Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Apr 13, 2010
  • Also On: PC
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 693 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 486 out of 693
  2. Mixed: 119 out of 693
  3. Negative: 88 out of 693
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  1. MikeS.
    Apr 14, 2010
    2
    When I saw the first gameplay footage from "SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION," I almost creamed my pants. The more I saw and heard of the game, the more I was certain this would be my GAME OF THE YEAR 2010. I honestly can't believe how far below my expectations this game ended up being. It's not exciting, it's not gorgeous to look at (like I had hoped judging from the original When I saw the first gameplay footage from "SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION," I almost creamed my pants. The more I saw and heard of the game, the more I was certain this would be my GAME OF THE YEAR 2010. I honestly can't believe how far below my expectations this game ended up being. It's not exciting, it's not gorgeous to look at (like I had hoped judging from the original gameplay footage), the interrogations should have been amazing (there not close), solo Camp. should have been robust and epic (it ain't), and the game should have been a tight and intense experience (it's not quite there. Being completely honest, the game is a 7/10. But forget that... I haven't had a game disappoint me like this since HAZE. A huge misfire. Games of the 2010: Heavy Rain, Mass Effect 2, God of War III, MLB 10: The Show. This isn`t close.… Expand
  2. Abstractpurpose
    Oct 31, 2012
    2
    Id like to start by saying this game is fun. Theres nothing wrong with it playwise. However this game took the ONLY stealth series available and steals it from us. Even if this is the best game youve played this year its still worth considering that because it was released as a splinter cell game it spells the end for the true stealth game genre. So if you ever feel like hey im in the moodId like to start by saying this game is fun. Theres nothing wrong with it playwise. However this game took the ONLY stealth series available and steals it from us. Even if this is the best game youve played this year its still worth considering that because it was released as a splinter cell game it spells the end for the true stealth game genre. So if you ever feel like hey im in the mood for a sneaky stealth dedicated game..well now it no longer exists. To take a one of a kind unique and successfull series and change the most basic point of the game steals not just from old fans but from all gamers because now the only game if its kind has been replaced by just another heavy action setup. This would have done well as a game under a new title but to purposly rip a whole way of playing from the fans and replace it is a sad occurence. No matter how much you love it its still a betrayal and the end of an entire type of gameplay that only splintercell offerd… Expand
  3. JasonB
    Apr 15, 2010
    2
    Just more evidence of games being dumbed down to appeal to kids and the drooling masses. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory was a masterpiece and the climax of the series. This is just shameful corporate compromising to make it another soulless, simple, easy-money-making "angry gritty protagonist" generic tripe. One more nail in the coffin of gaming, and another franchise ruined.
  4. isaacisaac
    Apr 14, 2010
    1
    "This game" is gabage, they took away all the elements that made SPLINTER CELL being a successful title in favour of so-called "wider audience". Now what we get, a non-special 3rd person shooter with awkward level desigh and extremely short SP campaign compiled with dumb enemy AI. 1 star for the name.
  5. SeanJ
    Apr 16, 2010
    0
    This is NOT a Splinter Cell game. The stealth element is mediocre, as has been so dumbed down from the last games it's not actually necessary anymore. Want to play Rambo? Go ahead. You'd never have gotten away with it in the previous games, but now even on the hardest difficulty it's an option. I understand that they're trying to make it more "action" stealth, but This is NOT a Splinter Cell game. The stealth element is mediocre, as has been so dumbed down from the last games it's not actually necessary anymore. Want to play Rambo? Go ahead. You'd never have gotten away with it in the previous games, but now even on the hardest difficulty it's an option. I understand that they're trying to make it more "action" stealth, but that's just not what Splinter Cell is about. If I wanted to play a shooter, I'd play CoD or Halo. When I play Splinter Cell, I'm looking for a game that makes me think, rewards me for being stealthy, and punishes severely when I'm not. This series used to be unique, but every game since Chaos Theory has slowly dumbed the series down, and this one does away with stealth being a necessity all together. I know I can play it stealthily if I want to, but there's no reward for it, and some places force you out of the dark anyway. That's just never been what this series is, and honestly, after all the time since Double Agent, they could have at least polished this piece of crap up a little bit before releasing it.… Expand
