Splinter Cell: Double Agent reviewed by IGN

9.0 Presentation

High production values create a thick, heavy atmosphere and a rich in-depth storyline. Yes, a real storyline. Excellent interface, objective pages and menus.



9.0 Graphics

This gorgeous game is layered with multiple textures, special effects, and slick animations. It delivers 30 FPS with occasional drops in both single and multiplayer modes.



9.5 Sound

Excellent sound effects coincide with the dynamic soundtrack. There is surprisingly worthwhile dialog.



9.0 Gameplay

Sharper AI and more NPCs help to create a tighter stealth game. A wide variety of levels plus branching storylines equal great Splinter Cell.



9.0 Lasting Appeal

The single-player game is about 8-10 hours; but you' ll want to play it again. The 3-on-3 MP mode is more accessible than Chaos Theory' s co-op mode and is progressively more fun.



9.0 Outstanding OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

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Ohhh friday ohhh friday, you cant come soon enough!

splinter cell HD montage

I hope sotres have it in today.

ORIGINAL: Evil Man

I hope sotres have it in today.

I would like your impressions once you get it. We have to wait until Friday...

Is it only out for 360 on Friday?

PS2 - 27/10/2006

Xbox - 27/10/2006

Gamecube - 27/10/2006

PC - 03/11/2006

Cheers.

I might get Double Agent for my poor old Cube. It has been a long time since I got a game for it.

I called like 8 stores they all said they will have it tommorow, so Im buying it first thing in the morning.

It' ll be interesting to compare it to other reviews, & see how it matches up. Ofc, it' ll be more interesting to actually have it in my hands, but untill that time.

I might get Double Agent for my poor old Cube. It has been a long time since I got a game for it.

Do you not have a 360? I wouldn' t spend real money on a meh Double Agent port. I' m just going by the fact that all the other ports have played like garbage compared to the original.

I just want something to use on my new 7.1 audio system, since I sold all my 360 games and have like 3 PS2 games with crappy audio, and I' ve had $80 in credit at gamestop for like a month.

I just want something to use on my new 7.1 audio system, since I sold all my 360 games and have like 3 PS2 games with crappy audio, and I' ve had $80 in credit at gamestop for like a month.

Off topic, but is there any huge difference in sound quality between 5.1 and 7.1? I know certain things, (stuff coming from the rear) sound better in 6.1 & 7.1, but I want to know if it' s a big enough jump to warrant the extra cash.

Im hoping it will ship for me tomorrow :) so ill have it thursday! probably wont have time to play it though, damn garden work!

Off topic, but is there any huge difference in sound quality between 5.1 and 7.1? I know certain things, (stuff coming from the rear) sound better in 6.1 & 7.1, but I want to know if it' s a big enough jump to warrant the extra cash.

You will be playing upconverted 5.1 audio (converted to 7.1), which sounds alot better than regular 5.1 audio, atleast until 7.1 movies/games start coming out, I dont know of anything that can do real 7.1 except for bluray which I don' t have.

I' ve tested it by turning off the middle speakers which makes my reciever go to 5.1 mode, then turning them back on which sets it to 7.1 and it deffinetely sounds much better in 7.1, but again its not real 7.1 audio so I imagine if you have a 7.1 source it will sound much better.

You will be playing upconverted 5.1 audio (converted to 7.1), which sounds alot better than regular 5.1 audio, atleast until 7.1 movies/games start coming out.

I' ve tested it by turning off the middle speakers which makes my reciever go to 5.1 mode, then turning them back on which sets it to 7.1 and it deffinetely sounds much better in 7.1, but again its not real 7.1 audio so I imagine if you have a 7.1 source it will sound much better.

Alright, thanks. I' m not sure when I' ll be able to buy a good sound system, but when I do, I' ll probably go the extra mile for 7.1

The main difference is that there' s not such a big gap between front to back transitions, with 5.1 sound feels rectangular (atleast in a large room), with 7.1 its like a circle of sound coming at you from every direction.

nice score.

Even if you break 2 legs from a crab it still runs!
What you gotta do is find its weak spot and do massive damage at it.

**Beats fists on table**

ARGH!!! I have Friday and urm Saturday off!!! So it' s a Double Day of Double
Agent!!1 Yiipee!!!

Only a few small obligations like work..

There are two rules to success:

1. Never tell all you know.

Dunno if I should rent before I buy. I only ever played the first splinter cell and got bored withing 30 minutes.

