Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

THE BAD:
~Not to much action at sometimes
~The enemies make stupid movements

SUMMARY:
Finally the PS2 has a great game that is based around stealth/action. The first time I saw this game I wasn't to sure about it but I had cash and there wern't many good games out that I don't have so I went and got it. It turned out ok for the first mission but after that the game really kicks in.

There aren't may levels (nine) but they keep you in there for a while as they are quite big. Also this is a difficult game and it adds more time onto the levels you play.

The graphics are amazing with many different lighting affects which add to the atmosphere in the game. Also if you notice this game is one of the few that actually has coded atmosphere. This is where for eg. You walk past the sun but instead of the whole lighting affect been canceled the light goes around your body which makes a cool affect.

There are many cool movements in which you can do. These movements help you around the levels to get past or kill your enemies. Though in some missions you won't be allowed to kill any one as they are "good" but will attack on site.

The physics in the game are quite simply one of the best I have ever seen. Every thing is fluent except sometimes the enemies can make stupid movements that look dodgy.

This game can get a tiny bit boing but you can always liven it up as you choose how you want to play it. There are many cool gadgets at your disposal and are really usefull.

I recommend getting this game as it is a classic and a must own.

THE BAD:
It's a bit shorter than I'd thought it would be; Don't get me wrong, it's not short; I just expected it to be longer. There's only 2 available guns to use.

SUMMARY:
*The gadgets are an excellent addition to the game.
*Very realistic game.
*A must buy, if you have a PS2 and like stealth game. Three thumbs up (if that's possible).
*Great sound.
*The storyline will keep you on the edge of your seat.
*Addictive game, I was so addicted to playing this game, I beat it in 3 days. It was a good 10 hours of playing each day.

THE BAD:
Hard levels
Nothing else to complain about!

SUMMARY:
Splinter Cell is one of hottest games of the year! It is an essential game to your collection as of the great graphics, storyline, chaarcters and stealth this beats MGS2: Sons Of Liberty hands down! It is completely based on stealth and some levels you aren't aloud to kill any1 until you have found documents/data so that Lambert(the commander can order the Main charatcer Sam Fisher authorisation to fire!

This game is a true action/stealth game as some levels will make your heart pump with excitement!

The only bad thing is that the levels are hard to very hard to complete as most levels take 2-5 hours to finish as most of the time you are getting killed by guards or being seen!

Overall this is a great game and I would recommend it to anybody who was interested in it! If I could I would give it a 6 out of 5!

THE BAD:
- Can be frustrating - Some issues with aiming and shooting - Occasionally bad AI. People can sometimes see you in the complete darkness, other times they can't. - Only 2 difficulty settings, normal and hard. For wooses this ain't. (meaning its not a good game for a first time player, the more experienced person whos knows were buttons are should be ok though) - Inability to save when you want (like PC version)

SUMMARY:
Well, because I am not a great fan of stealth games, I waited until this game came down to platinum. I was not to be disappointed. I eargerl walked into GAME as the man and me had a chat about stealth games, how lucky I was to get the last platinum copy in all of Northern Ireland. Well, I popped the disc, and said "Oh, the opening cutscene is played by real characters". On closer inspection I realised I was wrong. The graphics literally are that good. Anyways, I started off on training level. the sheer amount of moves that Sam has are staggering (the man can do split jumps in mid air damn it!). Makes Snake look like Tommy Vercetti (pm me if you don't get this). First of all, the key element of this game is using lights and shadows to your advantage. A quick play around, a few alarms, and I realised just how important it was to do this. Next of all, hiding bodies is crucial. If you think you have cleared the way, and don't need to hide bodies, think again. The game plays in the factor of people walking about randomly, for whatever reason. Hide the bodies. On with the bad stuff. As many have mentioned already, headshots do not kill all the time. Also, it can take sometimes up to 7 shots to kill by shooting in the body. I guess stealth played such a big factor, Ubi Soft forgot completely about shooting. Also, this game is hard. If you want a game that you can complete, bring it back within a 10 day limit and get another 1, you're wrong. Its long, its a massive game. Its fun. Possibly the worst thing is lack of savepoints and checkpoints. In the PC version we could save when we want. Not the case for the ps2. This is very disappointing, and leads to excess frustration. Enough of my whining though. This game is first class, and is well worthy of its score. Go buy it.

THE BAD:
Sadly this game is hardly as much fun by yourself, in less goofy suroundings, which is why I'm only giving it a 3.

SUMMARY:
The bottom line. I'm giving this a 3 out of fond memories of late nights, playing the game with my cuz while giggling our heads off because of the caffine in the cocacola. If you have friends you enjoy vid games with, get this one.

THE BAD:
Tough AI. Computer villians in this game can either be too smart or too stupid, but this doesn't affect the gameplay at all. It's still a great game

SUMMARY:
This game gives Metal Gear Solid 2 a run for it's money. The missions in this game are incredible, and the objectives are well thought-out and fun to complete. This stands out from most action games because your primary weapon is stealth, along with a pistol (if your stealth fails you at some point).

Graphics: 4.5 - There are a few minor glitches, but nothing too big. The graphics are still very smooth and detailed.

Sound: 5.0 - The sound effects in this game are amazing. Every possible thing that can make noise makes noise (walking, brushing up against things, etc.)

Control: 4.5 - Definitely better than MGS 2 controls, and are fairly simple to master.

Overall: 5.0 - This game is a must have for any fan of stealth/action titles. Everything about this game is near flawless and fun.