Might just get it on the store, feck going out and buying a disc.Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
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Might just get it on the store, feck going out and buying a disc.
SNIPER ELITE 4 REVIEW – A PERFECT SHOT
The Sniper Elite franchise has always struck just the right chord for me, personally, but I’ve never been able to wholeheartedly defend them as great games. Even as a fan of the campy violence, pitch-perfect sniping mechanics, and the simplistic thrill of shooting Nazis in the face, I’ve always felt a bit let down by everything else about the series. Sniper Elite V2’s maps were often uninspired and linear, and its follow-up threw a bunch of mechanics into the mix that flatout detracted from the core experience. Naturally, then, I figured Sniper Elite 4 would be the same sort of situation – a pretty good game that I liked well enough, but came away wanting a little more from.
Imagine my surprise, then, that Rebellion has taken longtime criticism to heart and delivered a truly great game. Sniper Elite 4 feels like the culmination of this franchise’s potential, untapped since the series debuted twelve years ago. The added fat of Sniper Elite III has been trimmed, and the longstanding issues with non-sniping gameplay fixed – it’s a leaner, meaner take on a series I’ve been invested in for years.
From a narrative standpoint, even, Rebellion has upped the ante a bit. Yes, it’s still about Karl Fairburne acting as a one-man exterminator to a Nazi infestation, but the little bits and pieces surrounding that winning premise are more interesting than previous games. Players snipe, sneak, and stab their way through 1943 Italy, aiding a local resistance effort and enlisting the Mafia to push out the fascist regime. Karl destroys top-secret weapons, uncovers artillery caches, assassinates key Nazi figures, and generally makes himself a thorn in the Third Reich’s side.
But it’s in how Karl accepts these tasks that differs from past entries. There’s actually a supporting cast now, and not just a radio telling you what to do, or a solitary supporting character. These characters, while not deep by any stretch of the imagination, give Karl people to play off of, which in turn makes him a bit more of a compelling protagonist. It’s a similar move to the route Wolfenstein: The New Order took, turning its archetype of a protagonist into something more nuanced and satisfying to take control of. Also similar to that 2013 title is a surprising knack for female characterization, exemplified in Sofia, an Italian resistance leader. In an age where “strong female character” means “sexy and has a lot of daddy issues,” Sofia is a compelling snapshot of a woman in wartime. She’s on the same playing field as all the male characters – gruff, resilient, and not sexualized. Even if she is a side character, I wanted to see more of her, and found her to be one of the more memorable female characters as of late.
That said, Sniper Elite 4’s true strength lies not in its perfectly adequate narrative, but in its exceptional gameplay. In a post-Phantom Pain world, it’s an unenviable task to make a third-person stealth title. Yet Rebellion, with over a decade of experience in this genre under their belt, has produced a mechanically sound game that offers players a wealth of variety and depth. While previous attempts at implementing gameplay other than “aim down a scope and splatter some brains/lungs/testicles” have yielded mixed results, those attempts are knocked out of the park here. Maneuvering Karl never feels clunky or awkward, whether he’s doing parkour, slitting throats, or holding his own in the middle of a firefight. Whether a player wants to lure Nazis into landmines, sneak up behind them with a silenced pistol, or simply engage them head-on, the gameplay holds up across every imaginable situation. In a series sold on one core gimmick, the variety here is kind of staggering, and undoubtedly impressive.
Yet that core gimmick is still great, and better here than ever before. Sniping in Sniper Elite 4 is one of the most satisfying mechanics in a video game, period. It’s a tighter, pared-down version of the mechanics we’ve seen since V2, complete with monitoring Karl’s heart rate and holding breath for accuracy. Gone are the confusing “sniper nests,” the awkward “Ghost” system, the unclear detection by enemies found in III. There are fewer systems to worry about when looking down the sight and firing off a round here – it’s more arcade-esque, in line with something like Konami’s Silent Scope. It’s easy to pick up and learn, but there’s plenty of room to learn how to take the perfect shot.
From that simplification, though, springs a natural depth. Players take a shot, and if the sound isn’t masked, enemies begin to investigate their position. It’s up to them how to progress from there. Do they keep scrambling for new vantage points? Do they fire off a shot only to lure Nazis into traps? Do they want to gun down the investigating troops with an assault rifle or shotgun? The choices aren’t endless, of course, but they are abundant, and make for some fun replays of maps.
