What is your favourite stealth action franchise?

You know, those games where you sneak around? They're so cool! :D

My vote goes to Splinter Cell, although Metal Gear and Syphon Filter come very close. They all have awesome stories, but Splinter Cell is the best in terms of gameplay IMO. :)

Assasin's Creed is not included because it did not have any games on legacy platforms.

Hitman is the BEST. MGS is a close second! Im so glad you didnt put that snooze fest Asses Cream!

MG.

Tenchu is probably my favorite series. The weapons, options, and that oh-so awesome grappling hook with the smooth controls makes for a helluva experience. The deaths are usually pretty cool. And how awesome are ninjas?!

The Oddworld series is also pretty awesome. Quite unique in the gameworld. The series has a lot of character and charm, as well.

And of course Metal Gear Solid was good. But what can I say about this series that won't be said 100 times in this thread alone?