Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Sniper Elite III: Target Hitler – Hunt the Grey Wolf is a standalone expansion pack for the 2014 stealth shooter game Sniper Elite III. Developed and published by Rebellion Developments, the DLC was released on January 28, 2014 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
The expansion pack features a new single-player campaign set in the North African city of Tobruk during World War II. The player takes control of Karl Fairburne, a British sniper tasked with assassinating Adolf Hitler. The game features a variety of new weapons, gadgets, and challenges, as well as a new X-ray kill cam system that allows players to see the effects of their shots in slow motion.
Gameplay
Target Hitler is a stealth game in which the player must use stealth and precision to complete their objectives. The player can use a variety of weapons and gadgets to take out their targets, including sniper rifles, pistols, and explosives. The game also features a variety of environmental hazards that the player must be aware of, such as tripwires and alarm systems.
The game’s X-ray kill cam system is one of its most distinctive features. When the player makes a successful shot, the game will switch to a slow-motion replay that shows the bullet traveling through the target’s body. The player can see the bullet shatter bones, pierce organs, and cause other damage. The X-ray kill cam is a gruesome but satisfying way to see the effects of the player’s actions.
Plot
The story of Target Hitler takes place in the North African city of Tobruk during World War II. The player takes control of Karl Fairburne, a British sniper tasked with assassinating Adolf Hitler. Hitler is visiting Tobruk for a surprise inspection, and Fairburne must use all of his skills to track him down and take him out.
The player must first gather intelligence on Hitler’s movements. They can do this by eavesdropping on conversations, interrogating prisoners, and reading documents. Once they have gathered enough information, they can plan their assassination attempt.
The player can choose to assassinate Hitler in a variety of ways. They can snipe him from a distance, plant a bomb on his car, or even poison his food. The player must be careful not to alert Hitler to their presence, or he will flee.
If the player is successful in assassinating Hitler, they will have a major impact on the course of the war. Hitler’s death will demoralize the German army and lead to the Allied victory.
Reception
Target Hitler received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its stealth gameplay, X-ray kill cam system, and historical setting. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and linear.
Overall, Target Hitler is a solid expansion pack for Sniper Elite III. The game offers a new and challenging campaign, as well as a variety of new weapons and gadgets. The X-ray kill cam system is a gruesome but satisfying way to see the effects of the player’s actions. If you are a fan of Sniper Elite III, then you should definitely check out Target Hitler.
Here are some additional details about the game:
- The game features a variety of new weapons, including the Welrod pistol, the M1 Garand rifle, and the MG42 machine gun.
- The game also features a variety of new gadgets, including the Welrod silencer, the tripwire grenade, and the decoy grenade.
- The game’s X-ray kill cam system has been improved over the previous game, and now includes more detail and gore.
- The game’s AI has been improved, and enemies are now more likely to react to the player’s actions.
- The game’s graphics have been improved, and the game now runs on the Unreal Engine 4.
Overall, Sniper Elite III: Target Hitler – Hunt the Grey Wolf is a solid expansion pack that offers a new and challenging campaign, as well as a variety of new weapons and gadgets. If you are a fan of Sniper Elite III, then you should definitely check out Target Hitler.
Review Score
8.5/10
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