Speaking of maps, Sniper Elite 4’s are the biggest in the series. While III flirted with the idea of a more open approach to the franchise, the level of depth present in each area is kind of astounding. Dense forests that give way to housing encampments, trainyards that give way to fully explorable buildings and several dockyards, beaches surrounded by winding towns – every mission managed to surprise me with its sense of scale. It helps that this is a gorgeous game, offering lush textures and dynamic lighting effects that rarely impact the high framerate on consoles. Oh, and the franchise’s hallmark X-Ray kills are better than ever – delightfully bloody and unrealistic, with hilarious splashes of plasma and dramatic bone shatters that magically explode out of people’s bodies.
With Sniper Elite 4, a franchise that I’ve long considered to be “good” has officially become “great.” The myriad improvements to the stealth mechanics, the pitch-perfect sniping, the sprawling maps, the side content – it shows bigger games with more money thrown at them a thing or two about how to do things. It’s a title I’ll be replaying and tooling around in for quite some time to come, and any diehard stealth junkies should follow suit.
8.5
Sniper Elite 4 is the best entry in Rebellion’s long-running franchise yet, and a great title for fans of stealth gaming.
http://www.cgmagonline.com/reviews/sniper-elite-4-review-perfect-shot/
I agree with the opening of this review (regarding the previous games in the series). I really enjoyed Sniper Elite 3, but it felt more like a mid-budget game, more of a guilty pleasure. The reviews of this one sound excellent so can't wait to give it a go this eve.
not long till this is out and For honor just released I am now like @swooshboy a ubisoft enthusiast.
Rumours that there will be news regarding the Ghost Recon open beta being given on Thursday...
My guess is the 24th...
My guess is the 24th...
Downloading it now for ps4.
The kill cam is epic, I had a testicle shot earlier 
Thought you were on about wildlands open beta at first and got excited thinking it was out now.
I never got bored of that in the previous game - some absolutely brutal shots!!!The kill cam is epic, I had a testicle shot earlier
Good point!Yeah, this should probably have a seperate thread tbh
You make it, you'll put about 10 hours of effort into the opening post, I'll be like "Dis is gaem, dis gud! hedsh0tz lolz"
This is quite fun so far... takes fecking ages like, haven't really done much apart from shoot people in the face, not really used explosives or anything yet. I however am no means a ghost.
Christ, how big is that first mission?! Managed to kill Schmidt only to realize I had three officers left
Christ, how big is that first mission?! Managed to kill Schmidt only to realize I had three officers left
Yeah, I've be doing it for over an hour so far, managed to kill one officer and destroy one camera, and capture the checkpoint
2 cameras, 3 officers and schmidt. Ridiculous! Only done one testicle shot though.
Also, I don't think I'll ever bring myself to swap my rifle...
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I wanted Schmidt's luger but didn't have time to grab it
Yeah, I've be doing it for over an hour so far, managed to kill one officer and destroy one camera, and capture the checkpoint
2 cameras, 3 officers and schmidt. Ridiculous! Only done one testicle shot though.
Also, I don't think I'll ever bring myself to swap my rifle...
I wanted Schmidt's luger but didn't have time to grab it
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I wanted Schmidt's luger but didn't have time to grab it
I got a Luger from the docks officer
Oh, it appears the next level we probably wont keep what we pick up and revert back to what we have unlocked possibly.
What's your longest kill? Mine is 266.20m
I got a Luger from the docks officer
Oh, it appears the next level we probably wont keep what we pick up and revert back to what we have unlocked possibly.
What's your longest kill? Mine is 266.20m
Well done! I have to check tomorrow, I gave up for tonight
Ive always enjoyed the Sniper Elite games...very challenging at times....I'm itching to pick it up but with Wildlands coming out early March....that's a lot of coin for two games.
@swooshboy and others who played both; do you think this is better than The Division?
The Division started out well but became way too repetitive.
2 games would be good for me for a months worth, I tend to buy way more than I can play
SE4, Ghost Recon, GWS3, Horizon are my minimum over the next month. I'll probably manage to pick some more up if I see a tempting price.
Wildlands and Horizon are my next games. Maybe get SE4 when it drops in price as still got to finish:2 games would be good for me for a months worth, I tend to buy way more than I can play
SE4, Ghost Recon, GWS3, Horizon are my minimum over the next month. I'll probably manage to pick some more up if I see a tempting price.
