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Sniper Elite 4

Continuing the voyage out of Germany, our friendly sniper now hunts the Italian countryside in his effort to thwart the Nazis.
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91% User Score Based on 18,768 reviews
Critic Score 79%Based on 57 reviews

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Sniper Elite 4 is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Rebellion and was released on February 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Sniper Elite 4 is a tactical shooter game set in WW2 Italy. As an Italian-American sniper, you must aid the Resistance in sabotaging enemy plans and preventing a new super weapon. The game features expansive environments, improved stealth mechanics, and a rewarding sniping system with satisfying X-ray kill cams.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18,768 reviews
story947 positive mentions
stability143 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging sniping and stealth elements, and expansive level design that allows for multiple approaches to objectives.
  • The graphics are stunning, with beautiful visuals and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • The humor, particularly in the x-ray kill cams, adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay, making it enjoyable in co-op play.
  • The story is generally considered lackluster and predictable, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and optimization problems that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The monetization strategy has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the prevalence of microtransactions that lock essential content behind paywalls.
  • story
    3,944 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in *Sniper Elite 4* is generally considered lackluster and predictable, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Players noted that while the missions are engaging and allow for various approaches, the plot and character development are minimal, often leading to a forgettable experience. Many reviews suggest that the game is best enjoyed for its mechanics and gameplay rather than its story, with some players even skipping cutscenes entirely.

    • “The story is simple but fits the game perfectly and keeps you moving forward without getting in the way of gameplay.”
    • “The narrative, while not overly complex, provides a solid backdrop that motivates the missions, with voice acting and cutscenes that add emotional weight without detracting from the gameplay focus.”
    • “The freedom to explore and plan attacks fosters creativity, making each mission feel like a unique puzzle.”
    • “But my one main takeaway from this game is that the story is pretty lackluster, but that is expected from this series.”
    • “The story is bland up until the last two missions, the voice acting is poor, and the characters are uninspiring.”
    • “The story is generic, the characters are soulless, and the missions all felt the same.”
  • gameplay
    2,265 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Sniper Elite 4" is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging sniping and stealth elements, and expansive level design that allows for multiple approaches to objectives. Players appreciate the realistic ballistics, satisfying kill cam features, and the freedom to choose between stealthy or aggressive tactics, although some find the AI and certain mechanics lacking. Overall, the game is considered a significant improvement over its predecessors, offering a rewarding experience for fans of tactical shooters.

    • “The gameplay feels smoother, more open, and more rewarding overall.”
    • “The sniping mechanics feel solid, the bullet physics and x-ray kill cam never get old, and each mission gives you enough freedom to approach objectives your own way — stealthy, aggressive, or a mix of both.”
    • “Sniper Elite 4 is a standout tactical shooter that combines precise sniping mechanics with immersive World War II environments, delivering one of the most satisfying stealth-action experiences in the genre.”
    • “It's pretty obvious they spent their entire budget on gameplay, because the writing and cutscenes are hilariously bad.”
    • “The mechanics are very clunky, but it's still played to kill time lol.”
    • “The gameplay loop gets boring fast, you go to one objective, wipe out the enemy and repeat and waste 2 minutes searching the enemy for ammo since it's so scarce.”
  • graphics
    1,648 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Sniper Elite 4" have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, particularly in the immersive environments and realistic character models. Many players noted significant improvements over previous titles, especially with the iconic x-ray kill cam, which adds a visceral layer to the gameplay. While some critiques mention minor graphical glitches and a few dated elements, the overall consensus is that the game maintains high graphical fidelity, making it visually appealing even years after its release.

    • “The graphics are stunning, the enemy AI is solid – they actually kept me on my toes.”
    • “The stunning visuals, immersive landscapes, and atmospheric audio pull you right into the world.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is engaging, and the voice acting is like a damn movie.”
    • “The graphics are terrible too.”
    • “I usually don't care about the graphics in games, but this game has the worst anti-aliasing I've ever seen in my life; it is bad to the point that it is distracting me from the gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are not great.”
  • replayability
    321 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Sniper Elite 4 is widely praised for its high replayability, attributed to its expansive maps, diverse gameplay approaches, and the inclusion of cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. Players appreciate the ability to tackle missions in various ways, complete optional objectives, and engage in challenges that enhance the overall experience. While some note that the campaign's length may limit replay value, the game's design encourages multiple playthroughs, making it a favorite among fans for its enduring appeal.

