Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 607 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 60 out of 607
  3. Negative: 20 out of 607
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  1. Mats2468
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    This game still to this date remains to be one of the best stealth games ever. The third instalment of the series gives you an abselute epic journey with really immersive level design with a badass soundtrack. Everything great from prevoius game when it comes to gameplay is even greater here, and with some new type of graphics this game holds up really great even today. It's surely theThis game still to this date remains to be one of the best stealth games ever. The third instalment of the series gives you an abselute epic journey with really immersive level design with a badass soundtrack. Everything great from prevoius game when it comes to gameplay is even greater here, and with some new type of graphics this game holds up really great even today. It's surely the best in the series, I give it a 9/10 but into the series overall 10/10.… Expand
  2. DorlGaming
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece game in all existing aspects. Still playing great. 10/10
  3. levoxyl
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Amazing game, great graphics, perfect action story, interesting way of playing, really makes you feel like some spy.
  4. Trix122
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Best splinter cell by far. Along Metal gear solid, best stealth game ever.
    It was so ahead of it's time... released in 2005 and it has insane textures details and lightning/shadows. If it wasn't for the character models you would say this was released on ps3 gen.
  5. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  6. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    this is certainly an older game but probably directly behind mgs5 for its stealth
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Between us this game is practically from the beginning of the 21st century and it already had beautiful and perfect graphics, until today when I enter the game I am enjoying the graphics that come to have more life than the Own Splinter Cell blacklist
  8. Gazownik
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    My very first game from the Splinter Cell series.
    I remember the train mission till today...
  9. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    I'm just saving this game here for future purposes. If I only rate but not review it's not saved to my profile. Anyways a total gem.
  10. Havik_destroyer
    May 8, 2022
    10
    The best game from ubisoft and one of the best STEALTH-Action games ever!!!
  11. Kudlak-Sin
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Still the best game in the series. Classical hardcore stealth. This is Splinter Cell! Revolutionized the stealth genre as well as one of the best stealth games up there with the likes of Thief.

    Timeless masterpiece!
  12. danield80
    Dec 21, 2021
    6
    Splinter Cell is a self-proclaimed "Stealth Action Redefined" and Chaos Theory is arguably its best entry.
    Well, it's a pretty bold statement for a game that's solely based on the contrast of light and darkness. So, stay in the shadows and you literally do not exist for the guards. Naturally, you have to make the levels so dark in order to have somewhere to hide. This game is even darker    Splinter Cell is a self-proclaimed "Stealth Action Redefined" and Chaos Theory is arguably its best entry.
    Well, it's a pretty bold statement for a game that's solely based on the contrast of light and darkness. So, stay in the shadows and you literally do not exist for the guards. Naturally, you have to make the levels so dark in order to have somewhere to hide. This game is even darker than "Layers of Fear". Luckily, you have night vision goggles which glitch sometimes when entering a new area. Just amazing. Simply restart the level. It's nothing out of the ordinary since you've been constantly reloading saves for every missed shot since the aiming is like a lottery.
    The enemies are so big bren they find a restroom with turned off lights and nobody in it suspicious. So, now we have guards that know which specific room should be lit and which doors closed in the whole building but can't see a guy with three shining bulbs on his head in the shadows. Unbelievable.
    This game is praised for its excellent graphics yet the guards' faces look like foching goblins!
    The sound in this game is imbalanced. Sometimes you can't hear conversations that happen right in front of your nose. And the music is terrible as well. Rumbling af even if there's no threat anymore.

    Chaos Theory offers a coop multiplayer. The levels are more interesting than the single player campaign's levels. That's pathetic. The relation crashes whenever your wifi goes weak for a second. The coop is full of glitches (even game-breaking). This makes playing it a painful experience.

    As a whole, Splinter Cell is just a glorified Xbox franchise and feels like a cheap Android knock-off of Metal Gear Solid, a much better franchise. Which is predominantly a PS franchise. But don't worry, some are available on Xbox as well.    … Expand
  13. Tomle1202
    Dec 16, 2021
    9
    Chaos Theory is a thrilling experience that every stealth enthusiast should try out at least once.
  14. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    I played this game long time ago but I remember it as the best Splinter Cell game available.
  15. Solembum2
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    "— Let me ask: три поднятия тревоги и миссия окончена?
    — Что? Конечно, нет, это не видеоигра, Фишер!"

    10 четвёртых стен из 10.

    Минус 1 бал за грёбаные непроходимые купальни. Сколько нервов там осталось...
  16. DobreBobre
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Adapting this game for pc is **** up. I don't care about snowflake excuses, this is not possible to play
  17. captrvs21
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story 9.7
    Characters 9.7
    Coop 9.7
    Weapons and Gadgets 9.7
    Game-play 9.7
    AI Enemies 9.7    … Expand
  18. ImmenseData
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made, period. The sheer mix of deep-yet-accessible gameplay, drop-dead gorgeous visuals (which are still strong 16 years on), the SOUND (both sound design and the amazing soundtrack by Amon Tobin), remarkably strong writing (especially for in-level dialogue) and the genius with which all these are put together make this title a supremely immersive experience.One of the best games ever made, period. The sheer mix of deep-yet-accessible gameplay, drop-dead gorgeous visuals (which are still strong 16 years on), the SOUND (both sound design and the amazing soundtrack by Amon Tobin), remarkably strong writing (especially for in-level dialogue) and the genius with which all these are put together make this title a supremely immersive experience. It's the one stealth game that can measure up to Metal Gear Solid, as different as they are. Don't look up anything else and play it for yourself. There is NOTHING like it.… Expand
  19. JohnoDeruno
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Attention: this is just my opinion!

