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- OWN YOUR PLAY STYLE: Splinter Cell Blacklist builds on the stealth roots of the franchise, while exploring new directions to embrace the realms of action and adventure. Players can define their personal play styles and be rewarded for those choices.
- TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Fans of stealth will be happy to make the most of Sam's sneaking abilities to abduct and carry enemies, while Killing in Motion allows the player to strike with surgical precision by marking and executing multiple enemies in one fluid motion.
- SPIES VS. MERCS RETURNS: Spies vs. Mercs is back with a new take on asymmetrical gameplay. Players will be able to face off in teams of 4 while creating their very own Spy or Merc according to their playstyles via thorough customization elements. The original Classic Spies vs. Mercs experience also makes its long awaited comeback for the fans.
- COOP: Co-Op is back and bigger than ever with 14 maps & 4 mission types. While you play you also earn in-game currency and unlock additional weapons or gadgets via specialized missions assigned by Grim, Briggs, Charlie and Kobin.
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ASIN | B0086V5V9A |
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Release date | August 20, 2013 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,594 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #650 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.84 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 52746 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 3.84 ounces |
Manufacturer | Ubisoft |
Date First Available | June 1, 2012 |
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A group of terrorists calling themselves The Engineers have had enough of US military occupation all over the world and initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist - a deadly countdown of escalating attacks on U.S. interests. Armed with state-of-the-art technology, top-of-the-line-gadgets, deadly combat abilities and an elite team known as the 4th Echelon, Sam Fisher holds nothing back to get the job done through whatever means necessary to stop the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero. Sam is back in his tactical suit and goggles, and he’s more lethal and agile than ever. Granted the freedom to do whatever it takes to stop the Blacklist, Sam flies from exotic locales to U.S. cities as he races against the clock to find out who’s behind this devastating threat.
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell™
The United States has a military presence in two thirds of countries around the world. A group of 12 have had enough and initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist - a deadly countdown of escalating terrorist attacks on U.S. interests. Sam Fisher is the leader of the newly formed 4th Echelon unit: a clandestine unit that answers solely to the President of the United States. Sam and his team must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary, and stop the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero.
Key Game Features
Operate without Restrictions
Sam is back in his tactical suit and goggles, and he’s more deadly than ever. He is the only secret operative with the power to act above the law, and uses ruthless methods to interrogate enemies in order to extract crucial information that will prevent the next Blacklist attack. Pursuing the terrorists to the far reaches of the world, Sam flies from exotic locales to U.S. cities as he races against the clock to find out who’s behind the Blacklist. Thrilling gameplay is enhanced by full motion performance capture, creating a highly cinematic experience.
Kill in Motion
Always one step ahead, Killing In Motion lets Sam strike with lethal precision by marking and executing multiple enemies in one fluid motion. Active Sprint allows him to traverse the environment easily and fluidly, climb walls and leap over barriers in order to reach his next target while on the move.
Unleash the power of 4th Echelon Prototypes
Splinter Cell Blacklist innovates from the roots of the franchise, and players can enjoy a series of twists on franchise favorites including reinvented classic weapons. Infiltrate terrorist cells by using new gadgets such as the upgraded snake cam and micro-trirotor drone which allows Sam to scout ahead, mark targets remotely, distract enemies, or explode with frag grenade force. Splinter Cell Blacklist is also bringing back fan-favorites like the sticky shocker, and for close quarters combat, players can wield the curved and brutal Karambit knife.
Build a New Echelon
With a mandate directly from the President, Sam is building a whole new Echelon unit; his team, his way. Anna “Grim” Grimsdottir is his technical operations manager, CIA operative Isaac Briggs brings additional firepower, and resident hacker Charlie Cole rounds out his support crew. 4th Echelon is a fully mobile ops unit with unlimited resources and cutting edge technology aboard the repurposed stealth airliner, the Paladin.
Enjoy a Fully Integrated Experience
Sam and his team are aware of terrorist attacks in real time thanks to the Strategic Mission Interface (SMI). The SMI allows the team to receive data about mission objectives while on the move. Players can earn money for completing missions and objectives and buy upgraded weapons and items from the SMI hub aboard the Paladin.
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Customers like the quality, storyline, graphics, stealth and options of the video game. They mention that it's one of the best Splinter Cell games, has a well written plot and that it looks great. They also appreciate the variety of multiplayer modes, including co-op.
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Customers find the quality of the video game fantastic, fun, and one of the best Splinter Cell games. They say the gameplay excels, with some really fun missions and levels. They also say the game offers a good challenge and is well-built with enough old and new elements. Customers also mention that the game has tons of content.
