Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

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

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  1. Chirritox
    May 25, 2023
    8
    este juego lo jugamos en vivo y bueno estuvo entretenido, la historia bastante oscura y edgy, el personaje de sam fisher es muy interesante el gameplay es muy entretenido pero aveces es muy frustante, la musica esta buena y el doblaje castellano ok, y el interes del publico fue poca asi que si les gusta la franquicia splinter cell este juego se lo recomendamos
  2. RTCWFAN
    May 18, 2023
    9
    Less stealth, more action. This new approach works well with Splinter Cell. Still waiting for a sequel. Overall rating: 8.7.
  3. goodgriff33
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
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  4. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    This rehaul of the series included new mechanics that speeds up the action. It also has shades of The Punisher game since Sam Fisher uses brutal interrogation tactics. The game is good, but purists will probably hate it. But if you're a fan that doesn't mind a few changes, than you'll appreciate the changes. Even Metal Gear Solid V seemed to borrow from this. I liked the story and theThis rehaul of the series included new mechanics that speeds up the action. It also has shades of The Punisher game since Sam Fisher uses brutal interrogation tactics. The game is good, but purists will probably hate it. But if you're a fan that doesn't mind a few changes, than you'll appreciate the changes. Even Metal Gear Solid V seemed to borrow from this. I liked the story and the cooperative missions are great fun. I would rate this with an 8.3 out of 10.… Expand
  5. Krazykronik
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Game is amazing I love it payed 5 bucks no need for stealth it's a great shooter graphics look great on xbox x
  6. Janekniklas
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Das beste Splinter Cell. Ja mehr Action als im den Vorgängern und auch weniger schwer, aber die Tollen Orte und die gute Story sind einfach am besten. Ein remaster wäre Cool xD
  7. Rodrigo_31
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    Everyone knows that this splinter cell here is the second best, losing the king's crown only to chaos theory. The only one that comes close to this masterpiece is double agent xb360/ps3 version.
    Don't be fooled by the mediocre 7.7 rating this game definatelly doesn't deserve, is way better than Metal Gear Solid 5 (and I am a metal gear solid fan) the only downside to this game is I still    Everyone knows that this splinter cell here is the second best, losing the king's crown only to chaos theory. The only one that comes close to this masterpiece is double agent xb360/ps3 version.
    Don't be fooled by the mediocre 7.7 rating this game definatelly doesn't deserve, is way better than Metal Gear Solid 5 (and I am a metal gear solid fan) the only downside to this game is I still don't get why it didn't release for my ps3 back then, only now with xbox series I had the opportunity to play it, and TBH, i think that the low ratings are from sony fanboys, I've alwas had a play station and I was confident with the platform strong exclusives, but 7.7 is way way low for this game.
    Outstanding graphics even for today's standars, the bathroom scene is still insane and beautiful, the game gives you a strong voice actings and very relatable characters, something quite close to the emotional level I've had when playing the last of us for the 1st time! Yes, I still think that the last of us is a better game here, for many obvious reasong, but where the last of us reaches a 11/10 score from me, splinter cell conviction is a no brainer for stealth and strong emotion storytelling fans, and it is a straight 10/10 game, it doest everything perfect.
