Sniper Elite 5

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 58
  3. Negative: 2 out of 58
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  1. BaziCenter
    Jun 3, 2022
    70
    There is no denying that Sniper Elite 5 is the best game yet by Rebellion and the most complete entry in the series, but could it take the franchise to the next level and transform it from a mediocre experience to a top of the bar shooter? The answer is probably no.
  2. Digital Trends
    May 25, 2022
    70
    Sniper Elite 5 is an increasingly rare WWII game that actually does something new with the conflict. While its story has nothing new to say and its commitment to history can be a burden on its creative potential, its open-ended missions make for a devilishly enjoyable stealth action game. Its excessive violence can be a little hard to stomach, even for the most hardened gamers, but you can’t have a guilty pleasure without a heaping helping of self-indulgence.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    May 25, 2022
    70
    Sniper Elite 5 probably stands as the best episode of the Rebellion series, but five years after the previous chapter we expected more substantial improvements compared to a couple of ziplines, climbing vines, active reload and some upgradable skills. The core gameplay still works, but suffers from the same old problems when it comes to short-ranged fights and the movements and interactions of the characters feel really cumbersome.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    May 25, 2022
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. Press Start Australia
    May 25, 2022
    70
    Sniper Elite 5 is undeniably a better game than its predecessors. Every level is packed modestly with things to do, and the kills are endlessly enjoyable. But some antiquated design choices, a done-to-death setting, and a ho-hum story keep it from reaching its full potential. It’s a shame too, because at its core Sniper Elite 5 is one of the best Sniper experiences you can play right now, it’s just everything else that’s letting it down.
  7. PLAY! Zine
    Jun 16, 2022
    65
    With the fifth edition of SE, Rebellion makes a few steps forward, as well as a few steps back, due to its great focus on sandbox level design, riddled with problems with arena-like level segments, and bad implementation of Invasion mode with weird design choices when the UI is in question.
  8. Destructoid
    Jun 5, 2022
    65
    If you’re wondering if it’s worth picking up, I guess I’d say that it probably is. If you’ve never played a Sniper Elite game before, Sniper Elite 5 is as good as any to jump in with. You don’t need previous experience to understand what’s going on. If you’ve played every game in the series, then you know if you’re going to like this one. However, if you bounced off the previous titles, this one absolutely isn’t going to change your mind. Not in the same way a bullet to a Nazi’s cerebral cortex does.
  9. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    60
    Sniper Elite 5 features the same great stealth combat that fans of the series have come to adore, even if its story and all guns blazing approach leave a lot to be desired. A few new upgrades like Axis Invasion mode and enhanced weapon customisation are welcome additions, making killing Nazis still damn fun.
  10. COGconnected
    May 26, 2022
    60
    Sniper Elite 5 let me down. I expected the next generation of this franchise. Instead, we got Sniper Elite 4.5. If Rebellion Developments hopes to continue this series down the line, they’ll need to return to the drawing board and bring something fresh next time.
  11. GameSkinny
    May 25, 2022
    60
    If you are really passionate about World War II shooters, are a dedicated Sniper Elite fan, or just really need to shatter some vertebrae with bullets, this could be worth a look. For everyone else, it’s probably better to set your sights elsewhere.
  12. GAMINGbible
    May 25, 2022
    60
    Sniper Elite 5 introduces some decent additions to the tried-and-tested formula and impressively improves on the X-ray killcams that the series is famous for. In spite of that, Sniper Elite needs an overhaul into next-gen to really keep the franchise alive in the future.
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  1. Game Revolution
    May 25, 2022
    While Sniper Elite 5 introduces a generous amount of game mechanics that are new to the series, they aren’t especially unique when looking at the shooter genre at large. Sure, it’s good that Sniper Elite is now catching up, but it’s still got a ways to go. With that said, it’s a marked improvement over Sniper Elite 4 and fans of the franchise will no doubt find a lot to like here. It’s also on Xbox Game Pass and will be a fine addition to the line-up during a tumultuous time for the service. [Review in Progress]
  2. Push Square
    May 25, 2022
    Sniper Elite 5 knows exactly who it’s aimed at, and Rebellion is on target as always. The developer’s dense French sandboxes are hugely replayable, and look fantastic to boot. There are some sloppy gameplay mechanics, like the climbing and twitchy camera, but these are easy to forgive. A wide array of difficulty options mean both super-agents and rookies can eke something out of this title, and with the release accommodating so many different play styles, it represents a real bullet to our heart – or should that be balls? [Review in Progress]

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 71
  3. Negative: 27 out of 71
  1. ThorIbanez
    Jun 1, 2022
    4
    I can't continue playing this game. It is almost like they forgot to make the game revolve around sniping and long distances. This is a ton ofI can't continue playing this game. It is almost like they forgot to make the game revolve around sniping and long distances. This is a ton of hallways and room to room combat There is no way you can engage without an alarm going off or being spotted then it's time to take o like 10 guys at once which nukes the immersion. The ai just has too sensitive hearing for you to get away with anything. Just feels like they corrupted the main snipey stealth factor that made these games fun. At the very least they should let you start off with all available suppressors If the ai are going to be this touchy . get ready to fight off 8 to ten guys at once with a **** cover system. not fun… Full Review »
  2. Kannibal
    May 28, 2022
    2
    Just spent a considerable amount of time writing an extremely long review but it wouldn't post so here's a quick one.

    The game is okay as    Just spent a considerable amount of time writing an extremely long review but it wouldn't post so here's a quick one.

    The game is okay as long as you never ever use your sniper rifle but that's why I bought it and I'm mad. The domino of consequence, should anyone be allergic to your presence is very harsh. But it's almost impossible to go unnoticed using your sniper rifle    … Full Review »
  3. Cyb3rs34l
    Jun 2, 2022
    3
    Not much has really improved in SE5 at all other than authentic mode, multiplayer is utter trash invasion mode is plagued with cheaters whoNot much has really improved in SE5 at all other than authentic mode, multiplayer is utter trash invasion mode is plagued with cheaters who can spam your location even before invasion phones are able to be used. Personally invasion phones are pointless and so are all of the easy modes as I beat the game on authentic an that is the best way to get your money out of the game.

    Anything multiplayer that isn't no cross is pretty much people running around and SMG-ing everyone


    Its like they really don't care about making anything actually fun in multiplayer why even add it into the damn game if you're not going to really invest any actually talent into making maps or flusbing out some good sniping maps.

    We buy a stupid clone year after year of a game and you give us stupid multiplayer and cheesy invasion mode that you ruin either by over thinking it as in invasion mode or utterly doing nothing as in multiplayer.

    Even survival mode is stupid as hell its pretty much defend a HQ and survive an the only point of the HQ is for ammo and medical care.

    Even in the stupid campaign their are way to many collectibles and bugs that still aren't patched.

    I'm really getting tired of buying games either filled with cheaters and or being bugged all to hell in back. Rebellion clearly just pushes out a mediocre campaign an weak multiplayer for a quick cash grab.

    Its time they let Karl die off and actually do something new other than giving us new missions each release or some stupidass zombie game whoch is more than played out by now they have absolutely zero creative talent or thinking skills.    … Full Review »
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