8.4.2003

On first first impressions this game looks great, sounds great and generally plays great. Many people I assume would have bought this game purely on the strength of the X-Box version which was very slick indeed, and you'll be forgiven for thinking that the game is exactly the same (unless you've played the X-Box version) truth is that there are some slight changes to the level structure in places and although it plays almost identically, the sharp crystal graphics of the X-Box look slightly dull on this platform. All this is a minor issue, especially if you haven't seen the X-Box running this game, because i'd heard it on good authority that this version wasn't worth the bother and in fact it has scubbed up very nicely indeed.You are Sam Fisher,drafted in by the NSA (National Security Agency) to investigate the disappearance of two CIA operatives. As a spearhead of the new intiative by the NSA "Splinter Cell". You embark on a series of missions in which you find that there is more to the vanishing of the afore mentioned CIA operatives than meets the eye. The missions, which at first are not too taxing but in time become progressivly more difficult, are beautifully laid out. This to some (myself included) will appear to be a plus point at first but you feel as though as the game goes on the linier stucture of the levels is slightly frustrating and you feel as though you should have a more interactive role with the surrounding scenery, multiple paths would've been nice.I liked the fact that this game is based around stealth and the range of moves all adds to the effect of really evading the enemy through skill rather than them just not having good enough A.I to locate you. It's more realistic that you can be located through sound and movement through vegetation, than some previous stealth games in which it made no difference what environment you were moving through. The light dark effect is good but also a little unbelievable at times, we all know that an overhead light in a dark corridor will illuminate more than just the area directly below it, but then again who cares because it's all part of the fun of hiding in the dark.Weaponry is a little limited but you soon forget this as there are many different gadgets to use and fire out of your multi-purpose launcher. I thought the interactive lock-picking was a nice touch along with fancy thermal imaging, which was nice to look at but most of the time a bit redundant (I thought you'd be able to see people through walls which evidently you can't). Bashing people over the head was pretty cool too but lost its fun after a while, you still have to use it practically though. Human sheilds, interrogation, forced co-operation, you name it you can do it, all not at the same time dissapointingly but you are promted when and when not to do these things.All in all I loved this game and all the things which are maybe not so well done in this game get lost in the excitement of actually playing the thing. If you are looking for a shoot'em'up then this aint it, sometimes you fail the mission for killing anyone, but if you want something to get your girlfriend all puzzled as to why you're bothering to sit doing nothing for five minutes in a dark corner, this is your cookie.Sam Fisher, well 'ard.

19.5.2003

Splinter Cell is for my money the first really solid title in the Tom Clancy range. Obviously marketed as a rival to the stealth and cinematics crown held by Metal Gear Solid 2, S.C. pitches itself at the audience with a far less bizarre, convoluted and other-worldly bent and gets straight to the point launching you into the world of special forces/espionage hard-nut Sam Fisher.The game ingratiates itself to you immediately by giving you a brief but effective tutorial allowing you to perform each of Sam’s basic abilities and filling in some of the story line as you go. From the outset you will be gripped by just how cool Sam looks and sounds (thanks to the vocal talents of Michael Ironside).His black suit, night vision gear and cat-like grace make Raiden from MGS2 look like a wet ponce!The different athletic manoeuvres and range of equipment on offer from the outset of the game make it clear that there will be numerous paths to each goal and how you achieve them is up to you. Once into the proper missions, for the most part this seems to be true. Although the beautifully drawn, breathtakingly textured locations are basically linear (a la Max Payne and the Getaway) you can play it in your own style. You can choose to play carefully, shooting out the lights, keeping yourself well hidden and incapacitating your foes without actually killing them, or you can play risky revealing your position to deal out brutal head shots and using your oponents as human shields to inflict even more casualties. The choice is yours.The learning curve is gentle but not annoyingly easy. From the outset you can tell that the makers of the game want you to complete it, they don’t want you to be stuck on one bit for three months, get fed up and exchange it for Vice City! As your tasks become slightly more complex, it is to the developers credit that they have managed to bring in a bit of variety. A game which has little cut-scene padding and is basically just sneak from point A to B laying out anyone who gets in your way could be boring but not so with Splinter Cell. One mission may involve a quick no-holds barred infiltration, while in the next the story line may preclude you from killing anyone. Coupled with this the environments are pleasantly varied and much of the scenery can be interated with. This game demonstrates the serious next gen physics which we have now come to expect from games.I think, however that the ultimate selling point of this game is gadgets. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a thrilling array of toys in a game. From remote control guns, CCTV cameras and proximity mines to Sam’s multi-purpose assault rifle, camera jammer, rappelling rope and night vision, there is enough here to keep James Bond up at night... sweating.I am trying to think of something bad to say about S.C. to wind this up, but as I can’t I shall leave you by saying that this is indeed MGS2 without all the padding. It’s fun from start to finish, the controls feel like second nature in a matter of minutes and it contains some of the best voice acting I’ve heard in a game for a while. It is cool. Very cool. If you are serious about your PS2 you need to play this one through.

