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Play it again Sam - Splinter Cell how it should have been

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 47 / 60
Date: March 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Lets face it the first Splinter cell was a third person romp that proved to be the best stealth game in its genre. When i got the first game i played it non stop and before long it was over. For some reason i've never went back to it. It hasn't drawn me in again like it did the first time. When i heard about SC:PT i had mixed views - expecting without doubt a MGS type sequel, (very dissapointing in other words), although the more i found out about it the more i was impressed. Firstly theres the new abilities such as moving side to side while doing the splits - and jumping(higher) from the splits position. This was one of the coolest things about the first game but did'nt really have very much potential as the levels were not constructed with this in mind. However in PT the levels are a lot more diverse, meaning you may be able to use this to get to a higher vantage point over the enemy such as a ledge (about two stories high), giving you a more non-linear path. Another cool move is hanging from pipes. You can do this in the original splinter cell. But now you can let go with your hands and be hanging upside down meaning you can target enemies better. The new weapons include booby traps such as trip wires which you can employ to lose that annoying guard! Theres also motion sensors and a few new grenades. While the singleplayer will be great, there will also be multiplayer which will be an extra appeal for anyone not wanting to spend their hard earned cash. In MP you can control either the spies or the guards, there are three types of game mode - For the spies it usually involves retrieving or destroying certain objects and obviously the guards job is to stop them. Basically the spies are the same Sam Fisher you play in the game, whereas the guards are all-new playable characters (in MP only)in the game and use a first person view. Spies can have (like Sam) night and thermal vision - whereas the guards have electronic tracking vision (meaning they can track electronic devices - used by spies) and motion tracking vision - meaning they can track any movement in air turbulence - you have to see it to believe it, The Movement tracking vision uses a red screen - similar to the (bad) Thermal vision in MGS. Suddenly a small square can be seen on the screen focusing onto an object (ala Terminator). Inside the square theres the normal colour. The squares getting bigger and bigger and then the figure takes shape and you realise its a spy darting towards you at speed of light. Its all so smooth and extremly satisfying to watch.The Multiplayer aspect should be enough to keep Live players up until the early hours and warrant buying the Xbox version as the Ps2 version isn't due to July and will look like a Nes compared to the Xbox lighting and effects - as well as draw distance - anyhow, if you like the first game and crave somemore, or are looking for a stealth/action game - keep your eyes peeled for this. This is the definitive stealth game for any system and no xbox owner can go without it.

Even Better Than Before!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 30 / 39
Date: December 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you even began to think that the original Splinter Cell was good you will cry with joy when you play Splinter Cell: Pandorra Tommorrow. There are multiple ways of completing each and every level. Instead of using shadows for cover it is more based on using camoflauge, much more believable. The camera work which I would have given an A+ to in the first Splinter Cell, is even more improved. The sillouettes which Playstation missed out on in the first Splinter Cell have been completely reborn, it is a beautiful thing. Civilians are almost everywhere and you can interact with them, because you are in more public places this is good. The first one which used a few gadgets, whew! The gadgets are much cooler My new dream job is to be a Splinter Cell, If you play this game you'll ask for an SC20K, a pistol, and some lock picks for Christmas, I can just picture you wearing those tights.
You WILL LOVE it, trust me!

Best Stealth Game EVER??

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 33
Date: March 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Now -this- is a game that can give Metal Gear Solid a run for its money. Both of Pandora Tomorrow's single or multiplayer modes are amazing by themselves, and taken together this game is one of the best -ever- in this generation, on any console. Stop reading and buy it!

SINGLE PLAYER:
The cutscenes are better than Rainbow Six 3, and the missions are SOOOO cool. Wait until you see Sam crawling under a train going 120 mph, or infiltrate a guerrilla camp in the jungle during broad daylight. There aren't any generic alleys like in the first game, ALL of the missions take place in exotic locations like Jerusalem or Indonesia. The plot has some cool twists that I won't give away, but they even managed to work the multiplayer mode into the plot. Graphics are such a huge improvement, the whole games looks like some high-budget James Bond movie. The production values are astronomical. Other observations:

-Controls are tigher, gadgets are easier to access when you need them.

-You actually have a use for Sam's cool acrobatic moves in this game.

-Plenty of ways to approach any situation. Nothing is linear, play the way you want.

-Lighting is more useful, you can visual tell what places will or won't hide you.

