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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is a first-person tactical stealth shooter where you play as a hitman operating in the icy Siberian region of Russia. It was developed by CI Games and initially released on November 22, 2019.
Published by CI Games itself and available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts received very positive reviews from critics, with some critics considering it an improvement over its predecessors. At least as of the date of this publication, the game has thousands of slightly positive reviews on Steam and is rated 3.2/5 on GOG.
In fact, this title is also the fifth entry in the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series, being a direct sequel to Sniper Ghost Warrior 3. The game was succeeded in 2021 by Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, released in 2021 for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
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About the game
Fulfill contracts that offer clear objectives with a fixed monetary reward and options to complete bonus challenges for payouts. With hundreds of ways to take down a wide range of targets, Contracts offers precise, strategic sniping gameplay at its absolute best.
Play as a paid assassin; a hit man for hire, and beware of rival snipers who won’t hesitate to disrupt your best-laid plans.
Features
- Open-ended contracts, bounties and challenges deliver strong replayability options to eliminate targets and collect cash to redeem for upgrades.
- An all-new Dynamic Reticle System offers the most realistic and intense sniping experience.
- Upgradeable AR Mask with the ability to scan the environment and highlight weakness or objects of interest.
- An arsenal of new gadgets to play with including drones, remote sniper turrets and gas grenades.
- Show off your stealth skills, execute silent takedowns and be rewarded for a strategic play style.
- Battle the brutal wilderness of Siberia and fight to survive the intensity of snow-covered mountains, lush forests and secret bases hidden deep in the mountainside.
- There is an exclusive weapon skin on GOG.
Gameplay
Unlike its predecessor, Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, which utilized an open-world format, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts adopts a mission-based approach across five large maps where players can complete a total of 25 missions, each with various objective contracts.
This FPS features a reworked skill tree that includes four tiers, which can be unlocked sequentially using gold. Additionally, there are new types of tokens: “contract tokens,” earned by completing main objectives; “challenge tokens,” gained by completing extra challenges; and “intel tokens,” which are collectibles or rewards. These tokens are crucial for accessing higher-tier skills, powerful weapons, and advanced equipment.
Set in Siberia, the game maintains a focus on stealth action, a hallmark of the series. Players take on the role of a sniper operating in enemy territory with the mission of eliminating specific targets. The gameplay centers around sneaking and silently taking out hostile forces, without the dynamic combat found in traditional FPS games.
A new feature introduced in this title is the contract system, which allows players to undertake additional tasks during the main missions. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts offers both single-player and multiplayer modes and includes a total of 40 achievements/trophies available on all platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The core gameplay revolves around the use of the sniper rifle, the player’s main weapon, which is most effective at long distances with stealth. Players must avoid detection, as exposure can trigger alarms and leave the character vulnerable to enemy attacks. To ensure a stealthy approach, players need to choose strategic locations, use binoculars to survey the area, and eliminate targets without leaving evidence. Melee combat is also an option for discreetly taking out enemies, with the possibility of interrogating them for additional information about other enemy locations.
In addition to basic elimination techniques, the game introduces the mechanic of hiding bodies, which can be moved to discreet locations, such as bushes, to reduce the likelihood of discovery and prevent alarms from being triggered. The use of special ammunition for sniper rifles is also important, as it can offer advantages such as ignoring distance and wind effects, and even penetrating enemy cover.
The Mask Mode, available from the start of the game, helps locate items and points of interest, such as lootable bodies and collectible items. Developing the character throughout gameplay is crucial for unlocking new weapons and special abilities, enhancing performance and effectiveness in missions.
If the player is detected and tracked, there are two main approaches: eliminate all enemy units in the area to restore “peace” or flee and hide in discreet locations, such as bushes and crates, until the search ceases. During missions, players will mark enemies using binoculars, Mask Mode, or drones. If markers disappear, it may be due to signal jammers activated by enemies, which need to be destroyed to restore visibility. Additionally, these jammers can also interfere with drones, distorting the image or even damaging the device.
Multiplayer
On March 4, 2020, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts introduced multiplayer through a DLC that was available for free on Steam. Initially, this feature introduced two PvP modes with up to 10 players per lobby.
In multiplayer, there are two main options: Deathmatch (free-for-all) and Team Deathmatch (team-based), with a “quick play” option to facilitate finding matches. Both modes are quite common in FPS games. At least initially, the game features two distinct maps. The first is a snowy complex, while the second is an isolated platform in the middle of the sea, where action is divided between the teams’ spawn sides. In the Deathmatch mode, respawn points are random.
Matches in Team Deathmatch typically involve long-distance engagements, ranging from 100 to 300 meters, which favors the use of sniper skills. In contrast, Deathmatch often features encounters at shorter distances, requiring close-range weapons and different strategies to handle more intense and close-quarter combat.
One of the most challenging aspects of multiplayer is the unpredictability of other players. Unlike AI-controlled enemies, who follow fixed movement patterns, real players move erratically, demanding greater precision and reaction time from snipers. For those who want to delve deeper into this mode, it is possible to customize weaponry, choosing from different sniper rifles, secondary weapons, gear, and even skins.
Important tips for newcomers to Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts‘ multiplayer include avoiding running in open fields, as this makes it easier to be spotted by other snipers. Since the focus is on stealth, staying hidden and avoiding sudden movements is essential for surviving longer.
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- Size: 12.5 GB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit)
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): CI Games
- Categories: Shooters
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