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Splinter Cell team "didn't have time" to implement carrying dead bodies

The Lost Gamer writes:

Maxime Beland, Creative Director for Ubisoft's upcoming title Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, has revealed that if there was one thing that he wished the team could have implemented into the final game to please fans, it would have been to carry dead bodies. However they "didn't have enough time" and it wasn't something needed to be done within the new gameplay style.

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jay25164d ago (Edited 5164d ago )

ROTL, come on dude, this is what virsion No 4 of a game that was ment to come out in 2007? you've even broken the 'set in stones' PC release date for god sake, if you wanted it in there, I know you wouldn't hesitate to delay YET AGAIN!

raiden_935164d ago

Didn't they delay this so that they could add finishing touches? =/

Eamon5164d ago

lol, I was thinking the same thing.

Oh well, the gameplay seems like it's from a Bourne film.

I don't remember Bourne carrying dead bodies.

BeaArthur5164d ago

Yeah it's kind of weird that the game has been in development for this long and they claim they "didn't have time". Doesn't really matter to me though. I manly moved bodies in previous Splinter Cell's because I was trying to remain undetected and more stealthy, but because of the fast nature of this game I doubt I would be moving too many bodies anyway.

Microsoft Xbox 3605164d ago

I smell a rushed game. So much for a AAA exclusive.

dangert125164d ago

im not going to lie this game seems amazing i loved the demo
but i wouldt like to think how bad it was coming up 2 its original release date last year cause it doesent sound to great to me

HighDefinition5164d ago

They had to completely scrap the older version of the game and start a new one.

Splinter Cell has changed a bit, but IMO it`s still gonna be a great game. It better be because besides this and Alan Wake, I`m not interested in anything else on the 360 this year.

lelo2play5164d ago (Edited 5164d ago )

After 3 or 4 (or maybe more) years of development they say "Splinter Cell team "didn't have time" to implement carrying dead bodies".
They've got to be joking... for using a lousy excuse for the lack of the option "carrying dead bodies" in the game. It would be a better excuse if they just said that they did not want to put that option in the game.

Lame excuse Ubisoft.

BeaArthur5164d ago

Microsoft Xbox 360...because you have played the full game and know how good it is? All you know is what the rest of us know. You assume because you can't move bodies that the game is somehow rushed? This game has been delayed multiple times (negating your rushed argument). You have no idea what you are talking about, stop stealth trolling.

EvilBlackCat5164d ago (Edited 5164d ago )

anyway they maybe have a good reason for it

the pace of this SC Conviction is different just play the game trying to do the killing and advancing the more faster you can.

NO time to hide bodies

boodybandit5164d ago (Edited 5164d ago )

^That is the first thought that came to mind when I saw the title. Didn't they scrap the original game to start fresh and then delay it to put the finishing touches on it? I don't see how they can now claim they didn't have "time" to polish the game and add what they felt the game needed.

I was left with mixed feelings after playing the demo. I am definitely going to play the game but I'm not positive if it will be rented or I will walk into the door the day it's released to pick it up. I am waiting on reviews (not the grade/number but the content) before I make my final decision.

@toaster
Ridiculous good or bad?

toaster5164d ago

@ above

Your icon is ridiculous.

Fanb0y5164d ago

I remember seeing the old version of Splinter Cell - Hobo Sam walking around picking objects up. There was a definite focus of hand-to-hand combat, and blending with the environment.

But this one turned out better. If anything, it looks a little worse from those old demos...

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morganfell5164d ago

Moving and hiding bodies has been a staple (and necessity) of Splinter Cell stealth since the first game. In fact, the initial training level in the first Splinter Cell requires you hide the body of an agent you subdue during the exercise administered and narrated by Lambert.

I think this greatly clarifies the focus of the "new gameplay style".

vhero5164d ago

Didn't have time?? Havn't they been making it for like 4 years?? They took longer to make it than MGS4.

ChozenWoan5164d ago

They wanted to make a Max Pain game but didn't have the license so they just used the Splinter Cell name.

no_more_trolling5164d ago

its confirmed
u are a 10 year old kid

kalebgray925164d ago (Edited 5164d ago )

either you will buy the game with the new gameplay controls.... or you wont.... yeah hardcore SC gamers will be disappointed but will that keep you from buying.... probably not.... ill pass on this game .... but thats only cuz books and rent killed my pocket last week

pixelsword5164d ago

If you can't hide bodies, then the stealth mechanic has changed to "hide and seek"; because I know the enemy will be at least... curious as to why their ally has a hole in his head and choking on his own blood when they happen to come across that type of thing.

