Just finished double agent (8/10 in my opinion) but im thinking of getting this one. Loved the first two back in the day. Still have pandora tomorrow on my xbox one
The console version might have lackluster graphics, but i thought the PC port had stunning graphics and ran incredibly smoothly. Props to Ubisoft, im surprised how good the PC port was.
+Richie Rich There is a small difference between the console and pc version. The graphics on consoles are excellent it's the engine that is the problem. UE3 had the weird faces but the lighting and shadows were great. And with the hd texture pack, the graphics get a significant boost. Don't be a pcmasterrace scumbag.
+Eric Hwang You are kidding, right? This is the most stupid and buggy piece of shit PC port I have ever seen and an incredibily huge slap to the first 3 Splinter Cell games.
graphics on xbox 360 are great except character skin and hair is really bad i played it on both pc and xbox 360 pc is great port improved everything consoles didnt have lighting on xbox 360 is the best ive seen
+Dennis Or stop being butthurt about pc having better graphics & just realize it's common sense. When someone is saying a fact that doesn't mean they are just a pc fanboy lol.
DA is my favorite stealth game with Chaos Theory being a close second. DA does what Chaos Theory does without the security blanket of every mission occurring at night and in a relaxed environment and brought better characterization (even if Grim was missing outside of the training simulator). I still feel burned by the damage Conviction did, though. Making an ally into an enemy, pressing the rest button on the major conflicts of the previous games and changing every game mechanic for the worse is just too much to forgive. Blacklist addresses some of the issues, but it still falls short.
Jesus I don't understand how you guys can compare chaos theory to this hot garbage. In this game you can basically ghost the entire mission in 15 minutes max. The movements are way too unrealistic and fast for a 57 year old retired guy, there is no use of shadows in this game. I personally rate this game a 3/10 at max and frankly I feel like conviction was better than blacklist at least that game had a reason for Sam to be angry all the time and kill everyone on sight but this one just feels bad this game is the worst in the series by far IMO.
I just bought in on xb1x for $20 and it's got an enhanced update that I assume will look great. Cant wait to play it. Forgot all about the series after chaos theory way back when. I think there will be a new splinter cell on series x next year and were gonna find out about it on the 7th.
@@Anant6925 Conviction is the worst in the series, no night vision goggles for the majority of the game (that is a joke), can't even move bodies, that Iraq level, wtf was that, awful. Blacklist also had more stealthy options than Conviction.
Is it just me or did anyone else think he didn't like the game until the final verdict? I mean I thought he wasn't liking the game a whole lot and BAM!!!! 9.2
I love this game! The movement is so fluid, the sound effects are awesome, and the graphics are pretty great. I didn't like that there was such an emphasis on assault tactics though, as opposed to pure stealth. This game still isn't as good as Chaos Theory, but it is a MASSIVE improvement on Conviction. Also, why no Michael Ironside?? Why the hell would they change that classic aspect of Splinter Cell? Just, why?
I really hope they do a current gen splinter cell and somehow get Michael Ironside back. Just let someone else do the Mocap and him do the VO. They can do that right?
Excellent game, underrated as usual, these are some of the best days in videogame history, and IGN has a complaint about graphics and a little screen tearing here and there, which is barely noticeable. Splinter Cell will always be the state of the art stealth gamer's fix! I welcome the dark! [Night vision powers up]
Chaos Theory was great but I think nostalgia is also playing a huge part. I recently played through it again (pc version) and its graphics are fantastic and still hold up great even today and it has a certain charm which Blacklist doesn't have, but objectively speaking, Blacklists gameplay is way better.
I personally felt that the new voice actor for Sam did a pretty decent job of emulating Ironside's voice, and I also personally felt that the graphics were really nice in this game. Yeah, they weren't INCREDIBLE, but they were good enough to immerse me big-time.
PencilChest Jack You realize this is a video game channel... and you just called someone a nerd... were you expecting any of us to *not* be nerds here?
i really do love this game though. i haven't had a problem trying to find servers online and the kills are oh so satisfying. I really love how they added the karambit; it gives the game a charming bit of culture. the story was great and I loved learning about the charecter's backstories. the plot is always what i enjoy most in a game and i wish they put more of it in games these days. I love to read the stories behind the weapons, the armor, and the groups that make games such great stories. the immersion is key, and this game hits the nail on the head.
What platform do u play on? I got the game recently and was worried about the player base but I always get into a match almost instantly on Spies vs. Mercs.
one of my favorite stealth games. Never having played it with the radar option makes it more challenging and enjoyable. no spoilers, nothing. u should try it. spent a few hours beating swiss embassy, wave 10 on perfectionist.i was on a killing spree. this is my 2nd run through of the game. absolute thrill to play
Blacklist is massively underrated. I love the original Splinter Cell, Chaos Theory is my favourite and Conviction was fine as a one-off stealth-action game. So Blacklist being a combination of the "choose-your-own" playstyle approach of Chaos Theory and the fast paced, brutal stealth action of Conviction was literally the best direction to take the series in. Hopefully Blacklist gets a serious critical reappraisal by fans soon.
I see your playing on xbox, so how can you judge the graphics if there not even full blown because of the lack of hardware in consoles? I play on pc and the game looks stunning.
Why do PC gamers always sound like jackasses. Graphics are not great, sometimes they look good sometimes quite bad. Im sure if I played on console I would not notice much difference. This is not the game to get for graphics. Personally if you want good graphics I would buy Tomb Raider.
Alex Smith The real jackasses are the ones who get butthurt over ones opinion. Sorry you dont like what i said, but I state the truth. If you play this game on PC, you WILL see a difference in graphics for the better. Sorry your too stubborn to see the other side of an opinion.
It’s funny that it gets marked down for lacklustre graphics and yet I’m playing it 2020 on Xbox One S and it’s nearly on par with games today! Could do with smoother frame rate but still holds up
This game would be a much higher score for me if Sams original voice actor was playing him i just cant get into that new voice Sams voice has always just sorta been perfect in my opinion but i was definitely please to be back in the shadows.
