Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

1. Munich

   Aug 20, 2013

   10

   As a die hard Splinter Cell fan, I was very skeptic about how this game would turn out to be honest. I bought it, but I still came to agreeAs a die hard Splinter Cell fan, I was very skeptic about how this game would turn out to be honest. I bought it, but I still came to agree with myself that Ubisoft is just beating a dead horse. Boy, was I wrong. This is one of the most ambitious and one of the most, if not the best installment of the franchise. The visuals are superb; the shading, the lighting effects are just wonderful. The cinematic scenes, although not the best this year, are up to par with the gameplay graphics unlike with the previous installments. The game is quite lengthy too. The main campaign gives you tons of hours and even when you're done with it, you have a handful of side missions to complete. There are three different approaches; Ghost, Panther and Assault which add an amount of replay value. The plot is also great, featuring one of the most interesting and most diabolical villains in the history of this franchise. The voice acting in general is good. Although Eric Johnson never succeeds over Michael Ironside when comes to portraying Sam as he is supposed to be, he does manage to give us a depiction of a fearless leader and skilled tactician. Ubisoft also brought back the group dynamic atmosphere back from Chaos Theory. We have a better insight on Sam's new relationship with Grim, his best friend Vic, his daughter Sarah and his former nemesis Kobin. Briggs, the new character, serves as the rookie who often makes mistakes while Charlie serves as the group clown. The only major flaw I must point is the difficulty. The game's rookie, normal and realistic difficulty settings hold your hands up until the end. The perfectionist, although offers more challenge than the previous still doesn't bring back the challenge we in the legacy games.
   
   Overall, Blacklist is that kind of game that manages to please both; the fans and the gamers who play it for the first time. It's a definitely must buy.
   
   9.8/10.… Expand

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2. Olegich

   Jan 14, 2020

   10

   Ubisoft просто красавчики, очень понравились кооперативные миссии, но и сам сюжет классный. 10 из 10.Ubisoft просто красавчики, очень понравились кооперативные миссии, но и сам сюжет классный. 10 из 10.

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4. PlaystationRyan

   Jun 11, 2015

   9

   Amazing game, I especially love it for the online gameplay which is very fun, yet at the same time different from other games. The game itselfAmazing game, I especially love it for the online gameplay which is very fun, yet at the same time different from other games. The game itself looks amazing for a PS3 game, and the stealth aspect is very challenging and fun if put on a higher difficulty. Would recommend for stealth-lovers and FPS people alike.… Expand

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5. kebecritic

   Nov 16, 2013

   8

   Well as my first splinter cell I didn't really now what I was up for, but I have to compare it to the only MGS game I played through, theWell as my first splinter cell I didn't really now what I was up for, but I have to compare it to the only MGS game I played through, the second. Very cinematic game with three distinct ways to play, completely stealthily to all-out attack mode. It is a testament to this game how well the developers have catered to all three game styles, slightly sacrificing the purity of the gameplay experience. The plot is very straightforward and cinematic with the expected plot turns and the characters are all predictably goody-goody, while the acting and script, though thrilling in its déroulement is slightly uninspired.
   
   Back to the gameplay. I enjoyed Panther style the most.
   
   Can't say much about MP since I played and finished only SP, so my rating of 8.6 gets cut to an 8 (didn't round up)… Expand

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6. BananaReviews

   May 7, 2016

   8

   Jogo muito bom,nada de muito espetacular mas é bem divertido,modo stealth sensacional,história simples mas intuitiva e divertida,dublagem emJogo muito bom,nada de muito espetacular mas é bem divertido,modo stealth sensacional,história simples mas intuitiva e divertida,dublagem em português é bem mediana,já a inglês é muito boa,o jogo vale a pena para os que curtem espionagem e stealth.… Expand

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7. myEVILi

   Oct 8, 2013

   7

   This game is just good enough to be in the collection of any action or stealth fan. When Blacklist is firing on all cylinders it is a amazingThis game is just good enough to be in the collection of any action or stealth fan. When Blacklist is firing on all cylinders it is a amazing game. Level design allows your choice of execution, which was lacking in recent past Splinter Cell's. However, you will send too much time in campaign with boring UAV strikes and long sections of platforming. The co-op and multiplayer are the real stars of the game. Spies v Merc is great tension and co-op is satisfying when 2 people are mic'ed up. There is plenty of gadget and weapons to play with, and high scores to earn in 1 of 3 categories. You can even challenge your friends to high scores and speed runs. The biggest surprise of this game is all the replay value. Every mission has 3 side quests to complete for bonuses. If your on the fence, SC:BL is a great bargain bin find.… Expand

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8. Demon27248

   Dec 12, 2013

   0

   Do not be persuaded by the pro-blacklist "stealth revisionists". Those who are willing to make compromises to prolong the life of the stealthDo not be persuaded by the pro-blacklist "stealth revisionists". Those who are willing to make compromises to prolong the life of the stealth genre, if it can even be called stealth in a few years. Revisionism is dangerous, our precious stealth genre will only detract more & more from stealth & water the genre down, turning into nothing but an action game with gadgets.
   
   The game's most disgusting feature is the "win" button, which lets the player kill every single thing in an area with the press of a button, usually without getting detected as well, the player even does this while running.
   
   As if that was not enough, the game adds in alternate pathways which lets the player avoid combat, which the game calls "Stealth" or "Ghost". Pure insult.
   
   Some people may argue that the game can be played like chaos theory or sar but when you look at it, any game can, & blacklist certainly wasn't designed to be played that way. Imagine trying to play a Call Of Duty game like Chaos Theory, sneaking around & knifing people in the back. It would not work at all.
   
   If you have any love for this series left, then please, do not purchase the game, don't encourage ubisoft to release more nonsense in the franchise. Air strike's, win buttons, & head on cover shooting has no place in Splinter Cell. Give this game a 0 & spread the message.… Expand

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