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'''''Sniper Elite''''' is a [[tactical shooter]] video game series developed by [[Rebellion Developments]]. It is a third-person tactical shooter that emphasises a less direct approach to combat, encouraging the player as a sniper to use stealth and keep distance from enemy soldiers. |
'''''Sniper Elite''''' is a [[tactical shooter]] video game series developed by [[Rebellion Developments]]. It is a third-person tactical shooter that emphasises a less direct approach to combat, encouraging the player as a sniper to use stealth and keep distance from enemy soldiers. |
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Thus far, the series has been met with relatively positive reviews. More than 20 million ''Sniper Elite'' games have been sold.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2020/09/17/sniper-elite-4-switch/ |title=Rebellion bringing Sniper Elite 4 to Nintendo Switch |first=Stephany |last=Nunneley |work=[[VG247]] |date=17 September 2020 | |
Thus far, the series has been met with relatively positive reviews. More than 20 million ''Sniper Elite'' games have been sold.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2020/09/17/sniper-elite-4-switch/ |title=Rebellion bringing Sniper Elite 4 to Nintendo Switch |first=Stephany |last=Nunneley |work=[[VG247]] |date=17 September 2020 |access-date=17 September 2020}}</ref> |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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{{Video game series reviews |
{{Video game series reviews |
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| game1 = [[Sniper Elite (video game)|Sniper Elite]] |
| game1 = [[Sniper Elite (video game)|Sniper Elite]] |
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| mc1 = (PC) 76/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite |title=''Sniper Elite'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc1 = (PC) 76/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite |title=''Sniper Elite'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(PS2) 76/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/sniper-elite |title=''Sniper Elite'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(Wii) 71/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/sniper-elite |title=''Sniper Elite'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(Xbox) 77/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/sniper-elite |title=''Sniper Elite'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game2 = [[Sniper Elite V2]] |
| game2 = [[Sniper Elite V2]] |
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| mc2 = (PC) 66/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-v2 |title=''Sniper Elite V2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc2 = (PC) 66/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-v2 |title=''Sniper Elite V2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(PS3) 70/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/sniper-elite-v2 |title=''Sniper Elite V2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(WIIU) 58/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/sniper-elite-v2 |title=''Sniper Elite V2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(X360) 67/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/sniper-elite-v2 |title=''Sniper Elite V2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game3 = [[Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army]] |
| game3 = [[Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army]] |
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| mc3 = (PC) 62/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-nazi-zombie-army |title=''Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc3 = (PC) 62/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-nazi-zombie-army |title=''Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game4 = [[Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2]] |
| game4 = [[Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2]] |
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| mc4 = (PC) 53/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-nazi-zombie-army-2 |title=''Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc4 = (PC) 53/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-nazi-zombie-army-2 |title=''Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game5 = [[Sniper Elite III]] |
| game5 = [[Sniper Elite III]] |
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| mc5 = (PC) 71/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-iii |title=''Sniper Elite III'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc5 = (PC) 71/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-iii |title=''Sniper Elite III'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(PS4) 67/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/sniper-elite-iii |title=''Sniper Elite III'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(XONE) 63/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/sniper-elite-iii |title=''Sniper Elite III'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game6 = [[Zombie Army Trilogy]] |
| game6 = [[Zombie Army Trilogy]] |
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| mc6 = (PC) 72/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/zombie-army-trilogy |title=''Zombie Army Trilogy'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc6 = (PC) 72/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/zombie-army-trilogy |title=''Zombie Army Trilogy'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(PS4) 62/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/zombie-army-trilogy |title=''Zombie Army Trilogy'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(XONE) 62/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/zombie-army-trilogy |title=''Zombie Army Trilogy'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game7 = [[Sniper Elite 4]] |
| game7 = [[Sniper Elite 4]] |
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| mc7 = (PC) 78/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-4 |title=''Sniper Elite 4'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] | |
| mc7 = (PC) 78/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sniper-elite-4 |title=''Sniper Elite 4'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(PS4) 77/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/sniper-elite-4 |title=''Sniper Elite 4'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref><br />(XONE) 81/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/sniper-elite-4 |title=''Sniper Elite 4'' Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| game8 = [[Zombie Army 4: Dead War]] |
| game8 = [[Zombie Army 4: Dead War]] |
