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Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Stealth-action players who want missions with lethal and non-lethal options
- Players interested in military espionage stories involving covert operations and conspiracies
- Solo players seeking more than 12 hours of mission-based stealth gameplay
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for constant gunfights may find the stealth-focused mission structure restrictive
- Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of the stated 12-plus-hour runtime quickly
- Players who prefer purely linear objectives may not enjoy choosing among different approaches
Our take on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®
Players who rely on direct combat may hit a wall when missions require infiltration and covert movement. Those expecting a lengthy campaign may also bounce off after the stated 12-plus hours, despite the option to revisit objectives through different approaches.
What is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®?
Play as Sam Fisher, an NSA covert agent assigned to investigate threats involving cyberterrorism and international conflict.
Missions send Fisher into secure locations to collect intelligence, uncover a conspiracy, and prevent a global catastrophe. Stealth is central, with lethal and non-lethal approaches available. Interactive environments provide different ways to handle objectives, while lighting and sound support the military-espionage setting. Fisher can climb, mantle, interrogate targets, and move covertly using the Mk V tactical suit and prototype equipment. The campaign contains more than 12 hours of stealth gameplay across locations around the world. Mission objectives can be completed through multiple approaches, giving the campaign replay value.
How Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® plays
- 01Lethal or Non-Lethal
- Missions accommodate both deadly tactics and methods that leave targets alive.
- 02Interactive Environments
- Locations offer multiple ways to approach objectives during infiltration.
- 03Covert Movement
- Fisher can climb, reach ledges, question targets, and sneak through guarded areas.
- 04Prototype Equipment
- The Mk V tactical suit and specialized prototype gear support espionage missions.
- 05Multiple Mission Approaches
- Objectives can be handled in different ways across the campaign.
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®: platforms & release
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® worth it?
It is worth it if: stealth-action players who want missions with lethal and non-lethal options. Skip it if: players looking for constant gunfights may find the stealth-focused mission structure restrictive.
Where can I download Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®?
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What platforms is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® on?
Windows only.
