Sniper Elite: Resistance

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+10

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

story23 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game runs smoothly with nice graphics and satisfying gameplay, especially the sniping mechanics.
Fans of the Sniper Elite series will appreciate the familiar gameplay and the addition of new weapons and missions.
The inclusion of Propaganda Missions and the return of multiplayer modes like Invasion adds variety and replayability.

The campaign is relatively short and easy, lacking the challenge expected from a Sniper Elite game.
The voice acting, particularly for the main character Harry Hawker, is often criticized as annoying and detracting from immersion.
Many players feel the game is more of a DLC for Sniper Elite 5 rather than a standalone title, with reused assets and similar mechanics.

story
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
80%
2%
The story in "Sniper Elite: Resistance" has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it lacks depth and originality, often comparing it unfavorably to its predecessor, "Sniper Elite 5." While the game features a series of sabotage missions against German superweapons, the narrative is described as thin and uninspired, leading some to view it as more of an expansion than a standalone title. Despite this, the gameplay remains engaging, and the addition of character interactions adds some life to the missions, though many players express disappointment over the overall brevity and simplicity of the story.
- “Overall, I'd give it a solid 9/10... only ding to the score being some new game bugs and slight performance issues; other than that, very solid game and 100% worth the money if you enjoy a good story and fun combat.”
- “The main plot of Sniper Elite: Resistance takes place parallel to Sniper Elite 5’s story, and the SOE uncovers secret super weapons created by the Germans that you must find a way to destroy or stop from being distributed at the very least.”
- “Hearing about the different elements of the war is very interesting here and really makes the story captivating to keep up with.”
- “The story is weak so far, the enemy AI is a joke (sooo easy) even on the second to hardest level making it trivial to run and gun, when you should be stealth and snipe, they are so few and dumb that they are no fear.”
- “The missions lack variety, and the storyline is forgettable, failing to engage the player meaningfully.”
- “Just Sniper Elite 5, but you replaced the cardboard story with another cardboard story.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
68%
6%
The gameplay of "Sniper Elite: Resistance" is largely a continuation of "Sniper Elite 5," featuring familiar mechanics and systems that fans will recognize, such as sniping and stealth elements. While the core gameplay remains satisfying, with engaging missions and solid sniping mechanics, many players feel it lacks significant innovations or improvements, leading to a sense of repetition. Additionally, some bugs and inconsistencies in mechanics have been noted, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “While Sniper Elite: Resistance offers satisfying gameplay and a solid story, it feels more like an expansion of Sniper Elite 5 rather than a standalone entry.”
- “The missions are engaging, and the gameplay feels just as satisfying as ever.”
- “The core mechanics of the game remain faithful to the series, with a focus on stealth, sniping, and open-ended level design.”
- “Killcams run at 2 fps after a few minutes of gameplay when it was completely fine before.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's the same as Sniper Elite 5; the new character is just a new skin and voice for Karl, with no new animations and a lot of reused assets from Sniper Elite 5.”
- “While the core sniping mechanics remain solid, the game doesn't introduce significant innovations, making the experience feel repetitive.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the decent visuals and improvements in certain areas, while others criticize them as underwhelming and lacking innovation compared to previous titles. Many note the presence of graphical bugs and a sense of stagnation in the visual design, suggesting that the game does not fully meet modern expectations for graphical fidelity. Overall, while there are some positive aspects, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the lack of significant graphical advancements.
- “Great game and graphics!”
- “The graphics are awesome and the maps are easy to get around, the same mechanics with new maps, new storyline, but also new guns.”
- “A big improvement in graphics.”
- “I'm not impressed by the maps, the movement, the graphics, the story and am questioning what I'm even enjoying here.”
- “The graphics are notably underwhelming, lacking the sharpness and detail expected in modern titles.”
- “Even when played in 4k resolution, the visuals fail to impress, appearing dated and lacking the vibrancy seen in contemporary games.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, including movement issues, texture problems, and crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While some users noted that they encountered no major bugs, the consensus leans towards a game plagued by instability and performance issues, particularly in co-op mode. Overall, players express hope for future patches to address these numerous glitches and improve gameplay.
- “So far, bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced no stability issues during my playtime.”