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| mc8 = (PC) 74/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=30 August 2021}}</ref><br/>(PS4) 72/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for PlayStation 4 Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><br/>(XONE) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for Xbox One Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><br/>(NS) 81/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for Switch Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref> |
| mc8 = (PC) 74/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=30 August 2021}}</ref><br />(PS4) 72/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for PlayStation 4 Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><br />(XONE) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for Xbox One Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><br />(NS) 81/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/zombie-army-4-dead-war|title=Zombie Army 4: Dead War for Switch Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref> |
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| game9 = [[Sniper Elite VR]] |
| game9 = [[Sniper Elite VR]] |
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| mc9 = (PC) 68/100<ref>{{cite web |
| mc9 = (PC) 68/100<ref>{{cite web |
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==Novels== |
==Novels== |
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[[Rebellion Developments]]' book imprint [[Abaddon Books]] released a novel inspired by the game, ''Sniper Elite: The Spear of Destiny'' written by Jasper Bark.<ref>Jasper Bark, [[Abaddon Books]], August 2006, {{ISBN|1-905437-04-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jasperbark.com/novels/Sniper%20Elite/ |title=Sniper Elite: Spear Of Destiny |publisher=Jasperbark.com | |
[[Rebellion Developments]]' book imprint [[Abaddon Books]] released a novel inspired by the game, ''Sniper Elite: The Spear of Destiny'' written by Jasper Bark.<ref>Jasper Bark, [[Abaddon Books]], August 2006, {{ISBN|1-905437-04-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jasperbark.com/novels/Sniper%20Elite/ |title=Sniper Elite: Spear Of Destiny |publisher=Jasperbark.com |access-date=15 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401095416/http://www.jasperbark.com/novels/Sniper%20Elite/ |archive-date=1 April 2016}}</ref> In this book, Karl Fairburne's mission is to stop Nazi [[Schutzstaffel|SS]] general Helmstadt from selling a working [[atomic bomb]] to the Soviets. |
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A short story written by [[Scott K. Andrews]] titled ''Sniper Elite V2 - Target Hitler'' was released as an E-Book.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://abaddonbooks.blogspot.com/2012/12/snipers-christmas-gift-thats-right-on.html |title=Abaddon Books: Sniper's Christmas: The gift that's right on target |date=15 December 2012}}</ref> |
A short story written by [[Scott K. Andrews]] titled ''Sniper Elite V2 - Target Hitler'' was released as an E-Book.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://abaddonbooks.blogspot.com/2012/12/snipers-christmas-gift-thats-right-on.html |title=Abaddon Books: Sniper's Christmas: The gift that's right on target |date=15 December 2012}}</ref> |
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==Film== |
==Film== |
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On March 29, 2021, Variety reports that a film adaptation of ''Sniper Elite'' is in development with Marla Studios' Jean-Julien Baronnet producing along with the game's producer and CEO of Rebellion [[Jason Kingsley (businessman)|Jason Kingsley]], [[Gary Graham]] writing and [[Brad Peyton]] directing with the film follows Karl Fairburne engage in a cat-and-mouse chase through the streets of London at the height of the Blitz during World War II, as he tries to save British Prime Minister Winston Churchill from a Nazi assassin.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mehra|first=Vansh|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/brad-peyton-sniper-elite-jean-julien-baronnet-1234937118/|title='Rampage' Director Brad Peyton Targets Action Thriller 'Sniper Elite,' 'Assassin's Creed' Producer on Board (EXCLUSIVE)|date=March 29, 2021|publisher=Variety|access-date=March 30, 2021}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Sniper Elite | |
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Genre(s) | Tactical shooter, stealth |
Developer(s) | Rebellion Developments |
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First release | Sniper Elite 18 October 2005 |
Latest release | Sniper Elite VR 8 July 2021 |
Sniper Elite is a tactical shooter video game series developed by Rebellion Developments. It is a third-person tactical shooter that emphasises a less direct approach to combat, encouraging the player as a sniper to use stealth and keep distance from enemy soldiers.
Thus far, the series has been met with relatively positive reviews. More than 20 million Sniper Elite games have been sold.[1]
Gameplay
Sniper Elite is a third-person shooter that involves stealth and first-person shooter game elements. Many of the single player levels allow multiple routes for the players to take in order to avoid direct firefights. Set in World War II, the player character utilises appropriate weapons for the era. The sniper rifle is the primary weapon throughout the game, though additional side arms (submachine guns and pistols) can be used depending on the situation. In addition to hand grenades, the player can also deploy tripwire booby traps, land mines and dynamite. The player can also shoot the enemies' own grenades to trigger an explosion. Binoculars are used to tag enemies in view, displaying their position and movements to the player. Different postures such as crouching or lying prone can steady a shot, and the player can take a deep breath to "focus" for increased accuracy. Realistic ballistics are optional, taking into consideration factors such as wind direction and strength and bullet drop, potentially altering the outcome of a shot even with the use of the scope. Introduced in Sniper Elite V2 is the "X-Ray Kill Cam", a feature where upon a successful and skilled shot will, in slow motion, follow the bullet from the rifle to the target's point of impact, showing an anatomically correct x-ray of the body part being hit and the damage the bullet causes to the organs and/or bones. In Sniper Elite III, stealth mechanics were reworked. An eye icon squints or opens to denote the player's level of detection by the enemy. Enemy soldiers will also have a circle meter over their heads to indicate alert status. Players are then forced to relocate periodically to prevent detection with a white ghost image to mark their last known position and the enemy will search a wider area.
