The game is a very different animal from theAssassins Creed-esque prototype originally planned.
Continuing the arcingSplinter Cellstory,Convictiontakes place a while after the events seen inDouble Agent.
This isSplinter Cell, yes, but not quite how you remember it.
This time theres a much more organic feel.
This tactical positioning is enforced by another cool feature: Last Known Position.
Most notable is the lack of the games iconic goggles.
If youre the throw in who avoids black-and-white movies like the plague, this may not impress.
Other new elements also help to freshen Sams adventures up.
Most notably, this often increases the number of targets Sam can mark using the Mark and Execute skill.
Still, the more powerful toys are there to play with, and will certainly spice up multiplayer.
The Co-op mode is sure to be a big hit and places two players into a full mini-adventure.
Convictionis over far too soon.
Still, while it lasts,Convictionis a brilliantly crafted title.
Michael Ironside is great once again as Sam, and the rest of the cast is perfectly believable.
If it wasnt for the short length, this could have been a real five star effort.
Its old, but new, alien, yet familiar, and always a blast.
Tom Clancys Splinter Cell: Convictionis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
4 out of 5