Don't knock Ironside he is a icon to all true fans of this game and Ironside is not dull Ironside made the game what it is ...obviously you have your own opinions but I think your opinions are not in line with how true fans think.
My apologies to TheDane reading his comments again i now understand what he was saying l assumed he was slagging Ironside off ..lol i feel Ironside is one of the most underrated actors in America today, thanks for your input.
IGN’s Conviction review talks about how it is significantly more fun than any previous Splinter Cell game with its hyper-aggressive gameplay style, while this video talks about the glorious return of the slow-paced stealth that made Splinter Cell great to begin with.
Loved this game from beginning to end. One of the most underappreciated games of its gen. The Evil Within 2 of the 360 era. Series-killers that are actually pretty kick@ss
Community is totally dead, they didn't advertise this game enough because of Watchdogs arriving only a month after the game launched, then it gets fucking delayed. Game does look fairly mediocre on my PC running at ultra, I'm just really pissed this game didn't get the sales it deserved.
I understand the game uses a modified Unreal Engine2 and some people were saying it looks poor on consoles but NVIDIA worked with the developers to add lots of PC exclusive graphical features so what do they look like?. The enhanced shadows etc?. I imagine the issues on consoles won't be seen on PC?. Low resolution, shimmering jagged edges, screen tear and controller lag from 30fps?. I have still to play it but am currently playing Saints Row4
Jona Adams Yeah I heard that there was lots of exclusive NVIDIA features made for the PC version. I am more of a 3D player so will try it in 3D :) Does it support PhysX?.
Jona Adams Yeah that's what I was worried about. When 2D games are converted into 3D the shadows usually suffer. So can you disable some of the shadow details?.
I've figured out a way to make this story bearable. First, pretend that the original Sam Fisher is dead, and that the new protagonist has had his memory wiped to believe he's Sam in every way, even so much so that Fourth Echelon hired someone to pretend to be Sarah over the phone. Next, pretend Charlie doesn't exist. Seriously; any scene he's in just mute the tv and pretend like Sam is designing his own gear. Now make Sam's Op Suit lights red to show some duality to his character and that deep down some nagging thought that he's not the original Sam is haunting him. Finally, don't do any of this because no matter how hard you try, Splinter Cell is dead and the real twist is that you're playing a game somewhere in the Bourne series. Rest in peace Tom Clancy.
Yeah like its not the old games but its still a great game cause I like to kill in a badass way but when I want to go ghost then I just leave people untouched like a 👻
Nison545 your method makes sense like how splinter cell is pulling a James bond... The only thing I don't like is the idea of same being dead maybe retired or something like that and I always pictured Charlie as William Redding son or somthing
***** I didn't like Dues Ex: HR when I bought it but that was a long time ago and it's critically acclaimed so I might buy it. Dishonored and Heavy Rain are essentials in any sense (I have).
+Mr. Lombardi i don't know how they handled the update to hr on consoles, but try and get the original version, the boss battles are better in the update, but they rolled back several patches... not sure how much that would effect you on consoles but its something to keep in mind.
how to save the 1st objective for the the 2nd...because when i was detected than the game is started from the first objective...which is i done ..please tell me guys?
@Random Guy 2002: Splinter Cell + Mission Pack 2004: Pandora Tomorrow 2005: Chaos Theory 2006: Double Agent on PC/X360 AND also the PS2/Xbox version if you can. Use PS2X on PC 2010: Conviction 2013: Blacklist
This is a good game but at the same time it takes so much away from chao theory. Radar unlocks makes it too easy to detect enemies, objective markers take away from the exploration and freedom of the mission cos in chaos theory I used to always explore to find more info for missions. Unique assassinations are now gone as well. Not as much creativity in avoiding enemies as all you have to do is stick to ledges or rooftops while on chaos theory you could go through vents, pipelines all along ceilings and hide behind objects in the world. There are a few pro's for this game, but to me, more cons due to my experience with chaos theory.
Probably because they reviewed it on Console as usual. On PC, the graphics are excellent, except the reasonable complaint about the faces (let's call em the Unreal Engine faces, since that's what the game is running, and they look similar to Mass Effect).
I view this game like I do Max Payne 3. MP3 was a great game, just not a Max Payne game. Blacklist would be more enjoyable - I think - if it wasn't attached to the Splinter Cell series, because, let's face it, it's just not Splinter Cell.
Splinter cell blacklist is a great game, except there is one flaw..... once you have all the gadgets and up grades it gets all pointless earning which is a shame because the interest could have been maintained easily, for instance by losing 10% of your money each time you get detected also there should be a general wear and tear on you stealth suit and weaponry which would require money for maintenance. I cant understand why the program makers failed to see this.
Because wear and tear and money loss per detection would be annoying as fuck. a) assault mode would be absolutely ignored and b) the amount of money you'd get from a mission would require infinite replays of the same mission. And as much as I enjoy perfectly executed missions, perfecting them can be a pain these days - i.e maps are much more dynamic and less scripted, meaning lot more time spent on disassembling all levels.
With respect i disagree with totally here, there no point earning money once you achieved all your up grades and weaponry. Another point there is nothing worse than playing with someone who is forever getting detected if that team mate had 10% of his money deducted each time he would soon learn to be more stealthy and play better making the game far more enjoyable for him or her. It seems we want different things from this game, however i do appreciate you taking your time to share your views and opinions so thanks for your input.
It was an obvious error, my message was intended for someone else, don't you make mistakes ? once a message is in transit its too late you cant take it back, however you have taken the time and effort to pull me up on my mistake which nobody else noticed or really cares about. With respect i feel your time would have been better spent giving you opinions on the game in question but thanks for your input as any input is better than no input at all.
mark caine Personally I hate when items degrade in games. Granted, most of the time it feels like the weapons are made of paper, but even if it was completely realistic, I just don't want to deal with that while enjoying a game. Just how I feel of course.
