Ubisoft have fallen a fair bit the past 5 years or so, it would be amazing to see them make quality games like Advanced Warfighter and Chaos Theory once again. It is a shame so many of their games seem to follow a specific formula, they used to be such a well regarded company. Whilst I was playing Splinter Cell Blacklist there were moments I had forgotten I was even playing a Splinter Cell at all, it reminded me way too of Ghost Recon Future Solider for it to feel fresh.
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Splinter Cell: Will there be one this gen?
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Ubisoft have fallen a fair bit the past 5 years or so, it would be amazing to see them make quality games like Advanced Warfighter and Chaos Theory once again. It is a shame so many of their games seem to follow a specific formula, they used to be such a well regarded company. Whilst I was playing Splinter Cell Blacklist there were moments I had forgotten I was even playing a Splinter Cell at all, it reminded me way too of Ghost Recon Future Solider for it to feel fresh.
You should probably try out Blacklist!
Vinterbird
Member
I remember Jade Raymond saying that the new studio she was managing in Montral would be doing the next Splinter Cell alongside new IP.
So it might be releasing this year or have been canned.
So it might be releasing this year or have been canned.
SkullplateMurray
Member
Ubisoft put the series on indefinite hiatus after Blacklist sold a ton less than they were expecting. It's not happening anytime soon.
Her new studio is EA Motive, not under Ubisoft. They're working on Star Wars with Visceral alongside another game.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
They made some glaring omissions: analog movement speed, light meter, sound meter (he's sliding across gravel for fuck's sake), shoulder swap.
These are core Spliter Cell. And they're AWOL.
Vinterbird
Member
Before that, she was given the reigns of building a new studio at Ubisoft Toronto. Or it might be mixing up my timeline, and this was in relation to the latest Splinter Cell game.
It did have analog movement while in cover and near enemies. I thought the way it was handled was smart.
The series certainly feels like a different beast entirely now, I don't mind the gameplay though I feel it is more suitable for a different franchise. It is also kind of worrying to see such a shift in tone for the series, Blacklist seemed to lack some of the charm and quality of the older games imo. It felt a half step away from being generic.
I liked Conviction. I also liked Blacklist.
But Blacklist would have been best if Ironside was in it. I will never get over it.
If you are role-playing as a silent, efficient stealth killer, there is no other voice that fits that role better than Ironside.
The movie Taken would have gain 10 Metacritic points by dubbing Ironside over Neeson.
Damn, now I'm really in the market for a good stylish, stealth killer game. I just watched that movie John Wick the other day. Panther playstyle. A. little action never hurt.
But Blacklist would have been best if Ironside was in it. I will never get over it.
If you are role-playing as a silent, efficient stealth killer, there is no other voice that fits that role better than Ironside.
The movie Taken would have gain 10 Metacritic points by dubbing Ironside over Neeson.
Damn, now I'm really in the market for a good stylish, stealth killer game. I just watched that movie John Wick the other day. Panther playstyle. A. little action never hurt.
That was Splinter Cell Blacklist, which came out in 2013. She's left Ubisoft and went to EA since then.
Ol No Bones
Banned
I wouldn't mind a reboot honestly.
Thewonandonly
Junior Member
See I guessed that to a while ago but I think that is going to watchdogs 2, so either it's not the last thing or they wait until next year.
I think, as some have already said in here, that it was a huge mistake releasing Blacklist so late last gen, and not even porting it for the current consoles.
It was a pretty good game.
Now, with AC, The Division, Far Cry and Watch Dogs... I think Ubisoft has it's hands full with major franchises... I think it'll be a while before we see another SC.
It was a pretty good game.
Now, with AC, The Division, Far Cry and Watch Dogs... I think Ubisoft has it's hands full with major franchises... I think it'll be a while before we see another SC.
Blacklist was alright, it wasn't the same experience but it was quite fun to play. The game didn't do so well but what's baffling that they didn't port that up to new consoles, it came out at a really bad time, close to GTAV and new gen. They ported games like Rayman Legends and Zombiu but not this, really? I think the game deserved a second chance.
CheDominik
Member
I would love to play a new Splinter Cell. I just hope they don't fall into the UBI open world trap. Open world in stealth games should just mean that I can approach a base in various ways. It doesn't even have to be connected just a series of MGS:GZ style levels would be perfect.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
While some gamers are dead set against them, I feel that Blacklist is the perfect title due for a remaster.
I love remasters, but I think one underutilized role for them is to give series and/or games that might have been overlooked last gen a new lease on life.
Blacklist was an absolute blast for me to play. If they rereleased it on current gen, brought back Michael Ironside and maybe tweaked the level design in a few places, it could be a great game.
I love remasters, but I think one underutilized role for them is to give series and/or games that might have been overlooked last gen a new lease on life.
Blacklist was an absolute blast for me to play. If they rereleased it on current gen, brought back Michael Ironside and maybe tweaked the level design in a few places, it could be a great game.
This.
Also, destroy that Blacklist menu, Mass Effect hub. That was kitchen sink levels and painful to replay the game.I would like them go back to basics and not rely on XP and money. Less gamey as well, save that for an arcade mode. I just want a simple menu, clutter free UI, world wide missions, simple loadouts, less characters and fun stealth.
Projectjustice
Banned
You should play Blacklist.
