Sniper Elite: Resistance

Sniper Elite: Resistance

January 30, 2025

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NEW OPERATIVE, NEW THREAT, NEW EPIC CAMPAIGN 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. In a gripping new story that runs parallel …

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Aaron Potter Daily Mirror Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

59.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance is anything but generic, mind you, and will appease anyone left starved for more historical stealth action. I just hope the next Sniper Elite entry is more ambitious in its over execution, instead of what could merely …"

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Bogdan Robert GameWatcher Jan 2025
55.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers the expected stealth-action combo the series is known for, wrapping it in a forgettable narrative about stopping the Nazi war machine from totally winning the war yet again. But even as it&s;s a functional title, with …"

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Brian Arnoldi Everyeye.it Jan 2025
73.0 /100

"Sniper Elite: Resistance doesn&s;t add or take away from the series&s; typical formula. The spectacular, varied and bloody kill cams remain spectacular and the level design of different levels allows for different approaches to completing missions. At the same time, …"

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Cameron Swan GameRant Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

64.0

"The 12th and latest entry in the franchise, Sniper Elite: Resistance doesn&s;t break the wheel by any means, but it does exactly what it needs to."

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Jan 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Though Sniper Elite: Resistance ranks somewhat lower on the scale of games in the long-running franchise thanks to small bugs and a milquetoast campaign and protagonist, engaging in some sandbox Nazi-killing is still as fun as it&s;s ever been. From …"

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"Sniper Elite Resistance is another solid entry in the Sniper Elite series. I was thrilled to learn that it was coming out and I hope the franchise continues. We now know we aren&s;t locked into one character, so the options …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Jan 2025
85.0 /100

"Sniper Elite: Resistance offers some fantastic locations to allow you to play however you want thanks to exciting missions and gameplay."

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Erik McDowell CGMagazine Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

72.0

"Move over, Karl Fairburne-there is a new noggin-popping, nut-shotting Nazi hunter in town, and his name is Harry Hawker. If you are a fan of stealthy action,"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"There are a handful of minor flaws — the story is disposable, there aren&s;t nearly enough Survival maps, and the graphics engine shows its age in places — but in general the game delivers the goods, both for devotees of …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"More of a sidequel than a true sequel, Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers the core experience of Sniper Elite 5 with a new protagonist, fresh maps, and the same solid stealth mechanics that made the previous entry enjoyable. While it may …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance offers more of the same action with virtually no surprises and a dull World War 2 story. That’s perfectly fine considering that the Rebellion team is still great at the one thing they’ve dedicated their career to …"

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Henry Viola GamingTrend Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Let&s;s be real here. Sniper Elite: Resistance clearly doesn&s;t reinvent the series, as it simply expands on where Sniper Elite 5 left off. Those looking for a full fledged next-generation sequel will surely be disappointed, but those looking to play …"

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Jaime Tugayev DualShockers Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

76.0

"There is nothing particularly revolutionary about Sniper Elite: Resistance, but games don&s;t always need to do that to be good. This is a fun game that serves as a window to an important part of history, and if you enjoyed …"

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Jake Tucker Tech Advisor Jan 2025
74.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance is a fun but inessential addition to the franchise."

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James Davie PlayStation Universe Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Altogether, Sniper Elite: Resistance is a fine entry in the Sniper Elite franchise which gives us more insight into Harry Hawker, as well as a shiny protagonist spotlight for him to be recognized in. The meat and potatoes (or should …"

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Jan Ole Peek Shacknews Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance is very much worth your time if you have any interest in sniping, exploring maps in occupied France, or feeling like an action hero from WWII movies."

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Jeremy Penter ACG Jan 2025
75.0 /100

""While more of the same in the series is fine by me, the AI issues, bugs and uneven level design hold it down.""

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Joe Parlock TheGamer Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"With dense missions, gorgeous environments, a clever new mode in Propaganda, and a likeable new protagonist, it’s a solid entry in a fantastic series. But it doesn’t do anything new: this is the same shooting and sneaking as it has …"

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Jordan Andow Analog Stick Gaming Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

57.0

"As someone that has played the previous titles in the franchise, Sniper Elite: Resistance is highly enjoyable. If you haven&s;t played the series before then this one isn&s;t the best starting point."

