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Garbage

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 10
Date: May 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Typical Xbox game using checkpoints instead of creativity to make it challenging. Nothing more mind numbing than doing the same thing over and over again because you keep getting killed right before the next checkpoint. Granted, you can get hours and hours of playing time from it, but only about 25% is something that you haven't already done 10 times before. I highly recommend this game to people who are of the intellect that enjoy working on production lines where they do same thing repeatedly. If your brain actually requires some kind of stimulation, find a more creative game. In addition, some actions tend to be a bit uncooperative at times, such as when attempting to knock someone out but instead you just stand there waiting to get shot. Apparently if you aren't facing in just the perfect position when attempting smash his brains out, you stand there like a manakin hoping the guy two inches in front of you doesn't notice. Another option is to try and shoot him, but unless you get a head shot, expect to fire of gobs of rounds to take him out since you seem to be armed with what can only be a .22 short pistol.

Think twice before buying

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a great example of marketing. Splinter Cell is a beautiful game with incredible graphics and groundbreaking approaches to stealth, but it just isn't fun.
It is taxing, frustrating and imensely LINEAR. Another reviewer compared it to Dragon's Lair and he is dead on. This game is basically about dying several times over to complete a mission. Sort of like being a rat in a maze except there is no piece of food at the end only, you guessed it, another maze.
So, why all these rave reviews? They have the tip books and the all the extra info to make the game move along. I know because I was duped and bought this game and it seemed fun for about the first half hour then you find yourself looking around for a way to get on top of a roof and it takes about an hour. Then you get a tip sheet off the web to move it along. But it just doesn't improve the gameplay. I gave up after a couple of weeks - life is too short. I still find the James Bond Agent Under Fire as a great contrast to this game. More fun, a sense of humor about the missions, the women, the characters, etc. In short, fun without the enorous time investment.
There really isn't that much plot to Splinter Cell once you get past the gee whiz. I have owned it for over a year and haven't touched it since I gave up in frustration.
What would be neat is to take this approach and apply it to heists where you are the theif and there is some plot.
If you like Halo, chances are, you will not like this game. I completed Halo on Legendary and that is challenging from a talent perspective. It is not a battle against personal time like Splinter Cell. We only have a finite amount of time on Earth and I refuse to waste hours in the maze that is Splinter Cel.
Bottom line, this is not fun. Perhaps if you dream about being a covert agent when you grow up this is a worthwhile investment to remind you that it is a real job. It also makes being an actuary look like a blast. And the pay is better!
Sadly, none of us will get the chance to defend Earth against Halo aliens - but isn't that the point? A little escapism?

Nice knock-off

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: February 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

An alright game with some cool elements but if you're in the mood for stealth action just go buy Metal Gear: Substance. Any of the VR missions in Metal Gear are more entertaining than the best Sam Fisher has to offer...even with that idoit Raiden.

The Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I think that Splinter Cell is probably the best game by far on the XBOX platform. The characters and the action this game introduces you to is phenomenal. I didn't think I'd ever say this about another game since Halo.

Best Single Player Missions Ever!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I loved Halo, didn't think it could get any better. The moment I had Splinter Cell in my possession, I knew I was wrong. The graphics in this game are simply amazing...especially the lighting effects. Stick to the shadows, or set off alarms! Truly a realistic game. You get a wide array of items, from the pistol, the SC20K and all the stuff that goes along with that (Sticky shockers, sticky cameras, etc.), lock picks, to grenades, the arsenal is very simple yet easily sufficient. This game has been criticized by customer reviewers for being too hard...isn't that the point? Sure some missions are hard, the CIA HQ mission took me probably around 10 hours total the first time through, now I can probably do it in around 2. Some of my friends have owned this game from almost the time right after it came out, and as far as I know, none of them have beat it yet because it poses such a challenge. I guarantee that this will be the best $ that you'll ever spend on a video game!!

A New Breed of Action

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Splinter Cell is the first in a series of three amazing games (to date). It is available for the XBOX, PS2, Game Cube, PC and Game Boy Advance.