Games
Game | Metacritic |
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Sniper Elite | (PC) 76/100[2] (PS2) 76/100[3] (Wii) 71/100[4] (Xbox) 77/100[5] |
Sniper Elite V2 | (PC) 66/100[6] (PS3) 70/100[7] (WIIU) 58/100[8] (X360) 67/100[9] |
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army | (PC) 62/100[10] |
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2 | (PC) 53/100[11] |
Sniper Elite III | (PC) 71/100[12] (PS4) 67/100[13] (XONE) 63/100[14] |
Zombie Army Trilogy | (PC) 72/100[15] (PS4) 62/100[16] (XONE) 62/100[17] |
Sniper Elite 4 | (PC) 78/100[18] (PS4) 77/100[19] (XONE) 81/100[20] |
Zombie Army 4: Dead War | (PC) 74/100[21] (PS4) 72/100[22] (XONE) 77/100[23] (NS) 81/100[24] |
Sniper Elite VR | (PC) 68/100[25] (PS4) 76/100[26] |
Year | Title | Platform(s) |
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2005 | Sniper Elite | macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox |
2012 | Sniper Elite V2 | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
2013 | Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army | Microsoft Windows |
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2 | ||
2014 | Sniper Elite III | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
2015 | Zombie Army Trilogy | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
2017 | Sniper Elite 4 | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia |
2020 | Zombie Army 4: Dead War | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia |
2021 | Sniper Elite VR | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Oculus Quest |
2022 | Sniper Elite 5 | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
Novels
Rebellion Developments' book imprint Abaddon Books released a novel inspired by the game, Sniper Elite: The Spear of Destiny written by Jasper Bark.[27][28] In this book, Karl Fairburne's mission is to stop Nazi SS general Helmstadt from selling a working atomic bomb to the Soviets.
A short story written by Scott K. Andrews titled Sniper Elite V2 - Target Hitler was released as an E-Book.[29]
A 2018 comic based on the series, Sniper Elite: Resistance written by Keith Richardson and Patrick Goddard. The story follows Karl Fairburne as he parachutes into occupied France on a mission to destroy a secret weapon, but instead of a silent mission of sabotage he finds the local resistance compromised and the SS waiting to play a deadly game of cat and mouse in the terrified streets of an ancient town.
Film
On March 29, 2021, Variety reports that a film adaptation of Sniper Elite is in development with Marla Studios' Jean-Julien Baronnet producing along with the game's producer and CEO of Rebellion Jason Kingsley, Gary Graham writing and Brad Peyton directing with the film follows Karl Fairburne engage in a cat-and-mouse chase through the streets of London at the height of the Blitz during World War II, as he tries to save British Prime Minister Winston Churchill from a Nazi assassin.[30]
References
- ^ Nunneley, Stephany (17 September 2020). "Rebellion bringing Sniper Elite 4 to Nintendo Switch". VG247. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Sniper Elite Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite V2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite V2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite V2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite V2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite III Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite III Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite III Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Zombie Army Trilogy Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Zombie Army Trilogy Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Zombie Army Trilogy Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sniper Elite 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Zombie Army 4: Dead War for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Zombie Army 4: Dead War for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Zombie Army 4: Dead War for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Zombie Army 4: Dead War for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Sniper Elite VR for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Sniper Elite VR for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ Jasper Bark, Abaddon Books, August 2006, ISBN 1-905437-04-8
- ^ "Sniper Elite: Spear Of Destiny". Jasperbark.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ^ "Abaddon Books: Sniper's Christmas: The gift that's right on target". 15 December 2012.
- ^ Mehra, Vansh (29 March 2021). "'Rampage' Director Brad Peyton Targets Action Thriller 'Sniper Elite,' 'Assassin's Creed' Producer on Board (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 30 March 2021.