Sniper Elite V2 is the one the place you possibly can shoot Hitler within the testicles, proper? I imply taking pictures folks within the testicles is par for the (ugly, slow-mo, finely rendered) course in Sniper Elite games, however this was the one with the Hitler searching DLC. Except… it seems each game since has included a special spin on Reich castration. Feels like flogging a lifeless Nazi at this level.
Speaking of: Sniper Elite V2 Remastered is out right this moment. I bear in mind the unique being fairly good, particularly in co-op.
You’re a WW2 sniperman, operating about on the again strains doing bastard snipey issues. Everything aside from the sniping is in third-person, however all the things aside from the sniping is mediocre. Assault rifles and pistols are extra purposeful than enjoyable, right here, however the sniping is one thing particular. The game is constructed round it: most missions are a mixture of sneaking and organising in cozy nests, timing your photographs alongside claps of thunder and different noisy distractions.
The V2 remaster is predictably prettier. Steam reviewers appear dissatisfied although, so take these techy phrases with a pinch of salt. There’s a modernised renderer, enhanced textures, snazzier lighting and 4K help. That’s complimented by the brand new picture mode, letting you seize the hyper-gore in hyper element. It helps you to “pause and step through the action frame-by-frame”, which is an admittedly highly effective method of capturing scenes I’m reluctant to confess an curiosity in.
Not that I actually have one, these days. I whiled away just a few hours in Sniper Elite 4 final 12 months, largely having fun with myself regardless of the surplus quite than due to it. Fortunately V2 provides you some management over the slow-motion bullet cams that depict bones snapping, muscle groups tearing and, sure, testicles popping. You can flip them off utterly, if that’s not one thing you wish to experience – or you possibly can improve the frequency if you happen to do.
The remaster additionally contains playable characters from the Zombie Army collection, together with seven multiplayer modes. I bear in mind the multiplayer being an absolute nightmare, as a result of clearly everyone seems to be a sniper and repeatedly getting sniped is clearly horrible.
Oh, and it contains all of the DLC. No must fork up further money to fornicate with the Fuhrer.
The unique is now not on the market, btw – it was £15.
The remaster is offered with a 10% launch low cost on Steam for £27/$31.50/€31.50, and for barely extra on GOG. If you already personal the unique, it’s £7/$10/€10 to improve by way of both platform.