***** I was referring to games where the weapons degrade, not Splinter Cell Blacklist. The weapons in this game feel decent enough. It's the story that's the real problem, which doesn't really pull me in.
A lot of people, including me, actually love the graphics and praise I because the effects and lighting looks fantastic. I'm going to assume that you didn't install the HD graphics from the second disc and that the game is a 10/10 because that was the only thing you didn't like.
Shady Mike Gaming yes !!!! man and I was so glad I did hold off for today because I got the Deluxe edition for like 8 Euro or so :D Also Serious Sam 3 for like 3 Euro !! Gotta love Steam !
We can not, I repeat, can not even compare this game with the Chaos Theory. SPC CHAOS THEORY was the god of all stealth games. I still miss good old days when Michael Ironside was Sam fisher.
Lack of Ironside takes it's toll in a huge way, especially since the whole reason for getting rid of him for the mocap, it seemed like they easily could have just used the new guy for the mocap and thrown ironsides voice on top of it, mostly just because he just sounds too damn young. All that being said, if you enjoyed Convictions Gameplay, you will be pleasantly suprised at how much fun the game is, especially with the new choices available. The Coop is fun and SvM is really neat too.
The Story of Splintter Cell got big since Doble Agent, I love Black List, I need to finish it, but is everything I like in Conviction plus Everything I love from Chaos Theory, is one of the best of the Year IMO
***** well not everyone is like you you should think about that.. some loves to show off.. others just to play games... its embarrassing to you.. others don't see it that way.. .
***** What part did I said you're not allowed to share your opinion?,. are you alright man?,. READ RIGHT MAN, DONT MAKE YOUR SELF LOOK STUPID,. you make it so easy though,... ehehehe,.
Graphics on the pc are amazing and they actually did the porting properly which is basically unheard of lately. IF it's a shooting / stealth game it should be played on PC. 9.9/10
David Robert because it was worse the story didn't make sense Sam's character doesn't make sense gameplay doesn't compare to the original games because its combat style based not stealth based... The whole point of splinter cell is to be stealthy
to me, this one is the ultimate splinter cell. Amazing level design...and th visuals are incredible, just that screen tearing in the cutscenes, but game runs great. We shouldn't forget we are tqlking a 7 year old hardware. With the hd texture installed it looked as good as BF4 single player, it didn't even looked like unreal engine.
I thought the ending was terrible, felt like everything happened for nothing. The mechanics are clunky and multiplayer is kinda dead. Overall, I would give an 8 because I enjoyed it but it needed way more polish in graphics and level design.
The multi's dead now because of lack of new maps and lack of new equipment. 6 maps is a joke (even if they are all great) and you can unlocked everything you want in a few hours. The multi was awesome though, just needed more maps.
I gave up on Splinter Cell after Double Agent and Conviction. But after reading the Splinter Cell books again looked online to see if there were any more new books or games coming out. I forgot all about Blacklist. And noticed the reviews were decent and found this review. I actually picked up a used copy today and I will admit I enjoy it. Chaos Theory was my favorite game of the series. Blacklist bought me some joy by stepping back into the shadows a bit. Though, I would like if the next Splinter Cell game were to go with a more classic Splinter Cell feel. Don't remove all of the stuff from Blacklist but make it a little more about stealth, hiding in the shadows. And bring back the original (Chaos Theory) Spies vs Mercs. I understand games need to evolve. Though, if they were good to begin with than they should keep the heart of the game. In Splinter Cells case. Stealth, shadows, espionage. Not a run and gun trigger happy crappy let's take the name of a franchise and turn it into something else. It's like if you took Sonic the Hedgehog and made him a slow runner.... lol
I just finished SC Blacklist and I indeed have mixed feelings. Overall, it's fun to play but I hoped they will bring back that REAL stealth and be more focused on sneaking like Sam Fisher used to do back in Pandora T. and Chaos T. I really don't understand why they insist so hard on more agressive combat when Splinter Cell became so popular because of its stealth. Let those shooting scenarios to other games like Max Payne, Gears of War etc. etc. There are many shooters but outstanding stealth games are such a rarity these days. Chaos Theory is still the best Splinter Cell and on of the best stealth games ever made.
just picked this up new for $6 off of eBay so glad I did! it totally flew under my radar then but I'm just getting into playing some 7th gen games(lol yeah I bought a PS3 in 2019)and it's fun to play. the cutscenes are messy but the gameplay is great. I do miss Ironside voicing Sam tho he just fit the character like a glove. however for $6 it's a win lol
+EddieTheBunny How would you know that he is not a fan? This guy also says he likes Halo a lot, is he a fan of that series? But if he forgets a single detail, does that no longer make him a fan?
+Alex Groleau That's not a single detail, every fan knows which games had spies vs mercs in them. If that's not enough, he goes on to say the story is a strong point. IF THAT DOESN'T TELL YOU HE WAS PAID, I DON'T KNOW WHAT DOES. He and everyone else say they're a fan of this game because they all know the REAL fans were pissed about it and they want to make it look like it's very fan friendly when it's casual friendly.
Omg I'm so sorry. I am a huge fan of SplinterCell series.. :D I watch at this video and its comments.. I can't stop laughing. TOO MUCH WATER - 7.8 LOL.
I would say get all the three first ones. They are simply brilliant each in its own right. Double agent is far from bad, just not as good. Everything after that... well, it's just not Splinter Cell.
Yea, but they could just have the new actor do the mo Cap and ironside do the voice. I mean even the mo cap actors have to go into the recording booth to do dialogue. :l
+Snaker57 he refused? Why is that from what I heard it was because he couldn't do all the motion capture scenes (even though halo 4 had separate motion capture actors and had the originals do separate voice over)
For some reason I can't decide what my favourite Splinter Cell game is; I'm torn between Chaos Theory and Blacklist. Maybe other opinions can help me decide which one is better
This reviewer is weird, Chaos Theory wasn't hard, and perfectionist in Blacklist is just punishing and unrewarding if you want to play all stealthy and non-lethal. No more sneaking in shadows (at least on perfectionist) means you have to wait behind covers for opportunities (again, if you want to play all-stealthy, meaning only stuns and knockouts). Blacklist has nothing in common with Chaos Theory gameplay-wise, completely different games with completely different mechanics and level design.