Set in 2003, you play as Sam Fisher, an elite operative gathering intelligence for Third Echelon, a top secret initiative of the NSA (National Security Administration). You work alone during your missions with the support of a remote team who periodically feed you info and guidance throughout the missions. If you are caught by the enemy, your country will deny your existence and any connection to you. Like a sliver of glass - small, sharp, and nearly invisible - you are a Splinter Cell.

Splinter Cell is now highly renowned as being the ground-breaking game that introduced the world to true stealth gaming. Light and shadows are the key elements in the game and play a vital role to your success. Unlike most action games where you quickly run around guns blazing, in Splinter Cell you must be tactical in your approaches and slip by your enemies as if you were never there - creeping around in the shadows is the best approach. However, sometimes you will be seen and have no choice but to eliminate any witnesses. After doing so you should then elect to hide the bodies in the shadows as not to alert anyone of your presence. Causing a panic can easily create a real mess that will sound alarms and quickly end your mission - in a bad way. This play with light and dark is very well executed and amplifies the immersive qualities of the game.

Even now, years after its' initial release, Splinter Cell is still worth picking up and playing. In fact, I originally purchased Splinter Cell for the Game Cube to take advantage of the exclusive connectivity features which enable the player to use sticky cams and have a tactical map displayed on their GBA, which is very neat by the way. Only after playing the two following Splinter Cell games (Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory) on Xbox did I then decide to buy the Xbox version of the original Splinter Cell. I played through all of the missions again, this time including the exclusive downloadable maps from Xbox LIVE, and found it to be even more enjoyable than the fist time around. Splinter Cell is a truly classic and timeless game that should be in every gamer's collection.

Wow.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'm probably a tad older than some of the gamers on here, but when it came to video game systems, I bloomed late in life. I love games of all sorts, and anyone who feels the same but writes off the console offerings as just a toy for teens is really missing out. The Xbox brings the power of a desktop to the set-up and playability of a video game system, and Splinter Cell takes advantage of both systems.

Splinter Cell might be the first game I've played that gives a total immersion in the gaming environment. Don't get me wrong, there's some addictive titles out there especially on the Xbox. But no game I've experienced on a system delivers such a flawless environment (graphically and gameplay wise). From movement, to problem solving, to sound and lighting, this is about as close as you can get to actually jumping into a spy novel. Heck, I'll go further than that and say that the Tom Clancy line of games has produced one that is more intelligent than his novels.

If you have this system, or know someone who does, get this for Christmas. Metal Gear is great, and maybe better for the younger player who doesn't like strategy and skills as mixed up with his stealth as Splinter Cell accomplishes, but it can't touch this step forward in game tech.

My Personal All time Favorite Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Having spent much of my life playing video games (28 yrs old), I have to say that this is the best video game that I have ever played. Even my old NES Classics are surpassed by Splinter Cell. If you are looking for a lot of action and shooting, this isn't for you. However, if you are looking for intelligent, problem solving, don't forget to breathe game, look no further. I am very excited for the sequel to be released. I would literally catch myself holding my breath when things got intense. Don't Pass this game up! I consider it a must!

cooool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

splinter cell is a vary hard game but is still fun. its better then the ps1 vison of metal gear solid.its well worth the money. i cant wite for splinter cell 2 two come out latter this month

Amazing!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This has got to be the best visual game I have ever seen, surpassing Halo. This is such an ultra-realist game. you are a secret agent who under goes missions to complete the game. The missions are very stealth. Not a run and gun like max payne or halo. So if that is what you are looking for than this is not the game. If you are looking for a challenging suspenseful game that will test your true ability as a gamer, this is it! I cannot talk enough about the graphics, sounds, and gameplay. All are superb. The real life views and the motions of "sam" are near perfect in all areas.

Base your purchase on the type of game it is and not on someone saying thay it is the worst game ever. It is the worst because they did not find out what the game was about before the purchase.

Take my word and many reviews on the web, including ign.com 9.6 of 10. This game is easily the game of the year!!!

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