However, by the time Ghost Warrior 3 came out, it was clear that the formula had gotten a bit stale. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts did a commendable job of narrowing in on a new formula and this sequel does a nice job of doubling down on things that were so good about that title. There is so much that goes into that perfect kill shot. There’s inevitably going to be comparisons to Rebellion’s Sniper Elite series. The gory kill-camera shots are as gratuitous and yet rewarding as ever. The majority of the game’s focus comes down to not just finding your target, but trying to set up for that perfect kill shot from a ridiculous distance. Trying to find that sweet spot where you don’t get noticed, while watching your target for the perfect window – ideally where they stand still for a moment so they aren’t literally moving targets, but before that window closes – is really tense. Adjusting for the wind, trying not to get distracted by other things happening at the time… all of these elements are perfectly baked into the experience to create these really exciting moments that are incredibly satisfying when you nail that shot. Of course, there is more to it than simply finding a secluded spot where things just turn out due to lucky happenstance. The earlier stages take it relatively easy on you, but the later stages try to get you to dig a bit deeper into your bag of tricks. One of the primary gameplay loops of Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 are the contracts themselves. Just killing your target is often fairly easy, but you can get some unique challenges sprinkled in there such as staying completely stealthy the entire time or to knock off your target with some tactic other than just a bullet through the head. These extra funds then get used to purchase equipment that can make your tasks easier going forward, like a drone that helps you to scout beyond just your line-of-sight. I never felt like these or the purchasable skill upgrades were going to make or break my missions, but some of them certainly made life easier for me than not having them would have. These gadgets play in nicely to the setting, which is somewhat futuristic, if not overly so.
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