I agree. I don't know why many think Chaos Theory is the greatest Splinter Cell game. It's not hard and there are too many dark spots to hide in. I'm not smart or good at games but I didn't find it difficult getting 100% on every mission in Chaos Theory on the expert difficulty.
***** The only hard part is that the additional objectives aren't listed anywhere, so you have to pay attention to dialogs in order to get that 100%. Even though CT is easy peasy, it's also super fun. I literally haven't had so much pure, almost childlike fun in a long time.
I honestly thought chaos theory was hard especially that part where you have to do something with these computer towers after some black out in New York I think.
If you're here in 2024, you're a true legend.
I'm here and thinking of buying :)
Just finished double agent (8/10 in my opinion) but im thinking of getting this one. Loved the first two back in the day. Still have pandora tomorrow on my xbox one
Still playing it! Love this game and it never gets old! They need a new one though... Hopefully soon!
Loved it originally, thinking of getting it on deck
Started playing them all again, still got my original copies
lackluster graphics? Clearly someone skipped the PC version
yup
lol I agree in 4k this game is amazing I bought it on steam sale epic game
+Der Krazy Kraut My PS3 version looks gorgeous.
+Der Krazy Kraut Ikr! Im running it on a nivida 760 at 144hz and its beautiful
***** no, i built my pc
Crazy that this was once Ubi’s flagship franchise. Now it’s an afterthought.
The console version might have lackluster graphics, but i thought the PC port had stunning graphics and ran incredibly smoothly. Props to Ubisoft, im surprised how good the PC port was.
Eric Hwang I know, they are complaining about graphics, I thought they were pretty good.
+Richie Rich There is a small difference between the console and pc version. The graphics on consoles are excellent it's the engine that is the problem. UE3 had the weird faces but the lighting and shadows were great. And with the hd texture pack, the graphics get a significant boost. Don't be a pcmasterrace scumbag.
+Eric Hwang You are kidding, right? This is the most stupid and buggy piece of shit PC port I have ever seen and an incredibily huge slap to the first 3 Splinter Cell games.
graphics on xbox 360 are great except character skin and hair is really bad i played it on both pc and xbox 360 pc is great port improved everything consoles didnt have lighting on xbox 360 is the best ive seen
+Dennis Or stop being butthurt about pc having better graphics & just realize it's common sense. When someone is saying a fact that doesn't mean they are just a pc fanboy lol.
4:40 "Spies vs Mercs hasn't been seen since 2005's Chaos Theory"
Double Agent says hello.
omg i haven't played that game in years
DA is my favorite stealth game with Chaos Theory being a close second. DA does what Chaos Theory does without the security blanket of every mission occurring at night and in a relaxed environment and brought better characterization (even if Grim was missing outside of the training simulator). I still feel burned by the damage Conviction did, though. Making an ally into an enemy, pressing the rest button on the major conflicts of the previous games and changing every game mechanic for the worse is just too much to forgive. Blacklist addresses some of the issues, but it still falls short.
LicoriceLain Personally DA Is my least favorite next to conviction
So are you saying IGN is unreliable and doesn't get their facts straight?
Double Agent was a shame in the series!
Lackluster graphics? This is one of the best looking games I've played in a while. It is incredible how much detail they sculpted into each character.
The game's a damn masterpiece, It's basically Chaos Theory's little brother but it's a lot more modern and looks beautiful on PC on Ultra to this day
Facts!!! This game should be re mastered on new consoles
Jesus I don't understand how you guys can compare chaos theory to this hot garbage. In this game you can basically ghost the entire mission in 15 minutes max. The movements are way too unrealistic and fast for a 57 year old retired guy, there is no use of shadows in this game. I personally rate this game a 3/10 at max and frankly I feel like conviction was better than blacklist at least that game had a reason for Sam to be angry all the time and kill everyone on sight but this one just feels bad this game is the worst in the series by far IMO.
I just bought in on xb1x for $20 and it's got an enhanced update that I assume will look great. Cant wait to play it. Forgot all about the series after chaos theory way back when. I think there will be a new splinter cell on series x next year and were gonna find out about it on the 7th.
Not to mention it plays smooth as butter
@@Anant6925 Conviction is the worst in the series, no night vision goggles for the majority of the game (that is a joke), can't even move bodies, that Iraq level, wtf was that, awful. Blacklist also had more stealthy options than Conviction.
Is it just me or did anyone else think he didn't like the game until the final verdict? I mean I thought he wasn't liking the game a whole lot and BAM!!!! 9.2
thats ign for ya
No
"It has a little something for everyone."
graphics look great in my eyes. but cut scenes could look a little better
I love this game! The movement is so fluid, the sound effects are awesome, and the graphics are pretty great. I didn't like that there was such an emphasis on assault tactics though, as opposed to pure stealth. This game still isn't as good as Chaos Theory, but it is a MASSIVE improvement on Conviction. Also, why no Michael Ironside?? Why the hell would they change that classic aspect of Splinter Cell? Just, why?
I always play panther style
One of the best games of the year, my opinion. Me and my brother had a lot of fun and good laughts playing COOP. Love it.
2020 , Still waiting for a new Splinter cell game , which is so deserved to be played on the next gen rather than on a mobile phone .
I played Chaos Theory and love Blacklist. Can't wait for more splinter cell
Agreed
Remake
@Jonas From the ground up 👍🏾👍🏾
I really hope they do a current gen splinter cell and somehow get Michael Ironside back. Just let someone else do the Mocap and him do the VO. They can do that right?
