Sniper Elite 5: Landing Force Mission and Weapon Pack Review

Whereas we beloved the problem of Sniper Elite 5 when it launched earlier in 2022, we have been quickly left wanting for brand spanking new content material in an effort to hold honing our abilities. Insurrection did oblige with a small DLC pack known as Wolf Mountain, the place our goal was, as ever in these kinds of packs, to kill Adolf Hitler. Or perhaps one in every of his lookalikes, who is aware of?

Anyway, the primary correct little bit of DLC is now right here, coming within the form of the snappily named Touchdown Power Mission and Weapon Pack. It might come as a shock to study that it comprises a brand new mission and two new weapons. Let’s sneak off to see what these dastardly Nazi’s are as much as as soon as once more…

Players of a sure classic will little doubt pay attention to the inspiration for this new mission, a movie known as The Weapons of Navarone. Within the story of the Touchdown Power mission, the Nazi’s have taken over a complete island; one that after was dwelling to a luxurious resort earlier than deciding that what the decor actually wanted was an enormous nice pair of cannons. These large weapons can successfully seal off the coast of France, stopping something bigger than a herring getting previous, and so, with the invasion of Europe scheduled, these weapons need to go. And who’re they gonna name? Properly, it’s not Ghostbusters, that’s for certain. We have to infiltrate the island, cease the weapons, after which discover our strategy to a lighthouse and snuff it out, signalling that the coast is actually clear. What might probably go incorrect?

The brand new locale seems to be simply pretty much as good as the remainder of the mission areas in Sniper Elite 5, and contains a good mixture of lengthy sightlines for simple sniping, and up shut and private fight in tight, indoor areas. The massive distinction this time is that the mission is ready at night time, and so it is extremely attainable to stumble throughout enemy patrols totally by chance; as standard, the quickest on the set off will run out the winner. Sneaking about with the pistol on the prepared, silenced after all, quickly develop into second nature. It’ll should be too because the enemies are under no circumstances shy about sending for reinforcements – taking out alarms is normally an excellent first step. 

All of it performs out properly, and sounds good too; simply pretty much as good as earlier than actually. All in all, there isn’t lots to complain about with the presentation of the mission nonetheless there are some odd glitches that I’ll talk about later, however nothing I haven’t seen in a Sniper Elite recreation earlier than. 

However what about these new weapons then? Properly, there are two to select from relying in your playstyle: a silent however lethal sniper rifle, the D.L. Carbine, which has a inbuilt silencer and makes use of subsonic ammo, making it one of many quietest weapons round. Not lots of people know that the loudest a part of any gun report is the sonic growth because the bullet leaves the barrel, so slowing the bullets down will assist lots with a sneaky peeky playstyle. 

The opposite new weapon is the polar reverse – the PPSH submachine gun. With the flexibility to chew by bullets quicker than I can chew by a McDonalds, this isn’t a delicate weapon, and certainly must you use it the very first thing it is advisable to discover is the hidden workbench on this mission, as it would unlock a 71 spherical drum journal. As this gun can ship round 1100 rounds per minute, having deep pockets for all of the ammo you’ll want will assist. 

Now, as is common in these missions, slightly gentle exploring will see you uncover further aims, and if you wish to three star the mission, you’ll need to not solely discover them, however full them. On this manner, replaying is inspired, because it’s unlikely that you can see all of the collectibles in a single run. The scene could be very a lot set for some cautious exploring and looking. 

Issues with the Touchdown Power Mission and Weapon Pack? There’s actually just one however it pertains to Nazi’s vanishing. With a purpose to full a gold medal assortment for the pistols, you’ll have to get Ghost kills with every firearm. The best strategy to obtain that is to knock the foes in an space unconscious, then execute them gangland model with a bullet to the dome. Hey, struggle is hell! Nevertheless, I’ve observed that the individuals I knock out sink into the ground, perhaps leaving a foot protruding, making it inconceivable to off them. Don’t get me incorrect, it’s removed from a recreation breaker, however it’s annoying nonetheless. 

Some other faults? Properly, this addition offers us a brand new achievement for finishing the mission, which is all the time welcome, however what I would love to see is the extent cap being raised. I’ve been stage 40 with maxed out ability timber for some time now and would really like to have the ability to begin incomes development once more. Learn this as a purely egocentric word. 

Apart from that, the Touchdown Power Mission and Weapon Pack gives extra of that Sniper Elite 5 goodness, and that’s all the time an excellent factor in anybody’s e-book. 

You’ll discover the Sniper Elite 5 Touchdown Power Mission and Weapon Pack on the Xbox Retailer