Are you getting Splinter Cell: Blacklist?

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

I liked Conviction a lot, so yeah ill be playing this one as well. I don't get all the hate for this game. Its not like it's a dumbed down Chaos Theory, Spinter Cell is a completely different game series at this point, and I'm fine with that. Especially considering that none of the previous Splinter Cell games were really all that great except Chaos Theory.

Stringerboy

But that's exactly what it is....

Conviction is simply different game and has some of the best action mechanics TPS genre has ever seen.

Absolutely. Just because it isn't going to be a carbon copy of the first three doesn't mean it'll be a bad game. Conviction wasn't like a traditional Splinter Cell and I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

Phoenix534

This.

Didn't TC make another thread the other day bemoaning the direction Resident Evil was headed in? What the hell is next? Chap needs to lighten up.

Conviction was an excellent game on it's own merits simply because of the change in mechanics. It was basically a Jason Bourne video-game and it was beautiful to play and to behold.

Everything was fluid and streamlined (read: does not necessarily mean bad and/or casual all you hardcore leets). It also had a wealth of other co-op modes that were brilliantly tense and action-packed at the same time. Depended on the way you wanted to play it.

If the last game had been a clone of Chaos Theory we'd be at the point where people would start saying the series had become stale and needed an overhaul. So the developers can't win. Gamers are never happy unless they're moaning.

I haven't been keeping a close eye on Blacklist but if it's anything like Conviction, I'm all over that sh*t.

Absolutely. I've really liked all the Splniter Cell games.

Look at this game, It reminds me a whole lot like Metal Gear.

Kinda wondering if I should get The Collection while it's on sale.

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

Absolutely. Just because it isn't going to be a carbon copy of the first three doesn't mean it'll be a bad game. Conviction wasn't like a traditional Splinter Cell and I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

balfe1990

This.

Didn't TC make another thread the other day bemoaning the direction Resident Evil was headed in? What the hell is next? Chap needs to lighten up.

Conviction was an excellent game on it's own merits simply because of the change in mechanics. It was basically a Jason Bourne video-game and it was beautiful to play and to behold.

Everything was fluid and streamlined (read: does not necessarily mean bad and/or casual all you hardcore leets). It also had a wealth of other co-op modes that were brilliantly tense and action-packed at the same time. Depended on the way you wanted to play it.

If the last game had been a clone of Chaos Theory we'd be at the point where people would start saying the series had become stale and needed an overhaul. So the developers can't win. Gamers are never happy unless they're moaning.

I haven't been keeping a close eye on Blacklist but if it's anything like Conviction, I'm all over that sh*t.

Totally agree. Splinter Cell was already in danger of becoming a relic.

Where Conviction became action-y, it made sense with the story. The Third Echelon HQ level is a perfect example of how the mechanics served the story and not the other way around. Starts off stealthy where detection is auto-fail. Then it gradually adds bits of action and as the narrative turns, so does the mood of that level and the action. So beautifully executed.

Splinter Cell is dead to me but Blacklist will be a great game in its own right so will get it.

No, I will not be purchasing the game. The fact that you can call in airstrikes, shoot unsilienced weapons, carry plenty of ammunition, shoot behind cover and not have a sound or light meter means this game does everything that shouldn't be in a Splinter Cell game. I mean, quite honestly if you were trying to be sneaky, and go unnoticed, why on EARTH would you call in a loud and visible airstrike?

I own all the Splinter Cell games so this one is a no-brainer.

[QUOTE="Stringerboy"]

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

I liked Conviction a lot, so yeah ill be playing this one as well. I don't get all the hate for this game. Its not like it's a dumbed down Chaos Theory, Spinter Cell is a completely different game series at this point, and I'm fine with that. Especially considering that none of the previous Splinter Cell games were really all that great except Chaos Theory.

JangoWuzHere

But that's exactly what it is....

It's a completely different game, so no it's not. The stuff that would have made sense in Chaos Theory wouldn't fit into the overall pacing and action of Conviction. If you want a dumbed down and bad Splinter Cell game then look no further then Double Agent.

this is true.

double agent is responsible for all this mess. they should have never have brought sam's personal life into the story, turning him from ice cold superspy to a drunken father in mourning and in the process destroying the great group dynamic between sam, grimsdottir and lambert which the first three games worked so hard at cultivating.

conviction did well to repair the damage introducing a new play style that worked surprisingly well but there was still a lot of unanswered questions. i'll still be buying the new one but every splinter cell released since chaos theory is tainted with thoughts of what might have been had they not gone down the DA path...

Only if they tune the a.i. for the speed and accuracy of kb/m. Conviction was a cake walk because it was designed around those slow fumblesticks.

The fact that you can call in airstrikes

DarkGamer007

yup...stealth games doesnt always have to be not seen.

it was a stealth game like the others

almasdeathchild

[QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

The fact that you can call in airstrikes

ShadowDeathX

GOTY.

Its tough to be picky these days.

Rather than being excited and looking forward to a game I just try to accept a game for what it is. Kind of sh*tty I know, but that's what gaming as a whole has come to for me.

So yeah, I'll probably get Blacklist and go through the motions just as I did with Conviction. When all your favorite series have bit the dust what else can you do?

