Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

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  1. levoxyl
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Classic game. Kind of hard to play ,personally. Amazing graphics. Great mechanics
  2. Xplocion
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    The good:
    This game is more similar to the original Xbox Splinter a Cell. Repeat the Mark/Execute option to eliminate targets. Difficulty selector that includes Easy, Normal, Realistic and Perfectionist (this last one you can't report bullets or gadgets, without the mark/execute option, your resistance is low). You have three ways to advance in the missions, these styles allow you to    The good:
    This game is more similar to the original Xbox Splinter a Cell. Repeat the Mark/Execute option to eliminate targets. Difficulty selector that includes Easy, Normal, Realistic and Perfectionist (this last one you can't report bullets or gadgets, without the mark/execute option, your resistance is low). You have three ways to advance in the missions, these styles allow you to replay the missions and are not restrictive, being able to combine styles
    •Ghost: Infiltration and stealth
    •Panther: Stealth, stalking and light confrontations
    •Assault: Be the same unrecognized brother of Rambo
    Plot twists according to whether you hit or miss. The game allows you to decide the order of activities including personal team missions for cooperative and competitive. Spies vs Mercenaries returns as a competitive multiplayer mode. The advanced AI of the enemies, they surround you, they take you out of cover, the terrorist group of The Architects have countermeasures to interfere with your sensors, Voron has your same gadgets including tri-rotor drones and mobile drones that interfere with your gadgets. There are infiltration missions in which the restriction varies (not being detected, not killing anyone, etc.) which gives the game an extra challenge.

    The bad:
    The poor sales of this game sent Sam and his team to the freezer. The progression of the purchase of the improvements, all are chained so you can not go to the improvement you want without first obtaining all the previous ones. The plus improvements and "premium" content are already out of reach because they were unlocked with a Cellular App that is no longer available and on Uplay (some have already removed them). “The fans” have been asking for the return of Spies vs Mercenaries for a long time and this game has it but they didn't even peel it. The multiplayer at the time was emptied very quickly and today it is abandoned

    The Meh!: The cost of the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell license and its poor sales made Ubisoft not consider a reissue in the next generation. This game was overshadowed by all the glamor of the new generation back in 2012-2013 and the new and "revolutionary game of the strongest of snakes" (MGSV) that first sold a demo with a mission and later an unfinished game and the press gave them 100 and people continue to applaud them    … Expand
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    the best of the splinter Cell series, cool story, awesome and fun gameplay, fun co-op and multiplayer

    INSANE GAME
  4. Tomle1202
    Jun 14, 2022
    8
    Its writing and control could have been better, but overall Blacklist is a step in the right direction.
  5. Cagan505
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Öncelikle oyunun +18 yemesi lazım çünkü aşırı kanlı,boyun kırma,bıçaklama,boğma falan yani bu oyunu 13 yaşından sonra oynayın bunların dışında iyi bir oyun 2 puanı yazdığım şeylerden kırdım.… Expand
  6. gwynbleidd27
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Awesome story, amazing combat and some real badass cinematics. Loved every moment!
  7. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    지금은 약간 시대착오적인듯한 레일슈터형 잠입게임이지만 뛰어난 레벨구성으로 그 단점을 대부분 상쇄시켰다. 범람하는 암살게임계에서 이것도 특징이라면 특징인듯.
  8. cornbreadcaleb
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    No Michael Ironside or else it would be 10 stars. BRING THE GAME BACK UBISOFT DANNNGGGG
  9. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    It seems the 5 years between Chaos Theory and Conviction had everyone forget what made the series so different than everything else.
  10. Dnische
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    I love this genre. Blacklist was one of the last pure stealth games, and the last Splinter Cell game. What a pity. I just hope that Ubisoft someday remember that they have this magnificent franchise and will make a new game. In the meantime, all we can do is just replay old parts, this game included ( it was released 8!!! years ago after all).

    8/10 ( Veteran difficulty level wasn't    I love this genre. Blacklist was one of the last pure stealth games, and the last Splinter Cell game. What a pity. I just hope that Ubisoft someday remember that they have this magnificent franchise and will make a new game. In the meantime, all we can do is just replay old parts, this game included ( it was released 8!!! years ago after all).

    8/10 ( Veteran difficulty level wasn't challenging enough)    … Expand
  11. psylife
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    Blacklist blends action and stealth, and does so without sacrificing the tactical foundations that is so core to its gameplay. As a result, the experience retains most of the cerebral aspect of the original trilogy but also gains in action and momentum.

    The level design is as always, the star of the show and is both varied and challenging. The optional objectives add thrill and the    Blacklist blends action and stealth, and does so without sacrificing the tactical foundations that is so core to its gameplay. As a result, the experience retains most of the cerebral aspect of the original trilogy but also gains in action and momentum.

    The level design is as always, the star of the show and is both varied and challenging. The optional objectives add thrill and the different mission approaches such as Panther and Ghost add a satisfying level of incentive and reward.

