Sniper Elite III: Afrika
Release Date: June 27, 2014
Action, TPP, World War II, stealth, TPS, co-op, shooters, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Steam
The third installment in the series of World War II shooters. Sniper Elite III: Afrika once again tells the story of an American sniper by the name of Karl Fairburne. This time, the protagonist is on a hunt for Nazis in North Africa. The single player campaign constitutes a series of missions with gradually increasing difficulty level. The creators from Rebellion studio prepared a cooperation mode as well.
Last Update: July 27, 2014
Sniper Elite III: Afrika Game Guide
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[1:35] Sniper Elite III: Afrika Ultimate Edition - launch trailer
[0:35] Sniper Elite III: Afrika Easter Egg
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Many users find the game to be fun and immersive, especially appreciating the tactical shooter aspects and the experience of being a sniper in World War II.
- X-Ray Kill Cam: The X-ray kill cam feature is frequently highlighted as a standout element, providing a satisfying and rewarding visual representation of successful shots.
- Variety of Environments: Players enjoy the diverse and expansive open-level design, which allows for multiple approaches to missions (stealth, combat, etc.).
- Replay Value: The game supports both solo play and cooperative multiplayer, contributing to its replayability.
- Realistic Graphics: The graphics are generally regarded as realistic and well-designed, enhancing the overall experience.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Users report frequent crashes and performance problems, which significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- Repetitive Gameplay: Some players feel that missions can become tedious and repetitive, lacking variety in objectives.
- AI Problems: The game's AI is criticized for being predictable and poorly designed, which can undermine the stealth experience.
- Pacing and Movement: The game is described as slow and heavy, which may not appeal to players accustomed to faster-paced shooters.
- Lack of Innovation: Some reviews mention that the game does not offer much new compared to its predecessors, feeling more like an extension of previous titles.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved Stealth Mechanics: Users express a desire for better stealth mechanics, including more options for silent takedowns and improved enemy awareness.
- More Diverse Gameplay Options: Players suggest that the game could benefit from additional gameplay elements or gadgets to enhance the sniping experience.
- Better Level Design: Some reviews indicate that the open maps feel less engaging compared to previous games, with a desire for more intricate level designs that encourage exploration.
- Enhanced Weapon Mechanics: There is feedback regarding the need for more realistic weapon handling and control, particularly in terms of aiming and shooting mechanics.
- Story Depth: Several users feel that the story is lacking depth and could be more engaging, with better character development and plot progression.
Summary
- Overall, while Sniper Elite 3 has its strengths in gameplay and presentation, it suffers from technical issues and design choices that some players feel detract from the overall experience.
Summary generated on:
GAMERS Score
Average score from 1877 votes. 789 players anticipated the game.
Sniper Elite III: Afrika Description
Sniper Elite III: Afrika for PC, X360 and etc. is a shooter game developed by a team ar Rebellion set in the areas of Africa during World War II. The game focuses primarily on sniper missions where our task is to eliminate specific targets from a large distance.
Story
The action is set in the realities of World War II, again. This time, however, the developers abandoned the European locations and instead put the campaign in the areas of Africa. The protagonist did not change. It is still Karl Fishburne, a sharpshooter working for the U.S. military command. The single player mode consists of a series of missions, mostly involving the elimination of a particular target. The road to it is always difficult and often requires sneaking between enemy troops and silently killing enemy soldiers. We can also launch a frontal attack which will draw attention of all the nearby patrols.
Gameplay
In Sniper Elite III: Afrika for PC, X360 and etc. hallmarks of the series, developed sniper mechanics, return. On the higher difficulty levels, such aspects such as wind speed and direction or the effect of gravity on the flight path of the bullet are taken into account. The developers did not limit themselves to copying ideas of the predecessors. Instead, they introduced a lot of new solutions. The most important of them is the emergence of sandbox maps with an open structure. They provide the players with a great freedom to choose the way they want to perform the tasks tasks and make it possible to beta each level multiple times without feeling bored, each time trying different tactics. At the same time, a greater emphasis was put on stealth elements, which was enriched by the so-called relocation system. It forces us to quickly change the position after firing a few shots, and the game lets us know when we moved away far enough that we can start looking for other weak points in the enemy patrols.
The creators also significantly improved the X-ray camera, which now shows not only damage to the skeleton, but also the muscles and the circulatory system. A greater level of detail also included vehicles. Eliminating tanks and armored trucks now requires the destruction of a few components before we get a chance to finish them with the last bullet. What is interesting, the best vehicles hits are shown with a film camera that follows the projectile, and then shows the mechanical damage. Another attraction is the development system. Depending on the effectiveness of ours, it assigns experience points, which then we spend on improving our equipment and weaponry.
Game modes
We can beat the entire campaign alone or together with one colleague. In addition, there are also two other co-operative modes. The first is Survival where we try to persevere as long as possible against hordes of enemies alongside our comrades. In contrast, the second one is well-known to the fans of the Overwatch series. It is about simulating sniper teams, where one player plays the sniper and the other plays the role of the so-called spotter who conveys valuable information to his partner, and each of them is trying to protect his comrade in arms. There are also numerous competition modes.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
15
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in Sniper Elite Game Series
Game Series
Sniper Elite Series
Set in the realities of World War II, the series of action games with TPP and FPP views. The series was created by the British studio Rebellion Developments, which also owns the rights to the brand.
15 video games
Sniper Elite III: Afrika Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Sniper Elite III: Afrika System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 8600 or better), 18 GB HDD, Windows Vista(SP2)/7(SP1)/8
DLCs for Sniper Elite III: Afrika
Patriot Weapons Pack
DLC
September 18, 2014
Axis Weapons Pack
DLC
September 17, 2014
Eastern Front Weapons Pack
DLC
September 17, 2014
Sniper Elite 3: Save Churchill, Part 2 – Belly of the Beast
DLC
September 17, 2014
Sniper Rifles Pack
DLC
September 17, 2014
Sniper Elite 3: Uratuj Churchilla, Część 1 – W cieniach
DLC
September 10, 2014
Sniper Elite 3: Save Churchill, Part 1 – In Shadows
DLC
September 10, 2014
Save Churchill Part 2: Belly of the Beast
DLC
August 21, 2014
Save Churchill Part 1: In Shadows
DLC
July 17, 2014
Allied Reinforcements Outfit Pack
DLC
July 16, 2014
Hunt The Grey Wolf
DLC
July 16, 2014
Hunter Weapons Pack
DLC
July 16, 2014
Camouflage Weapons Pack
DLC
July 16, 2014
Target Hitler: Hunt the Grey Wolf
DLC
June 27, 2014