Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

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"Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2" is a first-person tactical shooter that takes players to diverse locations around the world, including Philippine jungles and Turkish cities. The game offers a realistic sniping experience with precise controls and asset destruction, while featuring an engaging story with new advanced technology and weapons. Players step into the shoes of a sniper team and must use stealth, tactical decisions, and sharp shooting skills to complete missions.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,291 reviews

story850 positive mentions

stability406 negative mentions

The graphics are impressive for a game released in 2013, providing beautiful environments and realistic visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere.
The sniping mechanics are well-received for their realism, including factors like bullet drop and wind, making the gameplay engaging for players.
The music and voice acting are praised for their quality, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience and contributing to the game's atmosphere.

The story is criticized for being generic, predictable, and lacking character development, resulting in a forgettable narrative experience.
The gameplay is often described as linear and scripted, limiting player choices and leading to a repetitive experience with numerous bugs and glitches.
The game suffers from significant performance issues and poor optimization, making it frustrating and unplayable for many players.

story
3,292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2" is generally described as generic and predictable, often compared to typical military shooter narratives with clichés and a lack of depth. While some players found the plot engaging enough to keep them interested, many criticized it for being short, linear, and lacking character development, with a runtime of around 4-6 hours. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative, leading to mixed reviews regarding its effectiveness and memorability.
- “The story was very entertaining but don't expect to find an online lobby.”
- “The story is fun, the protagonist is likeable, sound and graphics are still great for an eleven year old game.”
- “The story is improved, but it is very linear.”
- “The story is once again forgettable with the same generic characters from the first game with still no character development, more uninteresting dialogue and a piss poor attempt at a plot twist towards the end.”
- “The story is very predictable all the way through and all the 'surprises' in the story are not really surprising at all.”
- “The story is generic mess, with unbelievable hard to remember characters.”
graphics
1,815 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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The graphics of "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2" are generally praised for their quality, especially considering the game's 2013 release, with many reviewers noting the impressive visuals powered by the CryEngine 3. However, some players report significant graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end systems or when using DirectX 9, which can detract from the overall experience. While the environments and effects are often described as beautiful, the game does show its age, and the cutscenes are frequently criticized for being subpar compared to in-game graphics.
- “The graphics are crazy good, sometimes you forget that this is an older game.”
- “With its breathtaking visuals and realistic ballistics, it provides an immersive experience as players take on the role of a sniper behind enemy lines.”
- “The graphics are nice for their time, the gunfire and effects are also pretty well done, thanks to CryEngine.”
- “The graphics are obviously outdated, but that's not the main problem.”
- “The graphics are cat shit green and brown.”
- “The graphics in this game are decent, but nothing to write home about.”
gameplay
1,592 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2" is characterized by its focus on sniping mechanics, which are generally well-received for their realism, including factors like bullet drop and wind. However, many players criticize the game for its linearity and scripted nature, often feeling restricted in their choices and forced to follow specific paths dictated by the game. While the sniping experience can be satisfying, the overall gameplay is marred by bugs, repetitive missions, and a lack of depth, leading to mixed reviews regarding its enjoyment and replayability.
- “The gameplay really is worth it, the story itself is great though short and overall graphics and stuff for the time it came out pretty awesome.”
- “The gameplay is where this game shines with its team-based shooting and cover-based sneak attacks coupled with melee kills thrown into the mix.”
- “Despite some linear level design and occasional AI quirks, its satisfying sniper mechanics and thrilling long-range kills make for an engaging experience.”
- “The game could be fun if it weren't for the shortcomings and the painfully linear gameplay.”
- “Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 feels like it's trying to fill shoes that do not fit, to be a COD clone and brute force its way into the gaming market at the time; gameplay-wise it's just bad, way too linear and your companion is basically playing the game for you.”
- “The gameplay is purely linear, there are no options to go off the beaten path, and some sections felt very hand-holdy with your spotter telling you exactly what to do and when.”
stability
412 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting a plethora of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Common issues include crashes, graphical glitches, and AI problems, making the game feel unpolished and at times unplayable. While some users found it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by instability, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