    It has aged very well and it's formula is quite unique the way it introduces the oldfashion splinter cell mechanis with more dynamism, definatelly the second best splinter cell game, but with the best gameplay within the series, blacklist, though should receive this rating, funny thing, blacklist has 7.8 user score for ps3, and 7.5 for xb360, and as a ps3 owner, I must say almost any multiplatform runned way better on 360, mass effect 2, mafia 2, bayonetta, skyrim, just to name a few... So just because ps3 never saw conviction that doesn't mean it deserved that low score, it is the best along with chaos theory, and I must say it as a splinter cell fan! Putting aside dumb flame and console wars.    … Expand
  8. johnnyleon
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    massively underrated game. forgot about it and now bought it for my Xbox One as it is backwards compatible. Great campaign. Believable AI. Cool weapons. Splitscreen coop both in Campaign and Side Missions!
  9. Brayancodova
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Es un juegos muy bueno y divertido tiene muy buenas mecanicas, IA inteligente, Buenas alternativas, buena illuminacion, mejor jugabilidad, mejor multiplayer, etc... buen y excelente trabajo!.
  10. explorerbay
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    My xbox 360 came with Conviction and this was my first Splinter Cell game. I really enjoyed, the interogations were so brutal and the UI on the builds were different and modern, the gameplay was amazing
  11. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una maravilla de juego para los fans como yo de splinter cell, me gusto mucho el cambio del juego y enfocarse mas en la historia de nuestro espia favorito sam fisher, la histria mecanicas y efectos te sorprenden y en enganchan hasta el final y lo malo es que cuando lo acabas de dan ganas de continuar, este juego empieza con el final y a medida que vas avanzando te devuelven por un momento al final mediante cinematicas y te vuelven a pasar al pasado, lo mejor es que la hija de sam, sara fisher esta viva y eso como deberia pasarnos a todos los fans es lo mejor que le podia pasar a nuestro personaje destrozado por la perdida de su hija, recomendado no lo siguiente, en mi opinion es mejor que cualquier exclusivo de cualquier consola que exista, pero puede que sea por ser demasiado fanatico, mea culpa. :)… Expand
  12. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    ah yes the John Wick game we havent gotten theres still time but will they be able to top this ?
  13. SleepNot
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction is so great action game! You really want to kill all bad guys!
  14. Xplocion
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    The good:
    An excellent infiltration game. A great story to continue. The game allows Sam to be as stealthy and lethal as always or to be Rambo's unofficial double (as long as you have bullets and coverage. Excellent setting and level design that allow you to be creative with the environment with your weapons and with the gadgets Difficulty selector Personalization in detail of your agent    The good:
    An excellent infiltration game. A great story to continue. The game allows Sam to be as stealthy and lethal as always or to be Rambo's unofficial double (as long as you have bullets and coverage. Excellent setting and level design that allow you to be creative with the environment with your weapons and with the gadgets Difficulty selector Personalization in detail of your agent in multiplayer and weapons The option "Mark and execute" allows you to make lanterns AI very well programmed and in the realistic mode is a real challenge especially in the last levels since you will face mercenaries of Black Arrow and Forth Echelon that have the same gadgets as you and your same techniques. Two very different endings.It includes a previous / alternate campaign in cooperative.Exclusive of Xbox 360 / One / PC / IOs. Backward compatibility with Xbox One with X patch for Xbox One X Enhancement. The campaign has narrative and cinematic elements

