Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2005
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  • Summary: The year is 2008. Information Warfare has evolved into the most dangerous threat to global stability. You are Sam Fisher, Third Echelon's most skilled Splinter Cell operative. You are assigned to execute a hazardous series of operations to investigate and eliminate a new source ofThe year is 2008. Information Warfare has evolved into the most dangerous threat to global stability. You are Sam Fisher, Third Echelon's most skilled Splinter Cell operative. You are assigned to execute a hazardous series of operations to investigate and eliminate a new source of information attacks, originating in North Korea. To succeed, you will employ a host of unconventional counterintelligence activities to gather intel, disrupt enemy operations and neutralize adversary targets. As Information Warfare evolves, so must the Splinter Cell. You must penetrate deeper into hostile territory and operate undetected, closer to the enemy than ever before. At your disposal is a lethal array of tactics ranging from Combat Knife techniques, experimental prototype weapons skills, and more radical hand-to-hand techniques such as the Inverted Chokehold. Experience the thrill of acting as a lone operative fighting tomorrow's threats in the field, and of cooperating online with a partner to accomplish crucial missions. Die in action, and the free world dies with you. Never-before-seen graphics technology offers the best visuals ever to appear on any platform. Advanced physics engine allows rag doll physics, particle effects and perfect interaction with the environment. The most complete arsenal of weapons and gadgets, from the combat knife to experimental prototype combat systems. Totally open level design with multipaths and optional secondary objectives. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GameSpy
    100
    The game's surfaces all look picture perfect thanks to a new technology called GeoTexturing, and the lighting engine has improved greatly since the last time. All of the characters models and animations are fluid, especially when it comes to controlling Sam.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Patience, careful planning, and a certain tolerance for trial and error are far more important than quick reflexes and an itchy trigger finger, which means it's not really for everyone. But if you're willing to put forth the effort, you're in for a supremely satisfying time.
  3. PSM Magazine
    95
    Challenging, gratifying, and revolutionary all at once, there's simply nothing out there remotely like [the new co-op mode]. [May 2005, p.68]
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  4. GameZone
    89
    The story for Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory feels like it was taken directly out of one of Tom Clancy’s novels.
  5. IGN
    84
    Like the other games in the series, Chaos Theory will wow you with its visuals and technical bravado, but lacks the depth of the other high-end PS2 stealth-action game, "Snake Eater."
  6. GamingTrend
    81
    Visually spectacular and open on the Xbox and PC, but very dark and claustrophobic on the PS2.
  7. DarkStation
    70
    Just an average stealth game on the PS2. It suffers from frame rate problems and just doesn't offer as much as we all would have hoped.

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  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. WackyPizza
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    I don'r care what people say. Chaos Theory is best in the series with gameplay,story,characters,voice acting. People must play exept if youI don'r care what people say. Chaos Theory is best in the series with gameplay,story,characters,voice acting. People must play exept if you like classics.… Expand
  2. DavidS.
    Mar 30, 2005
    10
    This game improves upon this line of games. The cool moves that you can now do, in addition to even better graphics make this the best This game improves upon this line of games. The cool moves that you can now do, in addition to even better graphics make this the best splinter cell yet.… Expand
  4. chellboy
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    Chaos Theory is an incredible deep game. It doesn't treat players like a baby, it knows that the game is so fun you will play it no matter howChaos Theory is an incredible deep game. It doesn't treat players like a baby, it knows that the game is so fun you will play it no matter how hard it is. And this game is pretty hard. It has improved on the past 2 games in the series so much! The most notable is the level design. The levels are so much more interesting and funny, it has more objectives on each level so it is worth exploring too. Great game mechanics and just an overall great experience… Expand
  5. AB
    Apr 11, 2005
    8
    The PS2 version of Chaos Theory is very disappointing compared to the Xbox version. Still, only the graphics and animation (which were the The PS2 version of Chaos Theory is very disappointing compared to the Xbox version. Still, only the graphics and animation (which were the most amazing aspects of the Xbox version) were downgraded.… Expand
  6. CarlosL.
    Jun 15, 2007
    8
    THIS GAME IS JUST PLAIN FUN. This game has the best coop ever me and my friends spend hours just sneaking around knocking guys out. The THIS GAME IS JUST PLAIN FUN. This game has the best coop ever me and my friends spend hours just sneaking around knocking guys out. The single player though has one problem some maps are so huge you get lost (Second level on the boat couldn't find Hugo) this is the best in the series so far not counting DOuble Agent. They lost the stupid 3 alarms mission over so u can go around killing everybody and setting off alarms but that makes the game harder. The last level is a bitch. The only drawback are the graphics are not up to par with the other versions.… Expand
  7. RobertG.
    Jul 7, 2005
    8
    Awsome in both ways. 2 players are short.
  8. SuperKing
    Aug 28, 2005
    6
    A pretty average game that impresses at first with a few genuinely neat touches. Graphics are hit and miss and the script is appaling but the A pretty average game that impresses at first with a few genuinely neat touches. Graphics are hit and miss and the script is appaling but the multiplayer is probably worth the price of admission or at least a rental.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#73 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#78 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005