I DON' T HAVE THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

XBL Gamertag: Rampage99

" Basically, pollute the air all you want, your just speeding up the inevitable. Our future generations are f*cked as it is and there' s really nothing we can do about it. Have a nice day "

not my type of game but its always nice to see the bar being raised.

ORIGINAL: Rampage99

I DON' T HAVE THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

THEN GET THE MONEY!!!! YOU HAVE A SAM FISHER AVATAR!!!!!

TO NOT HAVE IT ON RELEASE DAY IS A CARDINAL SIN!!!!

Dunno if I should rent before I buy. I only ever played the first splinter cell and got bored withing 30 minutes.

It' s boring having your head constantly pummelled(SP?) with bullets?

There are two rules to success:

1. Never tell all you know.

Actually the 30 minutes at the start of the first game was great :)


btw the reviewer from ign most have been on drugs calling the stories bad. And it was a crappy review containing spoilers, stupid *****

Bought it today, havent played it yet.

My roomate bought it and I jacked it from him. I' m already 5 levels into the game. It' s freaking awesome! The tension is so f*cking high! I' m not going to give out any spoilers but damn... this game is already making me question my every move. I LOVE SPLINTER CELL!!!!!

Btw, I have a friend at EB that said he' d help me get the game for free. He' s not going to steal it but just swap it out for another game. Hopefully I' ll have my own copy by the weekend!

XBL Gamertag: Rampage99

" Basically, pollute the air all you want, your just speeding up the inevitable. Our future generations are f*cked as it is and there' s really nothing we can do about it. Have a nice day "

Arh! I' ve been desperate for a new splinter Cell game for so long, in actual fact I am going to hunt the stores now, with my mums credit card and see if I can pick
it up!

The Exploding Camera will become my favourite weapon..

Anyone up for Tight suit spies vs. Muscley Mercs when the game comes out???

There are two rules to success:

1. Never tell all you know.

Its annoying, i was hoping to have the game in the maiol today, instead ill have to wait to friday! dammit!

For some reason, i don' t believe in pre-orders anymore.

I love to go to the store and buy the game!! Woow, it' s so fun!! This is probably my first real anticipated 360 title that I am about to get my hands on.... Next is
Sonic The Hedgehog.....

I love the blue guy!!

There are two rules to success:

1. Never tell all you know.

If i dont preorder i wont get the game on launch! i drive to 7 different shops to find graw on its release day! Besides ordering the game online saves me around 5-10£ everytime!

The HD video review on gametrailers shows how stunning it looks. Unfortunately for me i' m away for most of next week and so won' t get to play it until next weekend...

OMG ME WANT! if wal-mart has it i' m definetly buying it (its the only place within 70 miles you can buy games here lol)

i just got my roomate to pre-order DOAX2. Man I can' t wait for that either! So many great games coming out next month!

"If you knew how good I am you would think I'm modest."

i was thinking about getting this game but ive been put off by users saying the storyline isnt very good so my opinions have changed about his game if it came down in price it was on offer i would consider buying this game but from i wouldnt recommnd it

i was thinking about getting this game but ive been put off by users saying the storyline isnt very good so my opinions have changed about his game if it came down in price it was on offer i would consider buying this game but from i wouldnt recommnd it

the storyline is excelent, IMO, its not exagerated like most other games are, its something that could really happen in the real world, kinda like the R6 games!

Rainbow Six: Vegas, doesn' t actually start in Vegas. It starts in Mexico!

Rainbow Six: Vegas, doesn' t actually start in Vegas. It starts in Mexico!

Tied into graw?

ORIGINAL: Vx Chemical

Rainbow Six: Vegas, doesn' t actually start in Vegas. It starts in Mexico!

Tied into graw?

Doubtful. I' d guess that they had assets left over from GRAW that never got used and figured it was a good way to start the game off as if you' ve played GRAW already you' ll instantly feel comfortable.

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With a game like Splinter cell the story is not important , so i dont think you should be put off buying it.

The story is your standard take down terrorist group with no real interesting characters apart from Sam Fisher.

Rest in PEACE Cetra and GANGSTA you guys will be missed..........

Dont understand why people like these types of games.. I just find them a boring waiste of time.. I actually fell asleep watching a freind play SC2 on Xbox. Yuk..

the games and the backdrops are great! the gameplay is surperb, and the story is great for adults or likes realistic portrayels of the world, where as kids will enjoy MGS more!

Loving this game. Hard as hell on the first go, but now Im leaning into it more and Im loving it.

Hey look Tiz is online right now...ask him what I did (or as of this post what Im gonna do).