Sniper Elite 4

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
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  1. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 13, 2017
    73
    Sniper Elite 4 represents another step forward for the series, but a step we imagined could be more decisive. The game still delivers a solid, enjoyable shooting gameplay, but not so far from what we experienced in the previous episode.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 11, 2017
    70
    Positively brimming with quantity, if not always quality, it struggles to find a fitting template to consistently showcase its strengths. [Apr 2017, p.92]
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Mar 1, 2017
    70
    If the thought of a long-range shot passing through the eye-socket of a Nazi appeals well, then, give it a shot.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 27, 2017
    70
    Sniper Elite 4 focuses on a handful of things that it does very well, and the overall experience is one that I enjoyed. This is a more thoughtful, slower burning pace than the typical shooter, though it is punctuated by moments of intense action that stand out more because they are highlights and not a constant drone of gunfire and running. That being said, the series on the whole has room to grow and is probably overdue to put some more effort into its story and perhaps add a few more wrinkles to the overall gameplay as well.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 14, 2017
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. Game Revolution
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    Sniper Elite 4 is finally in a place where people can unabashedly call it "good." Despite its lack of impactful side quests, its morally ambiguous indiscriminate murder and hilarious artificial intelligence flaws that plague any stealth game, Sniper Elite 4 is good. Its sniping sequences are visceral and never get old (I never once turned off the slow-mo feature), and the depth in side missions alone give you more than your money's worth in terms of dollars per hour.
  8. Game Rant
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    Sniper Elite 4 may lack the bells and whistles of other World War 2-based shooters, but its top tier shooting mechanics and open maps make it a fun experience for the creative sniper.
  9. Trusted Reviews
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    Sniper Elite 4 is an improvement over the last game in subtle ways, but its formula unfortunately outstays its welcome before the credits roll. For the first few hours, you’ll be in love, thanks to those stylish kill-cameras elevating each well-judged shot – but it’s a fleeting affair. Palm-striking Nazi jaws off and bursting ballbags can only get you so far in life...If you’re only here for some cathartic, hyper-violent Nazi killing, though, you’re in for a treat. It certainly delivers on that front.
  10. VideoGamer
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    Looking down the scope and holding your breath to line up that perfect shot in Sniper Elite 4 is exhilarating, as are the subsequent Kill Cams. It’s just a shame that the poorly delivered story and wooden characters get in the way.
  11. Push Square
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    Enormous, open levels augment Sniper Elite 4 with some of the best long-distance shootouts that the series has seen thus far. The under-the-hood improvements – paired with the idyllic Italian backdrop – do give this entry the edge over its predecessor, but if you've played one of these games before then you'll know more or less what to expect. Nevertheless, as far as ball busters go, it doesn't get much better (or wince-inducing) than this.
  12. Polygon
    Feb 18, 2017
    65
    With its inconsequential story and addiction to inane splatter kills, Rebellion’s Sniper Elite 4 doesn’t subvert expectations. It doesn’t have to necessarily: The appeal of shooting digital Nazis may never stagnate, and increasing the scale of each stage means more Nazis to kill and an increased potential for strategy. But a bigger scope makes the inherent problems more visible.
  13. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2017
    60
    In comparison to its predecessors the fourth game is more precise and also easier. AI forgives much and if it not for cooperative mode, the game would feel more like a larger expansion than a full-fledged part. [Issue#272]
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  14. NZGamer
    Feb 15, 2017
    60
    Sniper Elite 4 is conflicted and unsettled. Here’s a series that would benefit from Fumito Ueda’s school of thought; design by subtraction – stripping out everything that doesn’t support your primary philosophy. The only part of the game that gets close to doing so, is also the part most won’t pay much attention to.
  15. Easy Allies
    Feb 14, 2017
    60
    Sniper Elite 4 is a game for stealth enthusiasts. Setting up the perfect kill from a huge distance after sneaking past a base full of Nazi soldiers feels rewarding and earned. However, the scenarios fall flat, and the scope of the game is fairly limited. Attempts to offer more options and extend its lifespan don’t really pay off, but it’s still satisfying to shoot someone’s eye out.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 7, 2017
    Rebellion has folded in the essence of stealth greats such as Splinter Cell and Metal Gear while keeping the characterful flavour of Sniper Elite itself, and for the first time it's not necessary to make any excuses on its behalf. Sniper Elite 4 is a really good video game. It's as simple as that. [Recommended]
  2. Mashable
    Feb 13, 2017
    Sniper Elite 4 is an excellent game in many ways, even if it does little to separate itself from its 2014 predecessor. Nazis have always made great video game baddies, and in this one you get to make their heads, lungs, hearts, and other bits explode in slow, bloody motion.
  3. Wired
    Feb 21, 2017
    To be clear, I’m not advocating real-life violence here. But I do suspect that games like this, tied up in gore and cruelty though they are, serve a social purpose. In creating an outlet to resist fascism in its most archetypal form, Sniper Elite 4—and the legacy of World War II media that informs it—reminds us that fascism is real, and needs to be resisted. The game’s power isn’t intelligence or insight, it’s the refusal to forget: By allowing players to fight and win against the ghosts of villains, it offers a quiet reminder that their villainy is real.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 468 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 293 out of 468
  2. Mixed: 124 out of 468
  3. Negative: 51 out of 468
  1. TheLegendofNick
    Feb 14, 2017
    10
    I had seen that there were a lot of unnecessary low scores, without any damn rhyme or reason as to why there was a low score given, which isI had seen that there were a lot of unnecessary low scores, without any damn rhyme or reason as to why there was a low score given, which is frustrating to be honest... So, I figured I'd share my opinion on the game. As a sniping and stealth game, this game is god damn awesome. I loved the second game, but I didn't like the third one as much.

    However, with that being said, I find that SE4 is a blast! The option to go stealthy, guns blazing, the awesome signature killcams, the difficulty customization options... It's something fresh from a lot of these shooters we got now. The story is alright, I've only done about 4 missions so far, but the gameplay is well done! The campaign is entirely playable in COOP this time around, which is great and works really well! The PVP multiplayer is alright, much like other games, it's no AAA shooter multiplayer, but it's something to do while you take a break from the Story. Also, the COOP aside from the campaign COOP, is great as well! There's is Survival, and Marksman, Survival being up to 4 players, and Marksman being 2 players (one person spots, while the other snipes). I hadn't had a chance to try out the Marksman mode yet, but I did play a game of survival and it's probably what you'd expect it to be- survive a certain amount of waves of enemies. If you can grab some friends, or maybe join up with some strangers online, Survival can be really fun.

    One thing I'm not too fond of is that your character level is shared across all game modes, so it's one unified character level. I prefer having one level for PVP multiplayer, and the other for Single Player/COOP BUT this time around the game offers skills every 5 levels, where you get to choose between two skills, so I guess this way makes sense. Honestly, if you're looking for a game to pass time by, or have been wanting a good sniping game, this is it. It's got stealth, action, customization, ranking system, and multiplayer... well worth the money I'd say. Compared to its predecessors, this game is a vast improvement, and the levels offer a sense of choice in that you get to tackle every objective/side objective as you wish, in any order. It's very similar to the style of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. If that sounds fun to you, imagine having a friend to join you on the mission, having either of you'd stick together in an all out assault or stealth mission, or even splitting up with separate or the same play style. So... this game from me gets an 8, but unjust and unexplained reviews brought the games score down unnecessarily... It's a great game.    … Full Review »
  2. kiper161
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    This is the best sniper game ever made! This x-rays, graphics, game looks very nice and work in 60fps. What we can want more from a game likeThis is the best sniper game ever made! This x-rays, graphics, game looks very nice and work in 60fps. What we can want more from a game like that? For every sniper fan this game will be AWESOME. I bught limited edition and its worth it! Its much more interesting than For Honor for example. Great multiplayer and hard single-player.… Full Review »
  3. Gohax
    Apr 3, 2018
    7
    so i bought this game i think some time after it was released only because it was really underrated and nobody talked about it that much
    this    so i bought this game i think some time after it was released only because it was really underrated and nobody talked about it that much
    this game is such a blast they just give you the main mission that you must do to finish the level and some side missions but they are optional they added a little mini base before every starting of a level so you can talk a little bit and then they throw you into a huge map give you a pistol a sniper and a side arm of your choice and that's it go to what ever you want you can go guns blazing and alert everyone that your here or stealthy and try to kill them one by one i prefer the silent way and they did improve the stealth take downs from the third game and now you can parkour and climb things not like assassin's creed but like normal climbing and they did add suppressed ammo for the sniper rifle but still the welrod is the only suppressed pistol not counting dlc and its **** you can barely point with it and most of the time miss the head that's that other then that they didn't change much from the third game just graphics and some improvements here and there oh they made the character a little more stronger i guess because there is a level where you find an rpg and just wreck some tanks but yea mostly the same like the third one

    My final score to this game is a 7-10

    this game is great and all but you can skip it if you want to it doesn't bring anything new to the table either then some improvements and changes here and there    … Full Review »
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