Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

The best Sniper Ghost Warrior title to date, the third instalment in CI Games popular sharpshooter series gets enough right to finally elevate the series into the orbit of its peers.

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67% User Score Based on 5,807 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 33 reviews

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Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with a warfare theme. It was developed by CI Games and was released on April 24, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is a first-person tactical shooter game set in a modern-day open world. As a Marine sniper, players must navigate rugged terrain, locate enemies, and use tactical strategies to complete missions. The game features a rich storyline, customizable weapons, and the freedom to play as a sniper, ghost, or warrior.

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story594 positive mentions

stability545 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying sniping experience with realistic bullet physics and a variety of weapons.
The open-world design allows for multiple approaches to missions, providing players with freedom in gameplay.
The graphics and sound design are generally well-received, creating an immersive atmosphere.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including long loading times and crashes.
The story is considered weak and predictable, with poorly written dialogue and character development.
The AI behavior is inconsistent, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

story
3,440 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Sniper Ghost Warrior 3" is generally criticized for being predictable, clichéd, and poorly executed, often compared to a low-budget action film. While some players appreciate the emotional elements and the overarching theme of brotherhood, many find the dialogue and character development lacking, leading to a disconnection from the narrative. The gameplay, however, is praised for its freedom and tactical options, allowing players to approach missions in various ways, which somewhat compensates for the story's shortcomings.
- “The story is good and having a big open map with a lot to accomplish is entertaining.”
- “The story, while not groundbreaking, provides enough motivation to push forward through dangerous territory.”
- “The story is a good cheesy hamfisted tale of espionage in Eastern Europe but still remains entertaining and fun as a backdrop to what is basically a very atmospheric open world sniper sandbox.”
- “The story is cringe-worthy as hell and downright comical, but unlike SGW2, this game is far more forgiving and you can play it like Far Cry games with an AR or sidearms for the majority of the game, whereas in the previous SGW games, enemies would just one-shot you!”
- “The story is so bad it's better to skip every cutscene and just mindlessly move from level to level.”
- “The story is absolutely dreadful, even for a ten-year-old who's seen a few straight-to-DVD action flicks. There's a woman character who's supposed to be a top-level Mossad agent who spends the entire game with her cleavage out for no easily explicable reason, and it seems to actively want to dissuade the player from being a sniper.”
gameplay
1,285 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Sniper Ghost Warrior 3" is characterized by its strong sniping mechanics, which many players find satisfying and immersive, particularly due to features like bullet drop and wind adjustment. However, the game suffers from numerous bugs, clunky movement mechanics, and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. While the open-world design offers some freedom in approach, it often feels empty and repetitive, leading to mixed reviews regarding its execution and enjoyment.
- “Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 aims to provide a tactical open-world experience centered around three core gameplay styles: long-range sniping, stealth infiltration, and direct combat.”
- “The sniping mechanics are easily the game’s strongest feature.”
- “Despite its flaws, the core gameplay can be engaging, especially for those who appreciate the tactical approach of long-range combat.”
- “Unfortunately, the story does not live up to the gameplay’s potential.”
- “These issues are further compounded by a lack of polish in basic movement and interaction mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is mostly solid, except later enemies that can take 2 headshots from your sniper rifle unless you use AP or explosive ammo which is really limited.”
graphics
921 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
41%
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The graphics in "Sniper Ghost Warrior 3" receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the game's realistic environments and detailed weapon models, particularly when settings are maxed out. However, numerous complaints highlight poor optimization, leading to significant frame rate drops and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the visuals appealing, others feel they are outdated and inconsistent, especially in cutscenes, suggesting that the game struggles to meet modern graphical standards despite its potential.
- “The graphics are incredibly realistic, and considering the price I got it for, it feels like an absolute steal.”
- “The graphics are amazing, game play is amazing!!!”
- “The graphics are nice and the lighting from cryengine 4 really does the scenery some justice.”
- “Launched in 2017, its graphics were already stale at release with dirty textures, lackluster lighting, and hilariously stiff character models.”
- “The graphics are 1990s.”
- “This game looks so depressing graphics.”