Uncharted 4
RotR
Titanfall2
Battlefield1
Infinite warfare
MWR
Ratchet and clank
feck i need to play other games apart from MWR mp.
When I saw previews of both games, this is the one that really appealed to me because I love open world games.
I have put a lot of hours into The Division and have loved it. But ultimately it is more of an RPG than a true shooting game and you are always battling against RNG to get loot. They fixed that in the 1.4 patch, so it is definitely less frustrating than it was, but bullet sponge enemies get tiring and it is not that tactical.
I love this game because you have so much more freedom to do things your way.
Yeah I've got a ton to finish too including the last of us, ratchet and clank, hitman just off the top of my head, I know there are loads more in my library I haven't even touched yet.
Open Beta coming 23/2:
GHOST RECON WILDLANDS OPEN BETA WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 23/02 12PM CET TO 27/02 12PM CET
16/02/2017 03:41 PM
HELLO GHOSTS,
We are really excited to announce that Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta will take place from 23/02 12PM to 27/02 12PM ! You’ll be able to preload the game starting on 20/02
Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta is entirely playable in coop ! Gather your squad and create your own tactics to defeat the Cartel. Would you rather go on a stealth operation or just dive in the enemy camp? It’s up to you to decide!
Explore 2 provinces!
In Ghost Recon Open Beta we have added one more province from the Closed Beta. So you will have the opportunity to explore the 2 beautiful provinces of Itacua and Montuyoc.
ITACUA
Itacua is the landing province of the full game. It will let you familiarize with Ghost Recon Wildlands’ rich environment. Finish Itacua and gained a XP boost to unlock new skills before going to Montuyoc.
Itacua is a fertile province with a temperate climate and a moderate relief. The capital, the small town of Khochi, is dedicated to the cultivation of cereals, which is also the case of the town of Buena Vida. This haven of peace was the rallying of Bolivian cocaleros and other people persecuted by the cartel. Ignored by the Santa Blanca, which was busy fighting the Unidad, these fugitives got organized. They obtained more effective weapons than hunting shotguns. They dug for ammunition caches, equipment, and supplies. They also built shelters. They trapped ambush zones along the main roads and they trained tirelessly. When the agreement was signed between the Bolivian government and the cartel, they refused to surrender. It was impossible for them that the struggle kept on in this way. The Mexican had to leave Bolivia, dead or alive. The Rebellion launched raids against the Santa Blanca’s facilities but the captured rebels are handed over to La Yuri and El Polito, who are responsible for torturing the captives to extract information on the leaders of the Rebellion.
MONTUYOC
This province is located in the Altiplano region. Living conditions there are tough. Several roads cross the province and allow for easy movement. The activity of the inhabitants focuses on llama breeding and barley cultures, one of the few grains able to grow at this altitude. Sueño built a vast arsenal, protected by a large base, which contains the most modern small and heavy weapons, guns, tanks, mortars, and anti-aircraft missiles. This arsenal is available to the best sicarios that come to the deserted moors of Montuyoc for training. Santa Blanca’s goal at Montuyoc is to train a small elite army capable of standing up to the best armies in South America.
Montuyoc is located in the highlands and has impressive vistas where you can watch red lakes from above. But it’s also the training center of the Santa Blanca Cartel, so expect some fierce fights there !
STREAM
Before digging into content, the dev team would like to invite you to join the second official Ghost Recon Wildlands livestream on February 22nd at 6pm CET (Paris time)! Discover with us the new content of this Open Beta with the introduction of the Montuyoc area and participate to give-away sessions.
HASHTAG
We are looking forward to discovering your best moments during this Open Beta! Share your creations by using the official hashtag #Ghost Recon!
PC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum system requirements:
Operating System: MS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-4320 @ 4 GHz
RAM: 6GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 / AMD R9 270X (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
Sound: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller
Recommended system requirements:
Operating System: MS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i7- 3770@ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4 GHz
RAM: 8GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX970/GTX 1060 or AMD R9 390/RX480 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
Sound: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller
GHOST RECON NETWORK AND GHOST RECON HQ
During this Open Beta, you will also be able to discover the Ghost Recon Network, the ultimate platform for all Ghost Recon fans. Get ready to join the community and find the right people to play with in order to build your own team!
Already available to all, download now the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ app to prepare yourself for upcoming deployment and complete your game experience.
