Tactical shooter video game series with stealth mechanics, accurate sniping, and real-world weapons, developed by CI Games.
The Sniper: Ghost Warrior series is a set of tactical first-person shooter games developed by Polish studio CI Games and published by City Interactive. The first game was released in 2010 and focused on sniping missions set in the forests of North Korea.
In the games, players take control of an elite military sniper completing various objectives, usually involving stealth mechanics and accurate, long-range shooting. Missions range from solitary assassination assignments to support roles providing cover fire for allies. A major focus of gameplay is managing breathing, wind direction and bullet ballistics to line up precise sniper shots from hundreds of meters away.
The series features a variety of authentic sniper rifles and equipment. Locations have spanned Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and more. Single player campaigns focus on sniping set-piece missions, while multiplayer modes allow sniper battles between players. The latest installments have improved graphics, AI and shooting mechanics compared to earlier titles.
Overall the Sniper: Ghost Warrior games provide an immersive sniping experience for players who enjoy realistic gun handling, ballistics and stealth-focused shooting challenges. The series distinguishes itself from other military shooters by emphasizing patience, positioning and precision in its sniper-centric gameplay.