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lttp: Splinter Cell: Conviction - now I know why they call him "5hitman"
- Thread starter I NEED SCISSORS
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I enjoyed the title myself. As a stealth action title, it feels great to play. I never really enjoyed the series trial and error gameplay so I found this to be quite an improvement. It's no Thief, but it's still a solid little game.
It isn't Unreal Engine 3. It's using a heavily modified UE2 engine (which powered previous SC games).
Nice write-up. I've only played the demo, but it was enough to turn me off from buying the game, despite the fact that it can be found for super cheap this days. It seemed to be in line with the rest of Ubisoft's recent output, they sure are on a roll this gen~!!
Jaded Alyx
Member
Splinter Cell was my favourite new series from last gen. Sadly, I don't think I can be motivated enough to continue with this. I haven't even gotten very far.
â Narayan
Member
I bought this game for a dollar.
I want my dollar back.
I want my dollar back.
The original Xbox version of Double Agent surpasses Chaos Theory, in my opinion.Emily Chu said:
Conviction is a terrible game, for me at least, I played up until the soldier flashback and it was "ok" until then (actually it was pretty mediocre) but that flashback killed the game for with how terrible everything about it was, the shooting, the graphics, the feel, the performance, etc, everything was so bad I couldn't continue.
Jamesways
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ctrayne said:
As I said, the DO maps on realistic, no guns, no gadgets, no alerting anyone...
well worth the price of the game IMO. I still play the hell out of them.
I went through the story then never touched it again, no need since you can play the DO maps like the old games, nothing but stealth. In fact, the Infiltration missions demand it.
The DLC was great too. Love the new maps.
Edit- Ledsen, awesome thread! You know what's up.
Funny enough I got this game for free from a friend and played the 1st hour (maybe) of it before I stopped playing just last night. I don't think I can continue it. I would have preferred stealth, but I can play action. However, the action just wasn't working for me. I can't comment on how good it was since I didn't play much, just that it wasn't for me.
ETA - thanks to this thread though I will check out the DO
ETA - thanks to this thread though I will check out the DO
Neuromancer
Member
I enjoyed it, but then again it was the first Splinter Cell I ever really played. I can certainly understand why fans were upset.
Interfectum
Gold Member
neogaf poster said:
I NEED SCISSORS said:
When the so called "side content" is better and longer lasting than the campaign, then no it's not all that really matters. But suit yourself, you're missing out on an amazing true Splinter Cell experience for no reason. Everyone should just play Deniable Ops and ignore the campaign if they don't like it.
damn that's nice
Junior Member
meh conviction owns
The Xtortionist
Member
Awesome game that's severely underrated. When you get good at using stealth, last known position, mark and execute, etc..., the game makes you feel like a fucking boss.
damn that's nice
Junior Member
only bosses understand thatThe Xtortionist said:
I hate this game so much. As a SC fans it disappoints in so many ways.I think the best way to describe Conviction is a My First Splinter Cell for children. Severely dumbed down AI, extremely linear levels, removal of features of previous games (moving bodies, Lethal or Non-lethal, Pistol EMP, hacking, Night/Thermal/EMP vision) and Mark and Fucking Execute. Because nothing feels more like Splinter Cell than clearing a room full of 5 people in 2 seconds.
As said above I feel that DX:HR is a much better Splinter Cell game than Conviction. Being able to stun someone and then move them into a vent before someone patrolling sees felt so good. And hacking a terminal to deactivate cameras and turrets just felt so right. It truly is a worthy sequel to Chaos Theory.
As said above I feel that DX:HR is a much better Splinter Cell game than Conviction. Being able to stun someone and then move them into a vent before someone patrolling sees felt so good. And hacking a terminal to deactivate cameras and turrets just felt so right. It truly is a worthy sequel to Chaos Theory.
No doubt DXHR is a great game, and it is better than Conviction, AND Mark and Execute is overpowered, but I did have a ton of fun with Deniable Ops. It's not as linear as the campaign. It's no Chaos Theory - I hate that you can't move bodies - but it does keep you on your toes and thinking quick. Like I said, Infiltration is awesome - you can't be seen or trip alarms AT ALL. Quite refreshing.
XANDER CAGE
Member
Honestly I think Conviction was baller as fuck, it just wasn't a "Splinter Cell" game, per se. It should have been a spin off, or a licensed Bourne game, or something.
legacyzero
Banned
I'll never forgive Ubisoft for what they did to Splinter Cell.
Removing Spy Vs Merc completely killed the game for me. I could have enjoyed the single player and co-op for what it was, but DONT fuck with Spy vs Merc. It simply is the best multiplayer you can find (IMO)
Lets hope SC:6 can bring it back, otherwise I wont even bother.
Removing Spy Vs Merc completely killed the game for me. I could have enjoyed the single player and co-op for what it was, but DONT fuck with Spy vs Merc. It simply is the best multiplayer you can find (IMO)
Lets hope SC:6 can bring it back, otherwise I wont even bother.
The Antitype
Banned
Hmmm... so nobody else got the sense that the OP made this post after playing through just the first level? The tutorial?
In any case, I liked Conviction. Not as good as Chaos Theory IMO, but still pretty damn good. The direction for the game was to make Sam feel powerful instead of weak, and they accomplished that.
Run around guns blazing on the normal or harder difficulty mode, see how long you last. Even as you're killing everybody, you're still using cover, shadows, silent kills and (later in the game) gadgets to try and keep a low profile, even if you are dealing out death at a much faster (and less clunky) pace. Stealth is still there, it's just more about lethality than hiding cause Sam is such a pussy.
I understand that Conviction isn't for everyone, but it's a fun, well made game. And for those who really dislike the new direction, there are HD remakes of the originals coming out this holiday. Everybody wins.
In any case, I liked Conviction. Not as good as Chaos Theory IMO, but still pretty damn good. The direction for the game was to make Sam feel powerful instead of weak, and they accomplished that.
Run around guns blazing on the normal or harder difficulty mode, see how long you last. Even as you're killing everybody, you're still using cover, shadows, silent kills and (later in the game) gadgets to try and keep a low profile, even if you are dealing out death at a much faster (and less clunky) pace. Stealth is still there, it's just more about lethality than hiding cause Sam is such a pussy.
I understand that Conviction isn't for everyone, but it's a fun, well made game. And for those who really dislike the new direction, there are HD remakes of the originals coming out this holiday. Everybody wins.
StealthGoblin
Banned
Interesting tidbit.
All UK Toys R Us stores were told to pull this game from sale today by the companies buyers. Sounds like a dispute with Ubisoft. No other Ubisoft titles are affected.
All UK Toys R Us stores were told to pull this game from sale today by the companies buyers. Sounds like a dispute with Ubisoft. No other Ubisoft titles are affected.