Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Gamestyle
    70
    It manages to deliver new ideas and concepts, but ultimately fails to make the classic impact; hopefully the sequel can build upon the good work here.
  2. GamingWorld X
    70
    This is one of those games you’ll sit down to play for 45 minutes and then realise you’re 2 hours from the end without even an inkling of the time spent on the game.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best PS2 Game of 2003
26
#26 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
42
#42 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 142
  3. Negative: 16 out of 142
  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    This version of Splinter Cell is the best Tom Clancy game on PS2. It is slightly different from the Xbox edition. Levels are much shorter andThis version of Splinter Cell is the best Tom Clancy game on PS2. It is slightly different from the Xbox edition. Levels are much shorter and less detailed. The graphics were also downgraded. But an exclusive mission, an alert system, cutscenes and binoculars were added. Overall, this is still a terrific stealth-action game. I would rate it with an 8.5 out of 10.… Full Review »
  2. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The first actual stealth game i ever played, and i sucked at it. I remember having a friend of mine come to my house just to help me with veryThe first actual stealth game i ever played, and i sucked at it. I remember having a friend of mine come to my house just to help me with very basic things lol I loved every second of it.… Full Review »
  3. SIPPIO
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    This game is a 10/10 but since someone is acting childish and calling Xbox Microsuck
    as if Xbox has anything whaqtsoever to do with this    This game is a 10/10 but since someone is acting childish and calling Xbox Microsuck
    as if Xbox has anything whaqtsoever to do with this game..
    Well in messing with the games score because i can..
    All gamers should always own both platforms..
    Being loyal to any brand is /cringe if you have no reason.
    And to hate on Xbox just because you like SOny is only
    hurtinG yourself. whatevs...

    ~Whos replaying this in 2022?? besides me ;)
    (ignore the scores, they mean NOTHING!)    … Full Review »
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