Sniper Elite on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

As World War II draws to a close, the first covert battles of the Cold War begin. Caught in the life and death struggle between Soviets and Germans in war-torn Berlin, you control the fate of a lone American OSS Sniper.

Sniper Elite is a action, sniper and stealth game developed and published by Rebellion.
Released on July 16th 2009 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 3,759 reviews of which 2,877 were positive and 882 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.


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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista
  • Processor: 1GHz Pentium CPU or equivalent
  • Memory: 256Mb RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce2 32Mb or equivalent
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 4Gb free hard disk space
  • Sound: Windows compatible sound card

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Feb. 2025
I don't know how to put it, but this game, despite its age, remains the most atmospheric of this series of games: all these explosions, shots, screams, even the noise of the surroundings makes it clear that this is not some kind of shooter, like Call Of Duty - this is a simulator of an ordinary soldier, where you can rely only on yourself. Unlike other parts, this one conveys the experience of a sniper best of all. No enemy marks. You yourself must determine the distance to the target and make an accurate shot. No minimap. You don't even know what awaits you behind the nearest break. Complete realism. Absolute Cinema.
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Oct. 2024
This is by far the best Sniper Elite game there has been. The first game is gritty, cold, violent, and realistic. No fancy action heroics the later games create. At times, it almost feels like a survival game, and this is why it nails the lone operative in Berlin of 1945 scenario perfectly. I wish the series would divert back towards that approach instead. Obviously, it's from 2005, the graphics are dated, and there are some bugs with enemy patrols, but still LOADS of fun. Highly recommended.
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Oct. 2024
The first Sniper Elite game I ever played was Sniper Elite V2, so I didn't have high expectations delving into the original. However, the game surprised me. This game holds up unbelievably well in most aspects including graphics, sound and map design, and of course, gunplay. The high quality textures astonished me and I honestly can't believe this game is from 2005. It's immediately noticeable that this game will absolutely not hold your hand. It's much more hardcore compared to its sequels and it sort of reminds me of the early Hitman games. The missions are fun and diverse and have you doing different things every time, so it doesn't feel repetitive by the end. The movement is a bit off, the enemy AI a bit too crazy and notices you too easily and you need to mess with config files and patches to get it to run right, but considering the game's age, one shouldn't be too surprised. I recommend this classic.
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July 2024
Though its dated, Sniper Elite holds up as one of the few to bring a touch of patience back. The game expertly blends stealth, tactical gameplay and marksman shooting to make an all-around engrossing experience that even holds up today. Players are drawn into authentic World War II combat scenarios that utilize realistic ballistics and historic environments, enabling squads to affect the battlefield. 100% took me about 25 hrs
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June 2024
Sniper Elite 1 - and my score is (8.9/10 ★★★★☆) 1. Iconic and nostalgic, this sniper simulation set in Berlin towards the end of World War II may seem old and simple to today's players. 2. However, it remains memorable for its innovative mechanics and atmosphere at the time. The excitement and strategizing with friends, especially in multiplayer mode, are unforgettable memories for me and many others. + Thanks for reading, have a blessing day.
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Sniper Elite
7.4
2,877
882
Online players
20
Developer
Rebellion
Publisher
Rebellion
Release 16 Jul 2009
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