Broader implications for hybrid single-player/online games Sniper Elite 3 illustrates a tension present in many modern games: online integration can enhance features (leaderboards, co-op, anti-cheat), but it also introduces new failure modes. When online services are poorly signaled or not gracefully degraded, the user experience suffers disproportionately. Key lessons include:
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