Michael Ironside quit , ubisoft didn't fire him .
TheSkipRow Gaming I never said that they fired him. He retired from the role
they what?!
schradester8 Ironside is back in the new game, still in development.
schradester8 bring or inside back
Excellent game, underrated as usual, these are some of the best days in videogame history, and IGN has a complaint about graphics and a little screen tearing here and there, which is barely noticeable. Splinter Cell will always be the state of the art stealth gamer's fix! I welcome the dark! [Night vision powers up]
chaos theory still the best
meh...
I agree, but this is definitely significantly better than conviction or double agent.
I'd say is better than Conviction , Double agent and Pandora Tomorrow , but the original and Chaos Theory are better .
Jonathan Dawes what was wrong with double agent? was thinking about getting it.
Chaos Theory was great but I think nostalgia is also playing a huge part. I recently played through it again (pc version) and its graphics are fantastic and still hold up great even today and it has a certain charm which Blacklist doesn't have, but objectively speaking, Blacklists gameplay is way better.
I personally felt that the new voice actor for Sam did a pretty decent job of emulating Ironside's voice, and I also personally felt that the graphics were really nice in this game. Yeah, they weren't INCREDIBLE, but they were good enough to immerse me big-time.
Shut up nerd
Is that really the full extent of your vocabulary? I feel sorry for you.
PencilChest Jack You realize this is a video game channel... and you just called someone a nerd... were you expecting any of us to *not* be nerds here?
don't waste your time on me im just an angry internet troll with low self esteem and a case of micropenis
PencilChest Jack Well congrats for that... I guess... you don't know how to troll very well do you?
Still my favourite coop linear game of all time
Scotch Tape I liked the idea of bob and Steve over Sam and briggs because same doesn't need help from anyone to complete a mission
Watching that part at 0:36 already makes me want the game
I love this game so much. Voice actor was good but ironside is the only Sam for me
i really do love this game though. i haven't had a problem trying to find servers online and the kills are oh so satisfying. I really love how they added the karambit; it gives the game a charming bit of culture. the story was great and I loved learning about the charecter's backstories. the plot is always what i enjoy most in a game and i wish they put more of it in games these days. I love to read the stories behind the weapons, the armor, and the groups that make games such great stories. the immersion is key, and this game hits the nail on the head.
Sucks how there's only like, 10 people playing this game on Spies vs. Mercs. ):
I blame the lack of new maps :L
What platform do u play on? I got the game recently and was worried about the player base but I always get into a match almost instantly on Spies vs. Mercs.
If only Ubi make a spies vs Mercs multiplayer esport focus like Siege.
one of my favorite stealth games. Never having played it with the radar option makes it more challenging and enjoyable. no spoilers, nothing. u should try it. spent a few hours beating swiss embassy, wave 10 on perfectionist.i was on a killing spree. this is my 2nd run through of the game. absolute thrill to play
Blacklist is massively underrated. I love the original Splinter Cell, Chaos Theory is my favourite and Conviction was fine as a one-off stealth-action game. So Blacklist being a combination of the "choose-your-own" playstyle approach of Chaos Theory and the fast paced, brutal stealth action of Conviction was literally the best direction to take the series in. Hopefully Blacklist gets a serious critical reappraisal by fans soon.
I played on realistic mode and it felt to easy. Really fun game through and worth a second play through on perfectionist.
I see your playing on xbox, so how can you judge the graphics if there not even full blown because of the lack of hardware in consoles? I play on pc and the game looks stunning.
Why do PC gamers always sound like jackasses. Graphics are not great, sometimes they look good sometimes quite bad. Im sure if I played on console I would not notice much difference. This is not the game to get for graphics. Personally if you want good graphics I would buy Tomb Raider.
Alex Smith The real jackasses are the ones who get butthurt over ones opinion. Sorry you dont like what i said, but I state the truth. If you play this game on PC, you WILL see a difference in graphics for the better. Sorry your too stubborn to see the other side of an opinion.
2019’s here and I still miss this game.
im about to play it rn and try to like it
Hey 2023 here
It’s funny that it gets marked down for lacklustre graphics and yet I’m playing it 2020 on Xbox One S and it’s nearly on par with games today! Could do with smoother frame rate but still holds up
This game would be a much higher score for me if Sams original voice actor was playing him i just cant get into that new voice Sams voice has always just sorta been perfect in my opinion but i was definitely please to be back in the shadows.
My opinion about the new voice actor, is that he makes Sam sound angry and dull, instead of sarcastic and fun as he was in the previous games
Don't knock Ironside he is a icon to all true fans of this game and Ironside is not dull
Ironside made the game what it is ...obviously you have your own opinions but I think your opinions are not in line with how true fans think.
mark caine His opinion was for Ironside, not against him...
My apologies to TheDane reading his comments again i now understand what he was saying l assumed he was slagging Ironside off ..lol i feel Ironside is one of the most underrated actors in America today, thanks for your input.
IGN’s Conviction review talks about how it is significantly more fun than any previous Splinter Cell game with its hyper-aggressive gameplay style, while this video talks about the glorious return of the slow-paced stealth that made Splinter Cell great to begin with.
I know right?
I love how they change their route when you die or play the level over, makes for a different experience everytime you play.
Loved this game from beginning to end. One of the most underappreciated games of its gen. The Evil Within 2 of the 360 era. Series-killers that are actually pretty kick@ss
bought this, chaos theory, and double agent for $25. Can't go wrong with that! xD
Community is totally dead, they didn't advertise this game enough because of Watchdogs arriving only a month after the game launched, then it gets fucking delayed. Game does look fairly mediocre on my PC running at ultra, I'm just really pissed this game didn't get the sales it deserved.
I understand the game uses a modified Unreal Engine2 and some people were saying it looks poor on consoles but NVIDIA worked with the developers to add lots of PC exclusive graphical features so what do they look like?. The enhanced shadows etc?.
I imagine the issues on consoles won't be seen on PC?. Low resolution, shimmering jagged edges, screen tear and controller lag from 30fps?.
