Sniper Elite 4
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"Sniper Elite 4 is the best entry yet in this long-running franchise with great big meaty missions stuffed to bursting point with Nazis to snipe and stab in glorious slo-mo X-ray vision. There's a new-found flexibility to the gameplay, with Karl now able to shimmy and scurry vertically around levels and enemy AI that's much more up to the task than in previous iterations. There may be some slightly rough edges, with duff writing, naff characters and gameplay that doesn't change much from start to finish but, overall, this is playful sniper's paradise that lands on Switch in a truly impressive port. It's time to dust off that M1903 Springfield, find a nice vantage point and get to blowing great big bloody holes in fascist heads. The perfect antidote to 2020."
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About Sniper Elite 4
Sniper Elite 4 is a tactical third-person shooter set in World War II Italy. Developed by Rebellion in 2017, it tasks you with playing Karl Fairburne, a covert agent fighting Nazis alongside the Italian Resistance. The game spans coastal towns, forests, and mountain monasteries, blending stealth and marksmanship. With single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes, it leans into precise sniping, environmental traversal, and stealthy takedowns. The WWII setting is central, offering a mix of historical landmarks and fictional Nazi structures. It’s a game about patience and strategy, where a single shot can shift the mission’s momentum.
Gameplay
Each session starts with scouting objectives: locate targets using thermal goggles, avoid patrols, and exploit distractions. You spend hours crouching behind walls, adjusting scope zoom, and waiting for the perfect shot. The ballistics engine emphasizes real-world physics, bullets curve, and misses can alert enemies. Stealth is key: knife kills, explosive traps, and smoke bombs let you bypass fights. Resources are tight; ammo and medkits are scarce, forcing calculated risks. Environments demand adaptability, urban areas hide snipers, while forests require quiet movement. Co-op mode adds teamwork but complicates coordination. Controls are responsive, though reload animations can feel sluggish during intense firefights.
What Players Think
Sniper Elite 4 holds a 75/100 on IGDB from 196 ratings, with community mood leaning "Creepy" (1 vote). Of 85 achievements, players unlock an average of 11.1 (13.1%). The rarest, "The Collector" (1.00%), likely ties to a hidden mission or obscure kill. Most players finish the campaign in 15, 20 hours, with extended playtime for 100% completion. Reviews praise its sniping mechanics but critique repetitive enemy AI. Fans highlight the satisfaction of perfect headshots, while critics note the game’s slow pacing. It’s a niche title for those who enjoy methodical, high-stakes gameplay over fast-paced action.
PlayPile's Take
Sniper Elite 4 is a niche pick for fans of tactical sniping and WWII history. The 85 achievements offer longevity, though most are easy to mid-tier. The rarest achievement’s 1% rate suggests one or two near-impossible challenges. At its peak, it delivers rewarding precision and engaging environments, but repetitive mechanics and AI quirks may frustrate. If you enjoy planning every move and relishing quiet, methodical play, it’s worth the investment. Others might find it too slow or derivative.
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
75.0
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