There’s also a tendency to flood an area with respawning enemies if you trip an alarm, which is very frustrating if you feel you only made a minor mistake. Co-op mechanics include the ability to revive a fallen comrade or spot enemies with your binoculars, marking their locations for both. This is something the subsequent games greatly expanded upon and in V2 it can all come across as a little shallow and restrictive, especially as the stage designs are a lot more linear than they first appear. Sniper Elite V2 is a prime example of how a streamlined take on a singular gaming concept can result in something great, even if its got a bit of clunk to it. Two players can take on the entire campaign together online. The other main gameplay element is stealth, as you not only try to avoid being seen but set-up booby-traps and tripwires to discourage pursuers. Kill Tally is most similar to horde mode, Bombing Run tasks players with. There is also the Bombing Run mode which is.
Hit your target and you get to watch the bullet pass through Nazi body parts in a slow-motion x-ray sequence that almost makes Mortal Kombat seem tame.Īt other times you’re aiming at petrol cans on the sides of tanks or the tyres of passing cars, all creating an impressive amount of variety for what could easily have been a tiresome and nitpicky game mechanic. Sniper Elite V2 has a unique take on gameplay, with the majority of the action. the players are competing for the highest kill count however they must still work together in order to survive. As you’d expect, sniping is a very involved process in Sniper Elite, as you’re forced to account for both wind and gravity, as well as your breath – while learning to use background noises (thunder and lightning in one memorable set piece) to mask your assassinations.