Sniper Elite 4

Rebellion Developments

Rank: #7 / 20
Released: 2017
Studio: Rebellion Developments
Genre: tactical shooter, stealth game, third-person shooter

At a glance

Sniper Elite 4 is a third-person tactical shooter and stealth game from Rebellion Developments. Set in wartime Italy, it follows covert agent and marksman Karl Fairburne as he joins the Italian Resistance against a threat to the Allied campaign. The campaign moves through coastal towns, forests, valleys and large Nazi structures, with broad levels where players can choose routes to objectives, locate sniper nests and pursue side missions and collectibles. Shooting accounts for wind, gravity and heart rate, so long-range shots involve more than aiming alone. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and co-op, along with achievements, full controller support, cloud saves, leaderboards, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. The game is listed for Windows and macOS, while its Steam platform listing names Windows. Its listed Metacritic score is 78.

Who it is for

This suits players who want a World War II shooter with stealth, long-range shooting and room to choose their approach. The multiplayer and co-op modes may also suit groups who want to play together.

What is good

Campaign levels allow different routes
Co-op and multiplayer modes
Rifle shots account for wind and gravity
Full controller support

What to know first

Steam platform listing names Windows
No other limitations are listed

Verdict

Sniper Elite 4 combines stealth, tactical combat and a campaign set across varied Italian locations. Players can choose routes through its large levels or team up in co-op.