    The bad:
    It has a "Call of Duty moment" that cuts the pace but it helps you get an automatic rifle and allows you to be Rambo himself. The multiplayer is empty (this one) and you can only complete the cooperative campaign and the challenges playing with a friend who has the game. In Realistic mode, AI, having your same advantages and gadgets, is very rough and will not fail a shot (with two dead shots and it's no use hiding in the leftovers, they have the Echo viewfinder and they will see you

    Lo Meh !: Apparently they did not reach an agreement with the molding that used their face for Sam's face and in the Backward Compatibility version on Xbox One the face appears blurred. There are scenes from this game that today many designers would shake their hand to make. "The tricorn" / Visor Echo, replaces the thermal glasses-Night Vision and arrives shortly before the middle of the game and suggests that it is not the big deal (although it is the best gadget of any game). When many think of stealth games, they always think of the “most solid snakes” games, but this game teaches that it's worth nothing to hide in a barrel or a folding box or throw porn magazines at Black Arrow mercenaries or Voron agents    … Expand
  15. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Не самая лучшая часть, но и не самая худшая, достойное и интересное продолжение истории Сэма Фишера.
  16. Shadow1
    Apr 10, 2016
    8
    This is best Splinter Cell game with Chaos Theory and Blacklist in my opinion , but blacklist isnt better than Conviction . Graphics in Conviction is good for 2010 and amazing storyline , awesome gameplay . I like Conviction and I think this game one of the best games of 2010 .
  17. Termin8ter
    Feb 11, 2016
    9
    Splinter Cell Conviction is a superb game, that should be in any stealth fans' collection. The gameplay is great, fun, and easy to master. The story is interesting at first, but soon becomes generic and boring. After you beat the main campaign, you can play coop missions and side ops, which to add some time to the gameplay. Buy Conviction if you are a Splinter Cell fanboy, or you wereSplinter Cell Conviction is a superb game, that should be in any stealth fans' collection. The gameplay is great, fun, and easy to master. The story is interesting at first, but soon becomes generic and boring. After you beat the main campaign, you can play coop missions and side ops, which to add some time to the gameplay. Buy Conviction if you are a Splinter Cell fanboy, or you were burned by the mess that was Hitman Absolution. Or, play through the Metal Gear games.… Expand
  18. CoNn3r_B
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    With the days of play your way most games suffer from bad set pieces because of it but this is one of the exceptions where it actually plays really well, even though it does allow you to go in guns blazing it encourages you to be stealthy because it may be slower but it's less hassle. Here is the break down.

    Graphics: This is a Ubisoft game so that means that it will be highly stylised    With the days of play your way most games suffer from bad set pieces because of it but this is one of the exceptions where it actually plays really well, even though it does allow you to go in guns blazing it encourages you to be stealthy because it may be slower but it's less hassle. Here is the break down.

    Graphics: This is a Ubisoft game so that means that it will be highly stylised with the black and white and colour contrast which isn't usually my thing but it works here, the Splinter Cell games are usually dark in colour but this game feels darker and grittier despite it being more lit up than the average Splinter Cell, I believe it's because of the contrast between the lighting.

    Story: Splinter Cell has always been a good game but the story had always been lacking, it wasn't until Double Agent where it got more depth but the story in Conviction is the most compelling story I've seen in a Splinter Cell game and most games I've played, instead of focusing on the mission like the other games this story is more about Sam Fisher and it is glorious, I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the next piece of the mystery to unravel and this new unhinged Sam is a very interesting character and I like how he's more brutal now because he doesn't work for the government any more.

    Gameplay: This game is also the smoothest game yet, the climbing is fluent yet restricted enough to be realistic, the take downs make sense, the gun play is a bit on the easy side but no less engaging and Sam moves like a man who had spent his life in the military. The Co-op also works really well, the new last known position mechanics really shines in the multiplayer where you can draw the attention of an enemy so your team mate can get a clear shot is just riveting.

    Co-op: The Co-op story is also a brilliant addition with it not being a gimmick that's just spattered on because multiplayer, the devs took time with the story making it effectively two games in one. I found myself liking Kestrel and Archer, they were new characters but in such a short time I manage to connect with them and found myself liking them and they had chemistry which most franchises can't manage.

    Verdict: I love Splinter Cell: Conviction it is one of my favourite games and I recommend it whole heartily.    … Expand
  19. Thunderman0011
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    Probably one of my favorite Splinter Cell games of the series.

    It had great graphics for it's time, great mechanics, good plot, and a variety of weapons to choose from. The Deniable Ops was another great gamemode. I have clocked some hours into this with siblings; unlocking all of the suits and upgrades. It was a load of fun. Just a great game to go back to when bored and want to    Probably one of my favorite Splinter Cell games of the series.

    It had great graphics for it's time, great mechanics, good plot, and a variety of weapons to choose from.

    The Deniable Ops was another great gamemode. I have clocked some hours into this with siblings; unlocking all of the suits and upgrades. It was a load of fun.

