Splinter Cell

Platform(s): GameCube, PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Genre: Action
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Shanghai
Release Date: April 10, 2003 (US), June 6, 2003 (EU)

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'Splinter Cell' (PS2/NGC/GBA) - Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2003 @ 2:05 p.m. PST

In Splinter Cell, the player controls Sam Fisher, a field operative of a secretive "black-ops" NSA sub-agency called Third Echelon, geared up to infiltrate high-security strongholds, seize critical intelligence, destroy threatening data and neutralize the enemy - all without leaving a trace.

CURRENT RELEASE DATES:

  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell PS2 April 8
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell GameCube April 8
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell GBA April 24

PlayStation 2

Standout Game Features

  • Covert stealth-action featuring a compelling original storyline and characters drawn from the world of the famous espionage author Tom Clancy.
  • Revolutionary lighting, shadowing, animation, physics, and sound effects create an astonishingly realistic, tension-filled experience on the PlayStation 2.
  • Comprehensive stealth techniques including sniping, split jumping, zip lining, rappelling, and using human shields bring gameplay possibilities to a new level.
  • Experimental intelligence gadgets including the all-new binocular vision headset and more (night/thermal vision goggles, prototype weapons and surveillance gear, etc.) give Fisher the edge against his enemies.
  • The Powerplant mission features four new exclusive levels, in addition to the 10 existing missions, plus 30 minutes of new cinematics.
  • An all new four minute cinematic introduction including music recorded specifically for Splinter Cell by the famous Prague Orchestra.

Gamecube

Standout Game Features

  • The first stealth-action experience for the Nintendo GameCube!
  • A compelling original storyline and characters inspired by the world of Tom Clancy and endorsed by the famous author.
  • evolutionary lighting, shadowing, animation, physics, and sound effects create an astonishingly realistic tension-filled experience never before seen on the GameCube.
  • Comprehensive stealth techniques and action moves including split jumps, zip-lining, rappelling and using human shields make gameplay creative and fun.
  • Experimental intelligence gadgets based on real-life technologies such as night vision/thermal goggles, prototype weapons, non-lethal weapons, and surveillance gear give Fisher the edge against his enemies.
  • 30 minutes of full 3D cinematics and a movie quality introduction that includes music recorded for the game by the famous Prague Orchestra.

Link to Nintendo Game Boy Advance to Access Exclusive Content and Features!

  • Once connected to the GameCube, the Game Boy Advance can function as a remote extension for Sam’s OPSAT (allowing Sam to view his surroundings on a radar-like mini-map) and providing him remote control of computers and weapons, including the wall mine.
  • Linked-play provides gamers with a brand new weapon exclusive to the GameCube—the sticky bomb!
  • Playing through the GameCube version will unlock five exclusive levels on the Game Boy Advanced.

GameBoy Advance

Standout Game Features

  • Comprehensive stealth techniques and action moves including split jumps, zip-lining, rappelling and using human shields make gameplay creative and fun.
  • Experimental intelligence gadgets based on real-life technologies such as night vision/thermal goggles, prototype weapons, non-lethal weapons, and surveillance gear give Fisher the edge against his enemies.
  • Hide in the shadows thanks to an original depth management system that simulates 3D environments.
  • Go head to head against enemies in three gameplay moments available only available on the Game Boy Advanced

The Full Splinter Cell Experience

  • Enjoy the original story from the award-winning Xbox version, featuring characters and locations endorsed by famous author Tom Clancy, and inspired by his realistic world of terrorism and espionage
  • Carry out eleven missions—featuring one training mission and one special mission—through eight realistic environments based on those from the Xbox version

Link to Nintendo GameCube to Access Exclusive Content and Features!

  • Once connected to the GameCube, the Game Boy Advance can function as a remote extension for Sam’s OPSAT (allowing Sam to view his surroundings on a radar-like mini-map) and providing him remote control of computers and weapons, including the wall mine.
  • Linked-play provides gamers with a brand new weapon exclusive to the GameCube—the sticky bomb!
  • Playing through the GameCube version will unlock five exclusive levels on the Game Boy Advance.


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