"...So let's see the run down of this gamePros-Extremely fun and even the frustration of the difficulty doesn't scare you..." Read more
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"...In the end this game is great!! So much to do!! So much fun to be had!!Thank you to all those who worked on making Splinter Cell: Blacklist!!!..." Read more
"...When Sam is being stealthy, however, the gameplay excels. Sam's ability to use the environment to his advantage and melt into the shadows returns...." Read more
Customers like the storyline of the video game. They say it's good, on par with some of the happenings in the world today, and well written. They also say the campaign is unique, interesting, and mysterious. Customers also say that the side missions add a good amount of gameplay time, and aren't too long or taxing. Overall, customers describe the game as a great Splinter Cell title.
"...were on the fence and looking for an action packed game with an interesting story and a cool payoff... sneak this one into your shopping cart...." Read more
"...So the side missions themselves add a good amount of gameplay time...." Read more
"...He is interesting and mysterious and (more importantly) seems to be a match for Sam Fisher and his Fourth Echelon team...." Read more
"...The plot and story line is great...." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the video game. They say it has great graphics, HD graphics, and well done cut scenes.
"...Cut scenes are well done and you feel like you are part of the action and you have choices even when you are completing the single player story...." Read more
"...Splinter Cell title, great gadgets and weapons, and pretty fantastic graphics on the 360. One last thing, no Michael Ironside...." Read more
"...So I want to start off saying black list is gorgeous and it’s badass the story was excellent however the only down side is that Michael Ironside..." Read more
"...the huge texture pack on the extra disc, the game is possibly the best looking on the old 360...." Read more
Customers like the stealth in the game. They say it's hard to go in and just light everyone up. They also say it has the right amount of stealth and action, allowing them to choose how they play. Some say the side missions require a lot of stealthily. Overall, customers say the game provides stealth as well as shooting, and they earn more points for being stealthy.
"...He is interesting and mysterious and (more importantly) seems to be a match for Sam Fisher and his Fourth Echelon team...." Read more
"...There is a great combination of action and stealth and you can focus on either whenever you like...." Read more
"...of them but either the game forces action onto you or the stealth is very generic and does not give you a lot of options...." Read more
"...It offers different points for evading, staying hidden, silent kills, combat kills, etc...." Read more
Customers enjoy the game's options, saying it has a variety of multiplayer modes, including coop. They also appreciate the game has many different play styles, with competitive multiplayer.
"...Blacklist offers a surprisingly diverse number of routes to complete a single check point area...." Read more
"...your playing style and the added side missions and whole Paladin ship menu is pretty awesome. It's almost similar to the Mass Effect games...." Read more
"...The story is interesting, it is believable and offers a variety of locales to visit for missions...." Read more
"...Briggs and Charlie are great though.The gamemodes are plenty and the customization is deep. Get a buddy, and play co-op!..." Read more
Customers find the value of the video game software to be incredible. They mention that the production value is incredible, with good replay value. Some customers also say that the game is worth the full price.
"...play styles and three difficulty levels, and you have super high replay value and a ridiculous number of ways to complete the game...." Read more
"...This game is worth it at full price. Yes, I'm upset Micheal Ironside is no longer involved, but the game is so good I can get over it." Read more
"DAMN!! This game is incredible!! The production value...story, effects, acting, music score, graphical presentation, game play...." Read more
"Fantastic offering where my kids can watch. I don't have to kill everything in site...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game software. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it fails to deliver on its potential. The controls work well, and the tagging system works well. However, some customers report issues with the exclusive content, saying that it didn't work no matter what way they tried.
"...The controls work very well and the game is fun overall. Challenging, but not frustratingly difficult...." Read more
"...game--and it is by no means a bad game; however, it fails to deliver on its potential...." Read more
"...However, neither CD appears to be scratched and plays just fine." Read more
"...The controls work really well as well as the tagging system. Plus playing co-op is pretty fun how you're both able to mark and execute people...." Read more
Customers find the difficulty level of the video game to be very difficult even on normal level. They also say the realistic difficulty is quite a challenge. Some customers also mention that the controls take a little getting used to, and the levels sometimes become a bit too easy. Overall, some find the game to challenging and excellent.