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory - ''The best stealth action game?'' What made me very interested in this game is the new variety in the game. So when it comes to history, it is not the most interesting as always the political, terrorist wars which we have stopped in order to avoid a world war. The design itself is really quite interesting    Attention: this is just my opinion!

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory - ''The best stealth action game?''

    What made me very interested in this game is the new variety in the game. So when it comes to history, it is not the most interesting as always the political, terrorist wars which we have stopped in order to avoid a world war. The design itself is really quite interesting and fun. There was a lot more variety in the game like weapon mechanics, camera change, more techniques. The level design as interesting as it is not, the beginning is so fascinating and surprising, but in the end everything changes and leaves the atmosphere much more boring. The soundtrack itself has changed significantly and the better quality as well as the cutscenes. The logic of the game left much more interesting and the dialogues themselves much more realistic and lively, with a much higher AI, though sometimes annoying. Well speaking of the downsides, the game in my opinion has an uninteresting atmosphere and the level design on several levels is so uninteresting. In general, the end was the worst level mission, because there was such a problem with technology. Be careful that this does not happen to you!

    So in my opinion the game has a lot of change and variety and more action, but the point is no longer such a fun level of design and atmosphere, and the game has some challenges. I would dedicate myself to this game 8/10.    … Expand
  20. AZE_TUR_Gamer
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    My Favourite stealth game :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
  21. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    6
    Игра не рыба ни мясо прикольные спец-агентские гаджеты но стрельба просто ужасна сюжет средний!
  22. nazarkin123
    Mar 12, 2021
    7
    My first and maybe the best stealth-action games. Not that cool story but the gameplay was really interesting.
  23. SeyeerGame
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    I remember playing this game with my brother as a child. It was fun

    Я помню, как в детстве играл в эту игру со своим братом. Это было весело
  24. Cz3rw0ny
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    The best installment of the Splinter Cell franchise till this day. It had the essence of the story, gameplay and graphics that this series really needed. It was very modern at the time of release and even today it looks alright. Big recommendation!
  25. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    Добротный стелс экшн, странно почему заглохла серия, делали вполне годные игры. 8/10 если не играли в эти серию игр, попробуйте.
  26. storygamer
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Tom Clancy`s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is the third installment of the action stealth series and by far the best! You get wonderful graphics, perfectly balanced gameplay and a cool and thrilling plot. The multiplayer rocks too! If you ever dreamed of being a spy, this game is full satisfaction!
  27. JuanJorgeperez
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Soy fanatico de la saga splinter cell esta joya merece continuar :3 si sale mas de este juego lo comprare es muy bueno juego : )
  28. kev45m
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Le meilleur Splinter Cell de la franchise à ce jour !
    Le mode coop local est un vrai + qui permet de prolonger la durée de vie du jeu.
    Les graphismes sont magnifiques pour l'époque et le gameplay est d'une précision incroyable pour l'époque aussi (un peu rigide aujourd'hui).
  29. CoBALT23
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Probably one of the best stealth games
  30. Kotofon
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    События шутера от первого лица начинаются с того, что мы знакомимся с известным персонажем серии Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory — Сэмом Фишером. Он агент специального назначения, выполняющий все свои убийства и дела в жанре стелс. Помимо того, что события игры развивают сторонний от сил Америки конфликт, главный герой обязан спасти программиста, работающего с неким Филипом Массе,События шутера от первого лица начинаются с того, что мы знакомимся с известным персонажем серии Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory — Сэмом Фишером. Он агент специального назначения, выполняющий все свои убийства и дела в жанре стелс. Помимо того, что события игры развивают сторонний от сил Америки конфликт, главный герой обязан спасти программиста, работающего с неким Филипом Массе, ранее разработавшим специальные компьютерные алгоритмы для ведения информационной войны. На фоне этих событий КНР и КНДР создают почву для начала информационной войны с Японией. Нарушив девятую статью конституции Японии, страна восходящего солнца дает надежды Третьему Эшелону на то, что войны не будет, но цель Фишера — выкрасть с Перу программиста Брюса Моргенхольта.… Expand
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#3 Best PC Game of 2005
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Game Informer
    98
    Writing in video games is a subject that doesn't get a lot of attention, but Chaos Theory features a simply great script. Not only is it complex and deep, it's also surprisingly funny. [Apr 2005, p.112]
  2. IGN
    96
    When combined with the excellent animations, the game feels incredibly cinematic, and on a high-end graphics card the game is stunning. Each level is a grand set piece in which players stylishly accomplish their goals.
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  3. Worth Playing
    96
    A serious improvement in any way you care to name, from gameplay to its newly, eerily realistic graphics.
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