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Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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66
Sniper Elite: Resistance offers a structurally sound, emotionally competent WWII narrative with a fresh protagonist and historical flair, but its reliance on clichés, shallow characters, and predictable plots squanders chances to elevate the franchise. While gameplay thrives, the story feels like a generic action film—reliable but forgettable, prioritizing missions over meaningful engagement. A missed opportunity to innovate.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
66
Positive Reviews (80-100)
13%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
76%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
11%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Sniper Elite: Resistance offers a structurally sound, emotionally competent WWII narrative with a fresh protagonist and historical flair, but its reliance on clichés, shallow characters, and predictable plots squanders chances to elevate the franchise. While gameplay thrives, the story feels like a generic action film—reliable but forgettable, prioritizing missions over meaningful engagement. A missed opportunity to innovate.
Gameplay Mechanics
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79
TLDR: Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers polished stealth gameplay, addictive sniping, and tactical depth—yet its clunky combat, recycled mechanics, and lack of innovation make it a safe, derivative entry. While x-ray kills and flexible approaches please fans, unrefined systems and forced propaganda challenges highlight a series stuck in its own formula, offering comfort over controversy.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
61%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
39%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
TLDR: Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers polished stealth gameplay, addictive sniping, and tactical depth—yet its clunky combat, recycled mechanics, and lack of innovation make it a safe, derivative entry. While x-ray kills and flexible approaches please fans, unrefined systems and forced propaganda challenges highlight a series stuck in its own formula, offering comfort over controversy.
Graphics and Visual Design
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72
Sniper Elite: Resistance dazzles with WWII-era environments and a gory X-ray kill cam, but its stagnant design, outdated visuals, and technical flaws (flat textures, PS3-level animations) make it a forgettable, unambitious entry that feels like a PS4 port, not a next-gen evolution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
36%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
64%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Sniper Elite: Resistance dazzles with WWII-era environments and a gory X-ray kill cam, but its stagnant design, outdated visuals, and technical flaws (flat textures, PS3-level animations) make it a forgettable, unambitious entry that feels like a PS4 port, not a next-gen evolution.
Music and Sound Design
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63
Sniper Elite: Resistance nails immersive war atmospheres and period-accurate audio, but unconvincing voice acting, cringeworthy music, and distracting commentary bog down the experience, creating a mixed bag of sound that undercuts its stealth potential.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
63
Positive Reviews (80-100)
8%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
77%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
15%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
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music and sound design
Sniper Elite: Resistance nails immersive war atmospheres and period-accurate audio, but unconvincing voice acting, cringeworthy music, and distracting commentary bog down the experience, creating a mixed bag of sound that undercuts its stealth potential.
Voice Acting
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60
Sniper Elite: Resistance’s voice acting is polarizing — some praise its quirky accents and humor, but many criticize the protagonist’s grating, unconvincing performance, calling it a missed chance to elevate the game’s storytelling.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
60
Positive Reviews (80-100)
10%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
70%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
20%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Sniper Elite: Resistance’s voice acting is polarizing — some praise its quirky accents and humor, but many criticize the protagonist’s grating, unconvincing performance, calling it a missed chance to elevate the game’s storytelling.
Technical Performance
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64
Sniper Elite: Resistance runs smoothly with 60fps and 4K on Xbox/PS5, but AI glitches, clunky animations, and environmental flaws plague both platforms, revealing a technically flawed experience despite next-gen polish and developer promises to fix issues.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
64
Positive Reviews (80-100)
16%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
64%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
20%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
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technical performance
Sniper Elite: Resistance runs smoothly with 60fps and 4K on Xbox/PS5, but AI glitches, clunky animations, and environmental flaws plague both platforms, revealing a technically flawed experience despite next-gen polish and developer promises to fix issues.
Replay Value
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77
Sniper Elite: Resistance earns praise for its replayability via varied modes, hidden objectives, and collectibles, but critics slam its lack of innovation, shallow content, and repetitive mechanics, calling it a lukewarm sequel that leans on familiar formulas over meaningful depth.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
77
Positive Reviews (80-100)
47%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
53%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Sniper Elite: Resistance earns praise for its replayability via varied modes, hidden objectives, and collectibles, but critics slam its lack of innovation, shallow content, and repetitive mechanics, calling it a lukewarm sequel that leans on familiar formulas over meaningful depth.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
69
Positive Reviews (80-100)
35%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
65%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Sniper Elite: Resistance nails the formula with slick visuals, addictive sniping, and sandbox Nazi-killing, but lacks innovation, feeling like a rehashed DLC rather than a bold sequel. While fans will enjoy its familiar thrills, critics call it a stagnant, repetitive stopgap that fails to evolve the series or justify its price for veterans.
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Reviews
128 reviews found85
God is a Geek
Jan 27, 2025
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An enjoyable title with tight gameplay, great enemy AI, and complete freedom in gameplay, despite not introducing new elements
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80
Pure Xbox
Jan 27, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance is praised for being a solid return to the series, offering engaging gameplay, well-designed maps, and new features like Propaganda missions. While it may lack the wow factor of its predecessor, it delivers where it matters most, making it a great addition to the Sniper Elite franchise.
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80
Creative Bloq
Jan 27, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance is praised for its visual upgrade, engaging new campaign, and fun gameplay, appealing to existing fans and third-person shooter enthusiasts.
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80
GamesRadar+
Jan 27, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance offers familiar but consistently fun gameplay with a good balance of action and stealth, providing a satisfying experience with strong replay value
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80
Hey Poor Player
Jan 27, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance is a satisfying continuation of the series, delivering engaging stealth and sniping action, though it plays it safe with familiar gameplay elements. It is recommended for fans of the series.
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80
GamingBolt
Jan 28, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance builds on the strengths of its predecessor, delivering a solid stealth experience despite some shortcomings in story and technical performance.
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80
PlayStation Country
Feb 3, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance is a fun and expansive experience with plenty to do, despite some issues with glitches and day one DLC. It encourages exploration and offers varied gameplay.
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80
TrueAchievements
Jan 27, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance offers familiar gameplay with some new additions like Propaganda Missions, but lacks significant innovation. Despite some technical issues, the game provides a satisfying sniping experience with good replay value.
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80
Critical Hits
Apr 8, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance offers a solid and enjoyable experience, especially for newcomers, despite lacking significant innovation and having a reduced difficulty level.
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80
GamingTrend
Jan 27, 2025
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Sniper Elite: Resistance expands on Sniper Elite 5 without reinventing the series. It introduces small refinements and will appeal to fans looking for more Sniper Elite content.
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