Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 378 Ratings

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  1. klausfiedler8
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    jogão, adorei quando joguei e re-joguei diversas vezes. Nota: 9,6...........
  2. Masterjake43
    May 7, 2022
    10
    ME and my mom and mr.jim bogard loves this game,it has good graphics and good controls.it was so fun
  3. Domdom21br
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    os graficos são ultrapassados, isso é fato, mas o jogo é bastante divertido, eu não sei jogar no modo stealf mas aqui eu consegui hahahaha, a história é bem mediana mas a dublagem brasileira ficou excelente
  4. FidelGastro
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Splinter cell blacklist proved to be a very good game. Although I am not a lover of "stealth" games, I really enjoyed this way of doing it here. And even for those who are not very good at video games, I recommend you to set this game to at least hard difficulty.

    The game offers a lot of ways to proceed in all of this specific locations. Blacklist also offers a wide range of weapons and    Splinter cell blacklist proved to be a very good game. Although I am not a lover of "stealth" games, I really enjoyed this way of doing it here. And even for those who are not very good at video games, I recommend you to set this game to at least hard difficulty.

    The game offers a lot of ways to proceed in all of this specific locations. Blacklist also offers a wide range of weapons and various equipment, but honestly ... the moment you get a sniper rifle and pistol with silencer to your hand, you will not exchange it for any other gun until the end of the game.

    The side missions are also great and I've done them all (even the online ones, but here, if you don't have a friend who would play this game with you, you'll spend a few minutes in the lobby waiting for your teammates).

    The story is an absolute classic - a villain from the Middle East wants to destroy the United States of America, and you, as an American hero, try to prevent him from his intentions.

    In terms of graphics, the game is also very nice. It could be said that the fact that it is a PS3 version is amazing.

    I really enjoyed the game and I will definitely play it again in the future.
    I rate the game 9/10.    … Expand
  5. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Сюжет неплохой стрельба опять убогая геймплей топ интересно проходить по стелсу также добавили модификации для самолёта много видов оружия и элементов костюма.
  6. whatagoodguy
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    It's a great game if you only want to play the campaign and a few more modes superficially. The graphics, the character design, the story, the action, the script-writing, the equipment design, and the enemy AI are amazing. However, once you start getting into the more competitive aspects of it in which you need to adapt quickly and precisely to the situation and your environment, the gameIt's a great game if you only want to play the campaign and a few more modes superficially. The graphics, the character design, the story, the action, the script-writing, the equipment design, and the enemy AI are amazing. However, once you start getting into the more competitive aspects of it in which you need to adapt quickly and precisely to the situation and your environment, the game starts to fail. For instance, since the PS3 is not strong enough to run this game at the speed and quality it was design to, it tends to chug or freeze if you demand too much from it. Also, it suffers from Assassinscreedosis, a condition that makes your character suddenly stick to walls when you want to run or perform an execution. Apart from that, there are actions that work once but then fail to work a second time under the same conditions, which makes it unreliable and forces you to restart the checkpoint several times. At the end of the game, when you've fully upgraded your gear, the weapon wheel does not respond as well as it should. It resets your weapons so you need to make sure the correct gun or grenade are equipped every single time. After a cutscene, after a dialog, or after an execution, the game decides to reset your loadout. The amount of times I had to restart a checkpoint because the game put the lethal gun on my hands instead of the taser gun is higher than it should if you want to provide the player a good experience.… Expand
  7. 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

