole mission, no regeneration, only bandages and meds. It gets real then, and u rly pay attention to what u do. And those xray kills are always a eye candy for me :)
    Easier difficulties are a joke for kids. Overexcesive hud, enemy tags and simplified balistics kills this game.    … Expand
  8. nuclearchainsaw
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    This game is pretty awesome...people say the AI sucks or that it's glitchy...it's been out for 4 days for crying out loud..there will be patches...as far as the stupid AI, they aren't that stupid when you actually PLAY IT ON HARD. Of course they're stupid when you put it on easy...that's the point.

    Only thing that sucks is that the multiplayer crashes hard and often as of the first week.
  9. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    fun game even better than V2 and more opend i like it :) .,
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  10. Sies
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    Wer den Vorgänger mochte wird mit dem 3. Hauptteil der Serie seine Freude haben.
    Die KI aka Deutschen sind zwar immer noch Strohdumm aber deutlich Authentischer als in V2.
    Optisch eine wirkliche Verbesserung zum Vorgänger auch die Atmosphäre der Landschaft wird gut eingefangen, und dabei hasse ich persönliche in der Wüste Region spielen. Die Story ist vorhanden und man kann ihr gut    Wer den Vorgänger mochte wird mit dem 3. Hauptteil der Serie seine Freude haben.
    Die KI aka Deutschen sind zwar immer noch Strohdumm aber deutlich Authentischer als in V2.
    Optisch eine wirkliche Verbesserung zum Vorgänger auch die Atmosphäre der Landschaft wird gut eingefangen, und dabei hasse ich persönliche in der Wüste Region spielen.

    Die Story ist vorhanden und man kann ihr gut folgen auch wenn sie nicht sonderlich "Potig" aber von einem Sniper Spiel erwarte ich keine "Hitman: Absolution" Erzählung.

    Mein gesamt Einruck nach 20 Stunden ist "Sniper Elite V2 + Verbesserung"
    Wieso an allem etwas verändern wenn es doch schon ok war.    … Expand
  11. SendoTarget
    Jul 1, 2014
    8
    Complaints on V2: Being too much of a corridor-shooter, no way to go stealth, bullet-cam excess.

    They've all been fixed in Sniper Elite 3. The areas are vast, the gameplay is still similar, but you can actually mask your shots now. You can decide if you want to see the bullet-cam at all or just let it show on every shot. The gore-detail is excellent and highly satisfying. Still not a    Complaints on V2: Being too much of a corridor-shooter, no way to go stealth, bullet-cam excess.

    They've all been fixed in Sniper Elite 3. The areas are vast, the gameplay is still similar, but you can actually mask your shots now. You can decide if you want to see the bullet-cam at all or just let it show on every shot. The gore-detail is excellent and highly satisfying. Still not a perfect game, but miles above of what V2 was. Well worth the full price.    … Expand
  12. Ghoster
    Jul 5, 2014
    8
    Better game than v2. But, it have bad things which could be avoided with some more effort. First, AI is terrible and you can practically shoot in air and kill all enemies running directly on you. In other hand if you don't abuse that weak point of the game, gameplay could be pretty amusing! Second bad thing is that game is tto easy on PC. Seems commands are made for controllers and playingBetter game than v2. But, it have bad things which could be avoided with some more effort. First, AI is terrible and you can practically shoot in air and kill all enemies running directly on you. In other hand if you don't abuse that weak point of the game, gameplay could be pretty amusing! Second bad thing is that game is tto easy on PC. Seems commands are made for controllers and playing with mouse is just too easy even on realistic settings. There also few bugs like wrong bullet collision with close objects when you scope. Even with that bad things game is better than most of other titles releasing these days.… Expand
  13. SenshudoTV
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    Packed with open level designs and objectives in more than enough variety, the tense atmosphere of stealthy gameplay to counterbalance its thin story. Sniper Elite III is a fun skull or balls popping experience (depending on your choice).

    Sniper Elite III is more than just a showcase for its slow-motion X-ray pornographic gore. It shines for its open-ended approach to stealth and its    Packed with open level designs and objectives in more than enough variety, the tense atmosphere of stealthy gameplay to counterbalance its thin story. Sniper Elite III is a fun skull or balls popping experience (depending on your choice).

