Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

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"Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 - Deluxe Arsenal Edition" offers an enhanced sniping experience with a variety of powerful weapons and skins. The game now includes the major expansion 'Butcher’s Banquet', adding a new region with additional contracts and challenges. Engage in intense long-range combat across diverse landscapes in this immersive sniping simulation.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 screenshot

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,989 reviews

story382 positive mentions

stability244 negative mentions

The game features realistic sniping mechanics with satisfying bullet physics and a rewarding kill cam.
The graphics are stunning, providing immersive environments and detailed character models.
There are multiple ways to approach missions, allowing for varied gameplay and replayability.

The AI is inconsistent, often failing to react realistically to player actions, which can break immersion.
The game lacks a manual save option, relying solely on auto-saves that can lead to frustrating loss of progress.
Some missions feel repetitive and the overall length of the game is short, leaving players wanting more content.

story
2,050 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2" is generally considered basic and serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay, focusing on assassination contracts in a fictional Middle Eastern setting. While some players appreciate the straightforward narrative and the variety of mission types, many criticize it for lacking depth and being forgettable, with a desire for more engaging character development and plot progression. Overall, the game emphasizes sniping mechanics and mission variety over a compelling storyline, leading to mixed feelings about its narrative quality.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the story is really good.”
- “The story revolves around a series of assassination contracts aimed at destabilizing the regime of President Bibi Rashida, a brutal dictator.”
- “While the plot may not be groundbreaking, it effectively sets the stage for the diverse and challenging scenarios players face.”
- “However, the game has some drawbacks, such as the enemy AI, which could have been improved, and the storyline, which lacks depth and could have added more to the experience.”
- “Finally the story, there is none = government in state X bad, do bad things to get rid of them.”
- “The story is really bland and kind of cringe for it to lean into 'western civilization bad, middle east full of terrorists oo', especially in a game where the player-character is totally black-ops.”
gameplay
1,143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2" is characterized by its engaging and satisfying sniping mechanics, which are often praised for their realism and precision. However, players have noted issues with repetitive gameplay, clunky movement mechanics, and inconsistent AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a mix of stealth and tactical shooting, some feel it lacks depth in its mission design and storytelling, leading to a somewhat formulaic experience.
- “Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 deserves a rating of 8/10 due to its realistic shooting mechanics that offer players a precise and engaging sniping experience.”
- “Realistic sniping mechanics: the detailed ballistics system sets the game apart, offering a realistic sniping experience that requires skill and precision.”
- “The gameplay itself is simple and easy to pick up, but manages to be very fun.”
- “Rather it has been kind of rushed, the outcome being repetitive gameplay.”
- “The mechanics of the game are horrible.”
- “Fun sniping game that is unfortunately hidden behind extremely outdated stealth mechanics and the most broken and obtuse save system.”
graphics
785 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning realism and attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of environments and dynamic lighting. Many players noted the game's smooth performance on high-end systems, with impressive visuals that enhance the immersive experience, despite some minor graphical glitches and limitations in settings. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the story is really good.”
- “The game’s visuals capture the arid, rugged landscapes of the Middle East, with detailed textures and dynamic lighting enhancing the immersive experience.”
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
- “Absolute junk, unless you're buying for 95% off price then it's fun junk, but still junk; dire controls and all a bit dated apart from the graphics, the maps are well detailed but they've tried to make it open world and it makes wandering around a bit aimless.”
- “The graphics are also nowhere near as shown in promotions, it looks like a PS2 game even on my 3090.”
- “I played on a 4k 144hz monitor but could only muster around 40-60fps at max-max-max graphics.”
stability
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting a wide range of bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that require reloading saves, AI malfunctions, and map freezes. While some users experienced minimal problems and found the gameplay enjoyable, the overall consensus indicates that the game is plagued by instability, making it frustrating at times. Despite its potential, many reviewers feel that the game's numerous technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Bug free in my playtime.”
