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 - GarbageTypical 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. Rating:  - A New Breed of ActionSplinter 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. Rating:  - Splinter Cell is just boring!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. ------------------------------------------------------- Metal Gear Solid>Hitman>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Splinter Cell! -------------------------------------------------------- Rating: - splinter celltotally 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. Rating: - Splinter CellWhen 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!
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