Perhaps the gameplay is somewhat linear to the degree that enemies will not stumble across bodies in the course of gameplay as well. Not totally linear, mind you; but just enough in parts so the stealth, like the devs said, "it wasn't something needed to be done".

lil Titan5164d ago

didnt have time? im not touching that plus the game looked better a year ago now it looks like they downgraded the graphics for some reason

jamesgtaiv5164d ago

Thanks Ubi. That on top of DRM is gonna keep me away from this. Ubisoft Montreal is also the reason Ill never buy another Far Cry game. That game is 2 years old and still is broken. Hard to say if they will jack our money with this game too.

ASSASSYN 36o5164d ago

They said they delayed it to fix A.I. but I think they delayed it to include Ghost recon beta.

otherZinc5164d ago

See that BS Uncharted 2 got away with this & I told people U2 was garbage & had nothing to do with stealth. Now UBI wants to get away with this, I'm pissed!

However, I'll still purchase 2 copies day 1 for the co-op play with my son, that was fantastic in Splinter Cell:Chaos Theory.

Also, I dont want my hand being held through the game, with icons popping up all over the place telling me what I can grab onto.

I expect a lot from Splinter Cell:Conviction, UBI you better not let me down!

Ch1d0r15164d ago

i thought they delayed this game because it was releasing the same month GOW3, FF13, and BFBC2.

HolyOrangeCows5164d ago (Edited 5164d ago )

So much fail that it isn't even funny anymore. Stealth elements becoming after-thoughts, terrible old engine, low resolution, delays and yet they still aren't adding everything.

Ridiculous.

mikepmcc5163d ago

Beland just needs to GTFO, he only knows how to make a rainbow six game, and he's turning splinter cell into a watered down piece of trash.

morganfell5163d ago (Edited 5163d ago )

The younger less patient crowd may have affected their design.

xabmol5163d ago

You talkin' smack on my sweetheart Reon? ò_Ó

The only thing "ridiculous" about her is how unbelievably cute/sexy/hot she is. <3

Consoldtobots5163d ago

sigh

and yet another once great PC franchise gets butchered for the sake of the 360 demographic. Microsoft isn't killing the PS3, they are killing PC gaming trying to support the 360.

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Mildrop5164d ago

I think there comes a time in any game where you have to draw the line, there are things that are 'Nice to have' but you have to say enough is enough

The Simple Truth5164d ago

They've totally ruined the splintercell franchise.

As i've said before, i've played the conviction demo and it is crap.
I hope this game flops, i really do.

kevin360uk5164d ago

i thought that was all part of stealth, hiding knocked out or dead bodies out of site. im not buying this new splinter cell anyway, but this feature is famous for being part of the game, a real shame

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Watch Ninja Gaiden II, Fable 2, Fable 3, and Splinter Cell Games Enhanced for Xbox One X in Action

Microsoft presented a new batch of Xbox 360 games that received Xbox One X enhancements via Xbox One backward compatibility, and here you can watch how they run.

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RizBiz1865d ago

Nothing wrong with more games. As someone who just fundamentally hates xbox, I am pretty jelly that xbox gamers get real BC.

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Gaming4Life19811865d ago (Edited 1865d ago )

Finally ninja gaiden 2 is BC, I've been waiting on this since they announced BC.

Bane351865d ago (Edited 1865d ago )

Yeah i thought ninja gaiden was gonna get remaster because it wasnt announced for backwards compatible til just now tho i would've been up for joy if they announced max payne 3 for backwards compatible today instead

hiawa231865d ago

I am so wanting MP3 on BC and X1X enhanced

Bane351865d ago (Edited 1865d ago )

@hiawa23 i think R* has plans to remaster MP3 at this point

Z5011865d ago

You couldn't play your copy of NG2 before this announcement?

Bane351865d ago (Edited 1865d ago )

No it just became backwards compatible today

Movefasta19931865d ago

not everybody still has their 360, that's why

Z5011865d ago

Kept your game, but no console to play it on?
No one sells 360's anymore?

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bluebenjamin1865d ago

Ninja Gaiden 2 is the main game I wanted bcthen alone one x enchanced is this game is more fun than bloodborne

Gwiz1865d ago

No contest,souls games are overhyped for difficulty.

bluebenjamin1865d ago

Very overhyped just because of difficulty not because of fun

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Movefasta19931865d ago

facts, once you beat a souls game and do ng plus, you have the game downloaded. Once you return to ng1 and 2 you still can get your ass handed to you lol, the regular enemies are a threat, still attacking even when they are on the ground dismembered.

Gaming4Life19811865d ago

Agreed dark souls, bloodborne, and sekiro are overhyped games and dont compare to ninja gaiden 1 & , ninja gaiden 3 sucks.

