by: Rebellion: Sniper Elite 3
Sniper Elite 3 is another free game from AMD's Never Settle Gaming Bundle. Sniper Elite, the only non-"space game" I got from the Never Settle Space Edition. This is a World War 2 shooter, and as the title suggests focuses on sniping.
The game differentiates itself from other shooters as it emphasizes the importance of tactical thinking over quick reflexes or the "run and shoot everything that moves" kind of game play. As such the game values stealth and you have to choose your engagements well. Whether you are trying to silently kill a lone sentry with a silenced pistol, silent take down or with sound-masked sniper fire, you need a clear mind and a solid plan. Trigger happy players will find this game difficult if not impossible to play.
A defining feature of the game is the so-called "kill-cam". It doesn't only show you a slow-motion video of your kill but as well as an x-ray vision to add to the gore. If you are squeamish you can turn it off, as it can be quite violent and gruesome, consider yourself warned (shows the internal damage done by the bullet on the enemy soldier).
I can't seem to record w/ raptr so I'm including a link from the official Game Trailer
Video by: RebellionThe game differentiates itself from other shooters as it emphasizes the importance of tactical thinking over quick reflexes or the "run and shoot everything that moves" kind of game play. As such the game values stealth and you have to choose your engagements well. Whether you are trying to silently kill a lone sentry with a silenced pistol, silent take down or with sound-masked sniper fire, you need a clear mind and a solid plan. Trigger happy players will find this game difficult if not impossible to play.
A defining feature of the game is the so-called "kill-cam". It doesn't only show you a slow-motion video of your kill but as well as an x-ray vision to add to the gore. If you are squeamish you can turn it off, as it can be quite violent and gruesome, consider yourself warned (shows the internal damage done by the bullet on the enemy soldier).
I can't seem to record w/ raptr so I'm including a link from the official Game Trailer
No doubt the game focuses on the single player campaign but the multiplayer aspect is quite a gem too. As with the campaign, the game play rewards the patient. Oftentimes the wait would stretch to several minutes before somebody gets a fire off. This game is a camper's paradise, find your own corner/hedge, hunker down and keep an eye out for opportunities to make a brain shake out your opponents' head.
Multiplayer
I've been playing multiplayer for a bit (though not spectacularly)and I found out that Sniper Elite 3 seems to have a lot of experienced players on the field as it seems to be very difficult to win a match. Admittedly I am not a very good player with limited experience, but there really are players in the game who seem hit you if you move an inch off cover.
I find Deathmatch (DM) the mode I like best. TDM or team deathmatch is kind of slow as you can only hit 50% of the players in the match (the other 50% belongs to your team), in comparison in DM you need not worry if it is a teammate or not as every other player out there is a target. If you see somebody move, shoot it dead!
Another game mode which is capture the flag, is team based. Your flag is at your base and so is the opponent's at theirs. You would really need to coordinate with your team in this one. One should try to sneak in/run in to grab the opponent's flag while the others provide covering fire. If you are carrying the flag, you need to dash as hiding would be difficult if not impossible with a big tall flag at your back. Furthermore your enemy can track their flag, which is a dead giveaway as to where you're at.
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