    Lo gracioso de este juego esque tengo literalmente todas las versiones de todas las plataformas    … Expand
  8. Olegich
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Ubisoft просто красавчики, очень понравились кооперативные миссии, но и сам сюжет классный. 10 из 10.
  9. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is really a great game, there is so much to love about it, must play for sure!
  10. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Sam Fisher returns again with Splinter Cell Blacklist. The action is better than ever but I wasn't a big fan of the story. Every thing felt great to play and it was enjoyable, but ultimately disappointing.
  11. marcosladarense
    Nov 8, 2016
    9
    My first time in SC series. I didn't like that the character is much younger than he was previously. The level designs are superb and very realistics. The graphics are not amazing for a end-generation game. The mechanics are very realistic and far beyond metal gear solid. ghost, panther or assault way to play. it is like they could launch 3 games, each with one of this strategy approaches,My first time in SC series. I didn't like that the character is much younger than he was previously. The level designs are superb and very realistics. The graphics are not amazing for a end-generation game. The mechanics are very realistic and far beyond metal gear solid. ghost, panther or assault way to play. it is like they could launch 3 games, each with one of this strategy approaches, and would be 3 different games. Very rich the gameplay. But it is kind of boring. A lot of times i was yawning while waiting some minutes to a full begining-end of a hostile patrol. It is like other people here a saying. Looks like the game has no meaning and no substance. It is just go from point A to point B, primary, going undetected and preferably keeping the enemys live and undisturbed. The game hasn't your own mark. But i admit it is question of fully understanding the controls and mechanics. and this is possible just by the end of the game, at mission 7 or 8, and after playing at least 4 side missions. And after you entirely got the way to play, you start to being devote to the game and see how incredible and challenging it is. it is harder than dark souls. i gave a note 9 because you need to almost finish the game to master the controls. Plus, the coop is addictive, but sounds almost a copy of uncharted coop. it is a game for few, not for the masses, and it is for old school gamers.… Expand
  12. BananaReviews
    May 7, 2016
    8
    Jogo muito bom,nada de muito espetacular mas é bem divertido,modo stealth sensacional,história simples mas intuitiva e divertida,dublagem em português é bem mediana,já a inglês é muito boa,o jogo vale a pena para os que curtem espionagem e stealth.
  13. mrnice
    Dec 14, 2015
    8
    Fun if played as an action game, fun if played as stealthily as possible. The game also offers extra functionality for the campaign, like leaderboards, friend challenges, unlockable gear, trophies for each game style, in a super neat way. Each mission feels unique with its own distinct challenges. As you can hear, the campaign is pretty good. Even without the fancy bits, it'd still be anFun if played as an action game, fun if played as stealthily as possible. The game also offers extra functionality for the campaign, like leaderboards, friend challenges, unlockable gear, trophies for each game style, in a super neat way. Each mission feels unique with its own distinct challenges. As you can hear, the campaign is pretty good. Even without the fancy bits, it'd still be an intense and exciting core experience with excellent controls and level design.

    The online game is appealing too, with an optional coop campaign (4 considerably long missions) and special missions to infiltritate levels to acquire intel, or clear some levels of hostiles. These smaller missions, totalling 10 or so, can be played online, splitscreen, or even alone.

    Then there's the Spies Vs Mercs multiplayer, which is just a reskin of classic 'A vs B' multiplayer with a few gamemodes. Only one of those modes was abandoned by december 2015. The rest had active lobbies, when checked at reasonable hours.

    Overall, I can't say I played a better tactical action game on PS3. It's a nice change of pace from button-mashing. If only it had more puzzles and a wiser storyline.    … Expand
  14. PlaystationRyan
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    Amazing game, I especially love it for the online gameplay which is very fun, yet at the same time different from other games. The game itself looks amazing for a PS3 game, and the stealth aspect is very challenging and fun if put on a higher difficulty. Would recommend for stealth-lovers and FPS people alike.
  15. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  16. Underpants158
    Mar 5, 2015
    7
    This game is pure run of the mill stealth action. Quite linear too. There is nothing new, exciting, or engrossing here. The story was pretty good. A pan-national terrorist organization thats main goal is the withdrawal of US troops from around the world is your enemy. I only wish the gameplay was more player-option driven to really make this game come alive.
  17. BigBiggo
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    I'm a huge fan of series and have played all the previous instalments (although I never finished Pandora Tomorrow). It's a shame Ironside is gone but the new guy does a good job. The story is another Splinter Cell escapade of terrorists wishing to bring down the Western World etc. The missions are memorable and lots of fun whilst being instantly replay-able. The gameplay combines theI'm a huge fan of series and have played all the previous instalments (although I never finished Pandora Tomorrow). It's a shame Ironside is gone but the new guy does a good job. The story is another Splinter Cell escapade of terrorists wishing to bring down the Western World etc. The missions are memorable and lots of fun whilst being instantly replay-able. The gameplay combines the precision of Chaos Theory with the speed of Conviction and it works wonderfully. I didn't overly enjoy Conviction but the changes they implemented in that game make total sense in Blacklist.… Expand
  18. Sympleasya
    Oct 27, 2014
    3
    Pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft. Pffffffffffffffffffffffffft. The stealth genre may as well be dead.
  19. PauloBessa
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This is a masterpiece! Very well-made, very nice voice acting, graphics, sound, awesome gameplay and a really decent multiplayer, that isn't better because just a few people play nowadays. But the Campaing is 10/10, the co-op missions is really cool to play with a friend on a counch, and the Multiplayer I give a 9/10, as we don't have a 9.5, i will mark 10/10 to help the average user scoreThis is a masterpiece! Very well-made, very nice voice acting, graphics, sound, awesome gameplay and a really decent multiplayer, that isn't better because just a few people play nowadays. But the Campaing is 10/10, the co-op missions is really cool to play with a friend on a counch, and the Multiplayer I give a 9/10, as we don't have a 9.5, i will mark 10/10 to help the average user score because the dumb guys that give a zero without reason.

