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Sniper Elite 3 |OT| "In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it.
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SirNinja
Member
Nailed it.
That particular pose seems to happen a lot when guards glitch on ladders in this game. Dunno why, but it's hilarious.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
according to the pre-load countdown >>> 1 Hr 18 Min 27 Sec left to unlock
edit:
game is live /ps4!
I know, but it doesn't really count as one for me, and it's a very clumsy one as well with not much control.
But I really like the game nevertheless.
NullPointer
Member
Got this downloaded and installed on the PS4 and went through that first mission a couple of times to experiment. Am running v-sync, custom difficulty with elite AI, realistic ballistics and moderate tactical assist (no aiming diamond, but can still tag enemies and see weakpoints on vehicles), and the thin, complex reticle (the last one) with vertical and horizontal dashes, and increased x-ray bone-shattering biological entropy.
I really only want to keep the tag-to-show-weakpoint tactical assist as I don't know the weak spots yet, but tagging and the minimap still feel a little like cheats. Also not going authentic difficulty because I don't want to be scared to experiment as I'm just starting off.
Gotta admit, even in the first enclosed area I've liked what I've seen. Enemy AI is cautious, quick to alert and STAY that way (does it ever time out and go back to normal? Hope not ;p), when alerted they'll bound, make good use cover and support each other.
Every rifle shot feels powerful, except when you whiff. With no aiming diamond I'm experimenting right now, but that first area didn't even seem to apply any bullet drop at those ranges. Of course when a shot lands it lands hard - took two shots to take down one moving soldier, but I was able to finish with an abdomen shot. Ouch.
The machinegun is inaccurate as hell, which is fine as I don't really intend on using it much if at all possible. And the silenced pistol is straight out of the last game, very close quarters, but effective for headshots, provided your shot doesn't PING off of their helmet.
Finally, loadouts and the ability to use those loadouts in replays along with secondary objectives mean I'm kindof in love at this point. All the parts work fine, at least so far. Its too late for me to start on mission two, as I'm planning on to take my sweet panther-stealthy time and take it all in, but am looking forward to sitting down to this during the week.
I really only want to keep the tag-to-show-weakpoint tactical assist as I don't know the weak spots yet, but tagging and the minimap still feel a little like cheats. Also not going authentic difficulty because I don't want to be scared to experiment as I'm just starting off.
Gotta admit, even in the first enclosed area I've liked what I've seen. Enemy AI is cautious, quick to alert and STAY that way (does it ever time out and go back to normal? Hope not ;p), when alerted they'll bound, make good use cover and support each other.
Every rifle shot feels powerful, except when you whiff. With no aiming diamond I'm experimenting right now, but that first area didn't even seem to apply any bullet drop at those ranges. Of course when a shot lands it lands hard - took two shots to take down one moving soldier, but I was able to finish with an abdomen shot. Ouch.
The machinegun is inaccurate as hell, which is fine as I don't really intend on using it much if at all possible. And the silenced pistol is straight out of the last game, very close quarters, but effective for headshots, provided your shot doesn't PING off of their helmet.
Finally, loadouts and the ability to use those loadouts in replays along with secondary objectives mean I'm kindof in love at this point. All the parts work fine, at least so far. Its too late for me to start on mission two, as I'm planning on to take my sweet panther-stealthy time and take it all in, but am looking forward to sitting down to this during the week.
Played through the first mission earlier today. Really enjoyed it; the game feels like a huge step up from V2. It's also nice to be playing it at ~60FPS. I am however, thinking of starting over on Authentic difficulty, but the idea of no checkpoints makes think it might be better to wait for my second playthrough 
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eastx
Member
I'm sure they'll catch up eventually. It does suck for now though.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Angry that I can't change the difficulty on the fly.
I want to get rid of aim assists!
