I’ve got to be perfectly honest. I have never liked Splinter Cell. To me, the controls always felt clunky and the way things were laid out just made for a game that was out of reach for anyone who wasn’t deeply invested in the series (or someone like me who is just downright impatient). Even going into Splinter Cell Conviction, I had major reservations (as stated on our podcast). In fact, I actually considered not even playing it. Thankfully, I decided to give Ubisoft’s latest entry into the series a shot.
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The big thing that stands out for me about Splinter Cell Conviction is that the controls are now accessible. The way the game introduces you to Sam Fisher’s gadgets is paced well and you never feel overwhelmed as in previous versions. The focus is largely on stealth and in that respect, one can make some comparisons to Batman Arkham Asylum more so than something like Metal Gear. You can sneak up behind enemies, kill them and take their guns. But Sam’s tried and true default silencer pistol is hands down the most effective weapon in the game. Other gadgets include remote snake camera, EMP grenades and a broken mirror to look under doors. Perhaps the coolest innovation to the Splinter Cell franchise gameplay is the Mark and Execute finishing maneuver. This ability becomes available every time you take out a bad dude with a stealth kill. You can literally mark your pray, press a button and let Fisher do the work. Everything comes together and feels great!
The audio has a moody, cinematic feel to it that suites the game well. Voice acting is also well done with Sam Fisher sounding like a complete grizzled bad-ass and the supporting cast is also well done.
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The graphics look good. Character models sometimes look a bit jagged and the movements a little android-like but they get the job done. The surrounding world itself certainly sucks you in, allowing you to become Sam Fisher, each location with its own very complex layout. The set pieces and surroundings in this game are certainly something you will be talking about a long time.
There is no doubt that this is the best entry into the Splinter Cell franchise. The gameplay is much improved allowing everyone access, the story is well-told and pushes you forward, the music accompanies the game well, the voice acting is spot on and the graphics are a wonderful sight to behold. Fans of Stealth-action should not hesitate to grab Splinter Cell Conviction.
| STORY: | 8.5 |
| GRAPHICS & DESIGN: | 8 |
| SOUND: | 8 |
| GAMEPLAY: | 8 |
| FUNFACTOR/TILT: | 9 |
| OVERALL SCORE: | 9/10 |
-Jason Glasco
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