    Finally a good Splinter Cell, back to origins, I really enjoy this game. Buy It! hehe    … Expand
  20. MaxPayneIsGod
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    A great entrant into the Splinter Cell universe. Yes, its a shame Michael Ironside has departed the role, but the replacement does a fine job. There is a bit of image tear, but one gets the feeling the game is graphically at the limits of "last gen" capability. Its hard to fault Blacklist. It's a realistic gritty action stealth title with major replayability. I'm not a fan of forcedA great entrant into the Splinter Cell universe. Yes, its a shame Michael Ironside has departed the role, but the replacement does a fine job. There is a bit of image tear, but one gets the feeling the game is graphically at the limits of "last gen" capability. Its hard to fault Blacklist. It's a realistic gritty action stealth title with major replayability. I'm not a fan of forced multiplayer with Briggs' 4E missions, and the rest of the 4E missions feel kinda tacked on and not overly relevant to the story of the Engineers. They do however help mix up pacing and gameplay. Blacklist is better than Double Agent and Conviction and honestly I cannot wait for the next instalment. 9/10… Expand
  21. aaronwstark
    Aug 4, 2014
    9
    This game rocks! I have played so so so many PS3 games and I'm close to making the switch to PS4. I thought that I had played every last (exceptional) PS3 game there was. Then I played this and I LOVE it! I can't believe it took me so long, because I love Ubisoft. If you like the stealth gameplay in Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs, then you will love this game, because it has a lot of theThis game rocks! I have played so so so many PS3 games and I'm close to making the switch to PS4. I thought that I had played every last (exceptional) PS3 game there was. Then I played this and I LOVE it! I can't believe it took me so long, because I love Ubisoft. If you like the stealth gameplay in Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs, then you will love this game, because it has a lot of the same gameplay elements. I usually only play open-world-sandbox games, so it takes a special kind of linear game to keep me interested. Ubisoft makes this game feel nonlinear in a way. With all of the side missions and collectibles. Each level is beautifully designed with several routes to take. I see a lot of replay value for me. --- I played one splitscreen coop game with my girl, and it was one of the funnest coop gameplay I've ever had. And I see us getting way better.… Expand
  22. tnfsnobelxp
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The game play is fantastic, graphics is excellent, treating your plane and upgrading it is a nice touch, also the side missions complete the main story and adds to it, but the co-op play is not something I like.
  23. WanyaRolf
    Mar 11, 2014
    6
    Still playing, but it is a chore. Like other user have said, something is missing. The game is very beautiful, graphically. But it lacks substance. When I start playing it, felt like I was being guided through the scenario. Then, turned some information off. Reduced the feel of being a QTE game, but it still is. Sam Fisher is no longer your avatar, it's like B-spec from gran turismo, sortStill playing, but it is a chore. Like other user have said, something is missing. The game is very beautiful, graphically. But it lacks substance. When I start playing it, felt like I was being guided through the scenario. Then, turned some information off. Reduced the feel of being a QTE game, but it still is. Sam Fisher is no longer your avatar, it's like B-spec from gran turismo, sort of. You tell him how you want to play, but you don't play. And this game is part of what I'm sensing as a more mature orientation from Ubisoft, that ended it up being just boring. You can have some fun here, but it is no longer the great Sam Fisher from the Chaos Theory days. Haven't played Conviction, 'cause that was made an exclusive. It is better, to this day, to purchase the HD Collection. More fun guaranteed.… Expand
  24. chrisjones914
    Jan 28, 2014
    6
    As a big fan of the Splinter Cell series, Blacklist was a huge disappointment for me. Not only have they taken away Michael Ironside, the voice actor for Sam that we know and love, but they removed almost all of the elements that in my opinion made Conviction the best in the series. The story is much much weaker and just about every time Sam opened his mouth i let out a big sigh ofAs a big fan of the Splinter Cell series, Blacklist was a huge disappointment for me. Not only have they taken away Michael Ironside, the voice actor for Sam that we know and love, but they removed almost all of the elements that in my opinion made Conviction the best in the series. The story is much much weaker and just about every time Sam opened his mouth i let out a big sigh of disappointment. Anyway, with all that being said I know many people may not think Blacklist is a bad game and its really not. It's just not the Splinter Cell game that I was hoping for.… Expand
  25. MikeVernon97
    Jan 12, 2014
    8
    New to the series, I did not know what to expect from Splinter Cell. What I received was a great third person stealth game with more than just a single player campaign. The main campaign is fun and the settings are varied and interesting. However, it is not the story that shines in Blacklist. It is the expansive co-op and multiplayer elements along with a campaign with great replayabilityNew to the series, I did not know what to expect from Splinter Cell. What I received was a great third person stealth game with more than just a single player campaign. The main campaign is fun and the settings are varied and interesting. However, it is not the story that shines in Blacklist. It is the expansive co-op and multiplayer elements along with a campaign with great replayability that make Blacklist a great game.… Expand
  26. Sceptic
    Jan 1, 2014
    8
    This is the best in the series since Chaos Theory,though the forced action is annoying.I was enjoying the side missions until I realised that they were way too few and far between.The story was a standard,boring and somewhat convoluted terrorism plot and therefore all too easily forgettable.(far,far too many games do the same thing) Nonetheless,I did enjoy it,despite the fact that theThis is the best in the series since Chaos Theory,though the forced action is annoying.I was enjoying the side missions until I realised that they were way too few and far between.The story was a standard,boring and somewhat convoluted terrorism plot and therefore all too easily forgettable.(far,far too many games do the same thing) Nonetheless,I did enjoy it,despite the fact that the Honey Badger seemed like the only useful rifle in the entire game.Also,I barely used the 'win' button but it did come in really handy once or twice so I didn't have an issue with it being in the game.All in all,Blacklist is a decent game but should really ditch the forced action crap.… Expand
  27. Demon27248
    Dec 12, 2013
    0
    Do not be persuaded by the pro-blacklist "stealth revisionists". Those who are willing to make compromises to prolong the life of the stealth genre, if it can even be called stealth in a few years. Revisionism is dangerous, our precious stealth genre will only detract more & more from stealth & water the genre down, turning into nothing but an action game with gadgets.