    • “I've put in over 200 hours so far, and even though I finished the game, the replayability is astounding.”
    • “The open-ended level design allows for multiple approaches and endless replayability, giving you the freedom to tackle missions in whichever way you prefer—whether that’s stealthily sneaking past enemies or sniping them from a distance in true marksman style.”
    • “The inclusion of cooperative multiplayer and competitive modes adds significant replay value, allowing friends to team up for missions or test their skills against each other in sniper duels.”
    • “The campaign is okay and tries to make it up by having 'replayability', but it can't make up how eh the missions are; there was one or two good levels but that's it, just par for the course.”
    • “The campaign is fairly limited, consisting of only 8 missions (in the base game, more missions are sold as DLC), the game gives you a lot of replay value with different weapons, achievements, and in-game challenges to complete, not to mention the open-world style of the game which lets you complete the levels however you like.”
    • “The shortness and medium to low replayability make this game worth certainly not more than €25.”
  • optimization
    200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many players reporting smooth performance and stable frame rates even on mid-range and older systems. However, some users have experienced occasional frame drops and technical issues, particularly on lower-end PCs, indicating that while the game is well-optimized for most setups, it may struggle under certain conditions. Additionally, the presence of Denuvo has raised concerns about potential performance impacts for some players.

    • “Performance: smooth and stable, even on mid-range rigs.”
    • “I didn’t have to lower a ton of settings to get smooth performance, which is always a nice surprise with games that look this good.”
    • “The game runs smoothly with stable frame rates and great visual fidelity even on medium-high settings.”
    • “Despite boasting impressive visuals and expansive environments, the game struggles with optimization issues, leading to frequent frame rate drops, texture pop-in, and other graphical glitches.”
    • “The constant background processes, sluggish performance, and frequent connectivity checks caused more frustration than they were worth.”
    • “The game is not optimized at all.”
  • stability
    176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including crashes, AI issues, and animation problems. While some users experienced smooth performance and minimal issues, a significant number noted that the game can be frustratingly unstable, often requiring multiple attempts to start or leading to system freezes. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.

    • “It runs great on Steam Deck and plays great with a controller.”
    • “A very well optimized game, runs great on both my GTX 970 and RTX 4070 Ti.”
    • “Gameplay is fun, smooth, and polished with little to no glitches or bugs.”
    • “Imagine making the 4th game of the series and not even bothering to fix glitches that were reported in previous iterations.”
    • “It crashes so often on startup; who made this game? It's so buggy it's unreal. Games from 2008 are better made than this. It takes like 5+ attempts to get the game to run.”
    • “Crashing and hang-ups every 30-40 minutes. I tried fixes from the community, but nothing worked. I contacted the developers and got a fix from them, and it broke the game worse. Now it doesn't run for more than a few seconds before it freezes, causing the need to forcefully restart the entire computer.”
  • humor
    169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting the hilariously over-the-top kill cams, particularly the x-ray shots that reveal gruesome yet comedic outcomes. Many reviews mention the absurdity of shooting enemies in the testicles, the intentionally bad voice acting, and the amusing AI behaviors, all contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. While some aspects of the game may feel outdated or repetitive, the comedic elements, especially in co-op play, keep players engaged and laughing throughout their missions.

    • “The x-ray kill cams never get old; they're equal parts hilarious and horrifying, especially during tense moments where you’re lining up multiple shots before enemies move out of position.”
    • “An awesome game to play co-op campaign with a friend, featuring some hilarious moments that you can see in glorious x-ray vision, much to the dislike of all the bad guys.”
    • “I shot Hitler so hard, he backflipped 100 meters away... it was funny.”
    • “For what the game has to offer in relation to the price, it's an unfunny joke.”
    • “The humor feels forced and falls flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
    • “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got tired clichés that made me roll my eyes.”
  • music
    126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and fitting for the World War II setting, enhancing the immersive experience during tense gameplay. While some players appreciate the dynamic shifts in the soundtrack that correspond to in-game actions, others find it repetitive or forgettable, with a few noting issues with music triggers. Overall, the soundtrack is considered serviceable, contributing to the game's ambiance but lacking standout tracks.

    • “The sound effects and music create an aura of spookiness that makes every mission feel tense, exciting, and engaging.”
    • “On top of that, the dynamic soundtrack shifts with the action—building suspense when you're hidden and intensifying as you sprint for cover under enemy fire.”
    • “The music enhances the mood and adds to the immersion in various combat scenarios.”
    • “The music is fitting enough given the timeframe and some tracks are at least worth a re-listen, but most of them are rather forgettable and I've even had a few issues with music triggers in-game, so don't expect any Snake Eater's or Heaven's Divide's here.”
    • “The game's soundtrack is serviceable but not particularly memorable.”
    • “I don't know if I took a long time to finish this game because I turned off the music and listened to podcasts while I played, or what, but it felt like it took a long time to finish.”
  • grinding
    110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly regarding weapon unlocks and collectible challenges. While some appreciate the depth and satisfaction that comes from grinding for upgrades, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, making gameplay feel like a chore rather than a rewarding experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding can enhance skill development, it often leads to frustration and a sense of monotony.