Alpha Phoenix
Member
I'm confident there will be one at some point. Blacklist's ending basically confirmed a sequel.
flaxknuckles
Member
So did Prince of Persia 2008's
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
Blacklist is great and I'm very happy for Fisher that he has Benjamin Button syndrome, he's gonna live a long life!
replace Fisher with the black dude ffs, unless he died cause I didn't finish Blacklist
Alpha Phoenix
Member
Possumowner
Member
Really enjoyed Blacklist,would be great to see another Splinter Cell...in PSVR
Same here man. That game has the best spies vs mercs.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
Blacklist really came out at the wrong time :/
Should have been a launch title for the new consoles.
Should have been a launch title for the new consoles.
Splinter Cell: Stealth Edition.
Agreed, it literally came out right before GTAV and the new gen...Almost like they sent it to the grave, that game deserved to be on the new gen systems and with a fall release
It would be excellent to see Sam Fisher return once again, though it would be nice to have Michael Ironside back, his voice made Splinter Cell for me. It would also be nice for the series to take on a different artistic approach, some Ubisoft games are really feeling samey right now. I thought the older titles looked beautiful.
FUCK, right in the nostalgia.
Goddamn I need to play some Splinter Cell again
Maybe we can have our cakes and eat them. I'd buy Original, Pandora and Chaos as remakes. I'd buy the SHIT out of them.
VolticArchangel
Member
Why would a new Splinter Cell not come out on PS4? Of all the 6 mainline games, only Conviction has skipped PlayStation platforms.
As for a new title, of course it'll happen. Don't think this year though. They might wanna regroup on how to capture back that core base back instead of allowing freedom to choose different styles of play that are alien to both the series and the fans. FORCE STEALTH, PERIOD. That said, ghosting in Blacklist was so good and at instances, even comparable to the original game and Chaos Theory IMHO.
The dream would be Ubi Montreal making a sequel, but given their priorities are the go to developer for Ubi's annual open world franchises, I doubt this'll happen at all, unless they're going full on MGSV inspired (there were a lot of design cues straight up from Peace Walker in Blacklist) design which would need a developer of Ubi Montreal's caliber, to even reach half of what V did in gameplay. This might be a huge game for Ubi and a 50% chance of taking off if done right so the risk to too high to invest more than they've ever done before in the IP.
Personally, I don't mind a linear Splinter Cell though, again, force stealth and punish alerts even more vigorously than the original game (CT is where it became lenient in this regard), surveillance cams positions in unexpected corridors, NERF if not remove sticky shockers/sleeping gas in ANY form of a weapon (or just allow sleeping gas with sticky cams), and more overall emphasis on ghosting.
As for a new title, of course it'll happen. Don't think this year though. They might wanna regroup on how to capture back that core base back instead of allowing freedom to choose different styles of play that are alien to both the series and the fans. FORCE STEALTH, PERIOD. That said, ghosting in Blacklist was so good and at instances, even comparable to the original game and Chaos Theory IMHO.
The dream would be Ubi Montreal making a sequel, but given their priorities are the go to developer for Ubi's annual open world franchises, I doubt this'll happen at all, unless they're going full on MGSV inspired (there were a lot of design cues straight up from Peace Walker in Blacklist) design which would need a developer of Ubi Montreal's caliber, to even reach half of what V did in gameplay. This might be a huge game for Ubi and a 50% chance of taking off if done right so the risk to too high to invest more than they've ever done before in the IP.
Personally, I don't mind a linear Splinter Cell though, again, force stealth and punish alerts even more vigorously than the original game (CT is where it became lenient in this regard), surveillance cams positions in unexpected corridors, NERF if not remove sticky shockers/sleeping gas in ANY form of a weapon (or just allow sleeping gas with sticky cams), and more overall emphasis on ghosting.
They should've kept Ironside as an old, mentor Fisher (maybe use him in the prologue/tutorial) and have Briggs be the main character afterwards, through the rest of the game.
Goddamn no brainer.
CollectedDust
Member
I sure hope so, but I don't recall the newest ones having fantastic sales... Fingers crossed.
You're right. For some reason I thought that Blacklist didn't release on the PS3. Silly me.
InsaneTiger
Member
Hope so but I really want Michael Ironside back as Sam Fisher. Just wasn't the same.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
They should test the water with Blacklist Remastered. I never played it and heard it's great.
If it sells well enough, then go with a full sequel later in the gen when development environments have matured further.
If it sells well enough, then go with a full sequel later in the gen when development environments have matured further.
Wouldn't it be cool if Ubisoft teases Splinter Cell at E3 with a pitch black screen for a couple of seconds and then the signature night vision sound coupled with the green lights slowly turning on and suddenly the line: "I'm back" by Ironside. Then, BAMMM logo on screen... Splinter Cell: Restructure.
Too cheesy?
Too cheesy?
Barnstorming
Neo Member
I'm a dummy and actually love all the Tom Clancy reoccurring characters and stuff in the games. I don't know why they don't do more crossover between Clancy games. Small things like mentioning the Ghosts in an intel file or referencing Rainbow Team in a briefing would actually make me perk up. Since The Division is looking MMO-ish, I'm sure there will be a bunch of easter eggs tied to other Clancy and even other ubisoft games.
Let me roleplay as Jack Ryan or Ding Chavez