I have still to play it but am currently playing Saints Row4
JAGUARCD32X I'm playing it with an Nvidia card at 1440p and it's ridiculous how good looks.
Jona Adams Yeah I heard that there was lots of exclusive NVIDIA features made for the PC version. I am more of a 3D player so will try it in 3D :)
Does it support PhysX?.
I actually did try it with Nvidia 3D vision. It's no good that way. The shadows are all jacked up
Jona Adams Yeah that's what I was worried about. When 2D games are converted into 3D the shadows usually suffer. So can you disable some of the shadow details?.
I've figured out a way to make this story bearable.
First, pretend that the original Sam Fisher is dead, and that the new protagonist has had his memory wiped to believe he's Sam in every way, even so much so that Fourth Echelon hired someone to pretend to be Sarah over the phone.
Next, pretend Charlie doesn't exist. Seriously; any scene he's in just mute the tv and pretend like Sam is designing his own gear.
Now make Sam's Op Suit lights red to show some duality to his character and that deep down some nagging thought that he's not the original Sam is haunting him.
Finally, don't do any of this because no matter how hard you try, Splinter Cell is dead and the real twist is that you're playing a game somewhere in the Bourne series.
Rest in peace Tom Clancy.
Swag Lord I'm irritated that a thoughtful and tactical series has turned into *this*
I'm gonna try the stuff you said still
blacklist is great what are you talking about
Yeah like its not the old games but its still a great game cause I like to kill in a badass way but when I want to go ghost then I just leave people untouched like a 👻
Nison545 your method makes sense like how splinter cell is pulling a James bond... The only thing I don't like is the idea of same being dead maybe retired or something like that and I always pictured Charlie as William Redding son or somthing
I almost passed this game and missed it, ps3 has some really good gems still..
+KnifeParty I'm doing a list of the remaining gems I haven't bought on ps3.
***** I didn't like Dues Ex: HR when I bought it but that was a long time ago and it's critically acclaimed so I might buy it. Dishonored and Heavy Rain are essentials in any sense (I have).
+Mr. Lombardi i don't know how they handled the update to hr on consoles, but try and get the original version, the boss battles are better in the update, but they rolled back several patches... not sure how much that would effect you on consoles but its something to keep in mind.
alidan
kk cool
how to save the 1st objective for the the 2nd...because when i was detected than the game is started from the first objective...which is i done ..please tell me guys?
Playing Charlie's missions solo is a nightmare in highest difficulty!!
@Random Guy 2002: Splinter Cell + Mission Pack
2004: Pandora Tomorrow
2005: Chaos Theory
2006: Double Agent on PC/X360 AND also the PS2/Xbox version if you can. Use PS2X on PC
2010: Conviction
2013: Blacklist
This is a good game but at the same time it takes so much away from chao theory. Radar unlocks makes it too easy to detect enemies, objective markers take away from the exploration and freedom of the mission cos in chaos theory I used to always explore to find more info for missions. Unique assassinations are now gone as well. Not as much creativity in avoiding enemies as all you have to do is stick to ledges or rooftops while on chaos theory you could go through vents, pipelines all along ceilings and hide behind objects in the world. There are a few pro's for this game, but to me, more cons due to my experience with chaos theory.
Can´t you remove radar on highest difficulty?
I thought the graphics were good don't know why people are complaining
Ikr
I agree
Way better than Metal Gear Solid V
***** The graphics are good enough I have no complaint's
Probably because they reviewed it on Console as usual. On PC, the graphics are excellent, except the reasonable complaint about the faces (let's call em the Unreal Engine faces, since that's what the game is running, and they look similar to Mass Effect).
I view this game like I do Max Payne 3. MP3 was a great game, just not a Max Payne game. Blacklist would be more enjoyable - I think - if it wasn't attached to the Splinter Cell series, because, let's face it, it's just not Splinter Cell.
Splinter cell blacklist is a great game, except there is one flaw..... once you have all the gadgets and up grades it gets all pointless earning which is a shame because the interest could have been maintained easily, for instance by losing 10% of your money each time you get detected also there should be a general wear and tear on you stealth suit and weaponry which would require money for maintenance. I cant understand why the program makers failed to see this.
Because wear and tear and money loss per detection would be annoying as fuck. a) assault mode would be absolutely ignored and b) the amount of money you'd get from a mission would require infinite replays of the same mission. And as much as I enjoy perfectly executed missions, perfecting them can be a pain these days - i.e maps are much more dynamic and less scripted, meaning lot more time spent on disassembling all levels.
With respect i disagree with totally here, there no point earning money once you achieved all your up grades and weaponry. Another point there is nothing worse than playing with someone who is forever getting detected if that team mate had 10% of his money deducted each time he would soon learn to be more stealthy and play better making the game far more enjoyable for him or her. It seems we want different things from this game, however i do appreciate you taking your time to share your views and opinions so thanks for your input.
It was an obvious error, my message was intended for someone else, don't you make mistakes ? once a message is in transit its too late you cant take it back, however you have taken the time and effort to pull me up on my mistake which nobody else noticed or really cares about. With respect i feel your time would have been better spent giving you opinions on the game in question but thanks for your input as any input is better than no input at all.
mark caine Personally I hate when items degrade in games. Granted, most of the time it feels like the weapons are made of paper, but even if it was completely realistic, I just don't want to deal with that while enjoying a game. Just how I feel of course.
*****
I was referring to games where the weapons degrade, not Splinter Cell Blacklist.
The weapons in this game feel decent enough. It's the story that's the real problem, which doesn't really pull me in.
Just started playing this classic after a two year hiatus and it feels great!
This is probably one of the best ones. It goes back to the roots.
A lot of people, including me, actually love the graphics and praise I because the effects and lighting looks fantastic. I'm going to assume that you didn't install the HD graphics from the second disc and that the game is a 10/10 because that was the only thing you didn't like.