For more information about the Ghost Recon Network and the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ App, check out our dedicate article on http://ghost-recon.ubisoft.com/wild....aspx?c=tcm:154-282740-16&ct=tcm:154-76770-32
GHOST RECON WILDLANDS OPEN BETA WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 23/02 12PM CET TO 27/02 12PM CET
16/02/2017 03:41 PM
HELLO GHOSTS,
We are really excited to announce that Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta will take place from 23/02 12PM to 27/02 12PM ! You’ll be able to preload the game starting on 20/02
Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta is entirely playable in coop ! Gather your squad and create your own tactics to defeat the Cartel. Would you rather go on a stealth operation or just dive in the enemy camp? It’s up to you to decide!
Explore 2 provinces!
In Ghost Recon Open Beta we have added one more province from the Closed Beta. So you will have the opportunity to explore the 2 beautiful provinces of Itacua and Montuyoc.
ITACUA
Itacua is the landing province of the full game. It will let you familiarize with Ghost Recon Wildlands’ rich environment. Finish Itacua and gained a XP boost to unlock new skills before going to Montuyoc.
Itacua is a fertile province with a temperate climate and a moderate relief. The capital, the small town of Khochi, is dedicated to the cultivation of cereals, which is also the case of the town of Buena Vida. This haven of peace was the rallying of Bolivian cocaleros and other people persecuted by the cartel. Ignored by the Santa Blanca, which was busy fighting the Unidad, these fugitives got organized. They obtained more effective weapons than hunting shotguns. They dug for ammunition caches, equipment, and supplies. They also built shelters. They trapped ambush zones along the main roads and they trained tirelessly. When the agreement was signed between the Bolivian government and the cartel, they refused to surrender. It was impossible for them that the struggle kept on in this way. The Mexican had to leave Bolivia, dead or alive. The Rebellion launched raids against the Santa Blanca’s facilities but the captured rebels are handed over to La Yuri and El Polito, who are responsible for torturing the captives to extract information on the leaders of the Rebellion.
MONTUYOC
This province is located in the Altiplano region. Living conditions there are tough. Several roads cross the province and allow for easy movement. The activity of the inhabitants focuses on llama breeding and barley cultures, one of the few grains able to grow at this altitude. Sueño built a vast arsenal, protected by a large base, which contains the most modern small and heavy weapons, guns, tanks, mortars, and anti-aircraft missiles. This arsenal is available to the best sicarios that come to the deserted moors of Montuyoc for training. Santa Blanca’s goal at Montuyoc is to train a small elite army capable of standing up to the best armies in South America.
Montuyoc is located in the highlands and has impressive vistas where you can watch red lakes from above. But it’s also the training center of the Santa Blanca Cartel, so expect some fierce fights there !
STREAM
Before digging into content, the dev team would like to invite you to join the second official Ghost Recon Wildlands livestream on February 22nd at 6pm CET (Paris time)! Discover with us the new content of this Open Beta with the introduction of the Montuyoc area and participate to give-away sessions.
HASHTAG
We are looking forward to discovering your best moments during this Open Beta! Share your creations by using the official hashtag #Ghost Recon!
PC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum system requirements:
Operating System: MS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-4320 @ 4 GHz
RAM: 6GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 / AMD R9 270X (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
Sound: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller
Recommended system requirements:
Operating System: MS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i7- 3770@ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4 GHz
RAM: 8GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX970/GTX 1060 or AMD R9 390/RX480 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
Sound: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller
GHOST RECON NETWORK AND GHOST RECON HQ
During this Open Beta, you will also be able to discover the Ghost Recon Network, the ultimate platform for all Ghost Recon fans. Get ready to join the community and find the right people to play with in order to build your own team!
Already available to all, download now the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ app to prepare yourself for upcoming deployment and complete your game experience.
For more information about the Ghost Recon Network and the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ App, check out our dedicate article on http://ghost-recon.ubisoft.com/wild....aspx?c=tcm:154-282740-16&ct=tcm:154-76770-32
Might actually be able to do stuff this time!
On the closed one I had time to take down a camp an that was it.
On the closed one I had time to take down a camp an that was it.
Good to hear!
The missus will be away that weekend so should be able to get on a fair bit
I don't know if I want to do this open beta, want to save it for release I think, I've got sniper elite 3 to keep me till then
FML, we just booked a weekend away next weekend.