I want to get rid of aim assists!
i still really love this game, but more and more bugs are coming up and it looks like I'm not the only one :/
the german general outfit seems to bug for everyone in the multiplayer, or? because I played multiple times and I only can see his head, also an Let's Player commented, that she has the same problem :/
The enemies seems unfair at times... at least on Sniper Elite Difficulty. If I set a trap, sneak away ~50-100metres and the trap explodes, the enemies have instantly an alert on my new position, this doesn't seem right ôo
also this bug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQNl5BREJmQ&feature=youtu.be&t=24s (in the upper right corner you can see the whole bug ~20sec long)
looks like karl's just dropping down from the sky after save and reload
I hope they'll fix some/all bugs "soon" :/
the german general outfit seems to bug for everyone in the multiplayer, or? because I played multiple times and I only can see his head, also an Let's Player commented, that she has the same problem :/
The enemies seems unfair at times... at least on Sniper Elite Difficulty. If I set a trap, sneak away ~50-100metres and the trap explodes, the enemies have instantly an alert on my new position, this doesn't seem right ôo
also this bug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQNl5BREJmQ&feature=youtu.be&t=24s (in the upper right corner you can see the whole bug ~20sec long)
looks like karl's just dropping down from the sky after save and reload
I hope they'll fix some/all bugs "soon" :/
NullPointer
Member
How do you determine wind speed?
SJRB
Gold Member
The game gets a lot better once you stop trying to ghost through a map and just go with the flow. I tried ghosting too but the rediculous AI made it way harder than it should be, and you actively miss out on XP and potential weapon upgrades by not killing Nahzees.
Once you realise there is no punishment for getting an alert and that alerts hardly change anything you'll use your rifle way more often.
I still reload a save when I get caught/alert a big group, but that's only because I want silent kills as often as possible.
bitoriginal
Member
I've still not figured this out myself. Hoping this topic gets a bit more action now its out in the USA.
PlayerReady
Member
Which version are you playing?i still really love this game, but more and more bugs are coming up and it looks like I'm not the only one :/
the german general outfit seems to bug for everyone in the multiplayer, or? because I played multiple times and I only can see his head, also an Let's Player commented, that she has the same problem :/
The enemies seems unfair at times... at least on Sniper Elite Difficulty. If I set a trap, sneak away ~50-100metres and the trap explodes, the enemies have instantly an alert on my new position, this doesn't seem right ôo
also this bug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQNl5BREJmQ&feature=youtu.be&t=24s (in the upper right corner you can see the whole bug ~20sec long)
looks like karl's just dropping down from the sky after save and reload
I hope they'll fix some/all bugs "soon" :/
NullPointer
Member
I *think* its the meter on the top middle when you're aiming down the scope.
Not entirely sure since I had a separate problem in that the aiming diamond came back. Actually, my second session somehow reset my settings, so I had to set them all back up. Once I did so, even the "moderate tactical assists" setting included the aiming diamond, which it didn't for the first mission. I don't get why this is the case.
So if I want to play with no aiming diamond (because its boring to use a slow auto-aim) I have to set my difficulty to authentic or custom with zero tactical aids? And for some reason this works different for the first level?
One question on authentic - I realize that if you fail you start the entire mission over, but can I at least save the game if I need to leave it, or do I have to complete the entire mission in one go or lose my progress?
Alkastelca
Member
For those who preorderd on PSN store (U.S.), is Hunt the Gray Wolf DLC available for you ?
I can't select downloadable missions :/ Do you have to complete main campaign first to unlock this ?
Edit: Problem Solved !
I can't select downloadable missions :/ Do you have to complete main campaign first to unlock this ?
Edit: Problem Solved !
Yes either authentic or zero tactical aids.
You can't save on authentic. However with the superior Xbox One version you can just put it in instant on and resume later. Hurry up Sony and get on that. Best feature of Xbox One.
Alkastelca
Member
There is no matchmaking for Co-op modes (overwatch, survival, campaign) ?
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
nvm, i think ill give it a go in authentic difficulty after im done with valiant hearts!
SJRB
Gold Member
Would have loved a shooting range to actually be able to learn to shoot. I'm horrid.
Ai seems broken to me. Audio too.
It's def greater than the sum of its parts though. Coop is a blast.
Having a sniper game with an "authentic" difficulty setting without a shooting range to practice actually firing a sniper rifle without indicators is kind of bizarre, I agree.
