Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
- November 15, 2002 13:10 PM PST
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Ubi Soft?s much-anticipated Tom Clancy title is poised to take the action/stealth genre to the next level.
Matters of National SecurityThe National Security Agency (NSA) is conducting clandestine operations on the Xbox?and so far, the results have been superb. Already the preview version of Tom Clancy?s Splinter Cell showed off an impressive amount of gameplay features, including slick character actions and amazing visuals.
As a covert operative working for a super-secret department within the NSA, you?ll have to sneak into high-risk hotspots and take out anyone threatening American interests. But the game won?t be a free-for-all killing of everything that moves. Instead, Splinter Cell will be based on stealth and avoiding any unnecessary collateral damage. To make this work, the game will employ a stealth meter to help you figure out how hidden you really are in each level. Essentially, you must travel in the shadows to obtain complete invisibility.
Stylistic maneuvers like shimmying ledges and sliding down zip lines will help you achieve your shadowy cover, too. In an early build of the game, performing these moves was an easy task. But even better, stealthy attacks like sneaking up behind an enemy or using someone as a human shield was not only a cinch to do, but it also looked great.
Unconventional Warfare
Ubi Soft?s promise to have outstanding visuals on top of the realistic gameplay is also coming together well. The preview version displayed amazing lighting dynamics that resulted in some awesome shadow effects.
Indeed, Splinter Cell is aiming to be as real as possible when it comes to this third-person adventure of black-ops intrigue. As in other Tom Clancy games, Splinter Cell will have real-world weaponry and gadgetry to make your missions not only more accessible but also believable as well. At your disposal will be a futuristic modular assault weapon that?s capable of firing off deadly bullets and high-impact non-lethal projectiles. You?ll also be equipped with spy-like accessories, including a laser microphone and night- and thermal-vision headsets.
Metal Gear What?
So far, Splinter Cell is shaping up to be a deadly winner in the action/stealth genre. If development stays on track, the NSA won?t be veiled in secrecy anymore?Splinter Cell will have a lot to show.
