Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Temple Complex

Okay, let's talk about Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2. Specifically, the Temple Complex. I have some...feelings.

Temple Complex: My Unpopular Opinion

Don't get me wrong, I love sniping. I enjoy lining up that perfect headshot. Watching the bullet travel. But the Temple Complex?

It's just...a lot. Like, a lot a lot.

Maybe it's just me. But I find the whole map a bit overwhelming. Too many corridors, too many guards, too many places to get flanked.

It's a Maze, I Swear

Seriously, I feel like I need a map of the map. And a GPS. And maybe a sherpa to guide me through the labyrinthine hallways. I get lost more than I'd like to admit.

I spend more time trying to figure out where to go than actually sniping people. That's not a good ratio, in my book.

I have even encountered a glitch where my character gets stuck behind a small rock!

The Guards are Everywhere!

Okay, I understand it's a military installation. But the guard density is insane. Every corner I turn, BAM, another dude with a gun.

It's like they're having a convention for guys who enjoy standing around in tactical gear. Relax, people! Take a coffee break.

And they have eagle eyes, I tell you. I sneezed once and the whole compound was on alert. Sneezing! Is nothing sacred?

The Long Shots? A Love-Hate Thing

Contracts 2 is known for its long-range sniping. And yes, the Temple Complex has some prime sniping spots. But these require a lot of trial and error!

But setting up those shots can be a pain. Finding the right angle. Dealing with the wind. Avoiding getting spotted by those aforementioned eagle-eyed guards.

And sometimes, even after all that, the bullet just...misses. The bullet curves just a tad more or less than I want it to. I am left staring at the screen, with a mixed feeling of surprise, annoyance, and self-blame.

Maybe I Just Need to Git Gud

Okay, okay. I'll admit it. Maybe I'm just not good enough at the game. Maybe I need to "git gud," as the kids say.

But still, the Temple Complex feels overly complicated to me. A bit too much for my casual sniping sensibilities.

I'd much rather be in a simpler, more open environment. Where I can see my targets clearly. And not have to worry about getting lost in a maze of corridors.

Give Me Some Open Space, Please!

So, yeah. The Temple Complex. Not my favorite. I much prefer the maps with wide open spaces. A desert. A snowy mountain.

Basically, anywhere I can set up shop and pick off bad guys without having to navigate a complex military base designed by M.C. Escher.

Is that too much to ask? I don't think so. But I will still keep playing and hoping for a more straightforward map in the future.

Maybe I can learn to love the complex after all.

In the meantime, I will avoid the Temple Complex as much as I can.