Sniper Elite 5: shooting Hitler never gets old
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The Sniper Elite series fills a void in my life that I, before playing them, didn’t know was there. In these games, you get to wander around cool environments and shoot Nazis in the testicles. Or other places. You can shoot Nazis anywhere you like. Just remember that head shots aren’t the only thing on the table. I digress. So, when I got a chance to take a look at the latest entry in the series, Sniper Elite 5, I was ecstatic.
The demo level for this preview is set around a French chateau. S.S. Officer Abelard Möller has taken control of the chateau and turned it into a Nazi stronghold. Our mission is to drastically reduce the amount of Nazi testicles in the region. I was born for this role. With my rifle, SMG, and pistol, I headed into the belly of the beast.
Rural France is a beautiful setting for a game. So, an immediate stand out in Sniper Elite 5 is the scenery. Rebellion’s environment artists and level designers had a field day with this one. Lush green meadows and whispering rivers lead you up to your target area. Of course, there are also Nazis to shoot along the way. You couldn’t ask for a nicer venue!
One of the things I love about the Sniper Elite series is how the maps are designed. Most of the maps are on the larger side and offer multiple avenues to your goal. Not having any luck with one route? Try another! And that doesn’t just go for the surface areas, there are a lot of little tunnels, caves, and catacombs that come out in surprising places.
Beautiful environments aside, we’re all here for the same thing – slow motion replays of Nazis getting shot in the nads. If you haven’t played one of
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