Tom Clancy?s Splinter Cell

Beware! Clandestine operations are now being conducted on your GBA with good results.

Splinter Cell serves up just the right dose of pocket-sized stealth and action. In the game, you take control of now-famous NSA agent Sam Fisher and infiltrate secured compounds around the world. The gameplay is based on stealth, a core element of the Splinter Cell franchise; there?s a lot of sneaking through the shadows, tiptoeing on outside ledges, and using nifty goggles to avoid tons of cameras and armed sentries. Surprisingly, performing all of these clandestine moves is relatively easy. Even unholstering your gun or throwing a smoke grenade at just the right moment is simple to do.

Even though the Tom Clancy universe has been reduced to a 2D, left-to-right side-scrolling platformer, it?s still full of bright, dazzling detail?the world pops out with sharp colors, and there?s a good variety of level designs to keep the eyes busy. The audio, though, is kept to a minimum. Monotone music maintains the game?s sneaky and sly pace, and the sound effects are feeble.

All told, Splinter Cell?s appearance on the GBA shouldn?t go unnoticed. It?s a platformer with more than just jumping and crawling around, though it can get tiring for those looking for a more fast-paced adventure. If you haven?t experienced Splinter Cell on the other systems, this version is a great place to start. Plus, additional bonuses open up if you connect the game to the GameCube version.

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