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a must!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is action! But it ain't that serious! It's an absolute comedy! Absolutely hilarious!

Splinter Cell- An excellent game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

You are in a darkened corner. You watch as a patrolman descends the stairs. You size him up, noticing his AK-47 is drawn. You quietly sneak up behind him, and when he stops walking, you grab him. You place your silenced pistol up to his forehead and drag him into a darkened corner. Another guard walks into the room. You quickly turn your pistol towards him, shoot, then turn back to your hostage. You quickly hit him in the back of the neck, knocking him out.

This is a great game. It was made in (I believe) 2001, and yet the graphics rival that of games such as Halo 2. The physics of the game are amazing, and it is very well programed. Your guns drop shells, which stay on the ground breifly, and bullets leave holes on walls. Guards will notice you if you are too loud, and if their comrades are sniped, they will sometimes open fire, even not knowing where you are. You can knock out, kill, or avoid enemies.

The graphics, like I said, are amazing. The fire looks very realistic, and the lighting is perfectly done. People look realistic, not quite so much as the scenery, but even in games like Halo 2, people are not the focus.

Missions change greatly, and environments change with them. The dialouge isn't great, but it is decent, and if you dont play too close attention to it, it is a nice backround noise.

All in all, if you have one game to buy, buy this one.

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.

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.

Splinter Cell is just boring!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: May 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Its nothing compared to other stealth hits like Metal Gear Solid or Hitman.
The character you play is just so gya,his name is Sam Fisher who sneaks around with a green tripod of lights on his head,along with his silenced pistol and multipurpose rifle-Honestly this guy is no Agent 47(the assasin u play in Hitman) or Solid Snake(the famous protagonist from Metal Gear).
You are not allowed to kill anyone at all,except for the last 2 guards at the end of SOME missions-otherwise you will get Col.Lambert yelling "Good god Fisher!,What are you doing,the mission is over i`m pulling you out" did UbiSoft think that,that phrase would compete against the well known "Snake, are you OK?,Snake Snaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake!" from the Metal Gear games,no i didn`t think so.
Once you complete the game there is no replay value-no Easter Eggs,cameos etc,etc
I don`t care if the Splinter Cell games are realistic and simulate real-life espionage agents-honestly no one cares! games are all about entertainment which SHOULD have good fun gameplay,a strong storyline and good mission design! Splinter Cell has NONE of that.
So what,if in the MGS Games you combat gigantic robots designed by the Military,or fat men on roller skates drinking wine!
So anyone,if you are looking for an enjoyable espionage expierience which may be bizzare but fun at the same time,By all means buy a MGS game.
If you are interested in playing a hitman and want a game thats about pro assasination get any Hitman game(preferably Contracts or the forthcoming Blood Money).
bye.
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Metal Gear Solid>Hitman>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Splinter Cell!
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splinter cell

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: March 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

totally awesome. my favorite game ever. the sound is revolutionary, the graphics are top notch, it is so real you'll freak. although, the PS2 version has four extra levels and thirty minutes of impressive new dialoge and cinematics, so i would buy the PS2 version if I were you. A must own for every gamer. it will change your life.

Splinter Cell

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

When I first played this game I was shocked. Just of how good a stealth game could actually be. Its realistic in its ways that you can hide in the shadows and use the enviroment to take out your enemies. Its really fun also, suspense is one of the main things that happens in this game. You only use two guns during the whole game, the pistol and the rifle that has attachments. Good stuff. All you need is that, and you can take out a whole building full of enemies. You have to crouch, and move slowly so the enemy doesnt see you. A very realistic game and im happy that this series of games got released. I highly recommend this game. Great storyline, and the last level is hecka hard!

The amazing stealth-action game that started the revolutionary Splinter Cell series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is an amazing game that has completely changed the way people look at video games, but also the stealth-action genre, for that matter. The game is truly too good for words; the only word that is even good enough to describe it is "masterpiece". That is truly what it is, a masterpiece, because of its seamless integration between stealth tactics and adventurous action. There are no other games in the genre that offer the style of gameplay that Splinter Cell offers. It is a unique gaming experience that you have to play to believe.