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Quintessentially "more of the same" it may be, Sniper Elite: Resistance&s;s intricate level design proves that&s;s anything but a detriment."

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Liam Croft Push Square Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

69.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance serves as more of a stopgap than a full-blown sequel to Sniper Elite 5, so much of that experience - including its highs and lows - carries over two and a half years later. Its sniping action …"

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Lou Sytsma COGconnected Jan 2025
77.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

74.0

"Graphical caveats aside, Sniper Elite: Resistance is fun to play not only because of the various game modes but how you can approach missions. The developers also devoted significant effort to ballistics and weapons handling. Veteran players will feel right …"

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Luke Kemp GamesRadar+ Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

72.0

"A case of evolution rather than revolution, Sniper Elite: Resistance uses what came before to create something that&s;s familiar, but consistently fun and occasionally tense. Plentiful collectibles and unlocks throughout the campaign, and a fantastic invasion mode, ensure this will …"

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Mark Delaney GameSpot Jan 2025
60.0 /100

"Rebellion&s;s sixth Sniper Elite entry is still a fun Nazi-destroying simulator, though this feels like the last one that can get by on rolling out the same, largely unchanged formula."

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Mark Isaacson WellPlayed Jan 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance is a reasonable continuation of the franchise, its sniping highs remain as amusing as ever thanks to some neat environmental gameplay, but much of its content rehashes what came before instead of evolving the series concept for …"

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Nathan Warby Dexerto Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

58.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance doesn’t rip up the rule book, it sticks to what it does best and delivers another set of stunning sandboxes to poke around in. The sniping and hilariously detailed X-ray kills are just as satisfying as ever, …"

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Pietro Iacullo The Games Machine Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

76.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance is a solid "more of the same" of the fifth chapter, or a "Hitman with a sniper rifle" for the ones not used to the series. And it feels good."

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Jan 2025
80.0 /100

"Proving once more that there&s;s life yet in its killer sniping mechanics and expansive sandbox missions, Sniper Elite: Resistance is another cracking series entry, even if it&s;s not much of an evolution over Sniper Elite 5. No doubt, Rebellion is …"

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Rob Larkin Gaming Nexus Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

74.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance isn&s;t really doing anything new, and that&s;s ok. It&s;s sticking to a tried and true formula and delivering on promises for solid gameplay mechanics spread out over sprawling open levels. It does carry forward the best features …"

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Sean Carey TrueAchievements Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Resistance is still a fantastic game that gives the player so much choice and freedom. Each campaign level has been expertly designed to offer as much fun and replayability as possible, and the long-range sniping the series is famous for …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers more of the excellent tactical stealth shooting action that Sniper Elite 5 boasted three years ago. It might be a familiar experience, but for genre fans, it&s;s still an easy recommendation."

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis Jan 2025
70.0 /100

"You know what you&s;re getting with Sniper Elite: Resistance; a spin-off covert mission that matches the scale and scope of Sniper Elite 5, but doesn&s;t really go beyond it. It&s;s more Sniper Elite, and there&s;s still plenty of enjoy in …"

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Steve Wright Stevivor Jan 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"Sniper Elite Resistance is hilarious, chaotic fun... in [an] expertly-crafted sandbox. Experiment, take risks, and above all else: fight the Nazis."

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Jan 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Gameplay is tight, graphics are great, and there are some fun game modes. Truly, my biggest issue with the game is it just feels like it should be an expansion to Sniper Elite 5. Resistance isn’t though, it’s a full-priced …"

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Tobias Veltin GamePro Jan 2025
81.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

83.0

Story

69.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance in review - More of the same has rarely been more fun"

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Tristan Ogilvie IGN Jan 2025
60.0 /100

"Sniper Elite: Resistance is a solid stealth-based shooter, but it fails to set its sights high enough in order to pull off a truly spectacular execution."

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Vikki Blake Eurogamer Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Sniper Elite: Resistance may not innovate much on the series&s; standard blueprint, but it&s;s still a challenging, rewarding, and deeply satisfying adventure."

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