Sniper Elite 5

Buy. Worth getting at the base price.

A one-trick pony where the actual sniping, ballistics, and satisfying long-range shots are genuinely good, especially across the large open outdoor maps. Everything around it is weak: poor graphics, a tired and forgettable WWII story, and atrocious AI that mindlessly charges into kill zones, removing all challenge once you're spotted. Marred further by clunky traversal and an annoying unlock system, it lands as a disappointing, not-worth-the-money experience.

A solid stealth action sandbox with satisfying sniper gameplay, creative kills, customizable difficulty, and impressive X-ray visual effects on WWII maps.

Meaningful weapon customization and playstyle flexibility make for engaging tactical gameplay.