Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

The Good
The shadow's are totally amazing!! No exaggeration, they worked really hard on the shadows and its an intricate part of the gameplay. The gadgets, story, the maps, the surprises all really great. The graphics are amazing in this game. They use this thing called fluid graphics for curtains and other cloth. It's really cool, the darkness and light contrast is amazing. Having to use the darkness to beat levels is really revolutionary. The weapons on the other hand are just plain fun. From what I've seen so far there is the standard silenced pistol, a rifle with a scope which you can attach many things to (tazers, cameras, distraction devices, hollow bullets, gas grenades). He also possesses a variety of distraction capabilites starting from throwing cans to flares, grenades, and the most advanced I've seen was the remote controlled camera that makes noise and shoots case at the touch of a button). Other gadgets present are the laser microphone, the optical eyeglass, grenades, lock picks, night vision goggles, thermal goggles, etc.

The Bad
Having to die a lot to beat the levels because its so unpredictable can get frustrating. Not frustrating enough to make the game less fun though. I also don't like how it doesn't make sense how just because you're in a shadow the guy can't see you although he's right next to you. But that only happens rarely to ocassionally.

The Bottom Line
It's a really good game, just have to be patient or take long breaks before you go take another shot at it. Playing it makes you really feel like you are the main character, especially with the good music integration and all.

The Good
This game has the best graphics that you can find around. The shadows and light contrast each other making great hiding spots. It's totally amazing how good the gameplay is. It's hard to find a stealth game today which really has to do with stealth. The fact that his suit, weapons, and gadgets are actually being tested by the CIA and other agencies makes it all more beleivable. Although there are only 9 levels, they will keep you playing it for more than 40 hours. Beleive it or not it's that long. Theres only 1 short level. There are absolutely no glitches whatsoever. Even if you stealth games, you should try this one out anyways. It is quite addictive.

The Bad
There are only three bad things. First, the levels asre incredibely hard and long. Second, the enemies s pack a bunch of punch. Third, you will die a bunch so don't get it thinking that you can beat it the first day.

The Bottom Line
This is probabely the best XBOX game yet. It can be annoying in some levels, but ovverall it is an amazing game. Buy it if you can.

The Good
Even at the begining of the game,I felt like I became Sam Fisher! I wanted to be there in the centre of the action.

The Bad
I found it difficult to hear comments, commands etc given by Lambert and other characters so when given hints on how to proceed I did struggle!

The Bottom Line
Brilliant! Ive heard some bad comments about this game, but all I can say is "Don't knock it until u've tried it"

The Good
This game is everything console games desire or should desire to be. It is extremly immersive, well designed and challenging.

The Bad
HARD! HARD! HARD! Learn by dying has never been my preference for a game. Splinter Cell is filled with it. If you are a patient game player, you can make it through with minimal deaths. Else you will try and try again to make it through, but you should! Each mission has its jewels.

The Bottom Line
Frustrating yet absolutley fun.