tom clancy
When we speak of stealth-based video games, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell immediately comes to our mind. Developed by the Ubisoft Montreal, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is a three dimension action packed and adventure oriented game. The game is basically built on the Unreal Engine 2.
tom clancy
What makes it different? Why this game?
Unlike the ordinary action games, a stealth-based game that is also called as "Sneak 'em ups" game requires a lot of patience. The game pattern of lurking quite stealthily not being detected by the enemy and then surging on the unaware enemy silently to eliminate them is something that requires huge concentration and determination added to Himalayan patience. Stealth-based games are there for quite some times now but with the coming up of Metal Gear Series in 1998 and the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, they got a new lease of life.
The evolution
Splinter cell is a video game series which has become very popular of late. When the series of novels were written with the pseudo name David Michael little did one knew that Tom Clancy would be able to convert his writings to a mass winning video games series. It was first released on November 18th in North America for the Xbox game console. Thereafter in the year 2003 it was made compatible to PC, PlayStation 2, Game Cube and Game Boy Advance. One interesting factor was the version used for GBA and for console differed from each other though the basic plot continued to be the same. Video cinemas were made available in PS2 and Gamecube versions.
The Third Echelon, Splinter Cell, and Sam Fisher
In the Unites States Government Agency NSA, the Third Echelon is the wing that takes up direct action when passive means fails to deliver results. Third Echelon on turn deploys the "Splinter cell" a unit that is small, very sharp and almost invisible, to perform the task. Sam Fisher is the first Splinter of this cell. He, however, is supported by a remote team helping out him in his operations. The lone operator is used to destroy dangerous data and accessories and to eliminate enemies when required.
The Splinter cell video game
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is the first game in a series of stealth-based video games created by Tom Clancy. The game has Sam Fisher, the American NSA Black Ops Agent as hero and Irving Lambert as his boss. Two popular actors, Michael Ironside and Don Jordan have lent their voices to the characters of Sam Fisher and Irving Lambert respectively.
The Splinter Cell Game play
Though the Splinter Cell of Tom Clancy is compared more with the Metal Gear series that was nearer in terms of time-gap, it is more in line with the cult PC series named "Thief" which was a far older game version. Splinter cell game is all about sneaking around in the dark, and then attacking the enemy without giving them a chance to react. Some interesting gadgets are provided like the night vision, thermal vision, both of whom help in spotting the enemies in the dark and in the night. Added to this is a pistol with silencer used for combat by Sam Fisher. He is also highly trained in weaponless combats.
Spirit of the Game
Though the game is all about action, stealth and moving in darkness surprising the enemy, the basic spirit of the game is to highlight intelligence and speed against brute force. This is what makes the game an intelligent man's paradise and also help sharpen his own instincts and reaction multiple times. The game is particularly good for students to improve their intelligence quotient and to face unforeseen situations with quick and effective reactions.
tom clancy
tom clancy
What makes it different? Why this game?
Unlike the ordinary action games, a stealth-based game that is also called as "Sneak 'em ups" game requires a lot of patience. The game pattern of lurking quite stealthily not being detected by the enemy and then surging on the unaware enemy silently to eliminate them is something that requires huge concentration and determination added to Himalayan patience. Stealth-based games are there for quite some times now but with the coming up of Metal Gear Series in 1998 and the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, they got a new lease of life.
The evolution
Splinter cell is a video game series which has become very popular of late. When the series of novels were written with the pseudo name David Michael little did one knew that Tom Clancy would be able to convert his writings to a mass winning video games series. It was first released on November 18th in North America for the Xbox game console. Thereafter in the year 2003 it was made compatible to PC, PlayStation 2, Game Cube and Game Boy Advance. One interesting factor was the version used for GBA and for console differed from each other though the basic plot continued to be the same. Video cinemas were made available in PS2 and Gamecube versions.
The Third Echelon, Splinter Cell, and Sam Fisher
In the Unites States Government Agency NSA, the Third Echelon is the wing that takes up direct action when passive means fails to deliver results. Third Echelon on turn deploys the "Splinter cell" a unit that is small, very sharp and almost invisible, to perform the task. Sam Fisher is the first Splinter of this cell. He, however, is supported by a remote team helping out him in his operations. The lone operator is used to destroy dangerous data and accessories and to eliminate enemies when required.
The Splinter cell video game
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is the first game in a series of stealth-based video games created by Tom Clancy. The game has Sam Fisher, the American NSA Black Ops Agent as hero and Irving Lambert as his boss. Two popular actors, Michael Ironside and Don Jordan have lent their voices to the characters of Sam Fisher and Irving Lambert respectively.
The Splinter Cell Game play
Though the Splinter Cell of Tom Clancy is compared more with the Metal Gear series that was nearer in terms of time-gap, it is more in line with the cult PC series named "Thief" which was a far older game version. Splinter cell game is all about sneaking around in the dark, and then attacking the enemy without giving them a chance to react. Some interesting gadgets are provided like the night vision, thermal vision, both of whom help in spotting the enemies in the dark and in the night. Added to this is a pistol with silencer used for combat by Sam Fisher. He is also highly trained in weaponless combats.
Spirit of the Game
Though the game is all about action, stealth and moving in darkness surprising the enemy, the basic spirit of the game is to highlight intelligence and speed against brute force. This is what makes the game an intelligent man's paradise and also help sharpen his own instincts and reaction multiple times. The game is particularly good for students to improve their intelligence quotient and to face unforeseen situations with quick and effective reactions.
tom clancy