    Just a great game to go back to when bored and want to have a good time.    … Expand
  20. lightningcat22
    Mar 17, 2014
    9
    It is very different from older installments of the series however they fit into Conviction very well. This is a great third person shooter with great storytelling, gameplay, and mutiplayer options.
  21. kavilash
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    this is my first splinter cell game and damn!! it is the best stealth defining game ever. i always wanted a stealth game and this was perfect!!! as a PS3 owner the only reason i borrowed Xbox 360 from my friend was to play this game. some real awesome advanced weaponry and gagets, night vision goggles are by far the coolest. completed it thrice and both of us had really tough timethis is my first splinter cell game and damn!! it is the best stealth defining game ever. i always wanted a stealth game and this was perfect!!! as a PS3 owner the only reason i borrowed Xbox 360 from my friend was to play this game. some real awesome advanced weaponry and gagets, night vision goggles are by far the coolest. completed it thrice and both of us had really tough time completing the co-op mode. the hardest part of this game is the co-op mode as it needs a lot of teamwork and perfect timed kills. this is one hell for a challenging game many bashed about this game. i personally think this is a great addition in the splinter cell series… Expand
  22. ZPFan0LAB
    Aug 24, 2013
    9
    Splinter Cell Conviction is one of the best stealth games to date. Rather than have players bored waiting and using clunky controls; Conviction uses speed and smooth controls. With a story mode that isn't stretched out and has a much more brutal Sam Fisher; the campaign is paced well and even lets the regular action crowd go Gears of War style sometimes. The campaign relies on smartSplinter Cell Conviction is one of the best stealth games to date. Rather than have players bored waiting and using clunky controls; Conviction uses speed and smooth controls. With a story mode that isn't stretched out and has a much more brutal Sam Fisher; the campaign is paced well and even lets the regular action crowd go Gears of War style sometimes. The campaign relies on smart tactics and sharp reflexes-super addictive. There are also coop modes-campaign, elimination, defence and even versus modes for more gameplay. The story is fun and interesting, gameplay is fast and intelligent and there are plenty of hours to play. One final note is the light meter and cover system; the light meter is simple-when you are invisible; the screen goes black at white. And the cover system has you smoothly and precisely move from cover to cover, without getting stuck. Action and Stealth fans-this is a must own.… Expand
  23. savagejoe444
    Jun 8, 2013
    9
    Sam Fisher is a total bad*** in this game! No rules, no gadgets, no mercy, what an awesome guy! Though its not the same Splinter Cell we know, which is what the fans are complaining about, it'll definitely catch their eyes!
  24. Aquaris475
    May 27, 2013
    9
    I really love the Splinter Cell games. and after playing through Conviction multiple times, I can say this is my favorite Splinter Cell game. The story is very well written. I found myself wanting to find out more as the story progressed, and I felt bad for Sam Fisher in emotional moments. the gameplay is as great as always, but some changes to it I'm not a big fan of that much. the wayI really love the Splinter Cell games. and after playing through Conviction multiple times, I can say this is my favorite Splinter Cell game. The story is very well written. I found myself wanting to find out more as the story progressed, and I felt bad for Sam Fisher in emotional moments. the gameplay is as great as always, but some changes to it I'm not a big fan of that much. the way you can now move around stealthily is when the screen turns black and white. no sound meter, no HUD, just staying in darkness makes you mostly invisible. I don't see why they abandoned things like the goggles and sound meters, but this change for the game is ok at best. The game controls very nicely; possible one of the best games I've controlled. the soundtrack is pretty good. some tunes are pretty catchy, but nothing stands out, making the soundtrack very forgettable. the graphics are among the best I've seen in a video game. the character models look very impressive, and environments in the game look beautiful. the voice acting in the game is great. all the actors do excellent as usual in this game, and even some new ones do their performances very well, giving this game excellent presentation. there is also co-op in this game, but honestly, I didn't bother as much with this. the co-op is very chaotic at times, since you have to help each other, and it gets more chaotic when split screen is enabled. Overall, Splinter Cell: Conviction is a great stealth game. the story is among the best I've seen, the gameplay, while kind of a downgrade, is still tons of fun, and the presentation of the game is excellent.… Expand
  25. niconline
    Oct 29, 2012
    8
    Splinter Cell: Conviction
  26. GamerGuy96
    Jun 13, 2012
    8
    This new installment to the splinter cell series has its ups and downs. With an amazing story line this game will have you sitting on the edge of your seats in excitement and suspense. But some of this does come at the toll of poor voice acting and annoying one-liners. The multiplayer is also different from your standard death matches and makes it more of a spy against spy situation whichThis new installment to the splinter cell series has its ups and downs. With an amazing story line this game will have you sitting on the edge of your seats in excitement and suspense. But some of this does come at the toll of poor voice acting and annoying one-liners. The multiplayer is also different from your standard death matches and makes it more of a spy against spy situation which can also be fun at times (emphases on the can). Another flaw is its cover system which can sometimes leave players stranded in high octane combat scenes and leave them frushstrated with the countless amounts of deaths to come. A positive though is its remarkable A.I system and the several gameplay techniques you can use to defeat them. I found myself in several struggles thinking of new ways to take out my targets weither I wanted to take them out 1 by 1, or in a large blaze of glory with the exacution tool. The last thing is the controlls. Though confusing at first to get, once you have them down theyre hard to forget. Overall this is a great game with an intriguing story line, bold new direction in gameplay, and only with a few minor flaws.… Expand
  27. Zomboni
    Jun 1, 2012
    9
    In my opinion the best Splinter Cell so far. The graphic is excellent, the way the shadow effect are made, the way how Sam Fisher moves, the way how your objective appears lighted on wall, the after close-combat-take down gained system of Mark & Execute... On the other hand, the Splinter Cell series' fans might not like this absolutely new, bad ass, Sam Fisher. Also the game difficultyIn my opinion the best Splinter Cell so far. The graphic is excellent, the way the shadow effect are made, the way how Sam Fisher moves, the way how your objective appears lighted on wall, the after close-combat-take down gained system of Mark & Execute... On the other hand, the Splinter Cell series' fans might not like this absolutely new, bad ass, Sam Fisher. Also the game difficulty isn't too high, Conviction's REALISTIC difficulty is as hard as the original Splinter Cell's easy difficulty...