"...Snipers also are a pain because the AI wasnt given much intelligence. They have a laser that you see and you have to avoid it...." Read more
"...At worst, he is underwhelming and out of place. Fisher is in his fifties at this point, however he sounds like a man in his 20s...." Read more
"...The missions are not terribly hard but, some of the Charlie side missions are hard and the final main mission in single player is extremely tough...." Read more
"...of Michael Ironside no longer in the series and the game being a little too difficult on Rookie mode...." Read more
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Being a big achievement hunter on Xbox I started off the game on rookie to do the tutorial with the idea in mind of killing no one. Well that didn't go well and I wouldn't recommend that on your first play through because the Crossbow is a very big key to unlocking that achievement. So I got ballsy. I decided to play this game STARTING OFF on perfectionist. Me: someone who has only beaten COD and Mass Effect on their hardest difficulties and has extremely little patience, especially in stealth chose the hardest difficulty in this game. This I would also recommend not to start off as but however is not impossible; especially if you don't do the side missions first like I did and just go straight to the campaign. After 4 or 5 days I became much of an intermediate player of this game; learning how gadgets worked and what to look for when sneaking around enemies. 10 days later I had beaten every single player mission on Perfectionist; and damn did it feel good. If you wait until you unlock the crossbow, a sniper rifle or good silent assault rifle, the second silent suit, and sleeping gas then perfectionist is a piece of cake as long as you go for a rough Panther playthrough. Eventually I was mastering ghost mission left and right because it is easier to just run and not be seen (noisemakers are your best friend).
However, there are a lot of things that frustrated me when I first started playing. First of all the difficulty of the game does not change how much life you have, the only away to take more bullets before dying is armor. So if you aren't good with being shot at and you get stuck in that position...run, or you will die very quickly. Glitches are not frequent but they are there and sometimes are just plain game breaking. In a co-op mission with my brother, I slid down a ladder under the construct of the map and fell to my death: ultimately failing an already very frustrating mission in the game because the co-op missions are very hard to keep both of you silent (especially when your team mate isn't the brightest and you are doing all the work). Some input actions are also kind of funny and are given the same button while some are virtually useless. One example is the option to peak under a door and opening a door are the same, difference is where you look at the door. Another is that picking up a body and exchanging the unconscious enemies weapon are also the same (ammo is a big problem early on because the low grade suits only carry so much ammo and for me on perfectionist, you aren't allowed to restock ammo EVER). Also, sometimes when trying to climb the controls are not very fluid. Especially in a co-op mission when moving around to save one another and escape enemies that are alert, you need to climb and drop quickly. Well, if your teammate is laying on the ground where you need to climb up, you can not climb, you have to go around to where he isn't sitting. Also, some drop zones are just plain dead zones and sometimes do not make sense. But, the biggest issue with the game I had of all was the difficulty of taking down high infantry enemies with the low grade suit. If you upgrade to the second option of the ops suit you won't have this problem even on perfectionist but anything lower than stealth 2 or 3 and you will have a lot of issues taking him down. First of all you can not wait for them to pass and knock them out, (Under any circumstance) they are very keen at looking around a corner before they step out. You can not shock them with a crossbow or stun gun and you cannot use the crossbow or sleeping gas to make them pass out. You cannot head shot them without first head shot off their helmet which with anything besides a close range assault rifle is EXTREMELY difficult to pull off and highly unlikely you will pull it off without him giving you away. And the one that frustrates me the most that is directly related to your suit is that if you try to walk as slow as possible behind them they will turn around as you try to execute them and they will push you away, setting off the alarm. The only possible way to incapacitate them is to either aerial knock them out, or blow them to hell with an explosive (obviously isn't the best choice in this game). Also, the engineers that drive the drones are for some reason popping drones out left and right if disable a drone; they can pop out an infinite number of them. Snipers also are a pain because the AI wasnt given much intelligence. They have a laser that you see and you have to avoid it. Well that laser hovers over exactly where you need to go and will stay there for a while. It has no imagination and they can not be distracted; even if they are staring at someone and you kill the enemy they can easily see they will not do anything.
So let's see the run down of this game
Pros
-Extremely fun and even the frustration of the difficulty doesn't scare you away.
-Great level design with little details that mean everything from your way around to how well you stay hidden (Lighting is very interactive, where you shoot the lights out or set off an emp...or just say "Hey I'm flipping the switch come over here and find out who did it ;) "
-Large inventory of weaponry and unique gadgets
-Clever Objectives and UI
-Multiple options at every corner; you can play half a mission stealth, get bored of hiding and just run until you get caught (if you do) and kill everyone until you decide to evade.
-Makes you feel like a real spy; doesn't force a bad linear story down your throat
-Collectible are engaging and have meaning to the story
-Sound and voice acting are superb
-Game is knowledgeable of your load out even in cutscenes and cutscenes are interactive with minor choices
-AI has multiple paths of guarding and keeps you on your toes. They are however very predictable as to how they will react to your actions.
Cons
-Graphics are sub-par, especially since Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed is stunning compared to Blacklist.
-Controls are not perfect and should have been adjusted and tested better.