Thumbs up if you are here because of the Steam winter sale xD
Hell yea lol did you end up getting it?
Shady Mike Gaming yes !!!! man and I was so glad I did hold off for today because I got the Deluxe edition for like 8 Euro or so :D Also Serious Sam 3 for like 3 Euro !! Gotta love Steam !
Vampires Crypt me too
Vampires Crypt I just got the regular edition for 5€ and I'm extremely happy with it. It's a great game.
+Vampires Crypt I'm here because of a playstation sale :P
The smoothest game I've ever played by far ...
He should have talked about the merk melee kills. They are a large part of what makes me keep playing the game and adds to emertion.
Started playing today and its amazing
Indeed. It still holds up today. That says a lot.
I like that i can play it on my laptop on high-medium
AWESOME
We can not, I repeat, can not even compare this game with the Chaos Theory. SPC CHAOS THEORY was the god of all stealth games. I still miss good old days when Michael Ironside was Sam fisher.
***** no
+More DC, “the Knight, the Dukes” Less Marvel what's a sanke?
Bazarov the Nihilist me too
I can't believe someone below quoted "Bad Level design"...Level design is the star of the show here.
On the PC version, graphical issues are non-existent, but the characters do still look like shit.
They really didn't market this game aggressively enough. Hell, I forgot it was even released this year.
So was I the only conviction fan here?
I think you should leave.
Not a bit koen, conviction took a step in a different direction and it worked. It was a great game
Neil Jones hey man, did you play all the previous game before conviction just curious
Alexander Ramirez yes I did. Every single one, and up until blacklist conviction was my favorite because of the refreshing change it took
gotch gotcha. I really liked blacklist too. Funny you liked blacklist more since it was kinda more like the originals and a little less conviction
Sam Fisher is about 56 as of 2013.
And still just as awesome!
N3rdHD BADASS!! the only thing good at da was sams look
Yet somehow he sounds younger lol
David Graham he really isn't that old which means Ubisoft needs to use Sam's character until he's 90 or somthing
best stealth game ever.. nuff said
+Mauricio Gallego Ever tried Mark of the Ninja?
No that is splinter cell chaos theory.
Mauricio Gallego Congratulations, you know less than nothing.
Lack of Ironside takes it's toll in a huge way, especially since the whole reason for getting rid of him for the mocap, it seemed like they easily could have just used the new guy for the mocap and thrown ironsides voice on top of it, mostly just because he just sounds too damn young. All that being said, if you enjoyed Convictions Gameplay, you will be pleasantly suprised at how much fun the game is, especially with the new choices available. The Coop is fun and SvM is really neat too.
The Story of Splintter Cell got big since Doble Agent, I love Black List, I need to finish it, but is everything I like in Conviction plus Everything I love from Chaos Theory, is one of the best of the Year IMO
I play blacklist on the PC and it looks way better and my PC is not a high end PC lol
yawn. If your PC was so superior you fanboys wouldn't need to keep trying to remind and convince everyone of it all the time.
I am not a fanboy I own a 360 and a One if anything I am a Xbox One fanboy I am just saying that my shitty computer looks better then this that's all.
LulzRoyce Some people just want to brag their good stuff,. that's normal.,.
***** well not everyone is like you you should think about that.. some loves to show off.. others just to play games... its embarrassing to you.. others don't see it that way..
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***** What part did I said you're not allowed to share your opinion?,. are you alright man?,. READ RIGHT MAN, DONT MAKE YOUR SELF LOOK STUPID,. you make it so easy though,... ehehehe,.
Graphics on the pc are amazing and they actually did the porting properly which is basically unheard of lately.
IF it's a shooting / stealth game it should be played on PC.
9.9/10
THEY RATED THIS GAME LOWER THAN CONVICTION????
David Robert because it was worse the story didn't make sense Sam's character doesn't make sense gameplay doesn't compare to the original games because its combat style based not stealth based... The whole point of splinter cell is to be stealthy
and no more deniable ops only those fews short charlie, grim and kobin missions
No Michael Ironside.
it's way worse
to me, this one is the ultimate splinter cell. Amazing level design...and th visuals are incredible, just that screen tearing in the cutscenes, but game runs great. We shouldn't forget we are tqlking a 7 year old hardware. With the hd texture installed it looked as good as BF4 single player, it didn't even looked like unreal engine.
3:26, I sometimes playthough Conviction's Hunter mode with no weapons. Fists only.. Very fun.
0:38 how to you perform that mark and execute the one where you finish off the enemy your holding with your pistol
7 years later, playing on series x for the first time. Anyone else? 😆
It's 2021, We need a new splinter cell game, and no open world please
One of the best stealth games ever IMO.
Great to see a return to the option of Stealth - what Splinter Cell was created for.
I thought the ending was terrible, felt like everything happened for nothing. The mechanics are clunky and multiplayer is kinda dead. Overall, I would give an 8 because I enjoyed it but it needed way more polish in graphics and level design.
The multi's dead now because of lack of new maps and lack of new equipment. 6 maps is a joke (even if they are all great) and you can unlocked everything you want in a few hours. The multi was awesome though, just needed more maps.
I agree the story sucked on my opinion it felt rushed like just cut short .
Is it still worth getting this game :)
I would definitely recommend picking it up
Yes, it's cheap and a great play through - especially if you're a fan of the series. The Multiplayer servers are still active too, so that's a bonus.
Thanks guys, Ill pick it up on PS3 :)
I'm a fan of military thriller type stories so I'm wondering as well. I like stories about espionage, spies, and government type things.
you can now get it for free on uplay
seriously underrated game
Spys vs Mercs was in Double Agent also which was released after Chaos Theory.
