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What do you get when you kill a guy’s only daughter and then play games with his mind? One PISSED OFF Sam Fisher.

"Splinter Cell: Conviction has only just arrived for the Xbox 360 supposedly as a console exclusive yet already rumors are abound that Sam Fisher’s latest adventure is coming to the PS3 in the near future."

"It’s a rumor that’s been floating around for much of this year, but finally it’s looking extremely likely that Dreamcast games will soon be coming to the XBLA, most notably Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi"

"Much like the chances of Sonic Adventure coming to the Xbox 360, it seems pretty likely that LittleBigPlanet 2 will be winging its way to our PS3s at some point this year."

-TheGameReviews

The allure of Splinter Cell lies in its core. Contrary to the wild and promiscuous lives of spies like James Bond, Sam Fisher lives in the dark side of the criminal and corporate underworld. Where James mingles in the bars sipping shaken, not stirred, martinis, Sam mingles in the dank darkness of the corridors, alleys, and corners awaiting the presence of an unsuspecting adversary. Sam’s comfort zone is an unlit warehouse full of enemies where his only allies are his stealth and his gadgets.

OXCGN:

"What happened to Splinter Cell? The horror, the horror….

To begin with, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction seems to be named incorrectly. I believed that an older conspiracy game, The Bourne Conspiracy, offers a far better representation of what the game is…

Splinter Cell: conviction is by no means a bad game; it is a great game in its own right. It just isn’t a Splinter Cell game, just like Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts isn’t really a Banjo Kazooie game."

iTWIre write: "Sam Fisher is one tough and sneaky guy. The kind of guy you want on your side, Splinter Cell Conviction provides lots of co-op opportunity to do just that, and packs a reasonably meaty single player campaign. Don those night vision goggles; it’s time to infiltrate the latest Tom Clancy branded game. "

Sam Fisher is darting back and forth through the shadows, evading and subduing hostiles as he makes his way toward the next objective. Something’s wrong though; he feels naked. No, he’s not actually naked – this isn’t a Metal Gear game after all – but there’s definitely something missing. Then it happens. That tell-tale high-pitched screech goes off, followed by a soft electric hum. Then those three familiar green lights drop down, and the shadows light up. Finally.

"One of the most pleasing aspects of the game’s story is in the focus on the characters rather than the events happening around them. The Splinter Cell franchise has always been about being the man instead of the tool. In this way Splinter Cell has provided plausible geo-political scenarios that let players explore conflicts and the use of cyber warfare. Conviction isn’t truly about stopping a conspiracy that threatens Washington D.C.: rather, it is about the franchise’s principle character Sam Fisher."

From the PlanetXbox360.com feature review:

"The day we finally got the final boxed, retail version of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction from publisher/developer Ubisoft Montreal/Entertainment here at our offices for review it was such a surreal moment it took a couple hours for the reality of the situation to wear-off. This Xbox 360 exclusive game has been in development for so long, and gone through so many different looks/changes that the sheer fact that it is being released this year is something to celebrate. Even so we can’t help but feel that the extra development time and exploding budget helped Conviction become one of the best stealth-action games that we have ever had the joy of reviewing. Simply-put this is one of the most-enjoyable experiences you can have on your Xbox 360 right now and takes the Sam Fisher universe into the next-generation, for real. Each and every aspect of the game feels like it was crafted then molded by the most creative and caring of developers, no rock unturned or hiding place unperfected. Even though it is by no means perfect the feeling that you get during game-time surpasses anything else on the market right now, causing Splinter Cell: Conviction to be another must-buy video game in 2010; now let us tell you why."

Splinter Cell: Conviction has gone through some big changes since it was originally slated to ship back in 2007, but that delay has been worth it. In its current form, Conviction takes some obvious cues from Ubisoft’s other, big stealth/action game, Assassin’s Creed 2, but it layers on enough distinct, cinematic style to ensure the Splinter Cell series keeps an identity all its own. The game looks great, and the well-paced story reaches a satisfying climax, but you might feel a little bit cheated if you pay full retail price for the game. Even with the multiplayer thrown in, you can expect to go through almost everything in the game once in well under ten hours.

The short playtime shouldn’t be a complete deal breaker though — Conviction is as riveting as any summer blockbuster film. Have you ever watched 24? If not check, out this clip. This is what Conviction is like; the game doesn’t have to explain that you’re an ex-military badass with the skills to take on a room full of armed mercenaries with just your bare hands. You just get it. The game’s lead, Sam Fisher, is Batman with a gun and no qualms about leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake.

Despite a few questionable level design choices, Splinter Cell Conviction is a great addition to the series. There’s no way IGN could go back to a stealth game as it used to be; they’ve been converted. The only reason to hesitate and pick this up is if you only care about the single-player story and want nothing to do with anything else Conviction has to offer. If that’s the case, then there’s not a lot of game to be had. And also, you’re nuts. The best parts of Conviction are the experiences you have long after you’ve left Sam Fisher behind.

Presentation – 9.0

Graphics – 8.5

Sound – 9.0

Gameplay – 9.0

Lasting Appeal – 8.0