Splinter Cell: Double Agent

Splinter Cell with Choices, but are there enough?

Strengths: Solid stealth gameplay as expected from the series.

Weakness: Rather long load times, short run-time, and a strange loading issue.

As a fan of the series, and a fan of stealth style gameplay in general, this iteration of the Splinter Cell franchise was a treat. One of the biggest issues in the past was "Wow this game has great graphics, too bad I am in night vision green 90% of the time." D.A. brings Sam Fisher literally into the light. Much of the game is done in well lit areas in which you must learn to use cover and...
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As a fan of the series, and a fan of stealth style gameplay in general, this iteration of the Splinter Cell franchise was a treat. One of the biggest issues in the past was "Wow this game has great graphics, too bad I am in night vision green 90% of the time." D.A. brings Sam Fisher literally into the light. Much of the game is done in well lit areas in which you must learn to use cover and shadows instead of pure darkness like the previous games.

The faction system is a feature new to the series as well. While on paper it is great, and offers multiple endings, the system boils down to simply completing additional tasks. There are a few "Yes or No" moments, but not nearly enough to engage you. Players will find they really don't care about many of the characters, and thus put less emphasis on choosing one way or the other.

The biggest drawback, which is often the case in many of the SC games, is that it runs a bit low on gameplay. The single player campaign is roughly 10 hours, give or take a few on how you play it, and the story, while solid, is somewhat bland. There is of course multiplayer on Xbox Live, which may or may not be for everyone.

Overall I consider Double Agent a solid rental, over the price of $60.

By Mark Michon - Jan 9, 2007

Excellent game

Strengths: Good graphics, story line

Weakness: None so far.

Splinter Cell Double Agent is a great game. It has lots of actions, an excellent story line. Plus, the graphics are awesome. You'll need an HDTV (or a large LCD monitor) to fully enjoy it. I think it's worth my 60 bucks. I cannot think anything bad about it!

By jinyu1 - Nov 22, 2006

Best of the series

Strengths: excellent graphics, multiplayer, story

Weakness: not much. multiplayer lags

I've never really gotten into the other splinter cell titles as I didn't play video games that much. When I picked this game up I caught myself playing it for hours and hours. Excellent graphics and an engaging storyline made this a title that hooked me from the start. My little time with the multiplayer was a blast except when I experienced the occasional lag. Heard there was a patch for that...
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I've never really gotten into the other splinter cell titles as I didn't play video games that much. When I picked this game up I caught myself playing it for hours and hours. Excellent graphics and an engaging storyline made this a title that hooked me from the start. My little time with the multiplayer was a blast except when I experienced the occasional lag. Heard there was a patch for that coming if its not already out. No real weaknesses here, if you liked previous splinter cell titles then you will like this one.

By gh0zt - Nov 14, 2006

Splinter Cell: Double Agent - Another Winner

Strengths: Excellent Splinter Cell Gameplay, more freedom during levels, freedom to choose missions, excellent graphics and sound.

Weakness: Some of the AI is still a little cheesy, but all in all the weaknesses are few.

This is the best Splinter Cell yet. There is a blend of old and new things within the game that allow us veterans to enjoy some of our fun toys and gadgets and to get rid of the old less-exciting ones (lock-picking by hand for one). The gameplay is awesome, no longer are you confined by whatever Lambert says. You must balance your orders between the terrorist organization that you are undercover...
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This is the best Splinter Cell yet. There is a blend of old and new things within the game that allow us veterans to enjoy some of our fun toys and gadgets and to get rid of the old less-exciting ones (lock-picking by hand for one). The gameplay is awesome, no longer are you confined by whatever Lambert says. You must balance your orders between the terrorist organization that you are undercover in and the NSA. Needless to say, this can get tricky sometimes. Don't let this one get away.

By electroknock - Nov 1, 2006

Splinter Cell

Strengths: It's splinter Cell, so it's good.

Weakness: It's still Splinter Cell

This is a decent game in the mold of the Splinter Cell franchise. But there's not mush wow factor here. It's what you would expect. There's a good story, good multiplayer, and a good single player. But otherwise it's the same Splinter Cell. Which isn't bad, because that's pretty good.

By The_Admiral - Oct 23, 2006