Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 806 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 262 out of 806
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  1. Klarden
    May 1, 2010
    8
    Ubisoft didn't fail to amaze with this release, as they did with all of their games for the past 8 years. Tell me, can you imagine a game that is awesome AND awful at the same time? Maybe Ubisoft went to some special lessions, but they constantly create such games. It's not Splinter Cell as i played it (by being as stealthy as possible). You can't even play like that. You Ubisoft didn't fail to amaze with this release, as they did with all of their games for the past 8 years. Tell me, can you imagine a game that is awesome AND awful at the same time? Maybe Ubisoft went to some special lessions, but they constantly create such games. It's not Splinter Cell as i played it (by being as stealthy as possible). You can't even play like that. You are the ultimate killing machine now. An ultimate killing machine that can bash the door or kick the car instead of the enemy. A super-predator that will spend a minute trying to find a place, where climbing up and not jumping around the table is possible. An agile hunter, for whom lying bottle can be an invisible magic wall. Thankfully, post-soviet countries don't have to pay 60 buck for this game, otherwise i wouldn't have rated it 8. P.S. And co-op and multiplayer? Well, "server is currently unavailable" is a pretty good game.… Expand
  2. AlfonsoM.
    May 1, 2010
    0
    Worst game of the series, overbearing DRM makes it nearly unplayable. The series seems like it has been living in skid row since the second game. It's been all downhill from there.
  3. RoelE.
    May 1, 2010
    10
    Conviction is a whole new story in the Splinter cell-series. The new ways to kill your enemy's is awsome! I absolutly love the mark & execute one. Like in the other Splinter cell games you'll have some special attacks such as "Death from above" & "HumanShield". I think Ubisoft has done a great job on Splinter Cell Convictions!!
  4. ChristopherB
    Apr 30, 2010
    6
    I have to say that this game was really a big disappointment. This game really lacks the stealth feeling the older series hade. You can pick up a machine gun and kill everything in a room without any tactics what so ever. If your a fan off Sam Fishers story I would recommend to wait for a price drop becouse its not worth it now.
  5. Chris
    Apr 29, 2010
    7
    I gave SSC a 7 because overall, it's a good game, the AI is great, and it looks good. but I did come across some minor bugs and the thing that annoyed me the most was the constant fps set to 30. and my computer is capable to do more than enough with this game. Weather they are gonna patch and improve this, I dont know. But users have been complaining about the fps only set to 30, so I gave SSC a 7 because overall, it's a good game, the AI is great, and it looks good. but I did come across some minor bugs and the thing that annoyed me the most was the constant fps set to 30. and my computer is capable to do more than enough with this game. Weather they are gonna patch and improve this, I dont know. But users have been complaining about the fps only set to 30, so I hope they do fix this. But despite the fps this game looks great and gameplay works smoothly and is easy to get used to. Singleplayer is abit short to, but Co op works great, no problem there what so ever.… Expand
  6. BobS.
    Apr 29, 2010
    0
    The game is utter garbage, especially the PC version. The DRM turns the game into more of an atrocity than it was originally through it's constant interruption of game moments that require concentration with "RE-ESTABLISHING CONNECTION TO DRM SERVERS". Out of the roughly 15 or so guns in the game only four or five actually have/can be fitted with silencers. It's hardly at all The game is utter garbage, especially the PC version. The DRM turns the game into more of an atrocity than it was originally through it's constant interruption of game moments that require concentration with "RE-ESTABLISHING CONNECTION TO DRM SERVERS". Out of the roughly 15 or so guns in the game only four or five actually have/can be fitted with silencers. It's hardly at all about stealth and there's even a level where "Sam gets mad." and it allows you to just run through an office building shooting scores of trained paramilitary mercenaries in night vision with only a pistol whom die in one shot on the hardest difficulty. It should be called Tom Clancy's Gears of War. There's also a multitude of in-game ads for Philips Razors, Nivea for Men and Cisco. The game is half-assed, overall pathetic and I honestly want a refund. The game is complete trash.… Expand
  7. kantoN
    Apr 28, 2010
    2
    Well... This is a big disappointment for $60. Uni focused too much on the technical portion of the design to a point that the plot becomes scattered with influence of MW2 etc... The content for xtra cash is BS and the gameplay is not all new nor surprising, all well within expectation, non beyond. This is probably the worst situation a sequal could be in... NOTHING new... plot, tech, Well... This is a big disappointment for $60. Uni focused too much on the technical portion of the design to a point that the plot becomes scattered with influence of MW2 etc... The content for xtra cash is BS and the gameplay is not all new nor surprising, all well within expectation, non beyond. This is probably the worst situation a sequal could be in... NOTHING new... plot, tech, style... Thumbs down from me... But for those PC craves out there, this could still jog ur hardware for some fun... maybe.… Expand
  8. MikeM
    Apr 28, 2010
    1
    Good game, BUT, why game companies continue to jack over the honest paying customers is beyond me! I am absolutely disgusted by the fact that 'you must' have a constant internet connection to play the game. Furthermore, here is a quote on steam's site " Ubisoft may cancel access to online features upon a 30-day prior notice . . ." BS! $60.00 for this?? unbelievable! Wake up Good game, BUT, why game companies continue to jack over the honest paying customers is beyond me! I am absolutely disgusted by the fact that 'you must' have a constant internet connection to play the game. Furthermore, here is a quote on steam's site " Ubisoft may cancel access to online features upon a 30-day prior notice . . ." BS! $60.00 for this?? unbelievable! Wake up ubisoft, we are paying customers!… Expand
  9. JakeMarsta
    Sep 2, 2008
    9
    Since I'm a douche like Frikasee, here is a review of a game that comes out in a year or more. Umm yeah, you know, the gameplay is cool. Uhh, Sam Fisher has no gadgets, but that doesn't mean it sucks. Oh well, here is my vote. I don't even care if the game comes out. No, absolutely not.
  10. FrikaseeJ.
    Aug 12, 2007
    7
    I'm all for the Splinter Cell series, but in seeing this new titles gameplay makes me pray that Ubisoft doesn't ruin the great name of Splinter Cell. I respect them for going out on an edge and trying to veer from the repeated stealthy gameplay, but that's what it's all about. They already stepped close enough to the edge on double agent and I'm afraid Conviction I'm all for the Splinter Cell series, but in seeing this new titles gameplay makes me pray that Ubisoft doesn't ruin the great name of Splinter Cell. I respect them for going out on an edge and trying to veer from the repeated stealthy gameplay, but that's what it's all about. They already stepped close enough to the edge on double agent and I'm afraid Conviction will jump off the cliff. The only three good ways in which this can end are as follows. 1. This is the last game of the series. 2. Somehow they manage to make this new outfit work without the stealth and gadgets. 3. Just stick to what they know, get Sam Fisher back into the agency. I already know what my vote will be, no matter the outcome.… Expand
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GameZone
    80
    Conviction appeals to a whole new crowd that grew up on creating distractions, using every single gadget in their inventory and dragging bodies into shadows. If Conviction is evidence of where Ubisoft is taking the series, they are about to win over a lot of new fans and potentially upset a portion of those already loyal.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    86
    The single-player story is short, but it's filled with a lot of great moments. The co-op multiplayer helps to give the package a lot more bite.
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  3. Digital Chumps
    88
    I have no problem recommending Conviction to anyone who enjoys the Splinter Cell series or third person action/stealth games in general. I would have loved a much longer and more involved campaign, but the additional modes (including a separate co-op campaign) go a long way in making up for that.
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