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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Review | XXLGaming

XXLGaming writes, "Aside of the few minor clipping and animation issues that I experienced on my playthrough, this game was everything that I could have hoped for and more. And with the return of Spies vs Mercs, this title is sure to be a hit for a long time to come."

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starchild3910d ago

This game is so full of content and most of it is simply fantastic. It has become my new favorite stealth game.

And I just have to say "wow" when it comes to the visuals. I am playing the game on PC and it looks gobsmackingly good.

For a game based all around light and shadows you can really tell that Ubisoft put particular care into this area, as these are the highest quality shadows I have ever seen in a game. You can be super close to a shadow and it never becomes noticeably grainy or jagged the way shadows in most games do.

The lighting is also probably the best I have seen--the way light filters into a room and lights objects in subtle different ways is utterly convincing. The light shafts also look to be of a higher precision than in most games and don't have any of that banding you see in a lot of other games.

Anyway, I really recommend this game. It is amazing. With the quality campaign, co-op, spies vs mercs and all the other content this game offers it is one of the best ways you could spend your money.

Sidewinder-3910d ago

What was your previous "favourite stealth game"?

Kingscorpion19813910d ago

Syphon Filter and Metal Gear Solid! But Splinter cell has taking over the Stealth action genre this generation. It really doesn't have competition this generation. MGS4 was a great game but its old now.

starchild3909d ago

I know it's a little late to answer you, but I'll do it anyway.

Chaos Theory was my previous favorite game in the Splinter Cell series, while Tenchu Stealth Assassin's and Thief The Dark Project for their time were outstanding high points in the stealth genre.

level 3603910d ago (Edited 3910d ago )

Great game play here, although have to add I have some issues with control pad lay-out.

This is very, very minor, but during cut scenes have to say not really liking the odd facial design of the characters, must be those weird looking eyes..

Choice of content features are immense.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - A Decade in the Shadows

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell has been out of action for a decade, so it's time to look back at 2013's Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

CoNn3rB260d ago

Sam Fisher is evidently the most skilled stealth operative because no-one has seen him in his own game for years

kevco33260d ago

10 years, in fact. He must be, like, 60 by now?

phoenixwing260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

why make an inspired game that takes effort when you can half ass it with multiplayer gaas games and filler filled assassins creed games?

That question up there is the reason you don't see splinter cell games

zarbor260d ago

Yup, another example that Ubisoft has no idea what they are doing.

MIDGETonSTILTS17260d ago

The entire mark and execute system belonged in another game.

It’s cool, but the polar opposite to how Sam Fisher initially handled.

The original trilogy made shooting very, very difficult, yet a viable option, which ultimately motivates stealth.

The mark/execute system makes shooting stupid easy, to the point of why would you even bother trying stealth as an alternative?

FYouDad259d ago

Because Ghost is the method fans of the series actually prefer? IMark and execute is never forced upon the player you liiterally never have to bother using it even once throughout Blacklist.

Tody_ZA260d ago

The sad part is that I actually really enjoyed the last game, Blacklist. It may have lacked the iconic voice but the gameplay was excellent, and blended stealth, action and a mix really great compared to most games, where none of the three options felt like the wrong way to play. I really hope they either produce a remake of the original game or a proper sequel.

Rikimaru-00260d ago

Isn't UBI Soft remaking splinter cell.

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Ranking the Splinter Cell Games From Worst To Best

The stealth icon has gone too stealthy of late, but the best Splinter Cell games still rank among the best games ever made.

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Sam Fisher Deserves Better

Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "Ubisoft, we need to chat. Please, have a seat. Thanks. Ok, so I think you know why you’re here. No it has nothing to do with all those game delays, we’ll talk about that later. What? No it’s not about the Skulls & Bones and Beyond Good & Evil 2 falling off the face of the Earth, just listen. We need to talk about Splinter Cell. Don’t give me that look, you know this conversation needs to happen. The way you’ve treated the series, its fans and poor Sam Fisher himself is sad, infuriating and just plain disappointing and it needs to stop."

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Fist4achin1499d ago

The Fish!!!

I'd love to see a remastered edition of those games as well as something new. It's about time.

UltraNova1499d ago

MGS is done, at least as we know it so it's now or never Ubi, give Fisher the reboot it deserves. And for Gods sake, don't you dare turn Splinter Cell into another Division/Ghost reckon online abomination instead of a SP focused steath action game!

Psychonaut851499d ago

You know they will though. This is Ubisoft we’re talking about

zachyBROosevelt1499d ago (Edited 1499d ago )

I would love a new splinter cell, maybe even a reboot at this point. Sam Fisher deserves it

Profchaos1499d ago

I think reboot the entire franchise the games were great but every time they try to make him human like a father or something it comes of as unbelievable

hiawa231499d ago

They added damn near every SC game to Xbox1X back compat enahnced list. That is a lot of Sam enhanced and I am loving it, but Sam deserves a new next gen game.

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