-A quick flash of the stealth meter tells you if a body is in a good hiding spot.

MULTIPLAYER:
One-of-a-Kind. Four players max. Spies vs. Mercenaries, each team has radically different strengths & weaknesses that play off each other very well. Mercs can use the inplace security systems and set their own traps, plus they are armed to the teeth, but they are blind compared to the spies; Spies hide in the ceilings and air ducts, places the mercs can't go, and have lots of diversion gear from the single player game, but they are physically weak. The emphasis is on stealth and outwitting your opponent, not action. There are lots of environmental details you can use to your advantage. Some other observations:

-Two-on-a-team makes for very close, intense teamwork. Best game to make friends with.

-Spies play in 3rd-person, Mercs in 1st person. It's not a gimmick, it's an inspiration, and it works perfectly.

-Huge maps give you that scary "somethings out there" feeling, a la "Predator"

-Lots of variety on each map because they are so large and complex.

-You need 1 game/Xbox/TV per player. No split screen.

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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: June 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

LOVED IT
great game can't get enough of splinter cell series..makes you feel like your apart of the game a job well done....very entertaining

Awesome Game!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I curently purcased a Xbox, Xbox Live, and Splinter Cell Pandora tomorrow. Have to say so far this game is awesome (just like the orignial) and the Online makes its even better. All the bugs have been worked out with the Xbox live splinter cell so no worries there. All around this is a excellent game :)

To Die For

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best games i've ever played. I haven't played "Splinter Cell" yet but i just bought it b/c i'm so in love with "SC: PT". I think SC: PT had an awesome story line behind it. Everything went together and you knew the reason for it. If you're into using your mind and enjoy strategy games you will LOVE this game. It's stealth and what an awesome change from FPS. I play a lot of different games but i must say, this game kept me away from daily chores (that's a good thing) b/c i was so into the game. i didn't mind the news coverage b/c that's what you would see in real life. We don't know what our government is doing but at least this game allows you to know what is happening. I've seen people complain about how the missions ended to soon, but honestly i loved that b/c it allowed me to take a break and re-group after the instense game play.

Tom Clancy knows his stuff.

One of the best Xbox games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Splinter cell is by far one of the best Xbox game there is. I am not really into major stealth games, but this one actually kept my attention, and determination to beat the game. Now with it being playable online makes the game so much more better.

Graphics: Wow. What is there to say, they are unbeleivable. It pushes the Xbox to its max. The lighting and shadows. The water and the grass. Everything is detailed to the fullest. The heat vision looks amazing, and especially movement. There have been no glitches.

Sound: Sound is well . . . there is music that sometimes play and obviously the object is not to produce sound. Although you will. The footsteps, water moving, grass, wind, trains zooming by you, bullets, voices, glass breaking, also the sound of the guy struggling to get out of your grip. The sounds are spectacular.

Gameplay: Gameplay is the most important aspect of any game. This game has a very well thought out plot. With the intro of the terrosits taking over the embassy. Then you learning of new people that twist in and out of the game. The game is very well created. Having to stay in the dark, then going into the light because a gaurd has night vision on. Sneaking behing the guy to grab him and knock him out, but after that you must hide the body so other gaurds won't find him and be suspicious. Gaurds react very well to sounds and movement. The creators went all out with this game.

Even if you don't like stealth games this is one to think about at least renting. I promise you'll be hooked on it. It's just simply one of the best games for the Xbox.

Fisher, you've done it again.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Not only have the people at that great company Ubisoft created one of the best stealth games ever, but I'd be hard pressed to find a better game at all. Many new moves add to the uniqueness of this game, but it's length is appalling. After picking it up and letting it sit for a while, I lost it. After losing all of my saves (because my Xbox died), I started again and beat it in two days, without playing too often. This doesn't mean that it's a bad game, it's just very, very short.

Great Stealth Action

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Watch out! This game is addictivly fun. You don't want to miss its awsome graphics or white knuckle gameplay!

incredible! but slghtly more distant than the first

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

the original splinter cell game was immensely enjoyable and featured some breathtaking graphics. this sequel builds on that with added moves, improved graphics and yet more cinematic cut-scenes. but as another reviewer mentioned, it all seems a bit more alien, more arcane. not only are the voices subtly different, but the whole universe seems slghtly more distant than before. it certainly is more challenging and infinitely improved in many areas, but one does get the feeling that there's something slightly different, even wrong about it.
heavy going.

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