Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell (2002, Stealth Espionage Action, Windows) – 9/10 game review

Cast / crew Senior Producer: Mathieu Ferland Senior Producer: Reid Schneider Original Creator: François Coulon Writer: J.T. Petty Lead Game Designer: Nathan Wolff Creative Director: François Coulon Michael Ironside: Sam Fisher

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell (2002) 9/10 Occasionally obscure level design never undermines the total super-awesomeness that is Sam Fisher, the player. Splinter Cell consistently makes you feel like an amazing super-covert super-operative while still allowing you to be very vulnerable to bullets (unlike most games). Bullets hurt. On Normal, getting into a firefight is a to-be-avoided, near-death adrenalin bath. When you survive, it is always genuinely amazing and intoxicating. Usually, the action is far more considered and, remarkably, a similar level of satisfaction is obtained by successfully achieving your objectives without exposing yourself to the frequently game-ending danger of a gunfight. This is a complete classic. This game contains none in game, sexual swear words in closing song (!) and melee and gun violence. Classified 12+ by PEGI. The game is only suitable for persons who have reached the age of 12 or over. Classified Bad Language by PEGI. Game contains bad language. Classified Violence by PEGI. Game contains depictions of violence.