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"“It’s been too long!” thought I, as I reached for another ice pack to strap to my face. I’ve just completed L.A. Noire 100%, and figured, “What the hell?” and popped it in.
"It’s a game that has aged too well, still proving to be one of the best games ever made, in my opinion. My next objective: “Let’s play some spies versus mercenaries!”
"I then remembered that Xbox Live for original Xbox titles has been down for over a year.
"Disappointed, I realized something: an experience similar to that of Spies vs. Mercs (henceforth referred to as SvM) has not yet been replicated or continued in a respectful way, and is a cash crop waiting to be farmed.
"Dear Ubisoft: PLEASE give us Spies Versus Mercenaries this generation!"
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.
Sam Fisher is evidently the most skilled stealth operative because no-one has seen him in his own game for years
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
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?
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.
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.
The stealth icon has gone too stealthy of late, but the best Splinter Cell games still rank among the best games ever made.
Darren writes: "Splinter Cell: Double Agent certainly wasn’t afraid to tread new ground in 2006, introducing events that would change the series forever."
This.
Times ten.
Why has this not been done?
Seriously.
I cannot put into words how much my mind is screaming WHY!
I want an Assassins vs. Templars! Assassins as spies, and Templar soldiers as Mercs :)
Just give us a true sequel to Chaos Theory. I remember when I played chaos theory it had so much to offer me I completed the singleplayer. then was shocked that there was a completely seperate co op campaign that weaved in with the story and offered true co op gameplay that still holds true today. Lastly having literally one of my favorite multiplayers of all time spies vs mercs. I truly enjoyed the deathmatch talking to a friend then snapping their neck or that scary paranoia of being a merc. Double agent tried to recreate that but failed, conviction they just gave up on multiplayer. I want spies vs mercs back on this generation at least once implemented how it was in chaos theory. Would love to see it on the next generation too the possibilities are endless
Ahhhhh the sweet sweet memories: /watch?v=Gbs5k90Y4Xo
Edit. Or if you have spotify: spotify:album:5EzESEPcpiY9chsU jWydw5
as long as infiltration mode is an option i'll be happy, so fun and hilarious when people thought that they could run in guns blazing....soon followed by them rage quitting for not knowing how to play splinter cell