- “The game is relatively bug free, and the UI had a massive overhaul. Overall, the game is 10x better than the first, and I highly recommend it and its DLC.”
- “Game still works and is generally bug free.”
- “The game is relatively bug free, and the UI had a massive overhaul. Overall, the game is 10x better than the first, and I highly recommend it and its DLC.”
- “This game is a glitchy, buggy mess.”
- “There are so many bugs and glitches that this game is literally unplayable.”
- “It's so buggy you won't be able to play it.”
music
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
58%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during tense moments. While some players found the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for various scenes, others noted issues with repetitiveness and glitches that affected audio playback. Overall, the voice acting and musical score were highlighted as standout elements, even if they were sometimes overshadowed by a lackluster narrative.
- “The music is quite well done with the game intensifying things when you are spotted by enemies.”
- “The cast delivers a pretty excellent voice performance and the solid music does a fantastic job of fitting the mood of the game no matter the scene.”
- “The music and gameplay is top tier in my books.”
- “Frankly speaking, the music and voice cast of the game are punching way above the script's weight, which just makes it even more of a shame that their performances are ultimately in service of a narrative that could have been so much better if it were more solidly written.”
- “But the worst part of this was the no sound glitch. I played through literally half of the game with no gameplay sound; only cinematics had sound. Sometimes background music would play while in-game and disappear again at the next checkpoint. This bug alone is enough to make me reconsider whether or not the gameplay was good.”
- “Eh, I think there's only three or four songs for the complete game as most maps feature the same songs... they're okay, I guess.”
optimization
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, low frame rates during gameplay, and numerous bugs. While some users noted that it runs well on lower settings or specific hardware configurations, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, making it frustrating and often unplayable for many. Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization detracts from the overall experience.
- “Really well optimized and I was able to run it on high settings (except for the water quality which is not that important anyway, because it doesn't affect the missions a lot) on my laptop (i7 7500u, Intel HD 620 and 8GB RAM).”
- “This is well-optimized, it's got a large story mode and you are able to get more than 30 fps with a GTX 1050 ;)”
- “In terms of general performance, the game ran very smoothly for me, and I had no issues in that regard.”
- “Its a pain in the ass not being able to save progress whenever you want, the game itself does it whenever it feels like it, and if we add to that the poor optimization which was criticized at the time, it makes it unplayable.”
- “Horribly optimized where you get 400 fps during cutscenes but 40 during gameplay on the same settings.”
- “The performance is bad - the game is not optimized at all and I don't know how you can make a CryEngine 3 game look this bad.”
humor
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its intentionally poor dialogue, absurd glitches, and over-the-top action sequences, which some players find amusing despite the game's overall lack of quality. Many reviews highlight the hilariously bad voice acting and animations, creating a "so bad it's funny" experience that can evoke laughter, even if the game itself is frustrating at times. However, opinions are mixed, with some players feeling the humor falls flat and labeling the game as unfunny overall.
- “But overall, this game is a funny, idiotic Hollywood action film; just imagine Rambo instead of the main character, or someone similar.”
- “The voice acting and dialogue, among other things, is pretty hilarious throughout the whole single-player experience.”
- “Just to let you know, the number of weird glitches that interrupt your whole 'pro gamer sniper moments' just made me laugh at their stupidity, but they don't crash the game; they just look dumb.”
- “Boring game, seriously not funny at all.”
- “Not funny!”
- “Boring game, seriously not funny at all.”
atmosphere
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its intensity and immersion, enhanced by beautiful graphics and well-crafted environments across diverse locations like the Philippines, Sarajevo, and Tibet. Players appreciate the realistic and engaging settings that effectively convey the experience of a sniper on covert missions, making it a standout feature despite some criticisms of AI and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the combination of visuals, sound, and narrative elements creates a compelling atmosphere that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “The graphics are awesome and contribute to a great atmosphere; we are offered three beautifully crafted worlds which make for the three acts of the game: Philippines, Sarajevo, and Tibet.”
- “I find it realistic and engaging; the atmosphere is perfect and the dialogues between your mates are even better.”
- “I was actually surprised that for a lower-priced action game, Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 felt good and had a great atmosphere, made thanks to surprisingly good visuals and well-done voice acting.”
