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Sniper Elite VR
By Rebellion Developments, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- action game
- action-adventure game
What it is
Sniper Elite VR is a stealth-action first-person shooter from Rebellion Developments, released for Windows in 2021. Set in southern Italy in 1943, it follows a fighter with the Italian Resistance facing occupying forces. The campaign has 18 replayable missions, and movement allows players to use stealth and distraction against enemy troops and vehicles. The arsenal described includes rifles, submachine guns, pistols, shotguns, grenades, and explosives, with weapon handling and ballistics designed for VR. The series' X-ray kill-cam also returns in a version rebuilt for virtual reality. The game is VR-only, and its Steam features include single-player, tracked controller support, achievements, leaderboards, and Family Sharing. The supplied platform is Windows. It is a self-contained campaign rather than a multiplayer entry in the listed features, and its shooting, stealth, and weapon handling are framed around VR play.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign includes 18 replayable missions.
- Multiple weapon types are listed.
- Stealth and distraction are part of movement.
- Tracked controller support is listed.
- Achievements and leaderboards are listed.
- VR-only play is required.
- Listed platform is Windows only.
- It is single-player only.
Who it suits
Sniper Elite VR suits solo players with VR who want a World War II stealth shooter and a replayable campaign. Its focus on marksmanship and tactical movement may appeal to players who like choosing when to engage or avoid enemies.
Sniper Elite VR focuses on a solo resistance campaign, combining stealth with sniper combat and a range of weapons. Its defining constraint is also clear: it requires VR, with Windows listed as its platform.