  6. GarryG.
    Apr 13, 2010
    0
    This is not Splinter Cell, the gameplay is typical action stealth, I'm surprised even a game that isn't called a stealth like Uncharted 2 had better stealth. The length? Well, for a game that took as long as this has taken, it's a mediocre 5 hours. And then the story, Splinter Cell never really was about the story, too bad because something would have helped to give this This is not Splinter Cell, the gameplay is typical action stealth, I'm surprised even a game that isn't called a stealth like Uncharted 2 had better stealth. The length? Well, for a game that took as long as this has taken, it's a mediocre 5 hours. And then the story, Splinter Cell never really was about the story, too bad because something would have helped to give this game heart. Unfortunately it stands as a typical shooter among the many. Disappointing, but I guess I kind of expected it.… Expand
  7. JamesC.
    Apr 13, 2010
    3
    It seemed more of thrill from the teaser trailers from previous months. But in the end, it's a just a shame that a game with much potential couldn't offer a unique experience from what I wanted. Some of the action element games weren't even exciting. It seems that the developers got overconfident and messed up the game. Here is hoping that the next game isn't as terrible.
  8. JoeS.
    Apr 13, 2010
    3
    It's not bad but it only took 4hours 10minutes to beat... has some replayability but in reality it's going to end for most players when the credits role. The gameplay itself is fun but shallow, hampered by dumb AI and redundant mechanics. Lifespan 2 Gameplay 7 Graphics 8 Story 7.
  9. StevenW
    Apr 16, 2010
    0
    Terrible game, like other people said it wasn't a Splinter Cell game at ALL. The stealth portion of this game is just stupid and so many aspects were taken out to make this. Definitely don't buy this game. Big waste of money. I haven't personally tried the multi-player yet but from the description it seems like it is hardly player versus player at all, but more just Terrible game, like other people said it wasn't a Splinter Cell game at ALL. The stealth portion of this game is just stupid and so many aspects were taken out to make this. Definitely don't buy this game. Big waste of money. I haven't personally tried the multi-player yet but from the description it seems like it is hardly player versus player at all, but more just attempting to completely objectives before the other player which is pretty stupid.… Expand
  10. omi25p
    Jan 18, 2011
    1
    I have loved the splinter cell games since the very first and have played them over and over again, but when i put the rotten piece of diarrhea that ubisoft call splinter cell conviction into my xbox my first reaction was to grab a bucket to vomit into, The graphics look as good as a fox that has been hit by a car, the gameplay is nothing like the originals, A game that is meant to be aI have loved the splinter cell games since the very first and have played them over and over again, but when i put the rotten piece of diarrhea that ubisoft call splinter cell conviction into my xbox my first reaction was to grab a bucket to vomit into, The graphics look as good as a fox that has been hit by a car, the gameplay is nothing like the originals, A game that is meant to be a stealth game then has little to no stealth elements and it actually forces you to have an all out gunfight using the stupid mark and execute ability, The game was meant to make you feel like a panther but it made me feel like mark and executing my balls off. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys to be anally penetrated with a razor blade as i feel these are the only people who could enjoy a game of this quality. The only reason i give this a 1/10 is because the box art looks quite nice.… Expand
  11. D
    Apr 13, 2010
    0
    Way too short of a single player campaign...for a game that was in development for so long this is just depressingly bad. I miss the good old days.
