Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

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  • Summary: In Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, the year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage, electronic hijacking of national defense systems: This is information warfare. To prevent such attacks, operatives must infiltrate hostile territory and aggressively collect criticalIn Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, the year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage, electronic hijacking of national defense systems: This is information warfare. To prevent such attacks, operatives must infiltrate hostile territory and aggressively collect critical intelligence, getting closer than ever to enemy soldiers. Through the eight level missions of the single-player campaign — one of which is exclusive to the Nintendo DS — Sam Fisher, the most elite black-ops agent of the National Security Agency, will kill from close range, attack with his combat knife, shoot with the prototype Land Warrior rifle and use radical suppression techniques such as the inverted neck-break to accomplish his duty. The Touch Screen technology allows players to manage the inventory, choose between three visions modes, maneuver the camera and interact with the minigames. The Wireless Communication of the Nintendo DS will be intensely used for the multiplayer modes: Cooperative mode for two players with five levels to explore. Each player can choose between two Shadownet expertises: Assault or Hacker. Versus mode for two to four players with seven maps available. The Versus mode places you in a war of Shadownet spies versus ARGUS mercenaries. While spies try to hack computer devices to steal important information, mercenaries must patrol and guard these stations. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 9 out of 22
  1. Nintendo Power
    80
    It's long, and the levels and gameplay are solid throughout. [Aug 2005, p.85]
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  2. Play Magazine
    65
    Although buoyed by a nice touch-screen look system and a fine series of multiplayer options, the reality is that this theory rests on ground most shaky. [Aug 2005, p.56]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The console versions of the Splinter Cell series are virtually perfect. It's really hard to accept anything less regardless of what system it's on.
  4. Eurogamer
    50
    If you're a die hard Splinter Cell fan, you might learn to live with the shonky control system and poor quality graphics. It's not as if the game is completely unplayable, after all. However, it's not varied or involving enough for our tastes, and the ratio of frustration to enjoyment is far too high.
  5. PALGN
    45
    Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory tries so much, and yet fails on so many levels. Unless you're a true fan of the franchise, we'd advise you to steer clear.
  6. Armchair Empire
    42
    Any way you slice it, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is a poor game and you’d have to be Sam Fisher’s number one fan to grab this rendition of the franchise.
  7. Game Revolution
    16
    While the DS is a very versatile machine that can adapt to different play mechanics thanks to its stylus and touchscreen, there are some things it obviously shouldn't attempt. This is one such thing. Avoid like a trip-wire.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Zoomer11
    Aug 25, 2017
    10
    this is one of the best shooters on the ds graphics may not be great but you can’t expect a lot for the ds. I would recommend buying this gamethis is one of the best shooters on the ds graphics may not be great but you can’t expect a lot for the ds. I would recommend buying this game even in 2017… Expand
  2. CjB.
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    Most reviewers seem to be very bad at video games nowadays. Splinter Cell on DS blew me away. Six months ago, Metroid ruined all other Most reviewers seem to be very bad at video games nowadays. Splinter Cell on DS blew me away. Six months ago, Metroid ruined all other First-Person games for me, because of the excellent control. Now, Splinter Cell DS has ruined all other Third-Person games for me, because it has the most precise and fluid camera I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying in this genre P.S. Put the stylus away, and use it only as a lock pick. It's easier to get the console feel of the game if you use the thumbstrap to manipulate the camera. Also, don't be afraid of touching your screen with your fingers, it makes reaching buttons effortless.… Expand
  4. BRyanMccann
    Oct 23, 2007
    9
    well STFU it is so easy to tell you have a psp and are from sony! I mean jease to even say wait for it to come to the psp is just crap. mostwell STFU it is so easy to tell you have a psp and are from sony! I mean jease to even say wait for it to come to the psp is just crap. most games on the psp suck. the controls would suck on the psp. what shooter game that is on the psp has done good. answer really none. the thing that kills the psp is that it only has one analog stik if you want to call it that. the Ds has lots to offer too so shut up about that. now go back to your psp and watch some MSD or what ever the formate for the movies are for that worthless system. this game is great once you get a hand on the controls and I will admet it, it looks like they tried to hard to make this game great that the graphics stink. o and to go back to STFU! the only reason I would buy a psp is because that is the only system that is coming out with more games about FFVll. that where only in japan on cell phones. that is pritty sad if that is the only reason I would get a psp. people get the DS becasue it offers a diffrent look at games hello touch screen. psp is just like everyother hand held just with more better graphics. and I also rember that many better graphic handhelds challanged the great N and fell because people really dont care about graphics and they dont like the batter life on them. sorry Meta critics for giving a leature about the psp and ds but I had to get it off my chest.… Expand
  5. StephanF.
    Jul 13, 2005
    8
    This game is a really good, but i don't why IGN rated this game so badly. 5.6 it is so much better than that in my experience. The This game is a really good, but i don't why IGN rated this game so badly. 5.6 it is so much better than that in my experience. The controls you have to get use to but i think it works pity well. The graphics is not the best seen on the ds but again it looks pity good. Sometimes it is just above Average but it looks alright, any real gamer should know graphics is not always important, it's all about gameplay. Score: Graphics 7 Gameplay: 8.2 (But with practics) Overall:8.0 I do think this game is worth getting but if you are not sure than rent it.… Expand
  6. RossC.
    Feb 26, 2006
    7
    I quite liked this game. The graphics are fairly decent, even though they're not the best out there. The controls are OK when you get I quite liked this game. The graphics are fairly decent, even though they're not the best out there. The controls are OK when you get used to them, and the touch screen allows really easy camera movement. There are a few bugs that can be annoying, but if you persevere Splinter Cell CAN be a fairly enjoyable gaming experience.… Expand
  7. KarlM.
    Jul 17, 2005
    5
    Ohh Ubisoft what have you done, you have completely missed the point here. The DS is meant to be a platform for games inconcevable on anyOhh Ubisoft what have you done, you have completely missed the point here. The DS is meant to be a platform for games inconcevable on any other console. This feels like good game, wrong platform.… Expand
  8. HarrisonB.
    Jul 1, 2005
    0
    Bad game. glitchy.

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#55 Best DS Game of 2005
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#20 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005