- “If it's a game with excellent mechanics then I don't care how it looks or what it is about; if it's a game with excellent story and atmosphere, I'm willing to ignore bad game mechanics and just enjoy the experience of the narrative.”
- “Play this game if you desperately need to play a modern sniper game with Call of Duty style storytelling and atmosphere.”
- “Each has a different atmosphere and feel that helps build tension and excitement.”
replayability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that the short campaign (around 4-5 hours) and lack of freedom in gameplay choices limit the incentive to replay. While some mention potential replay value on harder difficulties or for achievements, the consensus is that the game offers little in terms of varied experiences upon subsequent playthroughs. Players suggest that it may be worth purchasing on sale, given its limited replay potential.
- “🔲 infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “Very good game! I did a speedrun of it and beat it in just 3 hours and 38 minutes, but I think it has a lot of replayability if played on harder difficulty. Multiplayer has some players playing, so not bad, and the graphics look very good!”
- “After playing through most of the campaign once on normal, I can definitely see the replay value for this game on hard, or just for fun on easy.”
- “The game also only lasts 4 hours and there's no replayability.”
- “So replay value of the campaign is zero; it will be exactly the same the 2nd playthrough with the same triggered events.”
- “The overall campaign is extremely short (took me around 4 hours on normal) and has no replay value.”
grinding
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often comparing it to a chore that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the linearity compared to its successor, others criticize the respawning enemies and restrictive maps that contribute to a monotonous gameplay loop. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, with many wishing for more checkpoints to alleviate the frustration of repeated failures.
- “Not grindy like SGW3.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Farming 100 kills and 25 round wins is a chore even if you have someone helping you, not to mention real games (which surprisingly still exist).”
- “Tedious, repetitive, and boring.”
- “Since I'm not a great player, it took some time and retries to clear the missions. Having checkpoints to avoid starting over each time I died was good, but sometimes I wished there were a few more checkpoints, because there were a few times where I had to replay the same tedious or annoying parts over and over because I kept dying before reaching the next checkpoint.”
emotional
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with many reviewers finding the story boring, repetitive, and lacking depth, which undermines any attempts at creating tension or emotional engagement. Despite some praise for the shooting mechanics, the overall narrative fails to resonate, often coming off as cheesy and unconvincing, making it difficult for players to connect with the game's intended emotional themes.
- “✅ everyone is wholesome”
- “The game also tries to dish out heart-wrenching drama by showing you the acts of genocide committed in the Balkans in the 90s.”
- “Touching back on the story, I'll cover the highly controversial 'Sarajevo' mission.”
- “Boring story and forgettable game.”
- “Boring story that I couldn't care less about.”
- “The only good thing I can tell about this game is that its shooting mechanics are really satisfying, but other than that it's just a lower than average, very linear FPS shooter with a boring story and I just can't recommend it to anybody.”
monetization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for its intrusive and unskippable ads that appear at startup, with players reporting multiple ads and crashes when attempting to skip them. Many users feel that the linear gameplay and ad mechanics resemble a mobile game experience, detracting from overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, some players still find the game enjoyable, suggesting that the monetization strategy may not completely overshadow its merits.
- “Like a dozen unskippable ads and logos every time the game starts.”
- “The worst thing about the game are the crashes (don't ever alt-tab, when you get back to your game it's all messed up and you probably need to restart your PC) and the 4 (yes: four) unskippable ads when you start the game which is just outrageous (for sure combined with the bugs that require a restart or 3).”
- “Seems to crash every time when you try to skip advertisements that come when you start the game.”
character development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is widely criticized for being lackluster and unengaging, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and memorable narratives. Characters are described as generic and unlikable, with little to no growth or meaningful dialogue, resulting in a forgettable storyline that fails to captivate players. Overall, the game does not provide a rewarding or immersive experience in terms of character development.
- “Lackluster storytelling: the game's storyline and character development may feel underwhelming, with a lack of depth and engaging narrative elements.”
- “The story is once again forgettable with the same generic characters from the first game with still no character development, more uninteresting dialogue and a poor attempt at a plot twist towards the end.”
- “The characters are boring, with no character development or likeable characters, but that may have been intentional.”

54%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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6h Median play time

176h Average play time

5h Main story

11h Completionist

5-8h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 94 analyzed playthroughs

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