Yes. But only after the price goes down to around half.

F*ck no. Worse than conviction. yada yadajg4xchamp

[QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

The fact that you can call in airstrikes

ShadowDeathX

Sadly I am :(. Go watch the E3 Demo, they call in an airstrike. :|

[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"][QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

The fact that you can call in airstrikes

DarkGamer007

Sadly I am :(. Go watch the E3 Demo, they call in an airstrike. :|

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

Absolutely. Just because it isn't going to be a carbon copy of the first three doesn't mean it'll be a bad game. Conviction wasn't like a traditional Splinter Cell and I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

balfe1990

This.

Didn't TC make another thread the other day bemoaning the direction Resident Evil was headed in? What the hell is next? Chap needs to lighten up.

Conviction was an excellent game on it's own merits simply because of the change in mechanics. It was basically a Jason Bourne video-game and it was beautiful to play and to behold.

Everything was fluid and streamlined (read: does not necessarily mean bad and/or casual all you hardcore leets). It also had a wealth of other co-op modes that were brilliantly tense and action-packed at the same time. Depended on the way you wanted to play it.

If the last game had been a clone of Chaos Theory we'd be at the point where people would start saying the series had become stale and needed an overhaul. So the developers can't win. Gamers are never happy unless they're moaning.

I haven't been keeping a close eye on Blacklist but if it's anything like Conviction, I'm all over that sh*t.

You deserve a award for that post

Sure I'll get it. It may not be the same series I loved so much, but Conviction was still worth playing. The campaign sucked, but Deniable Ops was fun.

I'll pick it up when it hits the bargain bin.

[QUOTE="balfe1990"]

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

Absolutely. Just because it isn't going to be a carbon copy of the first three doesn't mean it'll be a bad game. Conviction wasn't like a traditional Splinter Cell and I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

OB-47

This.

Didn't TC make another thread the other day bemoaning the direction Resident Evil was headed in? What the hell is next? Chap needs to lighten up.

Conviction was an excellent game on it's own merits simply because of the change in mechanics. It was basically a Jason Bourne video-game and it was beautiful to play and to behold.

Everything was fluid and streamlined (read: does not necessarily mean bad and/or casual all you hardcore leets). It also had a wealth of other co-op modes that were brilliantly tense and action-packed at the same time. Depended on the way you wanted to play it.

If the last game had been a clone of Chaos Theory we'd be at the point where people would start saying the series had become stale and needed an overhaul. So the developers can't win. Gamers are never happy unless they're moaning.

I haven't been keeping a close eye on Blacklist but if it's anything like Conviction, I'm all over that sh*t.

You deserve a award for that post

for a false dichotomy?

I'll rent it much later on.

[QUOTE="OB-47"]

[QUOTE="balfe1990"]

This.

Didn't TC make another thread the other day bemoaning the direction Resident Evil was headed in? What the hell is next? Chap needs to lighten up.

Conviction was an excellent game on it's own merits simply because of the change in mechanics. It was basically a Jason Bourne video-game and it was beautiful to play and to behold.

Everything was fluid and streamlined (read: does not necessarily mean bad and/or casual all you hardcore leets). It also had a wealth of other co-op modes that were brilliantly tense and action-packed at the same time. Depended on the way you wanted to play it.

If the last game had been a clone of Chaos Theory we'd be at the point where people would start saying the series had become stale and needed an overhaul. So the developers can't win. Gamers are never happy unless they're moaning.

I haven't been keeping a close eye on Blacklist but if it's anything like Conviction, I'm all over that sh*t.

Mordred19

You deserve a award for that post

for a false dichotomy?

How so?

I don't even look at Splinter Cell games any longer. They are kinda done for. I rather want Thi4f.

I might

No

If it wasn't for the change in voice actors I'd definitively say yes. The return of cool gadgets, support, more open stealth, more creative stealth and keeping the fast paced action of Conviction seems nice and a great way to merge classic and new Splinter Cell.

But I REALLY hate that they replaced Michael Ironside. So yeah I'll play it.

Lolno. It's like Ubisoft heard all the feedback from Conviction and did exactly what people didn't want. Stupid, stupid Ubisoft.The_RedLion

[QUOTE="Mordred19"]

[QUOTE="OB-47"]

You deserve a award for that post

OB-47

for a false dichotomy?

How so?

suggesting the only alternative to blacklist's current form is a clone of chaos theory.

[QUOTE="OB-47"]

[QUOTE="Mordred19"]

for a false dichotomy?

Mordred19

How so?

suggesting the only alternative to blacklist's current form is a clone of chaos theory.

I was applauding the part related to Conviction which was a very good game. I am sceptical of BlackList.

If it wasn't for the change in voice actors I'd definitively say yes. The return of cool gadgets, support, more open stealth, more creative stealth and keeping the fast paced action of Conviction seems nice and a great way to merge classic and new Splinter Cell.

But I REALLY hate that they replaced Michael Ironside. So yeah I'll play it.

SPYDER0416

why on earth would they do that?? if true then RIP to my beloved franchise :cry:

hell yeah, conviction was an amazing game