  12. MattJ.r
    Apr 16, 2010
    3
    I'll start off by telling you how much I've played the game. I've only played the demo three times through and I've read and watch many reviews about the game. So I'm fairly informed about the overall game. This game has gotten so casual that it makes me sick that they would do that to a hardcore game. The length of this game is totally unacceptable at around 8 I'll start off by telling you how much I've played the game. I've only played the demo three times through and I've read and watch many reviews about the game. So I'm fairly informed about the overall game. This game has gotten so casual that it makes me sick that they would do that to a hardcore game. The length of this game is totally unacceptable at around 8 hours long. I didn't enjoy one part of the demo, graphics are good and well that's about it, stealth gameplay is what this franchise is about and they have abandon it quite alot for a wider audience that likes to run in gun. There still stealth elements in the game, but rarely does it feel like I need to use them to success like in prior Splinter Cells. This game shouldn't even be called a Splinter Cell imo it sucks! avoid spending $60 on this one and rent if you must. Play the demo you'll see what I mean.… Expand
  13. Majork
    Apr 16, 2010
    0
    This game promised so much and fails on it all. You mostly play the game in an awful black and White due to the new way of showing the player they are in darkness. The old method of a bar or light on Sam's back wasn't bad. Plus every enemy takes many many bullets to die and stealth is usually never an option due to poor level design and linear paths. The weapons have a range of This game promised so much and fails on it all. You mostly play the game in an awful black and White due to the new way of showing the player they are in darkness. The old method of a bar or light on Sam's back wasn't bad. Plus every enemy takes many many bullets to die and stealth is usually never an option due to poor level design and linear paths. The weapons have a range of 20-30ft and enemies always notice Sam when you fire on a lone man, in the dark with a silenced pistol. An utter dissapointment and fans of any SC or stealth game should look away now.… Expand
  14. FredT.
    Apr 13, 2010
    0
    Disastrous preposterous. A shame that it carries the name Splinter Cell. This game tears it apart and not in a good way. It's mundane, repetitive, we've been through this, except now it's we've done the TPS a number of times this gen, not wow this is the stealth game I've been waiting for! Skip it.
  15. JayC
    Apr 15, 2010
    0
    I have been a huge fan of playing stealth games all my life... Splinter Cell especially has been one of my known favorites. But when it's compared to the likes of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, it doesn't even come close. Gameplay in this newest installment from Ubisoft has been noticeably unchanged and revised. It carries on elements from previous installments where stealth is I have been a huge fan of playing stealth games all my life... Splinter Cell especially has been one of my known favorites. But when it's compared to the likes of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, it doesn't even come close. Gameplay in this newest installment from Ubisoft has been noticeably unchanged and revised. It carries on elements from previous installments where stealth is not being handled the way it should. What really takes out all the enthusiasm for this installment is the 5 hour single-player campaign. Although there are various modes to play through (Co-op, online), the 5 hour gameplay makes you feel as if the game was being held back from true potential. Overall, a neat game, but a disappointing purchase.… Expand
  16. NipsyyyFire
    Apr 14, 2010
    4
    Wow my most anticipated game of the year sucks!! Well kind of it had it's fair share of good moments but it lost what everyone love about the old splintercell games!! I completed in 5hours and 49 minutes! WTF fair enough there is co-op campaighn but 5 hours and 49 minutes i remmember Ubisoft saying the main story was 19-22 hours long Epic fail hope alan wake's better!
  17. HarrisB
    Apr 19, 2010
    3
    Look at all these Xbox Mags. They always give Big Points to fairly hyped games, no matter how bad they are. Even the Xbox Gamers dont care about this stupidity. Maybe they are just glad to have another shooter game of its kind. If you are a demanding gamer stay far away from this one. It will be underwhelming for you if you are 10 years of age or older.
  18. ascoltami86
    Jun 12, 2013
    0
    All Splinter Cell games were horrible except Pandora Tomorrow. Pandora Tomorrow was very good, but it was too difficult and everything were green, and I didn't like it. What I like about Conviction is graphics, characters, colorful colors, steal, silencer. But I hated the the pinpoints, and Fisher can grab and throw a guy by one arm from the window, shooting enemies by guns, very unrealistic.

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#26 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#13 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#16 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 90
  3. Negative: 0 out of 90
  1. IGN
    93
    It was a huge risk deviating from the trial-and-error style that made the series famous, but it paid off. Splinter Cell Conviction is awesome.
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  2. Game Informer
    90
    Splinter Cell: Conviction isn't the series' high point, but it does get the franchise back on track. [May 2010, p.89]
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  3. Gamer.no
    80
    Splinter Cell: Conviction is faster and more action oriented than previous games in the series. It's getting closer to a third person shooter, but Conviction has not lost its unique Fisheresque soul. This is great entertainment.
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