    • “Plenty of achievements to hunt that aren't too tedious or a slog.”
    • “Reloading times were super short for me, so it was not tedious at all to play with lots of trial and error.”
    • “The really cool thing about this is that the upgrade system is well-conceived and not tedious as you would find, say, in a COD release.”
    • “The gameplay is good, but can get tedious.”
    • “It's tedious and a chore to play with its horrible mission design... even if its engine at this point is very impressive.”
    • “The weapon upgrade system via achievements feels boring and grindy - instead of getting to play the fun way, I need to choose between not having those upgrades and grinding them, and that is incredibly boring.”
  • atmosphere
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Sniper Elite 4" is widely praised for its immersive and stunning representation of World War II Italy, featuring beautiful graphics, dynamic weather, and detailed environments that enhance gameplay. Players appreciate the tension created by the sound design and level layout, which encourages exploration and strategic play. Overall, the game successfully combines visual and auditory elements to create a captivating and authentic atmosphere that keeps players engaged.

    • “The stunning visuals, immersive landscapes, and atmospheric audio pull you right into the world.”
    • “The graphics are great and it runs silky smooth, the sounds are authentic and really set the atmosphere, the story is interesting and most of the missions including side missions are super fun.”
    • “The atmosphere draws you in and keeps you on edge, which is something I didn’t feel as strongly in Sniper Elite 5.”
    • “The sound design further enhances the immersion, with realistic gunshots and environmental audio that adds to the overall atmosphere.”
    • “This is very sad because with a proper aiming system this game would be really, really good since everything else is made very well: levels are made very well, atmosphere is like I would be really in WWII, story is great and characters are good.”
  • emotional
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players finding moments of genuine emotional weight through letters from soldiers and the moral implications of their actions, while others criticize the overall narrative as generic and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the disconnect between the game's emotional potential and its execution, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration rather than engagement. Overall, while there are poignant moments, the game's story fails to consistently deliver a compelling emotional experience.

    • “The narrative, while not overly complex, provides a solid backdrop that motivates the missions, with voice acting and cutscenes that add emotional weight without detracting from the gameplay focus.”
    • “The game guilt trips you with heartbreaking letters home written to/from the soldiers you mercilessly shoot.”
    • “While looting them, you may find a letter from/to home, and honestly, they're pretty heartbreaking nine times out of ten.”
    • “A boring story doesn't always ruin a game for me, but Sniper Elite 4's was just endlessly grating.”
    • “It's a boring story with forgettable characters and lackluster gameplay.”
    • “Lifeless world, boring story, and dumb AI. Can't find the fun, even in hardcore mode.”
  • monetization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in this game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the prevalence of microtransactions that lock essential content behind paywalls. Users express frustration over the game's reliance on mobile-style monetization tactics, which detracts from the overall experience, and some feel misled by the pricing of DLC and season passes. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative, overshadowing the game's potential enjoyment.

    • “Most of the good stuff is locked behind microtransactions, but you can buy the deluxe edition on G2A for $15, which has all the DLC.”
    • “The DLC all look interesting and there are no microtransactions.”
    • “No loot boxes and no microtransactions.”
    • “Combine that with the ugly visual stylization, complete lack of immersion, confusingly prevalent microtransactions, and busywork that's transparently padding, and the adjective 'bland' is too high a compliment.”
    • “This has got microtransactions blasted all over it, with most of the weaponry locked behind a paywall, and a ridiculous price tag to match.”
    • “To drive the final nail in the coffin are the microtransactions, poorly executed and disgustingly cheesy in the way they are pushed in your face as soon as you start the game.”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has seen some improvement over previous installments, with players gaining deeper insights into the protagonist as the series progresses. However, some reviews highlight a lack of substantial character development and engaging storylines, particularly criticizing titles like Sniper Elite 4 for their minimal character introduction and development. Overall, while there are moments of depth, the execution often falls short, leaving players wanting more from the narrative and character interactions.

    • “Character development has improved since some of the earlier games; as the series progresses, you learn more and more about the primary protagonist.”
    • “While it won't win any accolades anytime soon, the campaign has a good storyline and decent character development, yet could do with a couple more missions to fully flesh things out.”
    • “I may have gotten used to Ubisoft’s character design, where every trinket hangs and dangles differently on your body, but I did feel the protagonist’s design was a tad stiff in this regard.”
    • “- no character development or even an introduction.”
    • “- I may have gotten used to Ubisoft’s character design, where every trinket hangs and dangles differently on your body, but I did feel the protagonist’s design was a tad stiff in this regard.”
    • “The overblown drama, the cliffhanging stilted way characters interact with each other, the hilariously out of place character development, and everything that makes the bad guys the bad guys.”
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Sniper Elite 4 is a open world shooter game with warfare and historical themes.

Sniper Elite 4 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

The main story can be completed in around 11 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 40 hours to finish. On average players spend around 51 hours playing Sniper Elite 4.

Sniper Elite 4 was released on February 14, 2017.

Sniper Elite 4 was developed by Rebellion.

Sniper Elite 4 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Sniper Elite 4 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Sniper Elite 3, Sniper Elite 5, Sniper Elite, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts and others.