- “On a positive note, the game is relatively bug free; the couple I did experience were fixed by going to the main menu and back.”
- “Uses the Crytek engine, which runs great on my rig.”
- “The game is very buggy; be warned that the second mission is extremely glitchy.”
- “This is a buggy disaster.”
- “Game has too many glitches/bugs to recommend; I've been stuck in the terrain multiple times, ladder grabbing/climbing is a complete pain, enemy alerting is weirdly broken between zones.”
replayability
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the variety of challenges and multiple approaches to missions that enhance replay value. However, some reviewers feel that the linear mission structure and limited content lead to a lack of long-term engagement, suggesting that while there are enjoyable elements, the overall replayability may not meet expectations compared to similar titles like Hitman. Overall, the game offers decent replayability through challenges and different playstyles, but it could benefit from additional content and randomization to keep players coming back.
- “This open-ended structure enhances replayability, as players can experiment with different tactics and routes.”
- “The variety of approaches plus ability to level up makes this game highly replayable.”
- “There are plenty of challenges to do on each map enabling replayability.”
- “Progression felt wrong; you start with nothing, you get exponentially more money as you go on, so by the end you can have most things, but the game isn't really replayable for me, so I won't get to use half of the guns/items at least.”
- “Just a poorly made game I finished in under 10 hours; there is no replay value as the game just restarts the same maps with the same positioning of the enemy.”
- “Anyways, if I had to say anything about this game overall, I'd say it has good sniping mechanics if that's what you like, but there are only so many ways you can snipe the enemy in the few fixed missions before it gets boring, and at that, forcing the idea of 'replay value' after playing through missions.”
music
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The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its ability to enhance the tense, stealthy gameplay, effectively ramping up during intense moments while fading into the background during exploration. Many reviewers highlight the quality and variety of the music, noting that it complements the game's atmosphere, although some express disappointment with repetitive tracks and occasional volume issues. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the gaming experience significantly.
- “The game’s soundtrack complements the tense, stealthy gameplay, with music that ramps up during intense moments and fades into the background during exploration and planning phases.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal and honestly, despite Contracts 2 being a fine video game, the music deserves to be in a much higher caliber work.”
- “The soundtrack is beautiful, the game runs like a dream and looks gorgeous.”
- “Music is mediocre at best.”
- “Same soundtrack over and over and over while exploring.”
- “The music is okay but can be too loud at times.”
optimization
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The optimization of "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its performance on high-end PCs and next-gen consoles, reporting smooth gameplay and minimal load times. However, some users experienced significant issues, including micro-stuttering, poor performance at 4K resolution, and inconsistent frame rates, particularly on lower-end hardware. Overall, while the game shows strong optimization in certain setups, it still suffers from notable performance problems for others.
- “On next-gen consoles and high-end PCs, 'Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2' runs smoothly, offering high frame rates and detailed visuals.”
- “Load times are minimal, and the game features various graphical settings to optimize performance on different hardware.”
- “The game engine is well optimized and it plays on Linux without any difference compared to Windows.”
- “The game had more like a 50% chance to launch without micro stuttering, no matter what settings I eventually tried.”
- “Poor game performance; I have an above-recommended system requirement environment, but it was so laggy with auto-detect settings (1920x1080 with very high graphics).”
- “Just like Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 1, SGWC2 is another poorly optimized console port with terrible frame rate issues.”
humor
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its janky physics and absurd scenarios, often leading to unintentionally funny moments, such as enemies walking into vehicles or goats launching into the air. Players appreciate the dark humor and entertaining NPC dialogue, though some find the writing and character depth lacking. Overall, the game delivers a mix of hilarity through its mechanics and interactions, making for a uniquely amusing experience despite its flaws.
