Sniper: Ghost Warrior

This article is about the video game series. For the second game in the series, see Sniper: Ghost Warrior (video game).
Sniper: Ghost Warrior
Official game series logo
Genre(s)Tactical shooter, stealth
Developer(s)CI Games
Publisher(s)CI Games
Platform(s)
First releaseSniper: Art of Victory
13 June 2008
Latest releaseSniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
4 June 2021

Sniper: Ghost Warrior is a series of tactical shooter stealth video games that are developed and published by City Interactive.

Games

Sniper: Art of Victory (2008)

Main article: Sniper: Art of Victory

The first game of the series was released on 13 June 2008. The poor quality of the game led to negative reviews.[1]

Sniper: Ghost Warrior (2010)

Main article: Sniper: Ghost Warrior (video game)

A sequel, titled Sniper: Ghost Warrior, was released on 29 June 2010 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.[2]

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 (2013)

Main article: Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

The third evolution of the series switched from Chrome Engine to CryEngine. It was released on 12 March 2013 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[3]

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 (2017)

Main article: Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 was announced on 16 December 2014 and received its first gameplay during E3 2015.[4] The game was aimed to have AAA production sale,[5] and ultimately sold more than a million copies across Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[6]

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts (2019)

Main article: Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts

CI Games announced Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts in August 2018. It uses mission-based gameplay instead of the open-world format from the third installment.[7] It was released on 22 November 2019.[8]

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (2021)

Main article: Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 was released on 4 June 2021 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, and on 24 August 2021 for PlayStation 5.[9][10]

Reception

Aggregate review scores
Game Metacritic
Sniper: Art of Victory (PC) 36/100[11]
Sniper: Ghost Warrior (PC) 55/100[12]
(PS3) 53/100[13]
(X360) 45/100[14]
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 (PC) 52/100[15]
(PS3) 52/100[16]
(X360) 52/100[17]
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 (PC) 59/100[18]
(PS4) 55/100[19]
(XONE) 57/100[20]
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts (PC) 71/100[21]
(PS4) 65/100[22]
(XONE) 67/100[23]
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (PC) 73/100[24]
(PS4) 68/100[25]
(PS5) 81/100[26]
(XSXS) 74/100[27]

Sales

In January 2021, CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski confirmed that the Sniper: Ghost Warrior franchise had sold over eleven million copies.[28]

References

  1. ^ "Sniper: Art of Victory Review". IGN. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  2. ^ Clements, Ryan (19 March 2010). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Hands-on". IGN. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
  3. ^ Scammell, David (3 January 2013). "Sniper Ghost Warrior 2's new release date is March 12". Video Gamer. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  4. ^ Scammell, David (21 April 2015). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 will be at E3". Video Gamer. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  5. ^ Batchelor, James (27 June 2017). "CI Games admits "big mistake" in chasing AAA with Sniper Ghost Warrior 3". GamesIndustry. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  6. ^ Franzese, Tomas (16 February 2018). "Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold as CI Games is Significantly Downsized". Dualshockers. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  7. ^ Glagowski, Peter (16 August 2019). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts gets its first gameplay trailer, release date". Destructoid. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Takes Aim at November 22 Global Release". Gamasutra. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  9. ^ Prescott, Shaun (23 June 2020). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 confirmed for 2020 release". PC Gamer. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  10. ^ Dinesh (13 November 2020). "Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Delayed To 2021". Game Tweak. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Sniper: Art of Victory Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  12. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  13. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  15. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  16. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  17. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  18. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  19. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  20. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  21. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  22. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  23. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  24. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  25. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  26. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  27. ^ "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  28. ^ Romano, Sal (January 11, 2021). "Sniper: Ghost Warrior franchise sales top 11 million". Gematsu. Retrieved January 11, 2021.