Sniper Elite VR
- July 8, 2021
- Coatsink Software
Sniper Elite moves to VR with this more story driven take on the series.
One bullet can change the course of a war… Southern Italy, 1943. Fascist forces occupy your homeland. Using stealth, authentic weaponry, and your skilled marksmanship as an elite sniper, fight for the Italian Resistance in this exhilarating first-person shooter. HEART-POUNDING GUNPLAY – Grab your rifle, gaze down the scope and take aim, as realistic ballistics and immersive weapon interactions b…
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Virtual Reality
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Sniping mechanics are incredibly immersive and well-implemented, providing a tactile experience that enhances gameplay.
- The game offers a wide range of options and well-designed levels that encourage exploration and experimentation.
- It successfully translates the Sniper Elite experience into VR, making it a strong debut for the series in first-person territory.
- The game suffers from pacing issues and can feel constrained compared to its mainline counterparts.
- Motion controls can be fiddly, and the dual controller setup may lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The visuals and AI can be underwhelming, with some technical issues detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its top-notch aiming, excellent level design, and a variety of gameplay options, particularly in its VR representation. However, the experience can be hindered by issues related to the dual controller setup for Oculus, which detracts from the initially promising mechanics.
“The VR representation of scope is impressive, with top-notch aiming, great gameplay options, and excellent level design.”
“Though initially promising, the mechanics of Sniper Elite begin to fall apart once the dual controller setup for Oculus comes into play.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in this VR installment of Sniper Elite is considered more narrative-focused but is criticized for being generic and unimpressive. While it attempts to enhance the series' storytelling, the overall execution does not stand out, and gameplay mechanics, such as handling and reloading non-rifle weapons, can feel cumbersome.
“Sniper Elite moves to VR with this more story-driven take on the series.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered unimpressive, with a standard quality typical of VR visuals. Additionally, players find the handling and reloading of non-rifle weapons to be cumbersome.
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a robust original campaign and authentic weapon handling, contributing to its strong replayability and making it a notable entry in the first-person genre.
“By offering a full-sized original campaign, more authentic weapon handling, and ample replayability, it’s a strong debut for this established series in first-person territory.”
Critic Reviews
Sniper Elite VR Review
A decent but poorly paced VR shooter that at least scratches both World War II and arcade sniping sim itches.
60%Sniper Elite VR Review
The Sniper Elite series has taken its first step into the world of VR, allowing players to get immersed in the action like never before.
60%Sniper Elite VR Review - A Bone Crunching, Tactile and Immersive VR Shooter
Sniper Elite VR is a well designed, well implemented VR shooter. It has a massive amount of options to suit even the most trepid VR gamers. The short levels are well suited to the medium, as they encourage exploration and experimentation, while Sniper Elite VR also looks great, it also sounds good too and I don't think being a sniper has ever been quite so immersive and tactile as this.
85%