The core gameplay at the heart of Splinter Cell is revolutionary, a style that has never been put into a game before. The game puts you in the boots of American super-spy agent Sam Fisher. As Fisher, you will go deep behind enemy lines to operate in top-secret covert operations. You must remain hidden and not be seen or captured, otherwise the U.S. government will claim no knowledge of your existence. As you gain experience operating as a super-spy, you will soon learn that opening fire on enemies and making noise will only cause an alarm to be raised, which will simply put all your enemies on high-alert and will probably get you killed soon enough. So instead of run-and-gun gameplay, Splinter Cell forces you to use stealth tactics, which pretty much means to stick to the shadows and avoid being seen; and if you must kill your enemies to complete your mission objectives, be sure to do it silently. In order to silently eliminate enemies, you must sneak up to them without making noise. Then, after grabbing them, you will have the option of interrogating them or forcing them to cooperate with you, and then you can either kill them or knock them out.

It seems like a simple concept, but it is a lot harder than it seems. You won't just be able to blaze through levels and complete your objectives in a matter of minutes. The missions are extremely challenging and you will end up replaying missions again and again. In order to survive, you must learn how to operate silently and in the dark without being seen or detected. This is when Splinter Cell's stunningly amazing graphics come in handy. Not only are the characters in the game each meticulously detailed to have ultra-realistic physics and true-to-life animations, but the environments are extremely realistic and full of life. The shadow effects are one of the main highlights of the game. Not only are they there for looks, but they are actually directly integrated into the core gameplay. They are actually a necessity for your survival, as they help you remain hidden and invisible to the enemy. Overall, the graphics are stunningly amazing and look unbelievably realistic and extremely true-to-life.

The sound is simply icing on the cake. It brings the amazing gameplay and the stunning graphics to life. Ubisoft has always been a company known to take full advantage of Dolby 5.1, and Splinter Cell is no exception, especially in surround sound. The game shows off every single sound, from Fisher tip-toeing in the dark to the pop of your silenced pistol to the pounding of enemy fire being shot at Fisher, it is all simply unbelievably realistic.

At first, I was skeptical at purchasing this game because I didn't think I would like its stealth based gameplay, considering I was more of a Halo fan. But much to the contrary, I had absolutely no problem paying $50 for this game when I purchased it when it was first released because of the hours of enjoyment I got out of it, and the hours of fun I still get out of it today. The bargain price of anywhere from $10 to $20 is definitely worth the money. Even though there aren't a whole lot of features in the game besides the outstanding single player campaign, it is still definitely worth the money considering how many hours of enjoyment you will get out of Splinter Cell.

Splinter Cell has an amazing story running throughout the campaign. It really pulls the action together and really makes it worth playing. You will find yourself tearing through missions just to see what's going to happen next in the story. This makes Splinter Cell one of those rare addicting games that will never leave your Xbox console until you complete it.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is a unique experience that no other games can compare to. It's truly a one of a kind game that is so revolutionary in its gameplay that I can honestly call it a masterpiece. With the stunningly amazing gameplay combined with its extremely realistic graphics and it's true to life sounds, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is an amazing stealth action game that has changed the way people look at video games.

Really Fun Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Very good stealth type game. This game is really addicting and keeps you playing. Its a really intense game, and gets harder level by level. One of them games where it makes you think, you gotta think what your next move should be. Like coming up to a room and theres 2 guards patrolling it, should you take them out? Or sneak past them? Alot of stuff like that. Hands down a really fun game

Stealth at its Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: June 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I just bought this game on my XBox because I played it at my cousin's house and had a great time. I'll admit, it is a little slow, but what do you expect? It's a stealth game for cryin' out loud! If you're looking for a superb gaming experience, pick up Splinter Cell. It's only twenty bucks, so there's not much to complain about.

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