Rebellion, 505 Games
As the release date for Sniper Elite V2 draws closer and closer, Rebellion has gradually teased fans with little samplings of screenshots and videos, such as the “Kill-cam of the Week”. Finally, a healthy dose of information, on the cooperative portions of the game, has landed in the forums on the official website. User SEV2admin dropped the following post:
As we promised - time to reveal a little bit more about the Co-Op multiplayer - let us know what you think!
• Multiplayer – 2 player online co-op:
• Kill Tally – As waves of enemies storm in players must race against the clock to eliminate as many as possible in order to achieve the highest possible kill count.
• Bombing Run – Gamers must escape a scheduled bombing run but the only getaway vehicle is broken. Before the bombs fall, the area must be searched for parts and fuel while remaining unseen.
• Overwatch – Players combine separate skillsets as a sniper and an operative and work in tandem to take out enemies.
• Campaign – Fans play through the single-player campaign with a friend.
At first, it may seem like a short list, but keep in mind this is only information on the cooperative gameplay. It still appears that there will be a full multiplayer component as well, which will be a welcome addition seeing as the co-op is limited to just two players joining forces. Although that constraint may seem somewhat disconcerting, reading the list of content will put a spark back in you. Outside of the obligatory co-op campaign and horde mode, both Bombing Run and Overwatch are a breath of fresh air. It seems to be a rarity to find fresh content in games these days. Most ‘new’ game modes are rehashes of game types that had success in other titles. It’s not that sticking to a formula that works is a bad thing, seeing as we all get excited about the ‘new horde mode’ in the next blockbuster, but every once and a while, it’s nice when developers actually strive to create something that’s truly new and original.
Bombing run is a perfect example of that. It looks to be the most exhilarating game mode in Sniper Elite V2 as it combines the core stealth gameplay with and urgent and frantic goal of collecting parts, for the broken-down truck, which are scattered around the map. The inherent anxious feeling will keep you on the edge of your seat as you hear the motor of the distant Dornier Do 217 bomber swooping in to drop its payload. Many users thought this game type might be a hint that you’ll have the opportunity to drive vehicles in Sniper Elite V2, however it seems more likely that once you’ve achieved the goal of collecting all the parts, the game will probably switch to a cut scene showing your narrow escape as explosions are happening all around you.
Overwatch will also add some excitement to the game with the alternative role of being a ground operative. It’s likely you’ll need to drop your sniper in favor of some of the other weapons in the game to really be successful while your buddy provides assistance with his rifle from cover far away. Outside of this collaboration, not much is explained about this game mode. Will your sole objective be to eliminate enemies; and if so, how does this differ from the Kill Tally game mode? Is it just the forced load-outs, or will there be an ulterior objective? The only way to find out is when the game drops May 1, 2012.
Original Forum Post:CO-OP Multiplayer - More Details Inside!
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