@swooshboy
Dear Mr Ubisoft,
Can you please confirm when the Wildlands open beta will take place?"
Cheers
Dear Mr Ubisoft,
Can you please confirm when the Wildlands open beta will take place?"
Cheers
Open Beta coming 23/2:
GHOST RECON WILDLANDS OPEN BETA WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 23/02 12PM CET TO 27/02 12PM CET
16/02/2017 03:41 PM
HELLO GHOSTS,
We are really excited to announce that Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta will take place from 23/02 12PM to 27/02 12PM ! You’ll be able to preload the game starting on 20/02
Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta is entirely playable in coop ! Gather your squad and create your own tactics to defeat the Cartel. Would you rather go on a stealth operation or just dive in the enemy camp? It’s up to you to decide!
Explore 2 provinces!
In Ghost Recon Open Beta we have added one more province from the Closed Beta. So you will have the opportunity to explore the 2 beautiful provinces of Itacua and Montuyoc.
ITACUA
Itacua is the landing province of the full game. It will let you familiarize with Ghost Recon Wildlands’ rich environment. Finish Itacua and gained a XP boost to unlock new skills before going to Montuyoc.
Itacua is a fertile province with a temperate climate and a moderate relief. The capital, the small town of Khochi, is dedicated to the cultivation of cereals, which is also the case of the town of Buena Vida. This haven of peace was the rallying of Bolivian cocaleros and other people persecuted by the cartel. Ignored by the Santa Blanca, which was busy fighting the Unidad, these fugitives got organized. They obtained more effective weapons than hunting shotguns. They dug for ammunition caches, equipment, and supplies. They also built shelters. They trapped ambush zones along the main roads and they trained tirelessly. When the agreement was signed between the Bolivian government and the cartel, they refused to surrender. It was impossible for them that the struggle kept on in this way. The Mexican had to leave Bolivia, dead or alive. The Rebellion launched raids against the Santa Blanca’s facilities but the captured rebels are handed over to La Yuri and El Polito, who are responsible for torturing the captives to extract information on the leaders of the Rebellion.
MONTUYOC
This province is located in the Altiplano region. Living conditions there are tough. Several roads cross the province and allow for easy movement. The activity of the inhabitants focuses on llama breeding and barley cultures, one of the few grains able to grow at this altitude. Sueño built a vast arsenal, protected by a large base, which contains the most modern small and heavy weapons, guns, tanks, mortars, and anti-aircraft missiles. This arsenal is available to the best sicarios that come to the deserted moors of Montuyoc for training. Santa Blanca’s goal at Montuyoc is to train a small elite army capable of standing up to the best armies in South America.
Montuyoc is located in the highlands and has impressive vistas where you can watch red lakes from above. But it’s also the training center of the Santa Blanca Cartel, so expect some fierce fights there !
STREAM
Before digging into content, the dev team would like to invite you to join the second official Ghost Recon Wildlands livestream on February 22nd at 6pm CET (Paris time)! Discover with us the new content of this Open Beta with the introduction of the Montuyoc area and participate to give-away sessions.
HASHTAG
We are looking forward to discovering your best moments during this Open Beta! Share your creations by using the official hashtag #Ghost Recon!
PC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum system requirements:
Operating System: MS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-4320 @ 4 GHz
RAM: 6GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 / AMD R9 270X (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
Sound: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller
Recommended system requirements:
Operating System: MS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
Processor: Intel Core i7- 3770@ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4 GHz
RAM: 8GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX970/GTX 1060 or AMD R9 390/RX480 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
DirectX: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
Sound: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller
GHOST RECON NETWORK AND GHOST RECON HQ
During this Open Beta, you will also be able to discover the Ghost Recon Network, the ultimate platform for all Ghost Recon fans. Get ready to join the community and find the right people to play with in order to build your own team!
Already available to all, download now the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ app to prepare yourself for upcoming deployment and complete your game experience.
For more information about the Ghost Recon Network and the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ App, check out our dedicate article on http://ghost-recon.ubisoft.com/wild....aspx?c=tcm:154-282740-16&ct=tcm:154-76770-32
Oh Marksy!
I even wrote it in the first line for people like you.I know i just couldnt be assed reading through
Thursday you fecking gimp
Anyway whens the open beta lol
My xbox automatically updated this last night, so it should be able to be at least updated now for Thursday. Unsure about people needing to download for first time