Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts is a tactical shooter video game developed and published by CI Games. It is the fifth game of the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series and is the sequel to Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3. The game was released worldwide on 22 November 2019 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It received fairly positive reviews from critics, with some reviewers calling it an improvement over its predecessors.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts
Cover art
Developer(s)CI Games
Publisher(s)CI Games
Director(s)Mark Martin
Producer(s)Karol Banaśkiewicz
Designer(s)
  • Daniel Sławiński
  • Jakub Przeździecki
  • Hubert Gubrynowicz
Programmer(s)
  • Nobert Siebor
  • Jarosłow Zakrzewski
Artist(s)Jerzy Rogalski
Writer(s)
  • Magdalena Podczasi
  • Piotr Pacynko
  • Maria Piątkowska
  • Justin Villers
  • Jon Sloan
Composer(s)Mikołaj Stroiński
SeriesSniper: Ghost Warrior
EngineCryEngine
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: 22 November 2019
Genre(s)Tactical shooter, stealth
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay
A screenshot showing the game at dawn.

Unlike its predecessor Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts uses mission-based gameplay, instead of focusing on open world format.[1] The game offers five sizable maps, allowing players to complete a total of twenty-five missions with open-ended contracts.[2]

The game features a skill tree, redesigned from Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, that contains four tiers, which can be unlocked tier-by-tier by spending money.[3] It features new "contract tokens", that come from main objectives, "challenge tokens" that can be acquired by accomplishing extra challenges, and "intel tokens" are collectables or bounties, with all of them are a must in getting access to higher tier skills and great damage weapons and loadouts.[4]

Plot

Siberia has claimed its independence after a war with Russia and Mongolia.[5] Nergui Kurchatov, Siberia's Prime Minister, is sceptical of the people's hope for a fair distribution of wealth, and soon becomes an autocratic ruler. In the face of corruption and abuse of power of the new government, an armed opposition is established, called the Siberian Wolves. A sniper is sent on a series of dangerous missions by a mysterious sponsor. After terminating several major targets, Kurchatov is the final one on the list.

Development and release

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts is developed by CI Games, which is the developer of the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series.[1] It focuses on several smaller sandboxes instead of an open world map,[6] after the CEO of CI Games Marek Tymiński admitted "big mistake" in chasing AAA with Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3.[7] The game was announced in August 2018, and received its first gameplay during E3 2019.[8]

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts uses the CryEngine video game engine by Crytek, which is the same engine of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3.[9]

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 22 November 2019,[10] when the game was only single-player mode available.[11] A multiplayer mode was later added into the game in March 2020.[12]

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic
Review scores
PublicationScore
GameStar70/100[16]
IGN7.3/10[17]
Jeuxvideo.com15/20[18]

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[13][14][15]

David Jagneaux of IGN rated it 7.3.[19][20][21][22] He enjoyed the game's intense atmosphere, but felt the size of the maps is a bit like a hindrance. He also likes the number of gadgets for the player to use.[17]

Daniel Weissenberger of Game Critics compared the game with its predecessors, writing "[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts] gets so much right that it almost pains me to bring up its greatest flaw…" The flaw turns out to be that the use of gadgets, like the mask and drone, is limited.[23]

Eurogamer Italia gave a score of 7, commenting the game is good for players who are looking for sniping games, but there are better products available on the market.[24]

Ron Burke of Gaming Trend rates the game an 85 out of 100. He praises the fine balance between action arcade and sniper simulation, but criticises the story and bugs.[25]

GamerSky recommends the game, writing "For the first time, this franchise shows some impressive sniper experience." However, the forgettable story and a quantity number of bugs also minus the score.[26]

Sales

The game has sold 250,000 copies as of January 2020, with CI Games expected to see the sale number climb up to 600,000-700,000.[27]

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References
  1. "CI Games Announces Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts, Taking the Sniper Series in a New Direction". CI Games. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. Rodriguez, Jason (21 November 2019). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts – Guides and features hub". PCinvasion. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. Rodriguez, Jason (22 November 2019). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts guide – The best character skills and perks". PCinvasion. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  4. Rodriguez, Jason (22 November 2019). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts guide – The best sniper rifle, gadgets, and loadouts". PCinvasion. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  5. Rodriguez, Jason (21 November 2019). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts review – Hitting the mark". PCinvasion. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  6. Glagowski, Peter (16 August 2019). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts gets its first gameplay trailer, release date". Destructoid. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  7. Batchelor, James (27 June 2017). "CI Games admits "big mistake" in chasing AAA with Sniper Ghost Warrior 3". GamesIndustry. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  8. Glagowski, Peter (6 June 2019). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts teaser hints at multiple snipers". Destructoid. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  9. Rodriguez, Jason (22 November 2019). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts technical review – Needs a new 4K contract". PCinvasion. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  10. "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Takes Aim at November 22 Global Release". Gamasutra. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  11. Mccool, John (14 November 2019). "Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts Will be Single-Player Only at Launch". The Escapist. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  12. Jackson, Zach (4 March 2020). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Multiplayer Modes Are Now Available". well-played.com.au. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  13. "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts PC". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  14. "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts PlayStation 4". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  15. "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Xbox One". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  16. Penzhorn, Sascha (26 November 2019). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts im Test: Ein Spiel für Spezialisten". GameStar (in German). Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  17. Jagneaux, David (22 November 2019). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Review". IGN. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  18. L'avis de Ayden_ (28 November 2019). "Test : Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts : La série sur la bonne voie". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  19. Staff, IGN (14 November 2008). "Sniper: Art of Victory Review". IGN. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  20. Gies, Arthur (7 July 2010). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Review". IGN. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
  21. Gallegos, Anthony (19 March 2013). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  22. Roark, Caley (27 April 2017). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Review". IGN. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  23. Weissenberger, Daniel (10 January 2020). "Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts Review". Game Critics. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  24. Redattore, Riccardo Cantù (21 November 2019). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts - recensione". Eurogamer. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  25. Burke, Ron (2 December 2019). "REVIEWSA well-placed shot — Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts review". Gaming Trend. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  26. 棘皮动物的野望 (24 November 2019). "《狙击手：幽灵战士契约》评测7.0分 狙击生死线". GamerSky (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  27. Wozniak, Paul (16 January 2020). "Good Sales of Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts". gamepressure.com. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
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