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Z5011865d ago

What does BB have to do with NG2?
Why not insert Contra Shattered Soldier while you're at it.

bluebenjamin1865d ago

Ninja gaiden was once considered one of the hardest games ninja gaiden 2 has rpg elements so does bloodborn they have similar combat but ninja gaiden 2 just looks better doing it plus its fast pace and flashy combos removing limbs of foes remember 360 put more enemies on screen than ps3 on this game 360 had more dismemberment of limbs than the ps3 vs.360 had a better gpu but ps3 still to this day has an awesome cpu the ps3 had the prettiest ninja gaiden because of native 720 p while 360 pushed 640p now the one X has both higher rez and 360 style dismemberment But Ok for you contra ps2 version and nes

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Movefasta19931865d ago

I do think ninja gaiden 1 and 2 are better than souls games, but they aren't even comparable

Z5011865d ago

Again. Why'd you pick BB?
Ninja Gaiden has ninja dog mode = easy
NG2 has a jump and block button
BB has none of those.

You could've picked a Devil May Cry or Bayonetta game. They're more similar to NG2 than BB.

What does PS3 have to do with this announcement? Your insecurities are showing.

Gaming4Life19811865d ago

I think they are being compared because of difficulty but I dont even think that is comparable imo. Ninja gaiden games are better though that's just facts.

Hungryalpaca1865d ago

And Forza is Better than MARIO Kart!!!!!

See how stupid that sounds?

bluebenjamin1864d ago

No Mario Kart is the best racer ever almost anyone can play

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timotim1865d ago (Edited 1865d ago )

Amazing news! NG2!?!? Three Splinter Cell games!!! Fable 2&3 (the first is already enhanced)!!! This is what separates Microsoft's version of BC from others...its that they enhance both the performance and visual quality of these titles to keep them current in a lot of cases, instead of playing them exactly how they played and performed back in the day. Whats even better...I don't need to do ANYTHING but download the new patch...amazing.👏

Keep it coming Xbox!

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Are the free Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 2018 any good?

Neil writes: "Every single month we hear the same old thing about the Xbox Games With Gold titles. "We don't want that rubbish - we want decent games, we want AAA blockbusters, we want something different". Well, the free Xbox 360 and Xbox One titles being given away during the month of July pretty much tick those boxes. What's the chances there will still be complaints?"

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AG1002155d ago

Tom clancy and virtua fighter are great death sqaured is pretty cool idk about assualt

lxeasy2155d ago

Splinter cell conviction is great, vf 5 is fun. Haven't played the other two so I'm excited to try them out.

ApexWolf222155d ago

Great month for 360 titles, X1 titles remind me of early days when all they gave away were indies, I hope they dont start doing that again.

AG1002155d ago

at least you can play the 360 games on xb1 too lol

Goldby2154d ago

Now that there's gamepass, expect bugger AAA to have priority in that, more money for both the dev and Ms more likely

yomfweeee2155d ago

I though Plus was lackluster this month. Gold is way worse.

BQ322155d ago

Vf5 fs is the best fighting game of all time abd backwards compatible, so it is a huge win in my book.

annoyedgamer2154d ago

No these are pretty awful. Virtua Fighter is great and so is Splinter Cell but those are 360 titles.

lxeasy2154d ago

so what if there 360 titles it's still awesome

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A new Tom Clancy adventure can be enjoyed on Xbox One due to Back Compat – Is it worth the return?

Carlos writes: "Xbox Backwards Compatibility has shown a strong start to 2018 with a number of top titles being made available to play on Xbox One, but whilst this week doesn’t bring quite as many new arrivals as the past few weeks, there is still one addition for us to get stuck into once more... and it’s one that’s sure to prove a popular addition."

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NotanotherReboot2295d ago

god bless backwards compatability

TheSplooge2295d ago

And thank god we dont have to pay for it.

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Gman322294d ago

yeah Microsoft get points for that

TheOttomatic912295d ago

I’m still waiting for Blacklist

PlayStation_52295d ago

Don't confuse the Xbox gamers. They have enough problems to deal with... : P'

Mister_Wolf2294d ago

I AM an Xbox gamer aswell as other systems lol.

TheRealHeisenberg2294d ago

No confusion at all. Just another game added to the list if anyone gets nostalgic.

Vectrexer2294d ago

Are we confused? We get games that we've been enjoyed before at no cost to us!

C-H-E-F2295d ago

"new"? an "old" Tom Clancy Adventure can be enjoyed on xbox one due to back capat is worth the return"

*Fixed*

zerocarnage2295d ago

Yes, I loved conviction the co op was ace.

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