    The campaign is very well-done, the story is beyond amazing, maybe except flashback Iraq mission, which is totally different; it's more like third person shooter... The Interrogation system is also very nice, the way you can for example bake your prey's head in the oven...
    The multiplayer/CO-OP/Deniable Ops are also quiet interesting, CO-OP offers you another story, which works like the Pro-log to single-player. Multiplayer contains 3(4) different game types, Infiltration (which you have to download from the U-play store for price of 50 UP), Hunter, Face-off and Last Stand.

    I give Conviction rating 9; it has few mistakes, yes, but there's just a minimum of them.    … Expand
  28. RAMM1KA
    May 14, 2012
    10
    Brilliant 2 player feature...and the fact that its a different story from the single campaign makes it more intresting...It literaly made me an my friend whisper in the living room..
  29. happyslug
    Apr 8, 2012
    9
    I was never a big fan of the other Splinter Cell games. Found them a bit clunky - all that split legged climbing up wall nonsense. Conviction was quite a bit different - and all the better for it. Some fan boys of the series might not like it but I did. This was one of my early purchases. The game was so good I played nothing but this - then on completion on medium skill, played it again on hard.
  30. impedido10
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    Awsome game , Awsome graphics , Awsome meele , Awsome everithing , , I love how they searched every detail , Infortunaley it cant run with out lag in every pc, I dont have a pc Gamer so I need it to install Game Booster it help me a lot, but with out that its awsome , one of my best games 1710
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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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