NullPointer
Member
All shooters should include shooting ranges, but sniping games especially. Pretty sure Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 had one, and it was great. I had a lot more fun in that shooting range than in the campaign.Would have loved a shooting range to actually be able to learn to shoot. I'm horrid.
aries_71
Junior Member
I don't believe so. Only game invites.
aries_71
Junior Member
Agreed 100% I don't understand how this was overlooked.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
It's definitely a bummer that the AMD codes for this game don't include the Grey Wolf DLC. The levels have impressed me enough so far though that I'll definitely pick up the season pass (which it's included in) when it goes on sale.
Oh and dat sweet bokeh porn.
Oh and dat sweet bokeh porn.
hospitaldriver
Member
Just finished the campaign and I enjoyed 95% of it. It does have issues at times but it is a lot of fun. It is an improvement over V2, which I also enjoyed.
Hopefully they'll do another set in more modern times. I'd love to blow guys apart with a .50 cal rifle. Or maybe something set in Vietnam
Hopefully they'll do another set in more modern times. I'd love to blow guys apart with a .50 cal rifle. Or maybe something set in Vietnam
Make one based on Rambo
Riedinizzo
Banned
Up in the xbox one store for 49.99 if you search for it.
pricing error?
pricing error?
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Vietnam would look phenomenal with their engine I think. It would be a delight creeping around pure jungle environments.
corrosivefrost
Member
I'm looking for someone to attempt some of the co-op only missions with. SteamID is the same as my GAF tag.
sweetvar26
Member
Isn't that the regular price?
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Edge a 5? That's harsh. I played worst crap that got 5s and this is better than V2 and that was definitely not a 5 game.
This is why I sometimes hate reviews.
This is why I sometimes hate reviews.
How's the replayability?
Is it worth going back into levels and trying to 100% them?
Is it fun or are the glitches too much to endure?
I'm trying to decide between picking this up or FIFA 14. One thing that'll kill a game for me is bad enemy A.I. and glitches/bugs and from what I'm reading, this one is hitting the trifecta.
Is it worth going back into levels and trying to 100% them?
Is it fun or are the glitches too much to endure?
I'm trying to decide between picking this up or FIFA 14. One thing that'll kill a game for me is bad enemy A.I. and glitches/bugs and from what I'm reading, this one is hitting the trifecta.
I love it so much on PS4 I've just rebought It for Xbox one (wife is getting her own Xbox one in Sept so we bought it ready today).
Yea it has a few bugs but if you play it like a sniper game, as in kill once then move and shoot again it works fine. There's too many things to miss to ghost it. First shot they hide anyway it doesn't alert them of we're you are :
Replay ability wise there's loads to replay as the AI alters in patterns
(wife is getting her own Xbox one in Sept so we bought it ready today).Yea it has a few bugs but if you play it like a sniper game, as in kill once then move and shoot again it works fine. There's too many things to miss to ghost it. First shot they hide anyway it doesn't alert them of we're you are :
Replay ability wise there's loads to replay as the AI alters in patterns
PolarGamer
Member
Because they don't always agree with you? Dude, try to find something else to hate.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
So I bought this. My first impression is that it feels incredibly low budget. Not as far as visuals, I honestly don't even care too much about all that, but animation, locomotion, controls all feel bargain bin.
Some devs I guess just either don't have the talent or they don't care about this stuff.
This might be fun in co-op, but as far as getting any enjoyment out of the game otherwise, I don't expect much. The whole thing just feels too far behind in the areas that really matter to me.
Some devs I guess just either don't have the talent or they don't care about this stuff.
This might be fun in co-op, but as far as getting any enjoyment out of the game otherwise, I don't expect much. The whole thing just feels too far behind in the areas that really matter to me.
Mine was at about 12% and said I could play but when I tried it would not let me. At 36% now and seems to be working.
PlayerReady
Member
I take it, it's as broken as the xbox one version.
Had a friend that worked for QA for Judge Dredd didn't speak too well of their process, his name was in the credits for the game nothing to boast about!
PlayerReady
Member
I think that Rebellion can be described as a cheap cheerful developer. I think the only game they did with some polish was the previous sniper elite.