Sniper Elite was one of the more original shooters to launch back in the era of the Playstation 2, and Xbox. When most shooters were trying to get players to move faster, this shooter was trying to convince players that moving slower is better. It was also one of few shooters to sell the idea that one bullet is better than 100. Because the game only appealed to the few, it became a niche title. If you’re a collector, the original Sniper Elite can be purchased new for 189.99, on most commerce sites. The follow-up to the game is looking even more amazing than the original. Still based in realism, Sniper Elite 2 has a number of key features that should have most shooter fans holding their breath, waiting to take that perfect shot.

Though the game is looking amazing, Rebellion is taking one huge risk that could have the sequel to the epic suffering from the same problems that plagued its predecessor. Since Call of Duty brought the era of modern war, few shooters have ventured back to the past wars found in our world’s history. The shooters that have, did so only to become unwanted shovel-ware taking up space in the big box stores bargains. Though it’s awesome to revisit historical wars, the past doesn’t offer much in the way of advanced weaponry, which is what most gamers want, and, is what all the top shooters are doing currently. With Sniper Elite being a shooter that rest in a genre all its own, it can survive the gamers desire for better, faster, and cooler technology to play with.

However, when the first Sniper Elite released it didn’t quite reach the masses, something required for an IP to achieve the necessary monetary success. With the new game in the series still based in the past, Rebellion runs a huge risk of turning a number of shooter fans away, before they ever get to see what this new take on shooting is all about; a major problem the first game struggled to overcome. The game is looking amazing, and is one all shooter fans should spend some time getting familiar with. Hopefully, this version of Sniper Elite can be a bigger success than the first game in the series, and promote more shooters to base their gameplay one realism. Check out the next issue of GameHeadz the digital magazine to get more details on Sniper Elite V2. You can also get a few details in the trailer and Press Release we've posted below. 

505 Games, a global publisher of video games, has released the latest trailer for Sniper Elite V2. This new asset highlights the stealth required to pick off enemies and help the allied forces triumph.

The sequel to Rebellion’s highly-acclaimed 2005 game, Sniper Elite, offer gamers an incredibly authentic World War II sniping experience. Sniper Elite V2 places them in the middle of war-torn Berlin amidst a frenzied final battle between Hitler's remaining SS and advancing Russian troops.

KEY FEATURES:

• Sniping Simulation - Sniper Elite V2 features detailed sniping simulation with advanced ballistics, taking into account gravity, wind, velocity, bullet penetration, aim stability and more. Guaranteed to provide players with the most realistic simulation of military sharpshooting yet available

• X-Ray Kill Cam - Amazing “kill cam” technology showcases what really happens when a bullet enters an enemy’s body, allowing players to see hearts and lungs tear, livers burst, bones and teeth shatter, and entrails fall out

• Authenticity – The game features authentic World War II Berlin locations as well as vehicles, weapons such as the Springfield M1903, the Gewehr 43 and the Mosin-Nagant 1891/30, and uniforms modelled on original versions

• Use The Environment - The slightest changes in the environment need to be taken into account to move into the perfect position, observe the quarry, take the shot and slip away unnoticed

• Snipers Choice - Players will often find themselves facing a choice of the perfect shot that leaves them catastrophically exposed or a more difficult route that means they can continue their mission