I gave up on Splinter Cell after Double Agent and Conviction. But after reading the Splinter Cell books again looked online to see if there were any more new books or games coming out. I forgot all about Blacklist. And noticed the reviews were decent and found this review. I actually picked up a used copy today and I will admit I enjoy it. Chaos Theory was my favorite game of the series. Blacklist bought me some joy by stepping back into the shadows a bit. Though, I would like if the next Splinter Cell game were to go with a more classic Splinter Cell feel. Don't remove all of the stuff from Blacklist but make it a little more about stealth, hiding in the shadows. And bring back the original (Chaos Theory) Spies vs Mercs.
I understand games need to evolve. Though, if they were good to begin with than they should keep the heart of the game. In Splinter Cells case. Stealth, shadows, espionage. Not a run and gun trigger happy crappy let's take the name of a franchise and turn it into something else. It's like if you took Sonic the Hedgehog and made him a slow runner.... lol
Finally Backwards Compatible
Who's Here because of the Xbox Store UbiSoft Sale???
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*best game in the franchise* 👌
I just finished SC Blacklist and I indeed have mixed feelings. Overall, it's fun to play but I hoped they will bring back that REAL stealth and be more focused on sneaking like Sam Fisher used to do back in Pandora T. and Chaos T.
I really don't understand why they insist so hard on more agressive combat when Splinter Cell became so popular because of its stealth. Let those shooting scenarios to other games like Max Payne, Gears of War etc. etc. There are many shooters but outstanding stealth games are such a rarity these days.
Chaos Theory is still the best Splinter Cell and on of the best stealth games ever made.
just picked this up new for $6 off of eBay so glad I did! it totally flew under my radar then but I'm just getting into playing some 7th gen games(lol yeah I bought a PS3 in 2019)and it's fun to play. the cutscenes are messy but the gameplay is great. I do miss Ironside voicing Sam tho he just fit the character like a glove. however for $6 it's a win lol
Does the reviewer realize double agent had spies vs mercs....?
Huhmasta I don't think so.
Huhmasta my thoughts exactly!
It was also in Pandora tomorrow
+EddieTheBunny How would you know that he is not a fan? This guy also says he likes Halo a lot, is he a fan of that series? But if he forgets a single detail, does that no longer make him a fan?
+Alex Groleau That's not a single detail, every fan knows which games had spies vs mercs in them.
If that's not enough, he goes on to say the story is a strong point. IF THAT DOESN'T TELL YOU HE WAS PAID, I DON'T KNOW WHAT DOES.
He and everyone else say they're a fan of this game because they all know the REAL fans were pissed about it and they want to make it look like it's very fan friendly when it's casual friendly.
7.8/10 too much black list
That's your opinion. We don't really care..
CarBBoN lol it's a joke based off their omega ruby, alpha sapphire review. Go watch it
Omg I'm so sorry. I am a huge fan of SplinterCell series.. :D I watch at this video and its comments.. I can't stop laughing. TOO MUCH WATER - 7.8 LOL.
Nate Iversen
what splinter cell is the best if i want to start playing it.
The first one. Played that one atleast 10 times in a row.
And only natural to start with the first one anyway, right?
I would say get all the three first ones. They are simply brilliant each in its own right. Double agent is far from bad, just not as good. Everything after that... well, it's just not Splinter Cell.
i say blacklist is probably the best to start with
Ok thank you
I say splinter cell Chaos Theories
I've only played Conviction and Double Agent and I really enjoyed it
Do you guys play on console or pc? Because I own it on because and it looks amazing the screen tearing you could fix by playing on a 120hz monitor.
Anyone else watching this in 2020?
Yep
Yup
No
10/10
They had to replace the actor because the wanted only one actor for the entire Sam fisher. The old voice actor could not do those stunts
Yea, but they could just have the new actor do the mo Cap and ironside do the voice. I mean even the mo cap actors have to go into the recording booth to do dialogue. :l
+Owen Krauss oh yeah ironside refused to play Sam fisher again that's the main reason why they changed the voice actor
+Snaker57 he refused? Why is that from what I heard it was because he couldn't do all the motion capture scenes (even though halo 4 had separate motion capture actors and had the originals do separate voice over)
I played it all the way through did all the side missions and unlocked everything, I think this is one of the best, if not THE best of the series.
For some reason I can't decide what my favourite Splinter Cell game is; I'm torn between Chaos Theory and Blacklist. Maybe other opinions can help me decide which one is better
I thought the graphics were amazing but then again that was on PC
This reviewer is weird, Chaos Theory wasn't hard, and perfectionist in Blacklist is just punishing and unrewarding if you want to play all stealthy and non-lethal. No more sneaking in shadows (at least on perfectionist) means you have to wait behind covers for opportunities (again, if you want to play all-stealthy, meaning only stuns and knockouts). Blacklist has nothing in common with Chaos Theory gameplay-wise, completely different games with completely different mechanics and level design.
I agree. I don't know why many think Chaos Theory is the greatest Splinter Cell game. It's not hard and there are too many dark spots to hide in. I'm not smart or good at games but I didn't find it difficult getting 100% on every mission in Chaos Theory on the expert difficulty.
***** The only hard part is that the additional objectives aren't listed anywhere, so you have to pay attention to dialogs in order to get that 100%. Even though CT is easy peasy, it's also super fun. I literally haven't had so much pure, almost childlike fun in a long time.
I honestly thought chaos theory was hard especially that part where you have to do something with these computer towers after some black out in New York I think.
I think the hardest splinter cell was pandora tomorrow.
PolishBeetle true that
Is this the most recent splinger cell then?
Yes unfortunately
The graphics actually look amazing on PC, I don't know which platform did you use. Even now in 2018 it looks incredible.
This game plays superbly on the PC and has stunning graphics! And yes Chaos Theory ftw!
this guy clearly never played on pc if he talks about the graphics like that
The graphics were a step down from Conviction.
Nyein Chan Aung heavy modified UE3 on conviction gave many players unstable fps...even players with monster rig
Lackluster graphics. Da phuc.
Screen tearing? ever heard or v-sync?
i just finished it on pc and there were no screen tearing at all
2024 and the game has aged so well. Better then majority of new gen games.