-Multiplayer is sort of thrown in your face and while it is interesting, it's just like any other 3rd person multiplayer that no one cares about(Everyone playing is either really good or brand new to the multiplayer and needs time to adjust
-Specific enemies such as Snipers, Engineer drone pilots, and High Infantry are sometimes frustrating.
-Glitches cause you to poke in and out of cover; cover system is sometimes difficult to stay in cover because the slightest move away from cover will detach you from the wall.
-The silhouette system when you alert enemies was not well thought through: Once some one sees you and you don'y silence them EVERY enemy in the area sees that silhouette regardless of whether he yells anything; all he has to do is shoot at you and every knows. This is obvious to you because you can see the shade, and then you can see the AI blatantly shooting directly at it when it's obvious are not sitting there.
-My kinect did not respond any controls and the only control I was aware of is also linked to the back button making it literally for laughs.
Over all I gave a lot of Cons for a high rated game. But, in all honesty all of these cons do not stop the fun; once you can unlock a lot of the gadgets and weapons and learn how this game works, it's an instant classic that is a little behind it's time. This is the game that Conviction SHOULD have been.
I gave this game a 5 star rating but realistically I would give this gave an 8.9 out of 10. Definitely one of the best games I've played this year.
Die hard fans of "Splinter Cell" want their "Splinter Cell" to be fairly simple. I am silent. I am deadly, but I do my job best when I move through this environment with full deniability. I have a Fifth Freedom, but this is the freedom to not take a life inasmuch as it is to end a life. "Splinter Cell" accommodates this in many ways. What it also accommodates is the modern mindset of pure reckless abandon; chaos with an iron fist. The ability to rush a level and let pure shooter skill decide who is left standing. You can do this too in "Splinter Cell" and...oddly enough... it never betrays itself.
The game performs this very delicate balancing act a few ways. The first is the game's campaign has each mission (and there are more than expected) playable in one of 3 methods. "Ghost" (which has players being unseen/detected and using non-lethal methods), "Panther" (Unseen but exceptionally deadly), and "Assault" (Go loud... there are no survivors.) You can select gear in an almost RPG fashion that fits your play style. Your pants, for example, may be more effective at stealth with little armor and are purchased through credits earned in-game. You may very well have the intention to go "silent" during your mission, but you are dedicated to that task. Need to kill a guard because it's most efficient for your particular goal? No problem. Do it. You aren't penalized outright with a failure (in most cases...more in a moment) and it isn't until the end of the mission where you are rated and scored on how you accomplished your goal. The more you play, the more you may want to switch your play style. The game keeps track of how you've beat levels so you may very well feel comfortable going loud and deadly on your next go through just to see how it feels (and it does feel good.)
Your main mission screen is the "Paladin," the flying air fortress where Sam's Fourth Echelon now resides. I will not go into details as they are pertinent to the story, but here you can play the campaign and access the other features.
Other features include level types for different characters such as a Co-op only mode where you MUST play with another player (On Xbox360 and PS3 this is Splitscreen enabled as well), a "horde" style mode (that you can choose to play in the same styles as standard missions making for an interesting time,) a full blown GHOST mode (enemies cannot spot you or it is mission over) and a few other little goodies.
Back to those who missed it is "Spys VS Mercs." There are changes here however but nothing too crazy. Spies do wield DEADLY weapons, no more stun weapons. These weapons however are weak in comparison to the Mercs and a good Merc does have a pretty good setup.
I suggest this game to fans of the "Splinter Cell" franchise as well as newcomers. There is enough information here that all can enjoy. I will say that if you're a fan of the series, there are a few moments where I, literally, jumped up and yelled "That's Bad@$#!" That happens rarely in my world of "always awesome."
I will mention the ONE gripe I have had with this game. I will say that when I heard Michael Ironside wasn't reprising his role, I openly stated that the new guy is probably good enough and we should give him a shot. New persons to the series will find little wrong with him, but as a fan of the series I did have a few gripes. The guy did a decent job, make no mistake. The PROBLEM is they wrote for this guy, not for SAM FISHER, or even Michael Ironside. This is evident in a few interactions with Sam and his partners. I won't spoil anything but these interactions are almost mirrored with what those who feel they know Sam might witness. In addition to this, the guy's lines felt light in contrast and, honestly, I would have been happier if the story was this was Sam's Protégé and he was dating/attempting to date Sarah (Sam's Daughter.)
Given that gripe, there are still some amazing gameplay experiences in "Splinter Cell: Blacklist" and if you were on the fence and looking for an action packed game with an interesting story and a cool payoff... sneak this one into your shopping cart. You're Bad@$$ enough... you earned it. -Adam