Mastering World War II Stealth: Sniper Elite Resistance Review

Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – A World War 2 Stealth Sim

When Sniper Elite 5 dropped in 2022, it seemed like Rebellion had finally nailed down its World War 2 stealth sim formula. And, surprisingly, Sniper Elite: Resistance is more of the same, only this time, it’s all about Karl’s co-op partner Harry Hawker’s mission in France, 1944.

A New Storyline

In Resistance, Harry joins the French Resistance to take down the Kliene Blume nerve agent, a deadly German weapon that could turn the tide of the war. The storyline is predictable, but that’s not what you’re here for. You play through missions, each with its own miniature open world or sandbox, packed with specific objectives and hidden secrets.

A Blast from the Past

While the levels may feel similar to Sniper Elite 5, they’re still distinct enough to warrant a return trip. And, of course, there are familiar areas like Chateau houses and train stations, which make a comeback in Resistance. The game’s Lock, Stock, and Barrel mission is eerily reminiscent of the Occupied Residence level from Sniper Elite 5. However, these similarities don’t detract from the overall experience.

A Boom to the Game

Axis Invasions continue to be the highlight of the series. Invading or being invaded by another player mid-mission is always a thrill, and the multiplayer stealth and sniping battles are incredibly satisfying. And, with the addition of the Propaganda Challenge mode, you’ll find yourself running through stages, planning the optimal route, and aiming to boost your score each time.

Accessibility Features

Sniper Elite: Resistance comes with a range of accessibility features, including subtitle options, auto-run and climb, HUD opacity settings, and aim assist. The game also features adjustable difficulty and settings like Automatic skill upgrades. However, the color-blind settings could be more detailed, as they’re currently labeled 1, 2, and 3 without explaining the specific type of color blindness.

Should You Play Sniper Elite: Resistance?

Play it if:

You’re a fan of stealth games and World War 2 settings
You enjoyed Sniper Elite 5 and want more of the same
You’re looking for a challenging experience with a high level of replayability

Don’t play it if:

You’re not a fan of stealth games or World War 2 settings
You’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed experience
You’re easily frustrated by the game’s occasional glitches

Accessibility

Subtitle options
Auto-run and climb
HUD opacity settings
Aim assist
Adjustable difficulty
Automatic skill upgrades
Color-blind settings (labeled 1, 2, and 3, with a diagram to help)

How I Reviewed Sniper Elite: Resistance

I played around 15 hours of Sniper Elite: Resistance, completing the main campaign, Propaganda Challenge mode, and playing a number of rounds of Axis Invasion as an attacker. I reviewed the game on a gaming PC with a Nvidia RTX 3060Ti graphics card and an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor.