Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

 GameCube
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
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  1. TimH.
    May 16, 2003
    7
    It is amazing how one little thing can totally kill a game. Beautiful graphics, cool ideas, all blown away by the lack of an active camera mode. The camera in this game is terrible. I spend most of the time trying to keep Sam looking in the direction I am going. How hard would it be to add some good control options huh? It is frustrating because once you become an ace at 1st or 3rd person It is amazing how one little thing can totally kill a game. Beautiful graphics, cool ideas, all blown away by the lack of an active camera mode. The camera in this game is terrible. I spend most of the time trying to keep Sam looking in the direction I am going. How hard would it be to add some good control options huh? It is frustrating because once you become an ace at 1st or 3rd person shooters on a PC, using any console gamepad is like playing with an interntional handicap. Sorry, but it is true.… Expand

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#14 Best GameCube Game of 2003
33
#33 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#46 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    It stands as one of the essential games to own on the platform, providing it's your one and only games system.
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  2. Nintendojo
    100
    Astounding.
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  3. GameZone
    95
    With its incredible gameplay, excellent atmosphere and great graphics, Splinter Cell is a great game that shouldn’t be missed by any self respecting GameCube owner.
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