16.12.2011

This is based on a playthrough of the first two titles in this compilation, and it must be said that this HD collection is, based on the oldest title, a remarkable piece of work that has NOT been a shoddy, speedily developed bit of software. Especially when comparisons are made to the Prince of Persia Trilogy (very good games, but ports were just not up there in visuals and sound), this collection can be said to be a good one that is somewhat between the Tomb Raider Trilogy (fantastic conversion process there) and The Sly Trilogy (near perfection, even with Move games which you won't play again after you get x amount of trophies. Within five minutes). All in all,

5.9.2010

If you're into your spy games, Splinter Cell won't disappoint.Plot: You play as a shadow sitting, silent shooting Sam Fisher whose job is to save the world from launching in to the next world war.There are ten missions in total with each one having a main goal and then smaller objectives being given to you while you play along. Each mission then adds to the overall plot of the game.Graphics: They are starting to show their age now. I found the way Sam jumped sometimes looked a little blocky but again that's just down to age.Gameplay: Solid spy action involving you hiding in shadows and always timing your next step just right.I did have a couple of problems with the gameplay though,

16.6.2003

This is game that caught my eye right from the start! There have been lots of quality action games brought uot in the recent years. Games like Soldier of Fortune, Medal of Honour, Delta Force etc. They all have one thing in common though. You have to kill a ridiculous amount of enemies. Even in realistic games like Raven Shield the amount of kills you notch up is bordering on the stupid. This is a game with a difference. Although there is still plenty of killikn to be done, the game concentrates mainly on the stealth aspect. More evidence to this is the limited ammo power you have. In the first few stages the only thing you are armed with is your gun.

4.3.2003

Splinter Cell puts you in the role of an American secret agent, Sam Fisher, working for a special operations agency, Third Echelon.This game allows you to do everything you can imagine that a secret agent would do. There is a range of amazing gadgets to use, which adds to the experience of the superb gameplay. There are optical cables that allow you to see through to the other side of doors, lock picks, which can be used to unlock certain doors and an assault rifle with capabilities such as stunning, using grenades and also just for killing enemies.The game also allows a much greater control over the character than most games offer. This means that the environment can be used to an advantage,

5.7.2004

It seems that Ubisoft's stealth adventure Splinter Cell will never be able to avoid the inevitable comparisons with Konami's Metal Gear Solid series. Having played and enjoyed both, I can say that Splinter Cell deserves to be held up there with the finest games of this genre on merit.Playing as Sam Fisher (an undercover operative for the 'Third Echelon'), your job is to infiltrate various locations around the world, drawing as little attention to yourself as possible. The plot itself involves the Georgian President operating with rogue Chinese & Russian radicals to wage war on the USA and it is your mission to prevent them from succeeding. In some cases, the storyline seems a little true to life (The war on terror,

