Sam Fisher is back, and after emerging from the development shadows, it's clear that the long wait has been well worth it. While not everyone, particularly longtime fans of the Splinter Cell series, may have always agreed with the direction in which the more recent entries have headed (Splinter...

Great gameplay, excellent gear/weapons upgrade system; Very high replay value since it leaves you wanting to try different methods to succeed

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Splinter Cell: Conviction's action-oriented gameplay left hardcore fans questioning the new direction that Ubisoft was choosing for Sam Fisher. However, there were also gamers, including newcomers to the franchise, who greatly enjoyed what Conviction had to offer.

+ Endless amount of gameplay, + Variety of play styles, + Captivating story, + Spies vs; Mercs

- Lack of narrative alteration due to choices; - Some play styles within areas are predetermined; - Filler game sequences feel out of place

Ubisoft hasn't made much of an impact in the realm of stealth/action games with the previous iteration of Splinter Cell – Splinter Cell: Conviction. No matter how much action and excitement they put out, Conviction didn't seem to give the series a push it needed, especially after the project endured...

Terrific and well-balanced gameplay that offers a delicious combo of stealth and action; awesome level design; well-written characters; plenty to do beyond the main story

The cover system doesn't always work as it's supposed to; AI and other technical issues; not all people are going to like the new Sam

Running game on Xbox 360, 65" HD (1080p) and 5.1 Dolby For background, I played all previous Splinter Cell games, all on Xbox and/or Xbox 360. I loved them all until SC: Conviction.

Good story arc; both single player and multiplayer offer variety and replayability

Some cut scenes can be drawn out; graphics not leading edge; a bit buggy in some multiplayer connections

Splinter Cell slowly begins to circle the drain with this new entry in the series.

Tight controls; great voice acting; wide variety of approaches to most situations; good amount of weapons and gadgets to play with

Different play styles end up constraining the player; Sam Fisher's new voice doesn't fit at all; graphics appear quite dated without the texture pack; feels less like Splinter Cell and more like 24

This game is beast, the levels are fun and challenging. Co-op online is ten times better especially if you play with a friend who is really good. You can create poetry in motion together.

Ok, wait just a second here. You expect me to play a Splinter Cell game where Sam Fisher isn't played by Michael Ironside? Yeah, that's not going to happen. Those were the immediate thoughts that ran through my head when it was announced that Mr.

Great game, personally speaking the best I have played to-date. It looks visually polished, has very fluid gameplay when you get good. The ability to play in the style you like is excellent.

… This game is going to be a bit like Conviction. Now let me try to explain this, I like Conviction, but when I play that game and think back to the more old school days of Chaos Theory, Pandora Tomorrow and especially the original Splinter Cell, I can't help but feel a bit agitated that Ubisoft has...