Pushing down on the right analog stick will also bring up binoculars to use and spot enemies or explosives. Which, by the way, works well with no problems on-the-fly to switch between firearms or usable items. Here, Karl has landmines, tripwire traps, and more that can be accessed through the weapon wheel. Out in the field is where the fun happens though. You can unlock more weapons through earning money by completing objectives, but I found the standard loadout will work fine for the entire game. Going into each story mission, you’ll be able to assemble a loadout consisting of sniper rifle, sub-machine gun or shotgun, handgun, and slots for health items, extra ammo, or grenades. Let’s just say that he’d make any World War II soldier blush. Of course, this is a generally accepted trope within the franchise so that you can pop some domes without having to wait for them to get back out into the open.īut you guys mostly care about Karl Fairburne’s abilities and equipment. The only drawback would be the teetering they do when behind cover so that their head peaks out. They heard sounds at the precise distance they should have and had pretty good aim if the player chose to remain stationary. was satisfactory for a stealth/action game such as this. I felt the capability and knowledge of the enemy A.I. That is when they’re not walking into walls (more on that later). The denizens of these places (nasty Nazis) are also pretty good at defending themselves. I willingly admit to getting lost inside a Nazi science base due to its size and different departments. Exploring really should be a part of every wannabe sniper’s mindset as you’ll find unused entrances or exits to wherever a target is hiding. I’m talking about houses, mansions, or complexes that had a variety of paths, floors, and escape routes. Not all places had a tiered model but I was surprised at the amount of verticality Sniper Elite 4 had, and not just simple laying on a hill and shooting from the high ground. Needless to say, there will be plenty of cover to take advantage of from a crouching or laying down standpoint. Most places offered the perfect amount of stealth approaches, combat readiness, or tail behind the legs retreat. Each area of interest was made actively, and by that I mean there were many ways to accomplish feats. First and foremost is the level design itself. Important items are marked on the in-game map (unless you play on the hardest difficulty) and I found things were easy to find but challenging to overcome. Killing every Nazi scum on the map is an acceptable goal, too. Each of the eight levels features an expansive amount of land to gallivant about in order to complete main missions, side missions, or find collectibles. You travel to different parts of Italy from the countryside, to docks, to military bases, and anything in between. Gameplay is easily this title’s best feature. Also, I’ll have to take back the handsome part as well as Karl Fairburne would certainly be a lady killer today. Although I will admit there was a scene that got to me in a way other than collateral damage. The game never tries to be anything more than it is and treats all matters as an objective to get done, not an emotional tale to pull on the heart-strings. There’s no RPG-like tale of overcoming adversity or a handsome, roguish adventurer on a personal quest – and that’s okay. It’s about a military man doing his job and going on missions to eradicate a world threat. Just don’t expect these plot points to be stretched out.įor the most part, Sniper Elite 4 has a straightforward and simplistic plot. Our hero will team up with British troops, German informants, a resistant movement, and even the Italian Mafia. In order to do that, some sacrifices and allegiances will be made. Once Karl arrives, he has to work his way up the Nazi chain of command in the boot shaped country to find information on the missile and how to stop it. We find out pretty early (opening cutscene) that the weapon is a missile that can be radio controlled and has already taken out an important ship in the war effort. This time he’s deployed to Italy after the fascist state has created another super weapon. The story continues Karl Fairburne’s assault against the Nazi regime during World War II. However, awesome, action movie-esque moments don’t make the game and I’m happy to say Rebellion has crafted a complete package here. It brings everything within the human body beautifully (or disgustingly) to the forefront. I know this thanks to the series’ tradition of X-Ray Kill Cams. It wasn’t a conscious thing but more often than not I would leave a Nazi without a functioning mandible. Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times my brain made me aim for an enemy’s jaw. If Sniper Elite 4 has taught me anything it’s this: Don’t put a sniper rifle in my hands unless you want someone’s jaw obliterated.
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