    Sniper Elite III is more than just a showcase for its slow-motion X-ray pornographic gore. It shines for its open-ended approach to stealth and its environmental backdrop thrived with tense atmospheres on cat-and-mouse sniper affairs.    … Expand
  14. CBZ
    Jul 14, 2014
    8
    This game is a huge improvement over V2. Both graphics and gameplay are much better, having more options to get around and losing the linear maps. Also, the campaign is intense but the number of missions is on the low side. For the $50 they ask, it should have at least a couple more missions included in vanilla version (not DLCs)

    The AI is mediocre at best, very predictable and easy to    This game is a huge improvement over V2. Both graphics and gameplay are much better, having more options to get around and losing the linear maps. Also, the campaign is intense but the number of missions is on the low side. For the $50 they ask, it should have at least a couple more missions included in vanilla version (not DLCs)

    The AI is mediocre at best, very predictable and easy to deal with once you understand how it works.

    MP is fun but I wish there was a way to see the server settings in full detail before you enter it (maybe it's just me but I didn't find a way to do it)
    Overall, if you get a discount on the game, it's a solid decision, but I wouldnt pay full price for it.    … Expand
  15. Vellocet_NZ
    Jul 11, 2014
    8
    A great - and much-needed - step forward for the series. Previous versions have essentially been sniping simulators (in the same way that Goat Simulator doesn't actually simulate the life of a goat) - once you got past the trick shots, collectibles were one of the only things that kept the gameplay from becoming very "rinse and repeat". This time round, they've overlaid actual gameA great - and much-needed - step forward for the series. Previous versions have essentially been sniping simulators (in the same way that Goat Simulator doesn't actually simulate the life of a goat) - once you got past the trick shots, collectibles were one of the only things that kept the gameplay from becoming very "rinse and repeat". This time round, they've overlaid actual game elements and a more free-form approach to gameplay, even if it still tunnels you from objective to objective. This gives you a greater feeling of agency over your character - when you clear a room, it's not just, "Wow, I made an awesome shot". It's also, "Wow, that was quite cool how I approached that field full of enemies". It's not a detailed or authentic MilSim, featuring only a few "real world" conventions applied in a way that's typical of modern gaming - bullet drop, scope shake, breath holding. It's not going to be for everybody, but it's a big advancement for the series, and doesn't feel "lazy" or like a proof of concept like the previous versions sometimes did.… Expand
  16. santerino
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    After playing a while this is a good game.The story dont matter for me,I care more about action&graphic.
    DirectX 11,WWII night&day desert missions,lovely graphic&design,AI in front of you matter a lot on tough level.forget about dx9 games,get to the next level with dx11.
    In short play it,its about WWII and good desert level design.
  17. Tinz
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    The game has everything we loved in Sniper Elite 2 and makes it even better. Amazing visuals, large open places. multiple ways to complete missions and enough settings to vary the difficulty to modify the game as much as you need. This is by far the best sniping game out!
  18. chuy1530
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    This game is just plain fun. I'm not big into the stealth shooter genre so maybe the ground it walks on has been tread before, but I've rarely felt as satisfied in gaming before as I do when I set up the perfect distraction to lure an enemy out and then pop them just as a plane flies overhead to mask the sound. It is also cool to play in 3D. The biggest negative for me is that the AIThis game is just plain fun. I'm not big into the stealth shooter genre so maybe the ground it walks on has been tread before, but I've rarely felt as satisfied in gaming before as I do when I set up the perfect distraction to lure an enemy out and then pop them just as a plane flies overhead to mask the sound. It is also cool to play in 3D. The biggest negative for me is that the AI forgets about you a lot sooner than you'd think they would when they just watched 3 friends get lobotomized, but when they ARE actively looking for you they do it pretty intelligently with flanking and everything. Overall if 'gory stealth shooter' sounds like a good time for you this is a great game for it.… Expand
  19. chrisgamehunter
    Jul 28, 2014
    10
    this was a very good game good graphics and even little challenge i noticed my self playing on easiest diffcullty and i was still struggling one of the best games i have i only found 1 bug but no problem
  20. Indeep
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    No se por qué le ponen tan mala nota. Se merece mas de lo que han puntuado por aquí ya que el juego es por lo menos divertido y no se hace pesado. Los Graficos no son nada del otro jueves pero cumple.
  21. TypicalGamer1
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    Sniper Elite 3 was my first entry into the series, and to be honest, it's a pretty fun game. The story is honestly in my opinion, the weakest part of the game, it was the same typical cliche popcorn flick storyline about some lone sniper fighting against the Nazis in the 1940s, it wasn't very interesting and barely any of the characters were memorable, though the voice acting was prettySniper Elite 3 was my first entry into the series, and to be honest, it's a pretty fun game. The story is honestly in my opinion, the weakest part of the game, it was the same typical cliche popcorn flick storyline about some lone sniper fighting against the Nazis in the 1940s, it wasn't very interesting and barely any of the characters were memorable, though the voice acting was pretty decent.

