Sniper Elite 4

Sniper Elite 4 takes the player to Italy in 1943, where protagonist Karl Fairbairn helps the resistance and disables key enemy installations. The tasks are designed as open areas: you can approach the goal in different ways, take a position on a cliff, in ruins or on a tower and work from a distance. The main feature of the series is the X-ray camera, which shows the impact in detail. Some people think it’s unnecessary, but it perfectly conveys the weight of the shot: adjusted for wind, distance and breathing, the bullet actually hits somewhere. Sound is taken into account separately: you can shoot behind the noise of the equipment without giving yourself away, and a loud shot will lead patrols straight to the position. In addition to sniper work, you have to use traps, explosives and sabotage, as well as melee weapons. Leveling up allows you to choose a style: be a silent shooter, a mine specialist or a melee master. Co-op for two and online duels complement the solo part. It is also worth noting that the game has tasks to eliminate specific targets and sabotage: sometimes it is more profitable to blow up a bridge than to shoot at the guards. Ballistics, taking into account wind and bullet drop, requires calculation, and an unsuccessful shot gives away the position. For a sniper simulator, it's the right balance between realism and playability. The game does not pretend to be a simulator in the strict sense, but it provides a lot of freedom in achieving goals. For those who like to plan and work at range, the Sniper Elite 4 is a sturdy option with a distinct shot feel.