Pro Shooter

What you do in the game

You are a sniper on a rooftop. Each mission asks you to track the targets, aim and take the shot. Poki says every mission tests your accuracy and your reflexes. Every mission has the same rhythm: look, aim, release. The challenge is not the controls, which take seconds to learn, but timing the release at the right moment.

There is only one input. Press and hold to aim, then release to fire. Because the shot happens on release, the hold is when you line up the target and the release is the decision. That makes it a good fit for short sessions. A mission asks for a calm hand and a clear read of the target, so rushing the shot usually costs more than waiting.

Poki lists special weapons as well. They change how a mission plays, so check what you have before you start a mission. The special weapons Poki lists give you more than one way to finish a mission, and trying each one is the quickest way to learn what suits your style.

The game runs on computer, phone and tablet, and the same hold-and-release gesture works with a mouse or a finger. Phone and tablet players use a finger for the same hold and release, so there is no difference in how the game plays.

What each input does

Press and hold

Aim at the target

Release

Fire the shot

Before your first run

• Use the hold to settle on the target before you release. A steady hold gives you a moment to read the target before you commit.

• Watch the target for a moment before you press, since you are tracking moving targets. A short wait to read how the target moves is part of the game.

• Do not release in a hurry; every mission tests accuracy. Accuracy is what every mission tests, so a fast release is rarely better than a careful one.

• Check the special weapons you have before a mission starts. A quick look at what you carry avoids surprises once the mission begins.

• Practise the gesture with a mouse before you try it on a touch screen. A finger and a mouse behave the same, but you may find one steadier than the other.

A good fit if you like

Players who like precision, quick reflexes and one-gesture controls.

What may put you off

• Poki says nothing about age suitability for this game. That is a general note about the listing, so check the Poki page if age matters to you.

• Poki is supported by advertising, so ads may appear around the game on poki.com. Ads are Poki's choice, not this site's, and they can show up between missions.

• It is a shooting game, so check that its theme suits younger players. The shooting theme is not for everyone, so decide before you start if it suits the player.

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