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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 takes the bulls-eye precision of its predecessor to new and exciting heights!
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a sniper, action and fps game
developed by City Interactive
and published by CI Games.
Released on March 11th 2013 is available only on Windows
in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Czech, Japanese, Korean and Russian.
It has received 17,916 reviews of which 13,533 were positive and 4,383 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.61€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better
- Memory: 2GB
- Hard Disk Space: 9Gb
- Video Card:NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
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This game has so much potential, but the story is weak and there’s no character development. I can’t even remember the protagonist’s name
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**Rating: 5/10** I picked this up during a sale for basically nothing, knowing it had a mixed reputation. After playing through the campaign, I can see exactly why opinions are all over the place. This is a game that does some things genuinely well, but the flaws are impossible to ignore. Let me start with what surprised me: the sniping mechanics are actually solid. You have to account for wind, distance, and bullet drop, which adds a layer of realism that makes landing a long shot genuinely satisfying. When you nail a perfect kill, the bullet-cam follows the shot in slow motion—it never gets old . The game runs on CryEngine 3, and when it looks good, it really looks good. The jungle environments, the snowy Tibetan mountains, the war-torn streets of Sarajevo—these settings have real atmosphere . But then the problems start piling up. **The Good:** - **The core sniping feels right.** The bullet physics are well-implemented. On higher difficulties, you lose the helper markers and actually have to judge wind and drop yourself, which turns each shot into a real calculation. That's when the game shines . - **The atmosphere hits.** The Sarajevo mission in particular does a decent job showing the horrors of war. It's not subtle, but it's effective . - **The Siberian Strike DLC.** I grabbed this separately, and honestly, it's a prequel mission that's arguably better than parts of the main campaign. If you end up getting the game, make sure to get the complete edition . - **Shooting works on both keyboard/mouse and controller.** Controls are responsive and you can play whichever way you prefer . **The Bad:** - **It's incredibly linear.** This is the biggest issue. You're essentially playing on rails. Walk here. Shoot this man. Set up your rifle here. Sneak past these guards. The game rarely lets you make your own decisions . At one point you lose your rifle and have to retrieve it—but you can't pick up enemy weapons. You have to do exactly what the designers wanted, common sense be damned . - **The campaign is short.** Around 4-5 hours for the main story. That's it . - **The stealth is frustrating.** The AI is either blind or psychic. You can be perfectly hidden and suddenly everyone knows exactly where you are. When you get spotted, enemies rush you with reckless abandon and you'll probably die . Then you get sent back to a checkpoint that was 10 minutes ago. No quicksave option makes this painful . - **The AI is also dumb.** If you miss a shot on easier difficulties, enemies react so slowly you have time to just shoot again. And somehow, no one hears the massive unsilenced rifle crack coming from 200 meters away . - **Cutscenes look awful.** They're pre-rendered at low resolution with terrible compression, so you get visible pixelation that completely pulls you out of the experience . This is especially jarring because the actual gameplay visuals can be quite nice. - **CryEngine 3 has technical issues.** The game can lock your framerate to your monitor's lowest refresh rate—some players got locked at 24fps. I ran into some stuttering and one or two crashes during my playthrough . - **No weapon variety.** You can't pick up enemy weapons after they die. You're stuck with what you're given . - **Multiplayer is dead.** Don't buy this expecting to play online. It's a ghost town . **Quick Tips:** - **Play on the hardest difficulty.** This is non-negotiable. On lower difficulties, the game holds your hand with red dot markers and giant icons over every enemy's head. It becomes a boring shooting gallery. On hard, those helpers disappear and you actually have to calculate your shots . - **Grab the Siberian Strike DLC.** It's a full extra mission that adds some value. If you're buying the game, get the complete edition . - **Manual save is not an option.** The game uses checkpoints only. They can be spaced poorly. Be prepared to replay sections . - **Patience is required.** This is not a run-and-gun game. If you treat it like Call of Duty, you'll die constantly. Move slowly, scout before you shoot, and think about the order you take out enemies . - **Buy it on deep sale only.** At full price, this is hard to recommend. For $5 or less? It's a weekend distraction if you're a sniper game enthusiast . - **The original Sniper: Ghost Warrior had some freedom in its levels. This one is more restrictive—go in knowing that . **Verdict:** Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a game caught between ambitions. It wants to be a realistic sniper simulation, but it also wants to be a cinematic Call of Duty-style shooter. The result is something that does neither perfectly. If you're a sniper game fanatic who loves bullet physics and lining up long shots, there's fun to be had here, especially if you stick to the hardest difficulty. The core shooting mechanics are genuinely satisfying when they work. But the restrictive level design, frustrating stealth AI, short campaign, and technical issues hold it back from being anything more than mediocre. The game actively fights your attempts to play creatively. Want to pick up an enemy's weapon when you're unarmed? Sorry. Want to sneak past enemies without killing them? The script won't allow it . Want to explore that jungle over there? "LEAVING MISSION AREA" . Compared to Sniper Elite, which came out around the same time, Ghost Warrior 2 feels shallow. Sniper Elite has more freedom, better stealth mechanics, and those glorious X-ray kill cams. This game's bullet-cam is tame by comparison . If you can find this for a few dollars and you're a fan of sniper games who doesn't mind a linear experience, you might enjoy it. Everyone else should look elsewhere.
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I can't believe this game is actually playable. It's a massive improvement over its predecessor in almost every way imagineable. Not perfect by any means but still enjoyable.
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solid tactical sniping experience with a focus on stealth and long-range combat. The game improves on its predecessor with better graphics and a more refined mechanics system, especially for the sniping physics. While the story and AI could use more depth, the slow-paced, methodical gameplay shines when you're perched at a distance, lining up a perfect shot. It’s a decent choice for fans of sniper games, but doesn’t push the genre boundaries too much.
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a tactical first-person shooter with a strong focus on sniper gameplay. The game features linear missions that emphasize stealth, precision, and waiting for the perfect shot. Powered by CryEngine 3, the graphics offer beautiful scenery, though the gameplay can feel repetitive at times, and enemy AI isn’t always the smartest. The campaign is short — it can be completed in 5–6 hours. Perfect for those who enjoy slow-paced, thoughtful gameplay and the “lone wolf” atmosphere.
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 received 13,533 positive votes out of a total of 17,916 achieving a rating of 7.42.
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 was developed by City Interactive and published by CI Games.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is not playable on MacOS.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is not playable on Linux.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
There are 3 DLCs available for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2. Explore additional content available for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 on Steam.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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City Interactive
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CI Games
Release
11 Mar 2013
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