stability
559 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of "Sniper Ghost Warrior 3" has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay. Common issues include frequent crashes, long loading times, and game-breaking glitches that can force players to restart missions. While some users found enjoyment in the game despite these problems, the overall consensus is that it remains a buggy and unpolished experience, detracting from its potential as a solid sniper game.
- “Runs great on deck, nice game.”
- “Runs great for me on both PC and Steam Deck.”
- “No glitches or crashes or slowdown on a 1060 with a fairly old CPU.”
- “The game is an absolute buggy mess.”
- “I want to like this game, but the amount of bugs and glitches make it a mess of a game, missing voice over lines, enemies bugging through walls, save game data gets wiped as soon as you start act 4 and that's just a few off the top of my head.”
- “This game is severely buggy and needs a ton of patches, and the storyline and voice acting are really bad, but darn it I haven't seen a game with this much potential since maybe Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl.”
optimization
358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and long loading times, even on high-end hardware. While some players have managed to achieve decent performance with tweaks, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Despite its graphical potential, the game's technical shortcomings significantly detract from its enjoyment.
- “It runs smoothly on the highest settings at 1440p with 75-95 fps on my PC.”
- “The game has very optimized performance in my playthrough of max settings and an average of 85fps.”
- “Haven't played a right lot of it but I can honestly tell the people reading this review to ignore the negativity, performance issues on my system are non-existent, i5 GTX 1080, 60+fps high/ultra settings and it looks good!”
- “The biggest issue with this game is undoubtedly its technical performance.”
- “Game ran so smoothly and I really liked it, but it seems like performance tanked out of nowhere and now I cannot boot the game.”
- “Performance is not good in this game.”
music
242 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric and culturally authentic Georgian tracks, particularly during loading screens, while others find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack and the long loading times frustrating. Many users noted that the main theme and radio selections can become tiresome, detracting from the overall experience, although some enjoyed the unique sound design and the incorporation of local music. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it often fails to maintain engagement throughout the gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is surprisingly good, with a melancholic Eastern European vibe.”
- “The music is sweet at first, and the outdoor scenery, although gloomy, is pretty nice.”
- “I liked that the game is pretty authentic and you really feel it takes place in Georgia, one of the oldest countries in the world and one of the prettiest; also, the Georgian music is a really nice touch.”
- “The music isn't the best since it's not fitting in a FPS about sniping.”
- “Loading screens take forever, music is awful and ruins immersion, the game is riddled with bugs even after all this time, and the mechanics are designed to slow you down so that the game feels longer than it is.”
- “The music in the game (of which there are like 3 songs) is hot garbage.”
humor
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Sniper Ghost Warrior 3" is a mixed bag, often stemming from its technical flaws and over-the-top character interactions, leading to moments that are unintentionally funny. Players find amusement in the game's awkward animations, bizarre voice acting, and the absurdity of its serious tone juxtaposed with comedic elements. While some appreciate the humor as a redeeming quality, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, resulting in a game that is "so bad it's funny."
- “The game manages to balance the seriousness of military operations with a comedic undertone that keeps you chuckling even as you're trying to maintain your cover.”
- “Some of the scenarios and acting are so silly that it ends up being genuinely hilarious.”
- “It's everything I could've wanted from the franchise, plus cut scenes that are so overacted that they're hilarious.”
- “It's not funny, it's just sad.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than comedic.”
grinding
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive. While some appreciate the potential for farming XP and unlocking new weapons, the overall experience is marred by frustrating mechanics, frequent mission restarts, and a lack of engaging content in the open world. Players often feel that the grinding detracts from the enjoyment, making the game feel more like a chore than an adventure.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I generally like to explore and do all the side content in games, but in this one it just feels like it would be tedious and a waste of time.”
- “The open world experience doesn't make it more compelling; it makes it more tedious.”
- “The gameplay itself isn't terrible, but the minor annoyances, wasted potential, tedious main quest, and severe bugs end up ruining the experience.”
atmosphere
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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27%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and detailed environments, which enhance the overall experience, particularly during stealth missions. Players appreciate the eerie and engaging ambiance created by ambient sounds, lighting, and a well-composed soundtrack, contributing to a sense of isolation and tension. While some reviews note a lack of content and occasional immersion-breaking elements, the atmospheric design and graphics are generally considered standout features that elevate the gameplay.