    But the story isn't the most important element of the game, it's the gameplay, and the gameplay is fun as hell, seeing you kill an enemy with a sniper bullet and seeing the enemy die in one of the absolutely brutal and 'ohohoho' deaths is undeniably satisfying and rewarding, the game has 8 huge open and explorable sandbox levels where you could easily spend hours in, the sniper gameplay along with the brutal death animations, is challenging, rewarding, and satisfying, and the stealth is well crafted, but the gunplay with the other weapons seem a bit clunky and awkward.

    The graphics are gorgeous, every level has an incredible amount of detail to them, from the vehicles to the buildings and the environments themselves, and the lighting is great, though the character models don't look as good in my opinion. I also think that the ai does leave room for improvement, they can be pretty good at times, but they aren't at others, plus I have encountered a couple of glitches in the game, but none too game breaking.

    If you love stealth games, and games that require you to be more tactical and slow, Sniper Elite 3 is the game for you, it's no Call of Duty, you can't just run into enemies all willy-nilly and go all rambo on them all the time. It's a challenging game that requires strategy, tactics, and patience, so if you are more into running and gunning, the game is not for you.

    The game is pretty long, I beat the game on normal at 17 hours, and I explored every level, but I only found all the Sniper Nests, I haven't done all the optional objectives, haven't found all the collectible cards and war diaries, and i haven't even maxed out Karl(the main protagonist of the game). So with it being a lengthy game, it also has a lot of replay value with replaying the campaign to complete what you haven't completed, maxing out the levels, and the challenge mode, and the multiplayer modes, so it's quite a bang for your buck.

    Again, if you prefer more slow, tactical shooters, then look no further than Sniper Elite 3.    … Expand
  22. SilverOrlov
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Beautiful graphics, interesting plot, preserved mechanics of shooting, mini-stealth idea, and relatively open World on mission maps. However, I can’t say that I liked the game in everything. I can’t characterize exactly with words, but from some point there was a feeling that I want this game to end as faster as it possible.
  23. xSnipShotx
    Nov 25, 2019
    8
    Good game, really enjoyed it. I liked the setting, felt unique compared to the previous one.
  24. Djeban
    Jan 28, 2020
    8
    The game is not bad, but some things were not pleasant
    all that is not said means that all is well
    1 Bots, they are stupid at the same time and do not see very well well sclerosis passed on the elite sniper
    Where's the muffler? i know there are 1 rounds of ammunition and so on but these are ammunition that can hear noise and not completely
    And then all is well
  25. WHITESIXOMAR
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    Masterpiece. Sniper Elite III or "Africa" was the 1st experience of this franchise for me as previous games were boring and repetitive, they did not fit my play style. Both games focused on over-explored WW2 combat scenarios. This is a replay-based review after completing SE4 & SE5.

    SE3 Introduces new stuff like stealth / adapt & overcome gameplay mechanics, improved AI, and the    Masterpiece. Sniper Elite III or "Africa" was the 1st experience of this franchise for me as previous games were boring and repetitive, they did not fit my play style. Both games focused on over-explored WW2 combat scenarios. This is a replay-based review after completing SE4 & SE5.

    SE3 Introduces new stuff like stealth / adapt & overcome gameplay mechanics, improved AI, and the exciting North African theatre of World War II that is not often explored in games. The cinematics and simple storyline do the job, getting you focused on your targets and build's tension as most missions take place during well-known battles, like the Siege of Tobruk and the Halfaya Pass. I would have preferred a protagonist with a deep character arc or more immersive lore, but I guess Rebellion uses the setting to give us an excuse to Snipe some Nazi Officers, and that's ok with me.

    The game has major technical problems, the improved AI works but is still broken and some points, the pacing drops, and the game becomes repetitive, and the graphics look good but dated somehow. Despite these problems, it is a game that I can replay over and over.    … Expand
  26. mesutaltin
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Güzel oyun. Tavsiye ederim. Oynanması gereken bir oyun. Bu tarzdan hoşlananlar sevecektir.
  27. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best games in the Sniper Elite series, I love this game! it has gorgeous graphics, satisfying gameplay, and lots of gore! just its ragdoll physics which is bad anyway for me the Game is perfect!
    I love Karl fairbune. I'm a real fan of Sniper Elite

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Metascore
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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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