    Gadgets and character customization are both fun and mechanically relevant. The production value is as good as ever and the visual presentation is good. That said, it is unfortunate that the game lost so much of its flair and sense of style; The minimalist, noir/Clancy ambiance was sacrificed in exchange for a cheap B television drama look and feel. The replacement of Micheal Ironside from the cast, straight-up destroyed the character of Sam Fisher and all the charisma that went with it. Black list is a good game, it is a competent game, but in some fundamental way, it is not the Splinter cell we all come to know and love.    … Expand
  12. RealMonster2
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    good story. good multi player.good gameplay.
    good stealth.good shooter.This game is fantastic
  13. BeanLaden
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    Splinter Cell: Blacklist is a fantastic game, with a smooth mechanics and a great stroy line. A bit annoying though, that some missions when you die, you start from the beggining
  14. shostakn
    Oct 15, 2020
    8
    Summary: Unleash the force of the most lethal agent to ever exist. You are Sam Fisher, and you've been granted the ultimate license to protect innocents against an array of global terror attacks known as Blacklist - the freedom to use limitless power, to bend or break virtually every law, and to rise to the level of the world's most lethal operative. If you are successful, the President ofSummary: Unleash the force of the most lethal agent to ever exist. You are Sam Fisher, and you've been granted the ultimate license to protect innocents against an array of global terror attacks known as Blacklist - the freedom to use limitless power, to bend or break virtually every law, and to rise to the level of the world's most lethal operative. If you are successful, the President of the United States will deny your existence. If you fail, millions will likely face their deaths… Expand
  15. adam_carl
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    I love splinter cell games I played all series but the blacklist game have lot of problems with story to I think Sam Fisher character in blacklist is not the best creation from ubisoft I'm not say this game is bad I say this game just "OK" game.
  16. moranop
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    This is the first Tom Clancy´s game that I´ve played. For me, is a 9/10. Will be looking for others games of the series.
  17. c300g97
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ok, listen to me very carefully.
    I've played every single Splinter Cell game, enjoyed all of them (yes, double agent too), and i'm here to tell you all to get this game!
    Best splinter cell of all times.
  18. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final de la saga( por ahora), este juego es mi favorito de todos los splinter cell, molan sus mecanicas, su uso de el sigilo y nuevas herramientas como el trirotor y el los nuevos personajes como briggs y charlie estan muy bien colocados como la escena de briggs es flipante lo que puede ser este juego en primera persona y es otro de mis favoritos, el doblaje como siempre espectacular, todos los mapas con mucho detalle y ningun bug como siempre en esta saga, lo mismo creo que superare las 1000 horas en total en este juego, el enemigo de esta entrega es la ostia con perdon de la palabra, y se trabajaron los personajes segundarios, incluso acabas perdonando a kobin… Expand
  19. ycarodalv
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Melhor Jogo De Espiões Do Mundo Muito Legal É Um Jogo De Estratégia E Eu Só Tou Escrevendo Isso Pq Eu Acho Q A Voxel Vai Ler
  20. Kotofon
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Сэм Фишер представляет организацию «Четвертый Эшелон». Крепкие парни этой банды подчиняются только президенту Америки, который распространил вооруженные силы своей страны на 2/3 доступной людям суши. В рамках Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist появились повстанцы, предъявившие требования правительству, поставив перед фактом «черный список» - перечень вещей и взрывов, которыеСэм Фишер представляет организацию «Четвертый Эшелон». Крепкие парни этой банды подчиняются только президенту Америки, который распространил вооруженные силы своей страны на 2/3 доступной людям суши. В рамках Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist появились повстанцы, предъявившие требования правительству, поставив перед фактом «черный список» - перечень вещей и взрывов, которые осуществятся, если американские силы не отступятся. В черный список входят экономически важные объекты для страны, поэтому «Четвертый Эшелон» отправляется нейтрализовать банду повстанцев, шантажирующих правительство.… Expand
  21. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    9/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  22. vxnxcxvs
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    One of the most underrated games I've played in my life. There's a lot of possibillities to play the game, you can pull up a gun and kill every enemy or you can pass through some place without killing nobody, or even kill all enemies without being in the building to be more specific, just using your gadgets. The story is good but not that good, so that's why my rate to this game is 8. GoodOne of the most underrated games I've played in my life. There's a lot of possibillities to play the game, you can pull up a gun and kill every enemy or you can pass through some place without killing nobody, or even kill all enemies without being in the building to be more specific, just using your gadgets. The story is good but not that good, so that's why my rate to this game is 8. Good graphics (it's stiil good to the old generation 'til this day), good fighting mechanics and tons of possibilities to play the game.… Expand
  23. athleos
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    This game is underrated; so far, I would give it a ballzy 9/10
    The game play at 'Realistic' difficulty is a cruel beast – oh yeah baby.
    And gosh darn it, do I ever miss Michael Ironside. Fixed all the crahing: The torrent version for 'Splinter Cell Blacklist' will crash every 20-40 minutes because it could not be fully cracked (I tried every crash-fix) so don't even bother.    This game is underrated; so far, I would give it a ballzy 9/10
    The game play at 'Realistic' difficulty is a cruel beast – oh yeah baby.
    And gosh darn it, do I ever miss Michael Ironside.

    Fixed all the crahing:

    The torrent version for 'Splinter Cell Blacklist' will crash every 20-40 minutes because it could not be fully cracked (I tried every crash-fix) so don't even bother.
    Ubisoft sold to me (directly through Uplay) the 'digital deluxe' version for only $13.00 WOW!!
    This game is very sensitive to high refresh rates
    My nvidia setting was 2560x1440 @ 144Hz (some cut-scenes crashed the game)
    I customized a new refresh rate to 84Hz
    I turned off anti-aliasing
    I turned off Vsinc
    Then match Nvidia's custom refresh rate to game's configuration file:
    Go to … DocumentsUbisoftBlacklistvideoSettings.ini
    MaxRefreshRate=84
    UseMotionBlur=1 (change to UseMotionBlur=0)
    UseBloom=1 (change to UseBloom=0)
    Finally, this game was released one week before Windows 8.1
    So, if you run Win10-64bit then:
    >>>RUN all game.exe files in "Compatibility mode" for "Windows 8"
    All other in-game graphic settings I maxed out to the extreme for Dx.11 candy.
    So I now run it in 'full screen' at 2560x1440 @ 84 Hz on my Geforce 1070-Ti
    In my last 10 hour game session it crashed only once, because I initially forgot to lower the refresh rate and to turn off anti-aliasing and kill Vsinc.
    This game is underrated; so far, I would give it a ballzy 9/10
    The game play at 'Realistic' difficulty is a cruel beast – oh yeah baby.
    And gosh darn it, do I ever miss Michael Ironside.    … Expand
  24. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Story: 7, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. Ah all the memories, an great game, i enjoyed it
  25. playking
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    this is a great game one of the best games i ve ever played everyone must play it it is so good i have finish it many times and im still playing it .for the guys who doesn't like this game they are idiots (no offense) but it cant be bad i just want to know what is the bad thing on it the. gameplay is great the story is good the weapons and gadgets are good too (like EMP sleeping gas ...)this is a great game one of the best games i ve ever played everyone must play it it is so good i have finish it many times and im still playing it .for the guys who doesn't like this game they are idiots (no offense) but it cant be bad i just want to know what is the bad thing on it the. gameplay is great the story is good the weapons and gadgets are good too (like EMP sleeping gas ...) and you can play with 3 styles
    1-PANTHER: kill enemies stealthy (with out getting detected)
    2-GHOST: takedown(with out killing) enemies stealthy(with out getting detected)
    3-ASSAULT: attack enemies with loud weapons and grenades...
    in the hole game there is only on bad thing. Briggs mission can play just online but on the xbox 360 and ps3 there is a split screen (i have a ps3) and i'm in 2019 and still playing it .it deserves 100/100 this is my final words.    … Expand
  26. Striknin
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    I completed the game two times and this game must be in top ten games list , i played only single player mode i really enjoyed in realistic difficulty
  27. aralath
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    Never played the multiplayer but single player campaign was fun to play....
  28. Pious24
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    I really enjoyed Blacklist. The controls are slick and responsive. The multiplayer is slick and harkens back to the best of Pandora's Tomorrow and Chaos Theory. It was a pleasure to play online with my friends and relive the thrill of avoiding the merc flashlights. The co-op was fun too. I hope they make more in the series.
  29. drazy01
    Jun 29, 2016
    9
    très bon jeu a essaye, des graphisme au top pour son époque ,des personnage caractériels,et des fonctionnalite très bien imaginé j'ai bien aimer l'ide du "drone" qui est bien imagine
  30. purple_laser
    Feb 10, 2016
    8
    DO NOT buy this game.. useless game with enemies detecting you very easily and missions dont save and after an hour of progress, you wil be needed to start from beginnning even if a cctv spots u.

    Oh and ubisoft support SUCKS big time. no replies to my queries of game not starting with old outdated uplay app!!!

    RIDICULOUS>
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 22, 2014
    80
    With Conviction, the Splinter Cell series seemed to be veering off course, but Blacklist thankfully grabs the wheel and gets it back on track.
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  2. Level7.nu
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Splinter Cell Blacklist is one of the better entries in the long lived spy-saga. It offers great gameplay choices and sneaking is heavily rewarded. On top of that the multiplayer is also confidently crafted. The one thing lacking is the banal story with flat characterization that hinders Splinter Cell Blacklist from reaching any narrative high points.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Sep 25, 2013
    80
    Though it lacks the subdued intelligence of Chaos Theory, there's still some cracking good sneaking to be had. [Oct 2013, p.92]
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