- “The game’s environments are vast and detailed, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the thrill of each mission.”
- “The crack of a sniper rifle echoing across the map is bone-chillingly satisfying, and the ambient sounds of the environment create a believable atmosphere.”
- “The lighting and overall atmosphere outside and inside can be really good and immersive, especially when you are in the dark slaughterhouses or cabins, or running through the forest or on top of snow mountain cliffs.”
- “It's that B-movie schlock that breaks the immersion and atmosphere because of how laughable it is.”
- “The atmosphere is meh.”
- “The atmosphere and graphic design of the game world is sufficient.”
replayability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag. While some players appreciate the exploration and varied gameplay that can enhance replay value, many criticize the lack of mission replayability and a compelling story, leading to a consensus that once completed, the game offers little incentive to return. Technical issues, such as crashes, further diminish the potential for replayability, making it a less appealing choice for players seeking long-term engagement.
- “Exploration is rewarded with hidden lore entries that flesh out the world and its characters, adding depth and replayability.”
- “Varied, beautiful scenery, plenty of objectives, and a lot of ways to accomplish your missions make it one of the most replayable shooters out there.”
- “Aside from this, the game is a vast improvement, much less sequenced, much more spontaneity and replay value as sniper or ghost or warrior means that you get to explore each section differently.”
- “But note: a major issue is the game constantly crashes; it made it hard to finish the game, and for me, it takes away nearly all replay value.”
- “Good gameplay but has almost no replayability once you beat the game.”
- “Any replay value this game has is lost with no ability to replay missions or restart the campaign.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting that the story fails to develop its initial promise of depth, particularly in the relationship between the main character and his brother. Clichéd dialogue and poor voice acting detract from any potential emotional impact, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and their struggles. Overall, the narrative is described as boring and lacking in emotional resonance, failing to engage players meaningfully.
- “It has a great sniping mechanic and an emotional story following a US Marine as he battles Georgian separatists, trying to find his missing younger brother all the while.”
- “They tried to bring a touching story of two brothers in it, and for some moments you feel with them, if you are generous, but most of the time they stay dull.”
- “The exposition in this game is all over the place, it can't decide between Rambo and American Sniper, just after the first main mission that ended with a heartfelt and difficult cutscene.”
- “Now we get to the utterly boring story; honestly, I can't tell you much about it.”
- “Decent sniping, but the boring story is made worse with some of the worst voice acting I have ever had the misfortune of hearing for 14 hours.”
- “Boring story, empty 'open world', and rinse-and-repeat levels with literally no replay value.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
38%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions, with some players frustrated by the presence of microtransactions in a single-player experience, which they feel detracts from the overall enjoyment. However, others appreciate that the game offers a progression system allowing players to unlock gadgets and skins without additional costs, indicating a lack of aggressive monetization tactics. Overall, while there are concerns about game mechanics and bugs, the absence of pay-to-win elements is seen as a positive aspect.
- “There is a progression system to level up, and you can unlock a lot of gadgets and skins for your guns (in-game, no microtransactions).”
- “Seeing microtransactions in a single-player game is frustrating.”
- “This monetization approach severely undercuts the experience.”
- “They're not even microtransactions in the game that are trying to fleece you.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Character development in the game is criticized for being weak, with a lackluster story and poorly executed cutscenes and dialogues. While some users appreciated the character design, overall feedback indicates that the characters lack depth and engagement, contributing to a disappointing experience.
- “Character design was great.”
- “Character development is one of the strongest aspects of the game.”
- “The depth and growth of the characters throughout the story is truly impressive.”
- “Weak character development.”
- “A huge boring empty open world map, lame story, cringe-worthy cutscenes, cheesy dialogues, bots that insta-kill, cheap character designs, a horrible autosave feature with no option for manual saves, and abysmal graphical and performance issues.”
- “Bad character design.”

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Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is a open world shooter game with warfare theme.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing Sniper Ghost Warrior 3.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 was released on April 24, 2017.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 was developed by CI Games.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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