The majority of my time with Sniper Elite V2 Remastered was spent in the campaign, and across the ten or so missions, I visited a number of locations and encountered a variety of enemies. The game informs you of this by leaving an outline of you in white at your last known location to the enemy – an excellent inclusion.
I spent the vast majority of the game incognito, and whenever my cover was blown, it wasn’t long before I was hidden from sight again. Not only did the x-ray vision prove to never get old, but the opportunity to sneak up on opponents and find spots to remain undercover was equally as enjoyable. It never once got old, and it inadvertently encouraged me to take an approach that doesn’t come naturally to me – stealth. Once there, an x-ray model of the victim is displayed and the bullet makes its mark, sound effects and blood galore. If a skilled, long-range shot successfully hits its target, the game will revert to slow-motion as it follows the bullet from the barrel of the gun to the enemy. The aforementioned ‘X Ray Kill Cam’ is a touch of class, and one worthy of a mention here. It was during these moments that I realised the beauty of this title, and, whilst it may have its shortcomings, it has enough personality and ingenuity to warrant a fresh attempt at success. Utilising the signature ‘X-Ray Kill Cam’, the developers have made the process of taking your enemies out immensely satisfying. Best described as a tactical shooter, Sniper Elite V2 Remastered encourages stealth and rewards long-range sniping efforts.
Whilst it wasn’t initially clear to me when this game was announced, it took a short minute to work out exactly why this title has been remastered. It is all done very well, allowing for the information to be threaded throughout without detracting from the action: sniping! Skilled, long-range and successful… Throughout the missions, updates are then provided through in-game cutscenes. Voice acted and in-depth, it served to set the scene and was an intuitive way to showcase the history. The story is told through updates during the loading screens, available at the start of each mission. Set during World War II, Sniper Elite V2 Remastered places you in the shoes of Lieutenant Karl Fairburne, an American sniper who is dropped into Berlin to uncover some of the key events and assassinating the chosen targets. Question is, is it a welcome return, or one to leave to history?
In doing so, this third-person tactical shooter finds itself on the Nintendo eStore. Fast forward another seven years, and Sniper Elite V2 has received the remaster treatment. Developed and published by Rebellion Developments, it was available on all major home consoles including the Xbox 360 and PS3. Released in 2012 to fairly warm applause, Sniper Elite V2 was the sequel to the original Sniper Elite which came some seven years prior. Sniper Elite V2 Remastered – Nintendo Switch Developed By : Rebellion