The ability to shoot cans or a vehicle's fuel tank creating Michal Bay style explosions is certainly fun, but it ruins the already staggering realism of the game.Īs for the infiltration aspect which is meant to vary the mission dynamics, it is simply crippled by the inanity of the AI. With Sniper Elite III, you shouldn't expect a challenging simulation! Despite the well thought out ballistics (requiring you to calculate shot distance and wind speed in order to hit the target), the game is far too short to be credible. A sniper simulation or a pigeon shooting game? Every time you shoot an opponent, you follow the bullet's trajectory in slow motion and are treated to an explosion of blood and guts upon impact. Everything seems minimalist in Sniper Elite, and the special effects don't make things any different. There are quite a few cutscenes scattered among the missions, however they're mostly uninteresting and poorly made. However, don't expect a miracle: Sniper Elite III is still quite limited, with much smaller levels than the average action game and invisible walls that spoil the experience.Īs for the direction of the game, I must admit that the developers haven't exactly racked their brains. You will generally be provided with several ways to finish missions, adding a significant element of flexibility.