    The game's most    Do not be persuaded by the pro-blacklist "stealth revisionists". Those who are willing to make compromises to prolong the life of the stealth genre, if it can even be called stealth in a few years. Revisionism is dangerous, our precious stealth genre will only detract more & more from stealth & water the genre down, turning into nothing but an action game with gadgets.

    The game's most disgusting feature is the "win" button, which lets the player kill every single thing in an area with the press of a button, usually without getting detected as well, the player even does this while running.

    As if that was not enough, the game adds in alternate pathways which lets the player avoid combat, which the game calls "Stealth" or "Ghost". Pure insult.

    Some people may argue that the game can be played like chaos theory or sar but when you look at it, any game can, & blacklist certainly wasn't designed to be played that way. Imagine trying to play a Call Of Duty game like Chaos Theory, sneaking around & knifing people in the back. It would not work at all.

    If you have any love for this series left, then please, do not purchase the game, don't encourage ubisoft to release more nonsense in the franchise. Air strike's, win buttons, & head on cover shooting has no place in Splinter Cell. Give this game a 0 & spread the message.    … Expand
  28. aldiva12
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    Brill game, the more I played it the more I liked it. Yes I'm a die hard splinter cell fan, I was a bit sceptical, but I had fun with it. Didn't much like the multiplayer and I preferred the rough manly voice of the old Sam.
  29. kebecritic
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    Well as my first splinter cell I didn't really now what I was up for, but I have to compare it to the only MGS game I played through, the second. Very cinematic game with three distinct ways to play, completely stealthily to all-out attack mode. It is a testament to this game how well the developers have catered to all three game styles, slightly sacrificing the purity of the gameplayWell as my first splinter cell I didn't really now what I was up for, but I have to compare it to the only MGS game I played through, the second. Very cinematic game with three distinct ways to play, completely stealthily to all-out attack mode. It is a testament to this game how well the developers have catered to all three game styles, slightly sacrificing the purity of the gameplay experience. The plot is very straightforward and cinematic with the expected plot turns and the characters are all predictably goody-goody, while the acting and script, though thrilling in its déroulement is slightly uninspired.

    Back to the gameplay. I enjoyed Panther style the most.

    Can't say much about MP since I played and finished only SP, so my rating of 8.6 gets cut to an 8 (didn't round up)    … Expand
  30. huss2215
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    Sound: Bad voice acting, no more Ironside. I can’t get used to the new Sam it just doesn’t feel like
    Sam Fisher anymore. Grim sounds too Canadian, not sure what she’s supposed to be in the game. Enemy patrols sometimes continuously repeat the same thing over and over again based on a dog barking (when he’s sniffing the player out). No memorable themes except for when Sam is talking    Sound: Bad voice acting, no more Ironside. I can’t get used to the new Sam it just doesn’t feel like
    Sam Fisher anymore. Grim sounds too Canadian, not sure what she’s supposed to be in the game. Enemy patrols sometimes continuously repeat the same thing over and over again based on a dog barking (when he’s sniffing the player out). No memorable themes except for when Sam is talking to Sarah on the phone, which is still out of place, because the game is not believable. 5.

    Graphics: The game has some good graphics although some of the character designs seem out of place. They look good with the new face capture but since when is Sam’s best buddy young? Vic looked older in Conviction; also Sam Fisher looks much different than in the previous installments, he looks much worse. The environments look amazing, and the lighting is near perfect, as well as the level design. 8.

    Gameplay: Amazing stealth game, this really brings back the old Chaos Theory feel. There’s some new equipment, and a load out that is free for the player to select based on how the player will execute the mission; Ghost, Assault, or Panther. There are different pathways throughout each level, and different ways of taking down the enemies. Best thing of all, the multiplayer! Spies VS Mercs are back. Spies VS Mercs feels more on rails but it still does an amazing job of actually giving the player a fun, and innovative gameplay. This is definitely a Splinter Cell game that will not disappoint on the gameplay aspect. 10.

    Story: The game doesn’t do a good job on presenting the new characters, and it seems all is just added on too quickly for how the series has progressed compared to the previous installments. Suddenly Sam somehow has a history with these characters. The games story is not memorable either, it’s your basic terrorist wanna be story. The best thing about this game’s story is that it feels like Mass Effect because Sam now has his own plane, and its explore-able in a similar fashion to Shepard’s Normandy (just not as big). With that said, the game did start off strong with the threat of the engineers, but it still felt like a typical 24 episode. Sam Fisher needs his own memorable story, something that helps him stand for himself. Double Agent did a good job of showing Sam’s character, and shocked even some fans like myself. Sam needs his story to be fresh and more about himself, like how Solid Snake/Big Boss has developed. Sorry about the rant but that’s the truth. This game has an average typical story. 7

    Replay Value: I gave a lot of categories negatives but still this game has great replay value. The co-op is fun, the single player is fun at least one play through, and the multiplayer can lead to endless great times. I can recommend this game to any stealth fan, and to Splinter Cell fans, even though there is some disappointment. 10.

    Overall Score: 8 out of 10.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Gamer.no
    Oct 8, 2013
    80
    Sam Fisher is officially back. Blacklist may suffer from a cliched story and some finicky controls, but this is still stealth at it's absolute finest.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    82
    Blacklist suffers from the fact that it's way too tempting to shoot your way out of a tough situation. The incentive to sneak is mostly missing and the cramped level design doesn't help. Still, Blacklist has some pretty fun levels and nice free-form gameplay. [Sept 2013]
  3. The Digital Fix
    Oct 4, 2013
    80
    It’s big, bold and a bit silly at times but for a silky action adventure that will give you more than you put in then you shouldn’t look much further.
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