2.4.2003

This is a great game for anyone who likes stealth and espionage. Creeping around embassies, CIA headquarters, burning buildings and even an oil rig, the game play is varied and challenging with a progressive learning curve.A lot of the time, you're sneaking around and often, triggering alarms or causing a fatality can end the mission, so you have to be careful. Fortunately, there are no rules against bashing people over the head, then hiding the body in a store cupboard which is a particularly satisfying way of disposing of the enemy.The game has a lot of elements of MGS2 but loses some of the more frustrating aspects - you can hang over the edge of a wall or ledge indefinitely without losing your grip,

7.5.2003

Wow. I was so pleased when i bought this game. I went straight to the training mission and was immediately engrossed with the technical but relatively easy gameplay.The controls are just off standard. The left analogue is movement but doesn't allow strafing. The right analogue is the camera angle NOT where your looking. However, the rest of the movements are simple combinations from there on in. And watch out for lock picking (my favourite part).The graphics are exempelary with smooth movement of all characters and the film sequences are at times almost real.But the best thing about this game is the enemy AI. At times they may be 6 inches from you and not notice you but that is part of the game.

3.3.2006

I dont no what these people are on about. They obviously dont no how to play splinter cell. Splinter cell is the stealth game of all stealth games.I wasnt expecting much from this as it was the first splinter cell and i had already completed pandoras tomorrow and played chaos theory.It is just as good as both of them. The only difference is, is in chaos theory you got a few more gadgets and moves. I thought stealth on this one was harder than both pandoras and chaos theory and in my opinion thats a good thing. The harder the better in this kinda game i reckon.I love splinter cell. My patience is really bad with games like metal gear solid and stuff but for some reason splinter cell i get into so much.

4.7.2004

Splinter cell is an excellent game where you are playing as a guy names Sam Fisher who is a splinter cell. What do you have 2 do? Basicly you have to find out about some guy who is very important and his body guards. He is running some stuff that could cause military outbreak and war. You have to stop this from happening. The levels are creepy and some of the levels it is just almost pure silent. You may suddenly hear someone and almost jump out of your skin! Also it wouldn't be a good idea to kill all the bad guys as you may need to interrogate them to get codes, use their eyes as retinal scanners to get through doors, or even just use them as shields as the enemy won't want to hurt their own team mates!You can rapple down walls,

22.10.2003

Hello! I wasn't sure whether to rate this as 4 or 5 stars, because it depends on what sort of game you like - but if you're into stealth, gadgets, amazing locations, and tense atmosphere, then I would strongly recommend this game. It has out-of-this-world realism and fantastic lighting, AI who actually seem to have an IQ of over 20 and, (maybe best of all) a camera which can go at any angle you want, using the right joystick. The plot is good, and the levels are huge, which makes up for the fact there are only ten. This is easily the greatest Tom Clancy title to date!Bad Points:1. It would probably be more satisfying if there was a higher range of weaponary - a few sniper rifles, a knife,

25.5.2003

This game is excellent. There is a plot involved, the usual post-cold war guff about various terrorist organisations trying to take on the world. But the plot is trivial, the actual game play is where this game excels.The game has a tremendous atmosphere, assisted by excellent graphics and sound effects. every foot step you make sounds like an explosion as you try to sneak past a guard. The AI is excellent, reacting to sounds, physical disturbances (bodies, open doors etc) and even your shadow. In order to beat the AI you really have to have your wits about you and use the terrain to your advantage,

17.9.2011

i dont know about you, but i waited for this title eversince i have learned that they will be remastered. for anyone that does not know the splintercell titles, this is as good as it gets in single player stealth shooter/adventure. i have never played any other game that made me literally hold my breath in excitement about being disocvered or not. dont get this wrong, but you should try not to shoot at all, as shooting means you are not stealth. the more effective you manage to stay stealth the easier it will be for you, however, at times you do not have a choice. there are hours of gameplay in each game, and if i remember correctly,

10.10.2011

In relation to original review below, patch 1.01 has been released that resolves the control issue. Hopefully it will also resolve the corrupted save issue. But I have changed the score to 4/5.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like me and many others are accustomed to playing games using an inverted Y axis, then stay clear - for now at least. In the PS2 version and others you could select this control method. Ubisoft in their infinite wisdom have seen fit to remove this, which is a real shame as the games look good from what I've managed to play,

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