- “Invasion is a mess; Jägers are bullet sponges that can tank 3 mines, 1 grenade, and an SMG burst (they didn't heal), as well as poor controller support. Co-op is buggy with constant texture issues, frame-rate drops, and crashes.”
- “Movement is incredibly buggy - I've repeatedly gotten stuck on staircases, yeeted into a lake on a zipline, unable to interact with large portions of clearly climbable/vaultable walls, and gotten stuck on ladders where sniped enemies magically soldered themselves to them. Despite using the exact same engine, unlike SE5 which runs great on my 4070ti/i9 computer, this stutters and aliases like mad, especially during x-ray kills.”
- “To make things worse - it’s buggy too. Expect to fall through the floor and go under the map, clip through geometry, and literally glitch out on stairs.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report solid performance on high settings, others experience significant frame drops, particularly on older machines due to the anti-cheat system. There are mentions of minor performance issues and potential memory leaks, but many believe these will be addressed in future updates. Despite these concerns, the graphics are praised for their quality, and the game is generally considered worth the investment for its engaging story and combat.
- “Overall, I'd give it a solid 9/10. The only ding to the score being some new game bugs and slight performance issues; other than that, it's a very solid game and 100% worth the money if you enjoy a good story and fun combat.”
- “For me, the performance is actually better than SE 5 on high-ultra settings, and I am using a GTX 1070 laptop GPU, i7 7700 HQ CPU, and 32GB RAM.”
- “The graphics don't need to get much better; they are already amazing and maintain good performance.”
- “The anti-cheat Denuvo ruins the performance on older machines; if you're not using the newest hardware, you will suffer massive frame drops.”
- “The game needs some optimization, but there are no major bugs that I can tell once the game gets rolling.”
- “Overall, I'd give it a solid 9/10; the only ding to the score being some new game bugs and slight performance issues.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Replayability varies significantly among games; while some titles suffer from limited content, such as having only two survival maps, others, like the Sniper Elite series, encourage multiple playthroughs through diverse strategies and enjoyable missions. Overall, many players find that enhancements and engaging gameplay contribute positively to the replay value of their favorite franchises.
- “In my experience, Sniper Elite games are meant to be played multiple times, trying different strategies. As long as the missions are fun and replayable, that’s not really an issue.”
- “These enhancements, while staying true to the series, serve to enrich the overall enjoyment and replayability of the game.”
- “All of the franchise is beautiful and highly replayable.”
- “There's only two survival maps, so replayability is lacking.”
- “Replayability is minimal due to the limited content available.”
- “The game offers little incentive to replay, making it feel repetitive.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers noting the reuse of existing content and the introduction of battle passes and microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game lacks originality and completeness compared to its predecessor, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The obvious play that's coming of them reselling us all the German weapons that you know they already have models for, because they existed in SE5, and you can still pick them up from dead soldiers, is equally gross, lazy cash grab.”
- “This should be a DLC for SE5. I'm not saying it's bad; it's okay, but SE5 just felt better and more complete. This feels rushed and like a cash grab.”
- “Just a cash grab copy and paste job.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by minor bugs that some players find amusing, alongside voice acting that evokes a mix of forced accents and nostalgic references to British comedies, particularly noting the comedic quality of the French character's accent. Overall, the humor seems to resonate well with players, adding a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “We've run into a couple of bugs; all are pretty minor, and some are kind of funny.”
- “I don't know if a British guy did the voice for the sniper, but it feels a little forced, in my opinion, or a little 'Dick Van Dyke,' if you know what I mean. However, the French woman's accent sounds as if it was lifted from an episode of 'Allo 'Allo' (British WWII comedy) and has me laughing when I hear it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is undermined by a lack of connection to the characters, particularly in the climactic moments, leaving players feeling that the intended emotional resonance falls flat.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that character development is lacking, particularly for side characters, who do not experience significant growth or depth throughout the game.
- “There isn't any real character development with side characters.”
- “The main character feels static and lacks meaningful growth throughout the story.”
- “Supporting characters are one-dimensional and don't evolve, making the overall experience feel shallow.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The reviews indicate a general desire for more music in the game, suggesting that the current soundtrack may be lacking or insufficient for an engaging experience.
- “The music is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The audio design feels outdated and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”