Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

 DS
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 9 out of 22
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  1. Play Magazine
    65
    Although buoyed by a nice touch-screen look system and a fine series of multiplayer options, the reality is that this theory rests on ground most shaky. [Aug 2005, p.56]
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  2. Game Chronicles
    64
    The game is virtually unplayable using any of the vision modes and without them you are doomed to play the game in total darkness or not at all.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The console versions of the Splinter Cell series are virtually perfect. It's really hard to accept anything less regardless of what system it's on.
  5. Games Radar
    60
    Unfortunately the addition of the excellent multiplayer modes and the surprisingly well executed DS conversion aren't enough to make it a must-buy. [NGC Pocket]
  6. GameSpot
    56
    Unfortunately, all of these [features] are dragged down by a poor frame rate and cumbersome controls. The scope of this game is certainly impressive. It's just not much fun to play.
  7. N-Insanity
    56
    I honestly see no real reason to buy this game. Unless you only own a GCN and desperately want to play the Spies vs. Mercs minigame, then I would advise you to get the console version.
  8. 1UP
    55
    There are even certain instances where you can find yourself focusing on your stealth tactics rather than struggling with the interface, and in those instances the game plays out quite well. It's just too bad those are the exception rather than the rule.
  9. Worth Playing
    55
    A mediocre experience at best. There's a lengthy single player mode that has a lot to offer, but doesn't do anything particularly well. The controls are tedious and the graphics are slow and blocky.
  10. GameSpy
    50
    Although far from perfect, this is still shaping up to be the best portable version of Splinter Cell to come out to date.
  11. Eurogamer
    50
    If you're a die hard Splinter Cell fan, you might learn to live with the shonky control system and poor quality graphics. It's not as if the game is completely unplayable, after all. However, it's not varied or involving enough for our tastes, and the ratio of frustration to enjoyment is far too high.
  12. The Sydney Morning Herald
    50
    This frustration is compounded by the choppy, stuttering frame rate of the 3D visuals, making the already convoluted controls feel twice as sluggish. Even the menu screens seem slow to respond - a sure sign that the DS is being pushed beyond its capabilities.

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#55 Best DS Game of 2005
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#21 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
  1. Zoomer11
    Aug 25, 2017
    10
    this is one of the best shooters on the ds graphics may not be great but you can’t expect a lot for the ds. I would recommend buying this gamethis is one of the best shooters on the ds graphics may not be great but you can’t expect a lot for the ds. I would recommend buying this game even in 2017… Full Review »
  2. BRyanMccann
    Oct 23, 2007
    9
    well STFU it is so easy to tell you have a psp and are from sony! I mean jease to even say wait for it to come to the psp is just crap. mostwell STFU it is so easy to tell you have a psp and are from sony! I mean jease to even say wait for it to come to the psp is just crap. most games on the psp suck. the controls would suck on the psp. what shooter game that is on the psp has done good. answer really none. the thing that kills the psp is that it only has one analog stik if you want to call it that. the Ds has lots to offer too so shut up about that. now go back to your psp and watch some MSD or what ever the formate for the movies are for that worthless system. this game is great once you get a hand on the controls and I will admet it, it looks like they tried to hard to make this game great that the graphics stink. o and to go back to STFU! the only reason I would buy a psp is because that is the only system that is coming out with more games about FFVll. that where only in japan on cell phones. that is pritty sad if that is the only reason I would get a psp. people get the DS becasue it offers a diffrent look at games hello touch screen. psp is just like everyother hand held just with more better graphics. and I also rember that many better graphic handhelds challanged the great N and fell because people really dont care about graphics and they dont like the batter life on them. sorry Meta critics for giving a leature about the psp and ds but I had to get it off my chest.… Full Review »
  3. ChrisO.
    Jul 12, 2007
    9
    Ok ive checked around then played friends game....WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!!!??? its an awsome game! shure it took me a while Ok ive checked around then played friends game....WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!!!??? its an awsome game! shure it took me a while to learn the controls but HA! its my favourite game portable with me wherever i g o! all those who rated low don't have enough fricken patience i mean really! come on people! have you ever played the other ones? theyre fun right? well this one is just as fun!! you who voted low...suck.… Full Review »
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