- “You never know when you'll stumble upon something absurdly funny, like a goat launching itself into the stratosphere after a stray bullet tickles its backside.”
- “It's dark humor, sure, but it'll make you snort milk out your nose.”
- “The best part of the game is the small talk the soldiers have; it's hilarious.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring multiple playthroughs to complete challenges that feel uninspired and unrewarding. Many reviews highlight issues with buggy AI, clunky mechanics, and a lack of engaging content, making the grind feel laborious rather than enjoyable. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Challenges and achievements are very tedious but not very rewarding since there are only 5 or 6 guns and equipment you need to buy while the rest are completely useless.”
- “The challenges at first seem fun but quickly grow tedious as you're forced to spam load save and try to get around janky AI and sometimes incredibly poorly built levels.”
- “It suffers from all the same issues contracts 1 and SGW 3 had, that is being super buggy, plays really clunky, full of crashes, runs bad, and has a lot of graphical glitches, has super dumb AI and is insanely tedious to play at times.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive graphics and realistic sound design, which together create a compelling and engaging experience. Players appreciate the detailed environments, ambient sounds, and the tactical feel that enhances the sniper gameplay, making them feel as if they are in a richly textured setting. However, some critiques mention that enemy AI can detract from the overall atmosphere, impacting the immersion.
- “The ambient sounds, such as the wind and wildlife, contribute to the immersive atmosphere.”
- “Immersive graphics and sound: high-quality visuals and realistic sound design contribute to an engaging and atmospheric experience.”
- “The game creates a tactical and immersive atmosphere that is essential to the sniper experience.”
- “It ruined the atmosphere.”
- “Good visuals/graphics, sniping feels good, cool atmosphere, kinda dumb and bad enemy AI though.”
- “Whether it's the overemphasized *clunk-ching* of an ejecting bullet casing or the thick environmental atmosphere, it all delivers.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for its perceived cash grab tactics, particularly with the release of DLC weapons shortly after launch, which many players feel should have been included in the base game. While some users find the game worth its price, others argue that the short gameplay length and lack of cooperative features do not justify the cost, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall value. Additionally, the heavy reliance on advertisements has been noted as off-putting for some players.
- “If you're buying this game for sniper gameplay, save your money. If you want to play Call of Duty without actually playing it, this is the game for you, but do not let the advertisement fool you. The last decent sniper game they made was Sniper Ghost Warrior 2, and that was released in 2013.”
- “Cash grab not worth 40 dollars. The gameplay is basic; they added 3 weapon DLCs 1 week after launch. All those weapons should be in the game. The game is extremely short; within 2 hours, I had the game beaten and all guns unlocked. The enemies should have random spawn patterns or something to spice it up. This game isn't bad, but I caught myself getting bored often. This game should have co-op; I don't know why it doesn't. Big open worlds, a lot of walking and climbing, just not my cup of tea. I guess how this game got very positive is beyond me; people don't have good taste in games anymore. Mario 64 has more playtime than this game. Save your money.”
- “It is worth its price except for the DLCs cash grab. Good game and still satisfying to pop bad guys' grapes off.”
emotional
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly enjoying the use of gadgets that enhance their gameplay experience and create a sense of technological superiority. The interactions with in-game characters evoke a range of feelings, from camaraderie to guilt, adding depth to the missions. However, the overall short length and limited replay value leave some players feeling disappointed and longing for more content to fully engage with their emotional investment.
- “Have just completed Contracts 2, with 22.9 hours of game time. I remember times when Contracts 2 made me feel 'I love this game'.”
- “He feels like the spotter you don’t have when he clenches alongside you during mission 2, gives heads up during mission 3, or when he becomes wholesome during mission 6… or when he berates you for killing the informant (which you totally deserve, by the way).”
- “Shame the games are so short with little replay value, so on that front, I think a few extra levels would have made me feel like I got better value for money.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted as a crucial element that enhances replayability, as players learn to navigate gear and customizations across various difficulty levels. This depth encourages multiple playthroughs, allowing for a more tailored and strategic gameplay experience.
- “It is definitely a game you will play many times under different difficulties once you get to know your gear, how customizations affect them, and how character development can be crucial.”