Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

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  • Summary: Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. You are a fugitive, ruthlessly hunted by the very government you used to serve. Your only choice is to improvise to survive. Experience original gameplay based on improvisation in which your environment is your top weapon. Always on your toes, you need to react onImprovise. Adapt. Overcome. You are a fugitive, ruthlessly hunted by the very government you used to serve. Your only choice is to improvise to survive. Experience original gameplay based on improvisation in which your environment is your top weapon. Always on your toes, you need to react on the fly to any changing situations and use the environment and the crowds around you to create diversions and deter your enemies. As a fugitive, quick thinking and adaptation are essential to turn the situation to your advantage. A gameplay experience delivering 100% adrenaline includes close combat and shooting sequences. To survive, build an underground network of allies who will help you obtain high-tech gadgets and stay one step ahead of your pursuers as you struggle to unmask the forces that frame you. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GamePro
    100
    Why Sam has stepped out of the shadows and is on full out attack makes complete sense in context with the story, so if you can accept it for what it is and not dwell on the fact that it isn't what you've come to expect in a Splinter Cell title, you'll no doubt agree that Conviction rivals Chaos Theory as the best title in the franchise's history. [Jun 2010, p.78]
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  2. Game Revolution
    91
    Arguably the best in the series. Better sneaking mechanic, one of the best cover systems ever, and pacing on a level unlike anything you've experienced in a stealth game, all while keeping it accessible to new players.
  3. GameStar
    90
    Sam Fisher is back. Conviction is faster, harder and offers more action than the predecessors, but it’s still a Splinter Cell game at heart. And for the first time, Sam Fisher is a real human character.
  4. PC Zone UK
    84
    Sam might not be sticking to the shadows as much as he once did, but Splinter Cell's never been this classy. [July 2010, p.78]
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  5. GameZone
    80
    Conviction appeals to a whole new crowd that grew up on creating distractions, using every single gadget in their inventory and dragging bodies into shadows. If Conviction is evidence of where Ubisoft is taking the series, they are about to win over a lot of new fans and potentially upset a portion of those already loyal.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    80
    New, different and excellent – this is an all new Splinter Cell. Is it good because of changes or despite the changes, that is the question. [Issue#191]
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  7. PC PowerPlay
    60
    In trading substance for style, Conviction winds up hollow and unsatisfying. Co-op is the only saving grace. [July 2010, p.52]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 109
  3. Negative: 29 out of 109
  1. ProphetofDoom
    May 5, 2010
    10
    Where are all your comments you whinning bitches? This game looks great plays great with keyboard and mouse and feels great, a worthy follow Where are all your comments you whinning bitches? This game looks great plays great with keyboard and mouse and feels great, a worthy follow up to Double Agent. Much better use of the unreal engine than bioware's effort in Mass Effect 2, which is not unexpected... Sam Fisher is one of the truly great characters of gameing, in no small part thanks to Micheal Ironside, whose rasping irony sets the mood right from the first sentence. The people who voted this game so low are probably the same pack of wankers we voted Dragon Age Origins RPG of the year. When it should have been voted biggest "..from the makers of KOTOR...", media hype, let down pile of bullshit of the year.… Expand
  2. WHITESIXOMAR
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Best Splinter Cell ever! I grew up with metal gear and splinter cell as a teen. Im a stealth action fan, and an old school SC fan. I know mostBest Splinter Cell ever! I grew up with metal gear and splinter cell as a teen. Im a stealth action fan, and an old school SC fan. I know most gamers that loved the first 3 games hate conviction because of the action oriented more arcade style gameplay, I really enjoyed the conspiracy backstory, black arrow PMC playing kingmaker, its all classic but I love the way its implemented. I feel its the more mature fisher I seen, the way he talks is so badass and he is so violent in this game, makes you feel so powerful taking down thugs and 3rd echelon elite forces along the game. Its short but I think this games are meant to be that way. Im reviewing this on 2021 because when the game released on xbox was awful. My PC was not powerful enough back then, now that I have a high end rig Im going back to Roots to enjoy & review classics like these. Solid 10 its just a BLAST!!!… Expand
  4. WhiteNorthStar
    Jul 20, 2012
    9
    I bought this game at a Steam sale... wow... what a blast, worth every dime ! Very satisfying stealth and shooting action, good coverI bought this game at a Steam sale... wow... what a blast, worth every dime ! Very satisfying stealth and shooting action, good cover mechanics, decent graphics, with good AI. There are lots of options to play different modes, including multiplayer, it offers much more than a simple campaign so lots of replay value.

    I play this on PC with a joystick, and I haven't had so much fun since Goldeneye on the N64 and Crysis 1.    … Expand
  5. cezar88augusto
    Dec 5, 2020
    7
    Game with stalker style and action. Simple and engaging story. I remember that the game was not very well rendered and the FPS was very low.
  6. Dco326
    Sep 15, 2022
    6
    Nisam impresioniran nimalo iskreno, cak mi je bilo dosadno na trenutke, stealth je budjav nacisto i ne koristan tako da ono, nikad vise.
  7. CroGamer002
    Mar 21, 2011
    4
    What can I say about this game? It's just another generic shooter with some idiot in Ubisoft thinking it would have been great idea to holdWhat can I say about this game? It's just another generic shooter with some idiot in Ubisoft thinking it would have been great idea to hold down button for cover!
    What other shooter does that? None! Why? It's stupid, annoying and hurts your thumb.
    Plot is just generic and characters are between badly written and generic.
    Also this is supposed to be a stealth game, are you kidding me?! There's only one silent SMG and 3 pistols to choose from and pistols have infinitive ammo, more accurate and enemies are so weak that they can be killed very quickly with them so no point of getting other SMG's and Assault Rifles.
    I'm going to give them credit for trying something new but they failed at execution and they should have done in new game, not in franchise that is suppose to be about stealth! And what's the point of being stealthy if you have to kill everyone you meet?!    … Expand
  8. nitai007
    Jul 19, 2013
    0
    splinter cell conviction is a good action stealth game. i didnt play any of the previous title so i will judge it only by what it is on itssplinter cell conviction is a good action stealth game. i didnt play any of the previous title so i will judge it only by what it is on its own. the story is really cool!! its told great and you care about it. the stealth is good, though you cant move bodies. the game also shows you backround stories and notes on walls, which is really cool. the game has a lot of action in it. some of the levels give you a lot of options to get to your objective. climbing is also really easy and the cover system is good. in the game when your in the dark the screen goes black and white. while its a good idea, it gets a bit annoying. the graphics are a bit dated, but theyre still good. the cutscenes are great and cool. the game has few annoying sections, like defending an objective or getting into an ambush, and theres a mission where the game mechanics dont fit, but overall its great. the singleplayer is a bit short, but theres also co-op, which is really good.
    overall this is a great game that is recomended for everyone. its not a hardcore stealth game, but it a great game!!! even if you dont always like stealth games you should try this. buy it!!!!!!!    … Expand

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