Sniper Elite: Resistance Delivers Familiar Gameplay with Few Innovations

The latest entry in the Sniper Elite series offers satisfying stealth mechanics and Nazi-hunting action but struggles to escape comparisons to its predecessor.

Sniper Elite: Resistance introduces a new protagonist, Harry Hawker, in a parallel storyline to Sniper Elite 5, set during World War II's lead-up to D-Day.
Gameplay remains largely unchanged from Sniper Elite 5, with expansive sandbox-style maps, stealth-focused mechanics, and the signature X-Ray Kill Cam.
Critics praise the level design and replayability, though some missions reuse elements from previous games, and the story is described as forgettable and formulaic.
The game includes multiplayer modes, co-op campaign options, and the returning Invasion Mode, which allows players to infiltrate others' campaigns as enemy snipers.
While the core mechanics are solid, reviewers note issues with AI behavior, limited innovation, and technical glitches, leading some to view the game as more of an expansion than a full sequel.