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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Jun 14, 2021
    73
    A step ahead for the lovers of sniping games, but for the future we hope to see something more unique and distinctive for the franchise.
  2. Jun 10, 2021
    72
    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a title that continues the path started by its predecessor, placing the thrill of a mercenary sniper’s life in a simple, linear and somewhat bland story. A rather predictable but all in all enjoyable experience, with some limitations (and some oddities) in artificial intelligence and an average graphics/sound department.
  3. Jun 7, 2021
    72
    Contracts was a great step ahead for the Sniper Ghost Warrior series, and this sequel is even better. Sniping is fun, and we like the open level design, but there are still some technical issues with AI, loading times and several bugs.
  4. Jul 5, 2021
    70
    While Ghost Warrior Contracts is nothing extraordinary and does not evolve the genre in any particular way, it still offers a pleasant experience to both fans of the series and the genre.
  5. Jun 9, 2021
    70
    Continuist sequel that fans of the first game will appreciate. A unique experience at its highest difficulty levels when we have the sniper rifle in our hands, and another more traditional and less inspired in the rest.
  6. Jun 7, 2021
    70
    Contracts 2 nails everything around being a sniper, but feels a bit more flawed when it comes to the rest of mechanics. However, if you like the series, you’ll have a good time with it.
  7. Jul 10, 2021
    60
    SGW: Contracts 2 is another relatively mediocre title in an overly long franchise of sniper sim games. It has some creative level design and great sniping moments when assassinating long-range targets, but it still remains an overly generic FPS game with lacklustre mission design and terrible AI.
  8. Jun 25, 2021
    60
    You could very well take any review of the previous Contracts game, paste it in the sequel and read a completely accurate description of Contracts 2. It’s hard to notice any improvement or differentiation of the formula between those two games, other than an understanding that you are taking part in different missions, albeit in a very familiar setting.
  9. Jun 17, 2021
    60
    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 blows off a heck of a lot of heads, but never managed to blow my mind. Its long range sniper shots feel genuinely satisfying to pull off, but the enemy AI is so dimwitted it almost seems cruel to kill them. With an upgrade system that’s largely skippable and mostly uninspired mission challenges, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a competent sniper sim that lacks the edge required to be a real sharpshooter.
  10. Jun 25, 2021
    55
    Same shit, different day. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 has its moments, at times turning into an enjoyable shooter with wonderful graphics - as long as you're playing on PS5, that is. Inconsistent AI and frustrating scenarios however - as well as resolution and framerate issues; if you're on PS4 - ultimately drag down the experience into severe mediocrity.
  11. Jun 22, 2021
    50
    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is good for a short time, not a long time. What could have been a glorious game full of compelling contracts and challenging assassinations gets muddied by boring regions that are just begging to be filled with objectives to make them seem worthwhile. Instead, you’ll spend more time walking around than actually sniping the baddies. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 feels unsure of whether it can truly be a strong sniper simulator so instead it tries to outgun other FPS and assassination games – unfortunately, despite it’s fun sniping gunplay, it misses the mark on both.
  12. Jun 10, 2021
    50
    Carefully engineered sniper action that’s let down by frequent departures into close combat, exposing weak gunplay and a lack of polish.
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 52
  2. Negative: 14 out of 52
  1. Jun 6, 2021
    2
    I'm only on the first actual mission and many of the annoyances from the first game are present, along with some new ones. Mission introsI'm only on the first actual mission and many of the annoyances from the first game are present, along with some new ones. Mission intros can't be skipped, dumb enemy AI, terrible map, enemies can hit hit back from over 1000 m with assault rifles, poor dialogue, long loading times...and the game autosaves way too frequently so you may have to redo an entire mission to correct one mishap. I've already become stuck twice, once on a rock and once on a shooting platform i.e. can't change stance and can only go in a circle on the spot. This game has been a long time coming and to see it with the bad features of the first installment and so buggy is disappointing. Full Review »
  2. Aug 25, 2021
    0
    Game regulary crashes and corupt saves! This happens every time after loading game after death.
  3. Jul 1, 2021
    5
    a great game, as concept, as gameplay.
    notable issue is the AI, that goes from totally idiotic (guys talking, one headshot and the others
    a great game, as concept, as gameplay.
    notable issue is the AI, that goes from totally idiotic (guys talking, one headshot and the others goes around bored) to impossible detection from 500m and game over...from mob with an AK.

    But the 5/10 is for the main thing in a first person game: aiming.
    using a controller is PAINFUL.
    This is not a game for a console.
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