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Sniper Elite 5 for PS4 is a World War II stealth-action game where players take on the role of elite marksman Karl Fairburne in 1944 France, uncovering a Nazi plot called "Project Kraken". The game features large, immersive maps based on real-world locations, enhanced gunplay and traversal mechanics, and a high degree of weapon customization. It also includes an invasion mode where players can invade other players' campaigns as an Axis sniper, adding a new layer of challenge.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Story and Setting:
The game is set in France during the events of D-Day in 1944.
Players investigate a secret Nazi project codenamed "Project Kraken".
Gameplay:
Immersive Environments:
Maps are based on real-world locations, captured using photogrammetry, creating detailed and expansive environments.
Enhanced Gunplay and Traversal:
Ziplines, sliding down slopes, and shimmying along ledges offer new ways to navigate the environment and reach optimal sniping positions.
Weapon Customization:
Players can customize and upgrade weapons at workbenches, affecting various aspects like scopes, stocks, and magazines.
Invasion Mode:
A unique PvP mode where players can invade another player's campaign as an Axis sniper, engaging in a cat-and-mouse game.
Other Features:
Advanced Kill Cam:
The series' signature kill cam is enhanced, offering more detailed and brutal slow-motion shots of enemy eliminations.
Large Maps and Replayability:
The game features expansive maps with multiple infiltration and extraction points, encouraging diverse gameplay strategies.
Tense Adversarial Multiplayer:
The game includes competitive multiplayer modes in addition to the campaign and invasion mode.